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ACTS

AND

RESOLVES

PASSED BY THE

dieneral ^0urt of P^assaclmsetts,

IN THE YEAR

1921

TOGETHER WITH

THE CONSTITUTION, THE REARRANGEMENT OF THE CONSTITU-
TION, TABLES SHOWING CHANGES IN THE STATUTES; LAW
APPROVED BY THE PEOPLE IN NOVEMBER, 1920, AND
ACTS AND RESOLVES AND AMENDMENTS TO THE
CONSTITUTION PASSED BY THE GENERAL
COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS AT AN
EXTRA SESSION, DECEMBER,
1920, ETC., ETC.

PDBLISHBD BY THE

SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH.

BOSTON:

WRIGHT & POTTER PRINTING CO., STATE PRINTERS,

32 DERNE STREET.

1921.

A CONSTITUTION

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

®l|p (Enrnmonuipaltli of ilaflsart)uartla

PREAMBLE.

The end of the institution, maintenance, and administra- objects of
tion of government, is to secure the existence of the body s"^®™"^®"*-
politic, to protect it, and to furnish the individuals who
compose it with the power of enjoying in safety and tran-
quillity their natural rights, and the blessings of life: and
whenever these great objects are not obtained, the people
have a right to alter the government, and to take meas-
ures necessary for their safety, prosperity, and happiness.

The body politic is formed by a voluntary association Body politic,
of individuals: it is a social compact, by which the whole itTnlture!'^'
people covenants with each citizen, and each citizen with
the whole people, that all shall be governed by certain
laws for the common good. It is the duty of the people,
therefore, in framing a constitution of government, to pro-
vide for an equitable mode of making laws, as well as for
an impartial interpretation and a faithful execution of
them; that every man may, at all times, find his security
in them.

We, therefore, the people of Massachusetts, acknowl-
edging, with grateful hearts, the goodness of the great
Legislator of the universe, in affording us, in the course
of His providence, an opportunity, deliberately and peace-
ably, without- fraud, violence, or surprise, of entering into

CONSTITUTION OF THE

an original, explicit, and solemn compact with each other;
and of forming a new constitution of civil government,
for ourselves and posterity; and devoutly imploring His
direction in so interesting a design, do agree upon, ordain,
and establish, the following Declaration of Rights, and
Frame of Government, as the Constitution of the Com-
monwealth OF Massachusetts.

Equality and
natural rights
of all men.

Right and duty
of public reli-
gious worship.
Protection
therein.
2 Cush. 104.
12 Allen, 129.
See amend-
ments. Arts.
XLVI and
XLVIII.

Amendments,
Art. XI, substi-
tuted for this.

Legislature
empowered to
compel provi-
sion for public
worship.

PART THE FIRST.

A Declaration of the Rights of the Inhabitants of the
Commonioealth of Massachusetts.

Article I. All men are born free and equal, and have
certain natural, essential, and unalienable rights; among
w^hich may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defend-
ing their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possess-
ing, and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and
obtaining their safety and happiness.

II. It is the right as well as the duty of all men in
society, publicly, and at stated seasons, to worship the
Supreme Being, the great Creator and Preserver of the
universe. And no subject shall be hurt, molested, or
restrained, in his person, liberty, or estate, for worship-
ping God in the manner and season most agreeable to the
dictates of his own conscience; or for his religious pro-
fession or sentiments; provided he doth not disturb the
public peace, or obstruct others in their religious -v^orship.

III. [As the happiness of a people, and the good order
and preservation of civil government, essentially depend
upon piety, religion, and morality; and as these cannot
be generally diffused through a community but by the
institution of the public worship of God, and of public
instructions in piety, religion, and morality: Therefore,
to promote their happiness, and to secure the good order
and preservation of their government, the people of this
commonwealth have a right to invest their legislature with
power to authorize and require, and the legislature shall,
from time to time, authorize and require, the several towns,
parishes, precincts, and other bodies politic, or religious
societies, to make suitable provision, at their own expense,
for the institution of the public worship of God, and for
the support and maintenance of public Protestant teachers

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 5

of piety, religion, and morality, in all cases where such
provision shall not be made voluntarily.

And the people of this commonwealth have also a risht Legislature

,,. i-i'i •! !• .^. to enjoin

to, and do, mvest their legislature with authority to enjoin attendance
upon all the subjects an attendance upon the instructions
of the public teachers aforesaid, at stated times and sea-
sons, if there be any on whose instructions they can con-
scientiously and conveniently attend.

Provided, notwithstanding, that the several towns, par- Exclusive right
ishes, precincts, and other bodies politic, or religious socie- gious teaSiers"
ties, shall, at all times, have the exclusive right of electing ^®^^^-
their public teachers, and of contracting with them for
their support and maintenance.

And all moneys paid bv the subject to the support of Option as to

11- 1 • "^ 1 i> 1 "^ 11' 1 p • 1 1 11 '^'"om parochial

public worship, and or the public teachers aforesaid, shall, taxes may be
if he require it, be uniformly applied to the support of the etc. ' ^^'
public teacher or teachers of his own religious sect or de-
nomination, provided there be any on whose instructions
he attends; otherwise it may be paid towards the support
of the teacher or teachers of the parish or precinct in which
the said moneys are raised.

And every denomination of Christians, demeaning them- ah denomina-
selves peaceably, and as good subjects of the common- protlc'tld'?'''^
wealth, shall be equally under the protection of the law: f ^"^j!^^:.

1 J T . p . . Subordination

and no subordination or any one sect or denomination to of one sect to
another shall ever be established by law.] hiwted.

IV. The people of this commonwealth have the sole Right of self
and exclusive right of governing themselves, as a free, f^'ST*'''*
sovereign, and independent state; and do, and forever
hereafter shall, exercise and enjoy every power, jurisdic-
tion, and right, which is not, or may not hereafter be, by

them expressly delegated to the United States of America,
in Congress assembled.

V. All power residing originally in the people, and Accountability
being derived from them, the several magistrates and etc.
officers of government, vested with authority, whether
legislative, executive, or judicial, are their substitutes

and agents, and are at all times accountable to them.

VI. No man, nor corporation, or association of men, Services ren-
have any other title to obtain advantages, or particular pubuc being
and exclusive privileges, distinct from those of the com- pecuiia^prilV
munity, than what arises from the consideration of serv- lary offices'are
ices rendered to the public; and this title being in ^^^^'^.^^£[1'^
nature neither hereditary, nor transmissible to children,

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Objects of gov-
ernment; right
of people to
institute and
change it.

Right of people
to secure rota-
tion in office.

All, having the
qualifications
prescribed,
equally eligible
to office. For
the definition of
"inhabitant,"
see Part the
Second, Ch. 1,
Sect. 2, Art. II.

Right of protec-
tion and duty
of contribution
correlative.
Taxation
founded on
consent.
16 Mass. 326.
1 Pick. 418.
7 Pick. 344.
12 Pick. 184, 467.
16 Pick. 87.
23 Pick. 360.
7 Met. 388.
4 Gray, 474.
7 Gray, 363.
14 Gray, 154.
1 Allen, 1.50.
4 Allen, 474.
Private prop-
erty not to be
taken for public
uses without,
etc.

See amend-
ments. Arts.
XXXIX and
XL VII.

or descendants, or relations by blood, the idea of a man born
a magistrate, lawgiver, or judge, is absurd and unnatural.

VII. Government is instituted for the common good;
for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the
people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest
of any one man, family, or class of men: Therefore the
people alone have an incontestable, unalienable, and inde-
feasible right to institute government; and to reform,
alter, or totally change the same, when their protection,
safety, prosperity, and happiness require it.

VIII. In order to prevent those who are vested with
authority from becoming oppressors, the people have a
right, at such periods and in such manner as they shall
establish by their frame of government, to cause their
public officers to return to private life; and to fill up
vacant places by certain and regular elections and ap-
pointments.

IX. All elections ought to be free; and all the inhab-
itants of this commonwealth, having such qualifications as
they shall establish by their frame of government, have an
equal right to elect officers, and to be elected, for public

employments. See amendments. Art. XLV. 122 Mass. 595, 596.

Freedom of elections, not to be the subject of an initiative or referendum petition.
See amendments, Art. XLVIII, The initiative, II, sect. 2.
For compulsory voting, see amendments, Art. LXI.

X. Each individual of the society has a right to be
protected by it in the enjoyment of his life, liberty, and
property, according to standing laws. He is obliged, con-
sequently, to contribute his share to the expense of this
protection; to give his personal service, or an equivalent,
when necessary: but no part of the property of any indi-
vidual can, with justice, be taken from him, or applied to
public uses, without his own consent, or that of the repre-
sentative body of the people. In fine, the people of this
commonwealth are not controllable by any other laws
than those to which their constitutional representative
body have given their consent. And whenever the pub-
lic exigencies require that the property of any individual
should be appropriated to public uses, he shall receive a
reasonable compensation therefor.

6 Gush. 327.
14 Gray, 155.
16 Gray, 417,431.

I Allen, 150.

II Allen, 530.

12 Allen, 223, 230.
100 Mass. 544, 560.
103 Mass. 120, 624.
106 Mass. 356, 362.

108 Mass. 202, 213.
Ill Mass. 130.
113 Mass. 45.
116 Mass. 463.

126 Mass. 428, 441.

127 Mass. 50, 52,
3.58, 363, 410, 413.

129 Mass. 559.

Right to receive compensation for private property appropriated to public use, not to
be the subject of an initiative or referendum petition. See amendments. Art. XLVIII,
The initiative, II, sect. 2.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 7

XI. Every subject of the commonwealth ought to find J^c^ureftotL
a certain remedy, by having recourse to the laws, for all J-onipJ^tranT'
injuries or wrongs which he may receive in his person, prompt.
property, or character. He ought to obtain right and

justice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it;
completely, and without any denial; promptly, and with-
out delay; conformably to the laws.

XII. No subject shall be held to answer for any crimes Prosecutions
or offence, until the same is fully and plainly, substantially 8 Pick. 211.
and formally, described to him; or be compelled to accuse, is Pick". 434.
or furnish evidence against himself. And every subject 2^MeT.''32^9^^'
shall have a right to produce all proofs that may be favor- P(>ay^^*^'
able to him; to meet the witnesses against him face to face, ^ gray, leo.
and to be fully heard in his defence by himself, or his 10 gray, 11
counsel, at his election. And no subject shall be arrested, 2 Ai'ien.'sei."

J J M J ] • J £ 1 • 4. • 11 Allen, 238-

imprisoned, despoiled, or deprived or his property, immu- 240, 264, 439,
nities, or privileges, put out of the protection of the law, t2'Aiien, no.
exiled, or deprived of his life, liberty, or estate, but by the 573'^'*®®' ^^^'
judgment of his peers, or the law of the land.

100 Mass. 287, 295. 108 Mass. 5, 6. 122 Mass. 332. 127 Mass. 550, 554.

103 Mass. 418. 118 Mass. 443, 451. 124 Mass. 464. 129 Mass. 559.

107 M:iss. 172, 180. 120 Mass. 118, 120.

Right of access to and protection in courts of justice, not to be the subject of an initia-
tive or referendum petition. See amendments. Art. XLVIII, The initiative, II, sect. 2.

And the legislature shall not make anv law that shall Right to trial
subject any person to a capital or infamous punishment, criminal cases,
excepting for the government of the army and navy, with- 8 Gray, 329,
out trial by jury. loiBMass. 4i8.

Right of trial by jury, not to be the subject of an initiative or referendum petition.
See amendments. Art. XLVIII, The initiative, II, sect. 2.

XIII. In criminal prosecutions, the verification of facts. Crimes to be
in the vicinity where they happen, is one of the greatest vidnlty."
securities of the life, liberty, and property of the citizen. m'Mass^ei, 62.

XIV. Everv subject has a right to be secure from all Right of search

, , "^ , , . PI- 1 • and seizure

unreasonable searches, and seizures, oi his person, nis regulated.
houses, his papers, and all his possessions. All warrants, Ame'nd'tiv'.
therefore, are contrary to this right, if the cause or founda- | cush^seb.
tion of them be not previously supported by oath or affir- }3*Gray,^454.
mation, and if the order in the warrant to a civil officer, Jl^''«'"' ^,°^«

' . 100 Mass. 13b,

to make search in suspected places, or to arrest one or i39.

.. • lu • X u + 126 Mass. 269.

more suspected persons, or to seize their property, be not 273.
accompanied with a special designation of the persons or
objects of search, arrest, or seizure: and no warrant ought
to be issued but in cases, and with the formalities pre-
scribed by the laws.

Protection from unreasonable search, not to be the subject of an initiative or refer-
endum petition. See amendments, Art. XLVIII, The initiative, II, sect. 2.

CONSTITUTION OF TPIE

Right to trial
by jury saci-ed,
except, etc.
Const, of U. S.,
Amend't VII.
2 Pick. 382.

7 Pick. 366.
5 Gray, 144.

8 Gray, 373.
11 Allen, 574,
577.

102 Mass. 45, 47.

XV. In all controversies concerning property, and in
all suits between two or more persons, except in cases in
which it has heretofore been otherways used and practised,
the parties have a right to a trial by jury; and this method
of procedure shall be held sacred, unless, in causes arising
on the high seas, and such as relate to mariners' wages,
the legislature shall hereafter find it necessary to alter it.

114 Mass. 388, 390.
120 Mass. 320, 321.

122 Mass. 505, 516.

123 Mass. 590, 593.

125 Mass. 182, 188.
128 Mass. 600.

Liberty of the
press.

Right to keep
and bear arms.
Standing armies
dangerous.
Military power
subordinate to
civil.
5 Gray, 121.

Moral qualifica-
tions for office.

Right of trial by jury, not to be the subject of an initiative or referendum petition.
See amendments. Art. XLVIII, The initiative, II, sect. 2.

XVI. The liberty of the press is essential to the secu-
rity of freedom in a state: it ought not, therefore, to be
restrained in this commonwealth.

Freedom of the press, not to be the subject of an initiative or referendum petition.
See amendments, Art. XLVIII, The initiative,* II, sect. 2.

XVII. The people have a right to keep and to bear
arms for the common defence. And as, in time of peace,
armies are dangerous to liberty, they ought not to be
maintained without the consent of the legislature; and
the military power shall always be held in an exact subor-
dination to the civil authority, and be governed by it.

XVIII. A frequent recurrence to the fundamental
principles of tlie constitution, and a constant adherence
to those of piety, justice, moderation, temperance, indus-
try, and frugality, are absolutely necessary to preserve the
advantages of liberty, and to maintain a free government.
The people ought, consequently, to have a particular atten-
tion to all those principles, in the choice of their officers and
representatives: and they have a right to require of their
lawgivers and magistrates an exact and constant observance
of them, in the formation and execution of the laws neces-
sary for the good administration of the commonwealth.

XIX. The people have a right, in an orderly and peace-
able manner, to assemble to consult upon the common
good; give instructions to their representatives, and to
request of the legislative body, by the way of addresses,
petitions, or remonstrances, redress of the wrongs done
them, and of the grievances they suffer.

Right of peaceable assembly, not to be the subject of an initiative or referendum
petition. See amendments. Art. XLVIII, The initiative, II, sect. 2.

^CTdthekw's XX. The power of suspending the laws, or the execu-

or their execu- ^Jq^ of thc laws, ouglit ncvcr to bc exercised but by the

legislature, or by authority derived from it, to be exer-

Moral obliga-
tions of law-
givers and
magistrates.

Right of people
to instruct rep-
resentatives
and petition
legislature.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 9

cised in such particular cases only as the legislature shall
expressly provide for.

Modified by the popular initiative and referendum. See amendments, Art. XLVIII,
I, Definition.

XXI. The freedom of deliberation, speech, and debate, Freedom of de-

biite etc and

in either house of the legislature, is so essential to the reason thereof.
rights of the people, that it cannot be the foundation of
any accusation or prosecution, action or complaint, in any
other court or place whatsoever.

Freedom of speech, not to be the subject of an initiative or referendum petition. See
amendments. Art. XLVIII, The initiative, II, sect. 2.

XXII. The legislature ought frequently to assemble Frequent ses-

P , 1 1 i' • c J.' ' X J.1 • sions, and ob-

for the redress ot grievances, tor correctmg, strengthening, jects thereof .
and confirming the laws, and for making new laws, as the
common good may require.

XXIII. No subsidy, charge, tax, impost, or duties Taxation
ought to be established, fixed, laid, or levied, under any consent. °"
pretext whatsoever, without the consent of the people or ^ ^'^''"' ^*^'
their representatives in the legislature.

XXIV. Laws made to punish for actions done before ex post facto

.1 • , a 11 1 1 • 1 1 X 1 1 laws prohibited.

the existence or such laws, and which have not been de- 12 Alien, 421,
clared crimes by preceding laws, are unjust, oppressive, 42*'^2^'*^*-
and inconsistent with the fundamental principles of a free
government.

XXV. No subject ought, in any case, or in any time. Legislature not
to be declared guilty of treason or felony by the legis- tre^on,'etc°^
lature.

XXVI. No magistrate or court of law shall demand Excessive bail

. " . . . . . or hnes, and

excessive bail or sureties, impose excessive fines, or inflict «"uei punish-

, I • 1 , ments, pro-

eruel or unusual punishments. 5 Gray, 482. hibited.

Protection from unreasonable bail, not to be the subject of an initiative or referendum
jyetition. See amendments, Art. XLVIII, The initiative, 11, sect. 2.

XXVII. In time of peace, no soldier ought to be quar- No soldier to be
tered in any house without the consent of the owner; and an^hou^e,'"
in time of war, such quarters ought not to be made but ""less, etc.
by the civil magistrate, in a manner ordained by the legis-
lature.

XXVIII. No person can in any case be subject to law- citizens exempt
martial, or to any penalties or pains, by virtue of that law, tiXunTeSl^e^c.
except those employed in the army or navy, and except

the militia in actual service, but by authority of the legis-
lature.

Protection from law-martial, not to be the subject of an initiative or referendum
petition. See amendments. Art. XLVIII, The initiative, II, sect. 2.

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Judges of su-
preme judicial
court.

3 Pick. 471.
1 Gray, 472.

4 Allen, 591.
7 Allen, 385.
105 Mass. 219,
221, 225.

Salaries.

Separation of
executive, judi-
cial, and legis-
lative depart-
ments.
2 Cush. 677.
2 Allen, 361.
8Allen,247, 253.
100 Mass. 282,
286.

114 Mass. 247,
249.

XXIX. It is essential to the preservation of the rights
of every individual, his life, liberty, property, and charac-
ter, that there be an impartial interpretation of the laws,
and administration of justice. It is the right of every
citizen to be tried by judges as free, impartial, and inde-
pendent as the lot of humanity will admit. It is, therefore,
not only the best policy, but for the security of the rights
of the people, and of every citizen, that the judges of the
supreme judicial court should hold their offices as long as
they behave themselves well; and that they should have
honorable salaries ascertained and established by standing
laws.

Tenure of their office, not to be the subject of an initiative or referendum petition.
See amendments. Art. XLVIII, The initiative, II, sect. 2, and The referendum. III, sect. 2.

XXX. In the government of this commonwealth, the
legislative department shall never exercise the executive
and judicial powers, or either of them: the executive shall
never exercise the legislative and judicial powers, or either
of them: the judicial shall never exercise the legislative
and executive powers, or either of them: to the end it
may be a government of laws and not of men.

116 Mass. 317. 129 Mass. 559.

For Dopular initiative and referendum, see amendments. Art. XLVIII.
For organization of executive, etc., work of the Commonwealth in not more than
twenty departments, see amendments. Art. LXVI.

Title of body
politic.

PART THE SECOND.

The Frame uf Government.

The people, inhabiting the territory formerly called the
Province of Massachusetts Bay, do hereby solemnly and
mutually agree with each other, to form themselves into a
free, sovereign, and independent body politic, or state, by
the name of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

CHAPTER I.

THE LEGISLATIVE POWER.

Section I.

TJie General Court.

d^^arfmlnt Artlclc I. Thc department of legislation shall be

formed by two branches, a Senate and House of Represent-

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 11

atives; each of which shall have a negative on the
other.

The legislative body shall assemble every year [on the For change of
last Wednesday in May, and at such other times as they amendments?
shall judge necessary; and shall dissolve and be dissolved '^'■*- ■^•
on the day next preceding the said last Wednesday in
May;l and shall be styled, The General Court of
Massachusetts.

II. No bill or resolve of the senate or house of repre- Governor's
sentatives shall become a law, and have force as such, until 99 Mass. 636.
it shall have been laid before the governor for his revisal; For right of

. , . „ governor to

and if he, upon such revision, approve thereof, he shall return bin or
signify his approbation by signing the same. But if he amendment,
have any objection to the passing of such bill or resolve, he ^n^ts!*Art.
shall return the same, together with his objections thereto, ^^^\- ,

. .. 'o J ^ .'I'or disapproval

in writing, to the senate or house or representatives, m pr reduction of
whichsoever the same shall have originated; who shall g9vernorin
enter the objections sent down by the governor, at large, ating'^mon^eyT
on their records, and proceed to reconsider the said bill or men't^'Art.
resolve. But if after such reconsideration, two-thirds of lxiii, sect.s.
the said senate or house of representatives, shall, notwith- passed by two-

, T ,1 •! I • ,• , ,1 •, thirds of each

standing the said objections, agree to pass the same, it house, not-
shall, together with the objections, be sent to the other withstanding.
branch of the legislature, where it shall also be reconsid-
ered, and if approved by two-thirds of the members pres-
ent, shall have the force of a law: but in all such cases,
the votes of both houses shall be determined by yeas and
nays; and the names of the persons voting for, or against,
the said bill or resolve, shall be entered upon the public
records of the commonwealth.

And in order to prevent unnecessary delays, if any bill j^°c ^^g*'®?*^?
or resolve shall not be returned by the governor within joumment of
five days after it shall have been presented, the same shall court within

have the force of a law. 3 Mass. 567. iJumlnd^^'

III. The general court shall forever have full power ™'"'*^' ,'^'"*- ^;

,. , . •!• •! General court

and authority to erect and constitute judicatories and may constitute
courts of record, or other courts, to be held in the name courts of rec-
of the commonwealth, for the hearing, trying, and deter- 8";'ray!'i.
mining of all manner of crimes, offences, pleas, processes, {54^'^^^' ^*^'
plaints, actions, matters, causes, and things, whatsoever, ^^ents^Trt"
arising or happening within the commonwealth, or between xlviii. The

. .,,.. ... I initiative, II,

or concerning persons inhabiting, or residing, or brought sect. 2, and The

VI,- 4.1. I .lU xU U • • 1 • -1 referendum.

Within the same: whether the same be criminal or civil, iii, sect. 2.
or whether the said crimes be capital or not capital, and

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Courts, etc.,
may administer
oaths.

General court
may enact laws,

9 Gray, 426.
4 Allen, 473.
12 Allen, 223,
237.

100 Mass. 544,
557

llBMass. 467,
470.

For initiative
and refer-
endum, see
amendments.
Art. XLVIII.

General court
may enact
laws, etc., not
repugnant to
the constitu-
tion.
6 Allen, 358.

may provide
for the election
or appointment
of officers.
115 Mass. 602.

may prescribe
their duties.

may impose
taxes, etc.
See amend-
ments.

Arts. XLI and
XLIV.
12 Mass. 252.

5 Allen, 428.

6 Allen, 558.
SAllen, 247,253.

10 Allen, 235.

11 Allen, 268.

12 Allen, 77,
223, 235, 238,
240, 298, 300,
312,313,500,612.
98 Mass. 19.

100 Mass. 285.

101 Mass. 575,
585

103'Mass. 267.
114 Mass. 388,
391

116 Mass. 461.
118 Mass. 386,
389.

123 Mass. 493,
495.

127 Mass. 413.

may impose

taxes, etc., to

be disposed of

whether the said pleas be real, personal, or mixed; and
for the awarding and making out of execution thereupon.
To which courts and judicatories are hereby given and
granted full power and authority, from time to time, to
administer oaths or affirmations, for the better discovery
of truth in any matter in controversy or depending before
them.

IV. And further, full power and authority are hereby
given and granted to the said general court, from time to
time to make, ordain, and establish, all manner of whole-
some and reasonable orders, laws, statutes, and ordinances,
directions and instructions, either with penalties or with-
out; so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this
constitution, as they shall judge to be for the good and
welfare of this commonwealth, and for the government
and ordering thereof, and of the subjects of the same, and
for the necessary support and defence of the government
thereof; and to name and settle annually, or provide by
fixed laws for the naming and settling, all civil officers
within the said commonwealth, the election and consti-
tution of whom are not hereafter in this form of govern-
ment otherwise provided for; and to set forth the several
duties, powers, and limits, of the several civil and mili-
tary officers of this commonwealth, and the forms of such
oaths or affirmations as shall be respectively administered
unto them for the execution of their several offices and
places, so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to
this constitution; and to impose and levy proportional
and reasonable assessments, rates, and taxes, upon all the
inhabitants of, and persons resident, and estates lying,
within the said commonwealth; and also to impose and
levy reasonable duties and excises upon any produce,
goods, wares, merchandise, and commodities, whatsoever,
brought into, produced, manufactured, or being within
the same; to be issued and disposed of by warrant, under
the hand of the governor of this commonwealth for the
time being, with the advice and consent of the council,
for the public service, in the necessary defence and sup-
port of the government of the said commonwealth, and
the protection and preservation of the subjects thereof,
according to such acts as are or shall be in force within
the same.

And while the public charges of government, or any
part thereof, shall be assessed on polls and estates, in the

COMMON\\^ALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 13

manner that has hitherto been practised, in order that for defence,
such assessments may be made with equality, there shall s Alien, 247,
be a valuation of estates within the commonwealth, taken valuation of
anew once in everv ten Aears at least, and as much oftener estates once in

, ' , ' , ten years, at

as the general court shall order. least, while, etc.

° . 8 Allen, 247.

For the authority of the general court to charter cities, .see amendments. Art. II. 126 Mass. 547.

For the state wide referendum on bills and resolves of the general court, see amend-
ments, Art. XLII. Art. XLII annulled by initiative and referendum amendment, see
amendments. Art. XLVIII, The referendum, VIII.

For the power given the general court to provide by law for absentee and compulsory
voting, see amendments. Arts. XLV and LXI.

For the power given the general court to determine the manner of providing and dis-
tributing the necessaries of life, etc., during time of war, public distress, etc., by the
commonwealth and the cities and towns therein, see amendments, Art. XLVII.

CHAPTER I.

Section H.

Senate.

Article I. [There shall be annually elected, by the Senate, number
freeholders and other inhabitants of this commonwealth, wh^ elected.
qualified as in this constitution is provided, forty persons amendment^^
to be councillors and senators for the year ensuing their ^thVch^was also
election; to be chosen bv the inhabitants of the districts superseded by

• . . amendments,

into which the commonwealth may, irom time to time, be Art. xxii.
divided by the general court for that purpose: and the
general court, in assigning the numbers to be elected by
the respective districts, shall govern themselves by the pro-
portion of the public taxes paid by the said districts; and
timely make known to the inhabitants of the common- For provision as
wealth the limits of each district, and the number of coun- see'^amend^'^'''
cillors and senators to be chosen therein; provided, that x\7.*' ^'^*"
the number of such districts shall never be less than thir-
teen; and that no district be so large as to entitle the same
to choose more than six senators.

And the several counties in this commonwealth shall, d^trlcts! unt^f.
until the general court shall determine it necessary to ®*''-
alter the said districts, be districts for the choice of coun-
cillors and senators, (except that the counties of Dukes
County and Nantucket shall form one district for that pur-
pose) and shall elect the following number for councillors
and senators, viz.: — Suffolk, six; Essex, six; Middlesex,
five; Hampshire, four; Plymouth," three; Barnstable, one;
Bristol, three; York, two; Dukes County and Nantucket,
one; Worcester, five; Cumberland, one; Lincoln, one;
Berkshire, two.]

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Manner and
time of choosing
senators and
councillors.
See amend-
ments. Arts. X,
XV, XLV and
LXIV, sect. 1.
As to cities,
see amend-
ments, Art. II.
Provisions as to
qualifications of
voters, super-
seded by
amendments,
Arts. Ill, XX,
XXVIII,
XXX, XXXI
and XXXII.
Word "inhabit-
ant" defined.
See also
amendments,
Art. XXIII,
which was
annulled by
Art. XXVI.
12 Gray, 21.
122 Mass. 595,
597.

Selectmen to
preside at town
meetings.

Return of
votes.

As to cities, see
amendments,
Art. II.

Time changed
to first Wednes-
day 01 January.
See amend-
ments. Art. X.

Inhabitants of
unincorporated
plantations,
who pay state
taxes, may
vote.

II. Tlie senate shall be the first branch of the legisla-
ture; and the senators shall be chosen in the following man-
ner, viz.: there shall be a meeting on the [first Monday in
April,] [annually,] forever, of the inhabitants of each town
in the several counties of this commonwealth; to be called
by the selectmen, and warned in due course of law, at
least seven days before the [first Monday in April,] for
the purpose of electing persons to be senators and coun-
cillors; [and at such meetings every male inhabitant of
twTiity-one years of age and upwards, having a freehold
estate within the commonwealth, of the annual income of
three pounds, or any estate of the value of sixty pounds,
shall have a right to give in his vote for the senators for
the district of which he is an inhabitant.] And to remove
all doubts concerning the meaning of the word " inhabit-
ant " in this constitution, every person shall be considered
as an inhabitant, for the purpose of electing and being
elected into any office, or place within this state, in that
town, district, or plantation where he dwelleth, or liath
his home.

The selectmen of the several towns sliall preside at such
meetings impartially; and shall receive the votes of all the
inhabitants of such towns present and qualified to vote for
senators, and shall sort and count them in open town
meeting, and in presence of the town clerk, who shall make
a fair record, in presence of the selectmen, and in open town
meeting, of the name of every person voted for, and of the
number of A'otes against his name: and a fair copy of this
record shall be attested by the selectmen and tlie town
clerk, and shall be sealed up, directed to the secretary of
the commonwealth for the time being, with a superscription,
expressing the purport of the contents thereof, and delivered
by the town clerk of such towns, to the sheriff of the county
in which such town lies, thirty days at lea.st before [the last
Wednesday in May] [annually;] or it shall be delivered into
the secretary's office seventeen days at least before the said
[last Wednesday in May:] and the sheriff' of each county
shall deliver all such certificates by him received, into
the secretary's office, seventeen days before the said [last
Wednesday in May.]

[And the inhabitants of plantations unincorporated,
qualified as this constitution provides, who are or shall
be empowered and required to assess taxes upon them-
selves toward the support of government, shall have the

COMIVIONWEALTH OF JNIASSACHUSETTS. 15

same privilege of voting for councillors and senators in the
plantations where they reside, as town inliabitants have in
their respective towns; and the plantation meetings for that Plantation
purpose shall be held annually [on the same first INIonday Timeoteiec-
in April], at such place in the plantations, respectively, as by°amX^
the assessors thereof shall direct; which assessors shall have ^^^s- ^it-
like authority for notifying the electors, collecting and Assessors to
returning the votes, as the selectmen and town clerks have
in their several towns, by this constitution. And all other
persons living in places unincorporated (qualified as afore-
said) who shall be assessed to the support of government
by the assessors of an adjacent town, shall have the privilege
of giving in their votes for councillors and senators in the
town where they shall be assessed, and be notified of the
place of meeting by the selectmen of the town where they
shall be assessed, for that purpose, accordingly.]

III. And that there may be a due convention of senators Governor and
on the [last Wednesday in May] annually, the governor with an'.ine anV"
five of the council, for the time being, shall, as soon as may ^^^XLsue^'
be, examine tJie returned copies of such records; and four- siimmoiises.
teen days before the said day he shall issue his summons to to first
such persons as shall appear to be chosen by [a majority of] January by
voters, to attend on that day, and take their seats accord- Art^'x"'^"*^'
inglv: provided, nevertheless, that for the first vear the Majority

' cnan26Ci to

said returned copies shall be examined by the president and plurality by

r> c J 1 •! p j^i j> ,•■ ,• i» amendments,

five or the council or the former constitution of govern- Art. xiv.
ment; and the said president shall, in like manner, issue
his summons to the persons so elected, that they may take
their seats as aforesaid.

IV. The senate shall be the final judge of the elections, Senate to be
returns and qualifications of their own members, as pointed fiectiinsfetc^,
out in the constitution ; and shall, [on the said last Wednes- ^ Jmb°ers'!
day in May] [annually,] determine and declare who are ^ firet''^"^'"^
elected bv eacli district to be senators [bv a maioritv of Wednesday of

' 1 • 1 1 11 1 1 " n II January by

votes; and m case there shall not appear to be the full amendments,
number of senators returned elected by a majority of votes Majority
for any district, the deficiency shall be supplied in the fol- '^\^"l^f *§
lowing manner, viz.: The members of the house of repre- amendnients,
sentatives, and such senators as shall be declared elected,
shall take the names of such persons as shall be found to
have the highest number of votes in such district, and not
elected, amounting to twice the number of senators wanting,
if tliere be so many voted for; and out of these shall elect
by ballot a number of senators sufficient to fill up the vacan-

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Vacancies, how
filled.

Changed to
election by
people.
See amend-
ments, Art.
XXIV.

Qualifications
of a senator.
Property qual-
ification abol-
ished.
See amend-
ments, Art.
XIII.

For further
provision as to
residence, see
also amend-
ments. Art.

xxir.

Senate not to
adjourn more
than two days.
See amend-
ments, Art. LII

shall choose
its officers and
establish its
rules.

shall try all
impeachments.

Oath.

Limitation of
sentence.

Quorum .
See amend-
ments. Arts.
XXII and
XXXIII.

cies in such district; and in this manner all such vacancies
shall be filled up in every district of the commonwealth;
and in like manner all vacancies in the senate, arising by
death, removal out of the state, or otherwise, shall be sup-
plied as soon as may be, after such vacancies shall happen.]

V. Provided, nevertheless, that no person shall be
capable of being elected as a senator, [who is not seised in
his own right of a freehold, within this commonwealth, of the
value of three hundred pounds at least, or possessed of per-
sonal estate to the value of six hundred pounds at least,
or of both to the amount of the same sum, and] who has not
been an inhabitant of this commonwealth for the space of
five years immediately preceding his election, and, at the
time of his election, he shall be an inhabitant in the district
for which he shall be chosen.

VI. The senate shall have power to adjourn themselves,
provided such adjournments do not exceed two days at a
time.

VII. The senate shall choose its own president, appoint
its own officers, and determine its own rules of proceedings.

VIII. The senate shall be a court with full authority to
hear and determine all impeachments made by the house of
representatives, against any officer or officers of the com-
monwealth, for misconduct and mal-administration in their
offices. But previous to the trial of every impeachment the
members of the senate shall respectively be sworn, truly and
impartially to try and determine the charge in question,
according to evidence. Tlieir judgment, however, shall not
extend further than to removal from office and disqualifica-
tion, to hold or enjoy any place of honor, trust, or profit,
under this commonwealth; but the party so convicted shall
be, nevertheless, liable to indictment, trial, judgment, and
punishment, according to the laws of the land.

IX. [Not less than sixteen members of the senate shall
constitute a quorum for doing business.]

CHAPTER I.

Section III.

House of Representatives.

5ThfSpie°" Article I. There shall be, in the legislature of this com-
monwealth, a representation of the people, annually elected,
and founded upon the principle of equality.

For change to biennial elections, see amendments. Art. LXIV, sect. 1.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 17

II. [And in order to provide for a representation of the Representa-
citizens of this commonwealth, founded upon the principle chSn/ ^ ^^
of equality, every corporate town containing one hundred amendmentb^^
and fifty ratable polls may elect one representative; every xm.wMclb"^
corporate town containing three hundred and seventy-five ^'^'e aisp

r o _ •' supeisoded by

ratable polls may elect two representatives; every corporate amendments.
town containing six hundred ratable polls may elect three 7 Mass. 523.
representatives; and proceeding in that manner, making two
hundred and twenty-five ratable polls the mean increasing
number for every additional representative.

Provided, nevertheless, that each town now incorporated. Proviso as to

1 ■ 11 1 nf 11 11 1 towns having

not havmg one hundred and nrty ratable polls, may elect less than iso
one representative; but no place shall hereafter be incor-
porated with the privilege of electing a representative, unless
there are within the same one hundred and fifty ratable polls.]

And the house of representatives shall have power from Towns liable
time to time to impose fines upon such towns as shall neglect etc '"^ '" '^^'''^'
to choose and return members to the same, agreeably to this
constitution.

[The expenses of travelling to the general assembly, and fravemngfo
returning home, once in every session, and no more, shall g",'4r!",'J"ourt,
be paid by the government, out of the public treasury, to how^ p^w.^
every member who shall attend as seasonably as he can, in Art. xxxv.
the judgment of the house, and does not depart without
leave.]

III. Every member of the house of representatives shall o"a'!epr^°"^
be chosen by written votes; [and, for one year at least next ^ew provision
preceding his election, shall have been an inhabitant of, and as to residence.
have been seised in his own right of a freehold of the value ments, Art.
of one hundred pounds within tlie town he shall be chosen Property quai-
to represent, or any ratable estate to the value of two hun- |^^^^'°^"^ ^''°'"
dred pounds; and he shall cease to represent the said town amendments,
immediately on his ceasing to be qualified as aforesaid.]

IV. [P^very male person, being twenty-one years of age. Qualifications

- , *", ,. .'i^ * i^oiu voter.

and resident in any particular town in this commonwealth These provi-
for the space of one year next preceding, having a freehold geXd^y
estate within the said town of the annual income of three Arts"iii?xx,
pounds, or any estate of the value of sixty pounds, shall xxx/xxxi,
have a right to vote in the choice of a representative or xxxiiand
representatives for the said town.]

See also amendments, Art. XXIII, which was annulled by Art. XXVl.

V. [The members of the house of representatives shall t^,^PJ°-;?heu'
be chosen annually in the month of May, ten days at least chosen.
before the last Wednesday of that month.]

Time of election changed by amendments, Art. X, and changed again by amend-
ments, Art. XV.

CONSTITUTION OF THE

House alone
can impeach.

House to origi-
nate all money
bills.

Not to adjourn
more than t\\ o
days.

See amend-
ments, Art. Lll.

Quorum.
See amend-
ments. Arts.
XXI and
XXXIII.
To judge of
returns, etc., of
its own mem-
bers; to choose
its officers and
establish its
rules, etc.
May punish
for certain
offences.
14 Gray, 226.

Privileges of
members.

Senate.
Ciovernor and
council may
punish.

General limita-
tion.
14 Gray, 226.

Trial may be
by committee,
or otherwise.

VI. The house of representatives shall be the grand in-
quest of this commonwealth; and all impeachments made
by them shall be heard and tried by the senate.

VII. All money bills shall originate in the house of repre-
sentatives; but the senate may propose or concur with
amendments, as on other bills.

VIII. The house of representatives shall have power to
adjourn themselves; provided such adjournment shall not
exceed two days at a time.

IX. [Not less than sixty members of the house of
representatives shall constitute a quorum for doing busi-
ness.]

X. The house of representatives shall be the judge of
the returns, elections, and qualifications of its own members,
as pointed out in the constitution; shall choose their own
speaker; appoint their own officers, and settle the rules and
orders of proceeding in their own house. They shall have
authority to punish by imprisonment every person, not a
member, who shall be guilty of disrespect to the house, by
any disorderly or contemptuous behavior in its presence; or
who, in the town where the general court is sitting, and
during the time of its sitting, shall threaten harm to the
body or estate of any of its members, for any thing said or
done in the house; or who shall assault any of them therefor;
or who shall assault, or arrest, any witness, or other person,
ordered to attend the house, in his way in going or returning;
or who shall rescue any person arrested by the order of the
house.

And no member of the house of representatives shall be
arrested, or held to bail on mesne process, during his going
unto, returning from, or his attending the general assembly.

XI. The senate shall have the same powers in the like
cases; and the governor and council shall have the same
authority to punish in like cases: provided, that no impris-
onment on the warrant or order of the governor, council,
senate, or house of representatives, for either of the above
described offences, be for a term exceeding thirty days.

And the senate and house of representatives may try and
determine all cases where their rights and privileges are con-
cerned, and which, by the constitution, they have authority
to try and determine, by committees of their own members,
or in such other way as they may respectively think best.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 19

CHAPTER II.

EXECUTIVE POWER.

Section I.

Governor.

Article I. There shall be a supreme executive mag- Governor.
istrate, who shall be styled — The Governor of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and whose title His title.
shall be — His Excellency.

II. The governor shall be chosen [annually;] and no per- To be chosen
son shall be eligible to this office, unless, at the time of his For change to
election, he shall have been an inliabitant of this common- ^onsl'sL*^'^
wealth for seven years next preceding; [and unless he shall AT'Lxivf'
at the same time be seised, in his own right, of a freehold, sects. 1-4.
within the commonwealth, of the value of one thousand see\mend° ^'
pounds;] [and unless he shall declare himself to be of the viTan/'^*^'
Christian religion.] xxxiv.

III. Those persons who shall be qualified to vote for By whom

J 1 j_ j_' 'j^i • j_i 1 J. e chosen, if he

senators and representatives withm the several towns 01 haveamajor-
this commonwealth shall, at a meeting to be called for that se^e am^e°nd-'
purpose, on the [first Monday of April] [annually,] give in xlv!' '^'^*'
their votes for a governor, to the selectmen, who shall preside Time of eiec-
at such meetings; and the town clerk, in the presence and by'LnenT'
with the assistance of the selectmen, shall, in open town x^'and"^"^*'
meeting, sort and count the votes, and form a list of the by^amelid?^'"
persons voted for, with the number of votes for each person ^^^^^ ^'^<^-
against his name; and shall make a fair record of the same
in the town books, and a public declaration thereof in the As to cities, see
said meeting; and shall, in the presence of the inhabitants, Art*!'ii™*"' '*'
seal up copies of the said list, attested by him and the
selectmen, and transmit the same to the sheriff of the
county, thirty days at least before the [last Wednesday in
May] ; and the sheriff shall transmit the same to the secre- Time changed
tary's office, seventeen days at least before the said [last wed^sdayof
Wednesday in May]; or the selectmen may cause returns of f^endm^nte,
the same to be made to the office of the secretary of the ^^t. x.
commonwealth, seventeen days at least before the said day;
and the secretary shall lay the same before the senate and
the house of representatives on the [last Wednesday in JMay],
to be by them examined; and in case of an election by a changed to
[majority] of all the votes returned, the choice shall be by amendmente,

Art. XIV.

CONSTITUTION OF THE

How chosen,
when no per-
son has a
plurality.

Pov. er of gov-
ernor, and of
governor and
council.

May adjourn
or prorogue the
general court
upon request,
and convene
the same.
As to dissolu-
tion, see
amendments,
Art. X.

As to dissolu-
tion, see
amendments.
Art. X.
Governor and
council may
adjourn the
general court
in cases, etc.,
but note-;-
ceeding ninety
days.

Governor to be
commander-in-
chief.

This article
annulled and
superseded by
amendments,
Art. LIV.

them declared and published; but if no person shall have a
[majority] of votes, the house of representatives shall, by
ballot, elect two out of four persons who had the highest
number of votes, if so many shall have been voted for; but,
if otherwise, out of the number voted for; and make return
to the senate of the two persons so elected; on which the
senate shall proceed, by ballot, to elect one, who shall be
declared governor.

IV. The governor shall have authority, from time to
time, at his discretion, to assemble and call together the
councillors of this commonwealth for the time being; and
the governor with the said councillors, or five of them at
least, shall, and may, from time to time, hold and keep a
council, for the ordering and directing the affairs of the
commonwealth, agreeably to the constitution and the laws
of the land.

V. The governor, with ad\'ice of council, shall have full
power and authority, during the session of the general court,
to adjourn or prorogue the same to any time the two houses
shall desire; [and to dissolve the same on the day next pre-
ceding the last Wednesday in INIay; and, in the recess of
the said court, to prorogue the same from time to time, not
exceeding ninety days in any one recess;] and to call it
together sooner than the time to which it may be adjourned
or prorogued, if the welfare of the commonwealth shall
require the same; and in case of any infectious distemper
prevailing in the place where the said court is next at any
time to convene, or any other cause happening, whereby
danger may arise to the health or lives of the members from
their attendance, he may direct the session to be held at
some other, the most convenient place within the state.

[And the governor shall dissolve the said general court
on the day next preceding the last Wednesday in May.]

VI. In cases of disagreement between the two houses,
with regard to the necessity, expediency, or time of adjourn-
ment or prorogation, the governor, with advice of the coun-
cil, shall have a right to adjourn or prorogue the general
court, not exceeding ninety days, as he shall determine the
public good shall require.

VII. [The governor of this commonwealth, for the time
being, shall be the commander-in-chief of the army and
navy, and of all the military forces of the state, by sea and
land; and shall have full power, by himself, or by any com-
mander, or other officer or officers, from time to time, to
train, instruct, exercise, and govern the militia and navy;

COMi\ION\\TEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 21

and, for the special defence and safety of the commonwealth,
to assemble in martial array, and put in warlike posture, the
inhabitants thereof, and to lead and conduct them, and with
them to encounter, repel, resist, expel, and pursue, by force
of arms, as well by sea as by land, within or without the
limits of this commonwealth, and also to kill, slay, and
destroy, if necessary, and conquer, by all fitting ways, enter-
prises, and means whatsoever, all and every such person and
persons as shall, at any time hereafter, in a hostile manner,
attempt or enterprise the destruction, invasion, detriment,
or annoyance of this commonwealth; and to use and exer-
cise, over the army and navy, and over the militia in actual
service, the law-martial, in time of war or invasion, and also
in time of rebellion, declared by the legislature to exist, as
occasion shall necessarily require; and to take and surprise,
by all ways and means whatsoever, all and every such per-
son or persons, with their ships, arms, ammunition, and
other goods, as shall, in a hostile manner, invade, or attempt
the invading, conquering, or annoying this commonwealth;
and that the governor be intrusted with all these and other
powers, incident to the offices of captain-general and com-
mander-in-chief, and admiral, to be exercised agreeably to
the rules and regulations of the constitution, and the laws
of the land, and not otherwise.

Provided, that the said governor shall not, at any time Limitation,
hereafter, by virtue of any power by this constitution
granted, or hereafter to be granted to him by tlie legislature,
transport any of the inhabitants of this commonwealth, or
oblige them to march out of the limits of the same, without
their free and voluntary consent, or the consent of the gen-
eral court; except so far as may be necessary to march or
transport them by land or water, for the defence of such
part of the state to which they cannot otherwise con-
veniently have access.]

VIII. The power of pardoning offences, except such Governor and

, •ii>ii> 1 1 council may

as persons may be convicted or before the senate by an pardon
impeachment of the house, shall be in the governor, by except, etc.
and with the advice of council; but no charter of pardon. But not before
granted by the go^'erno^, with advice of the council before ^ogM^iTsi's.
conviction, shall avail the party pleading the same, notwith-
standing any general or particular expressions contained
therein, descriptive of the offence or offences intended to be
pardoned.

IX. All judicial officers, [the attorney-general,] the cers^etc, how
solicitor-general, [all sheriffs,] coroners, [and registers of pro- aplS>fnUd! """"^

CONSTITL'TION OF THE

For provisions
as to election
of attorney-
general, see
amendments,
Arts. XVII
and LXIV,
sect. 1.

Militia officers,
how elected.
Limitation of
age struck out
by amend-
ments. Art. V.
This article
annulled and
superseded by
amendments,
Art. LIII.

How commis-
sioned.

Election of
officers.

Major-generals,
how appointed
and commis-
sioned.

Vacancies, how
filled, in case,
etc.

Officers duly
commissioned,
how removed.
Superseded by
amendments.
Art. IV.

Adjutants, etc.
how appointed.

Army officers,
how appointed.

Organization of
militia.

bate,] shall be nominated and appointed by the governor,
by and with the advice and consent of the council; and every
such nomination shall be made by the governor, and made
at least seven days prior to such appointment.

For provision as to election of sheriffs, registers of probate, etc., see amendments.
Art. XIX.

For provision as to appointment of notaries public, see amendments, Arts. IV. and
LVII.

Appointment, tenure, etc., of judges not to be the subject of an initiative or
referendum petition; see amendments. Art. XLVIII, The initiative, II, sect. 2, and The
referendum. III, sect. 2.

X. [The captains and subalterns of the militia shall be
elected by the written votes of the train-band and alarm
list of their respective companies, [of twenty-one years of
age and upwards;] the field officers of regiments shall be
elected by the written votes of tlie captains and subalterns
of their respective regiments; the brigadiers shall be elected,
in like manner, by the field officers of their respective bri-
gades; and such officers, so elected, shall be commissioned
by the governor, who shall determine their rank.

The legislature shall, by standing laws, direct the time
and manner of convening the electors, and of collecting
votes, and of certifying to the governor, the officers elected.

The major-generals shall be appointetl by the senate and
house of representatives, each having a negative upon the
other; and be commissioned by the governor.

For provisions as to appointment of a commissary general, see amendments. Art. IV.

And if the electors of brigadiers, field officers, captains or
subalterns, shall neglect or refuse to make such elections,
after being duly notified, according to the laws for the time
being, then the governor, with advice of council, shall ap-
point suitable persons to fill such offices.

[And no officer, duly commissioned to command in the
militia, shall be removed from his office, but by the address
of both houses to the governor, or by fair trial in court-
martial, pursuant to the laws of the commonwealth for the
time being.]

The commanding officers of regiments shall appoint their
adjutants and quartermasters; the brigadiers their brigade-
majors; and the major-generals their aids; and the governor
shall appoint the adjutant-general.

The governor, with advice of council, shall appoint all
officers of the continental army, whom by the confederation
of the United States it is provided that this commonwealth
shall appoint, as also all officers of forts and garrisons.

The divisions of the militia into brigades, regiments, and
companies, made in pursuance of the militia laws now in

returns.

COISIjMONWEALTH of MASSACHUSETTS. 23

force, shall be considered as the proper divisions of the
militia of this commonwealth, until the same shall be altered
in pursuance of some future law.]

XI. No moneys shall be issued out of the treasury of dra^^n from the
this commonwealth, and disposed of (except such sums as gxc^^f ^jc
may be appropriated for the redemption of bills of credit is Alien, 593.
or treasurer's notes, or for the payment of interest arising
thereon) but by warrant under the hand of the governor

for the time being, with the advice and consent of the coun-
cil, for the necessary defence and support of the common-
wealth; and for the protection and preservation of the in-
habitants thereof, agreeably to the acts and resolves of the
general court.

Certain appropriations of money f i-om treasury not to be subjects of initiative or refer-
endum petition. See amendments. Art. XLVIII, The initiative, II, sect. 2, and The
referendum, III, sect. 2.

XII. All public boards, the commissary-general, all su- ah public

• ±_ 1* ai i?ii* • Jx 1,1 boards, etc., to

perintendmg omcers oi pubhc magazines and stores, belong- make quarterly
ing to this commonwealth, and all commanding officers of
forts and garrisons within the same, shall once in every
three months, officially, and without requisition, and at other
times, when required by the governor, deliver to him an
account of all goods, stores, provisions, ammunition, cannon
with their appendages, and small arms with their accoutre-
ments, and of all other public property whatever under their
care respectively; distinguishing the quantity, number, qual-
ity and kind of each, as particularly as may be ; together with
the condition of such forts and garrisons; and the said com-
manding officer shall exhibit to the governor, when required
by him, true and exact plans of such forts, and of the land
and sea or harbor or harbors, adjacent.

And the said boards, and all public officers, shall com-
municate to the governor, as soon as may be after receiving
the same, all letters, despatches, and intelligences of a public
nature, which shall be directed to them respectively.

XIII. As the public good requires that the governor Salary of
should not be under the undue influence of any of the mem-
bers of the general court by a dependence on them for his
support, that he should in all cases act with freedom for the
benefit of the public, that he should not have his attention
necessarily diverted from that object to his private concerns,
and that he should maintain the dignity of the common-
wealth in the character of its' chief magistrate, it is necessary
that he should have an honorable stated salary, of a fixed
and permanent value, amply sufficient for those purposes,

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and established by standing laws: and it shall be among the
first acts of the general court, after the commencement of
this constitution, to establish such salary by law accordingly.
Permanent and honorable salaries shall also be established
by law for the justices of the supreme judicial court.

Compensation of judges not to be the subject of an initiative or referendum petition;
see amendments, Art. XLVIII, Tlie initiative, II, sect. 2, and The referendum, III,

sect. 2.

eniargSu^^ And if it shall be found that any of the salaries aforesaid,
insufficient. go established, are insufficient, they shall, from time to time,
be enlarged, as the general court shall judge proper.

Salaries of jus-
tices of su-
preme judicial
court.

CHAPTER II.

Lieutenant-
governor; his
title and
qualifications.
See amend-
ments, Arts.
VII and
XXXIV.

For change
to biennial
elections, see
amendments.
Art. LXIV,
sect. 1.
How chosen.
Election by
plurality pro-
vided for by
amendments,
Art. XIV.

President of
council.
Lieutenant-
governor a
member of,
except, etc.

Lieutenant-
governor to be
acting gov-
ernor, in case,
etc.

See amend-
ments, Art. LV,

Section IL

Lieutenant-Govern or.

Article I. There shall be [annuallyl elected a lieutenant-
governor of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, whose title
shall be^ — ^ His Honor; and who shall be qualified, in point
of [religion,] [property,] and residence in the commonwealth,
in the same manner with the governor; and the day and
manner of his election, and the qualifications of the electors,
shall be the same as are required in the election of a governor.
The return of the votes for this officer, and the declaration of
his election, shall be in the same manner; and if no one per-
son shall be found to have [a majority] of all the votes re-
turned, the vacancy shall be filled by the senate and house
of representatives, in the same manner as the governor is to
be elected, in case no one person shall have [a majority] of
the votes of the people to be governor.

II. The governor, and in his absence the lieutenant-
governor, shall be president of the council, but shall have
no vote in council ; and the lieutenant-governor shall always
be a member of the council, except when the chair of the
governor shall be vacant.

III. Whenever the chair of the governor shall be vacant,
by reason of his death, or absence from the commonwealth,
or otherwise, the lieutenant-governor, for the time being,
shall, during such vacancy, perform all the duties incumbent
upon the governor, and shall have and exercise all the
powers and authorities, which by this constitution the
governor is vested with, when personally present.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 25

CHAPTER II.
Section III.

Council, and the Manner of settling Elections by the Legis-
lature.

Article I. There shall be a council for advising the Council.
governor in the executive part of the government, to consist OTuncirior''s^
of [nine] persons besides the lieutenant-governor, whom the efgM^'^'^ *°
governor, for the time being, shall have full power and ment^Trl"
authority, from time to time, at his discretion, to assemble xvi. '
and call together; and the governor, with the said coun-
cillors, or five of them at least, shall and may, from time to
time, hold and keep a council, for the ordering and directing
the affairs of the commonwealth, according to the laws of
the land.

II. [Nine councillors shall be annually chosen from Number; from
among the persons returned for councillors and senators, on Sow'^Wn.
the last Wednesday in ]\Iay, by the joint ballot of the sen- fn^SinL.
ators and representatives assembled in one room; and in Arts^. xand
case there shall not be found upon the first choice, the whole Superseded by

1 p . 1 -ii , , • .1 •! amendments,

number or nme persons who will accept a seat in the council, Art. xvi.

the deficiency shall be made up by the electors aforesaid

from among the people at large; and the number of senators

left shall constitute the senate for the year. The seats of come^coundi-"

the persons thus elected from the senate, and accepting the l^'^?' ^^"''^ f^^^^

* , ,, , 1 • 1 1 i^ o to be vacated.

trust, shall be vacated m the senate.]

III. The councillors, in the civil arrangements of the ^^'J,'^?/^
commonwealth, shall have rank next after the lieutenant-
governor.

IV. [Not more than two councillors shall be chosen out ha°ve more* *^°
of any one district of this commonwealth.] than two.

Superseded by amendments, Art. XVI.

V. The resolutions and advice of the council shall be Register of
recorded in a register, and signed by the members present;

and this record may be called for at any time by either house
of the legislature; and any member of the council may insert
his opinion, contrary to the resolution of the majority.

VI. [Whenever the office of the governor and lieutenant- ^x°"ci^gthe
governor sliall be vacant, by reason of death, absence, or power of gov-
otherwise, then the council, or the major part of them, shall, etc. '" ' ^ •
during such vacancy, have full power and authority to do, annufied'and
and execute, all and every such acts, matters, and things, as Im^endments,^
the governor or the lieutenant-governor might or could, by ^^^- ^^'-

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Elections may
be adjourned
until, etc.

Order thereof.
Superseded by
amendments,
Arts. XVI and
XXV.

virtue of this constitution, do or execute, if they, or either
of them, were personally present.]

VII. [And whereas the elections appointed to be made,
by this constitution, on the [last Wednesday in May annu-
ally,] by the two houses of the legislature, may not be com-
pleted on that day, the said elections may be adjourned
from day to day until the same shall be completed. And
the order of elections shall be as follows: [the vacancies in
the senate, if any, shall first be filled up;] the governor and
lieutenant-governor shall then be elected, provided there
should be no choice of them by the people; and afterwards
the two houses shall proceed to the election of the council.]

Secretary, etc.,
by whom and
how chosen.
For provi.sion
as to election
of secretary,
treasurer and
receiver-gen-
eral, auditor
and attorney-
general, eee
amendments,
Arts. XVII and
LXIV, sect. 1.
Treasurer in-
eligible for
more than five
successive
years.

Secretary to
keep records;
to attend the
governor and
council, etc.

CHAPTER II.

Section IV.

Secretary, Treasurer, Ccmimissary, etc.

Article I. [The secretary, treasurer and receiver-general,
and the commissary-general, notaries public, and naval
officers, shall be chosen annually, by joint ballot of the
senators and representatives in one room. And, that the
citizens of this commonwealth may be assured, from time to
time, that the moneys remaining in the public treasury, upon
the settlement and liquidation of the public accounts, are
their property, no man shall be eligible as treasurer and
receiver-general more than five years successively.]

For provision as to appointment of notaries public and the commissary-general, see
amendments, Arts. IV and LVII.

Treasurer and receiver-general ineligible to election for more than three successive
terms. See amendments. Art. LXIV, sect. 2.

II. The records of the commonwealth shall be kept in
the office of the secretary, who may appoint his deputies,
for whose conduct he shall be accountable; and he shall
attend the governor and council, the senate and house of
representatives, in person, or by his deputies, as they shall
respectively require.

CHAPTER III

JUDICIARY POWER.

Lmmfssfoned Artlcld I. The tcnurc, that all commission officers shall
ifvre&s^^" ^y ^^^ have in their offices, shall be expressed in their
Judicial officers rcspcctivc commissious. All judicial officers, duly aj>-

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 27

pointed, commissioned and sworn, shall hold their offices during good
during good behavior, excepting such concerning whom there cept%\c.' ^"^
is different provision made in this constitution: provided, renio™^cion
nevertheless, the governor, with consent of the council, may ^'^'^''^^■
remove, them upon the address of both houses of the legis-
lature.

For tenure, etc., of judges, see amendments. Art. XLVIH, The initiative, II, sect.
2, and Tlie referendum. III, sect. 2.

For retirement of judicial oflicers, see amendments. Art. lA'III.

II. Each branch of the legislature, as well as the Justices of su-

J -1 1- 11 U a.1 -J. J. • preme judicial

governor and council, shall have authority to require court to give
the opinions of the justices of the supreme judicial court, required.''
upon important questions of law, and upon solemn occa- }26MassJ57;
sions. ^^'■

III. In order that the people mav not suffer from the Justices of the

• , a ' "^ • a 1 1 peace; tenure

long continuance in place or any justice or the peace wno of their office.

shall fail of discharging the important duties of his office

with ability or fidelity, all commissions of justices of the

peace shall expire and become void, in the term of seven

years from their respective dates; and, upon the expiration For removal of

p ... .„ , I justices of the

or any commission, the same may, it necessary, be renewed, peace, see
or another person appointed, as shall most conduce to the Art^"xxxvir.
well-being of the commonwealth.

IV. The judges of probate of wills, and for granting ^^fj-'^'*'"rj°''
letters of administration, shall hold their courts at such place bate courts.
or places, on fixed days, as the convenience of the people

shall require; and the legislature shall, from time to time,
hereafter, appoint such times and places; until which ap-
pointments, the said courts shall be holden at the times and
places which the respective judges shall direct.

V. All causes of marriage, divorce, and alimony, and all d^jvorce^'^and
appeals from the judges of probate, shall be heard and j^'^™^""^,;^.
determined by the governor and council, until the legislature visions made
shall, by law, make other provision. ne Mass. 317. 105 Mass. 327.

CHAPTER IV.

DELEGATES TO CONGRESS.

[The delegates of this commonwealth to the congress of Delegates to
the United States, shall, some time in the month of June,
annually, be elected by the joint ballot of the senate and
house of representatives, assembled together in one room ; to
serve in congress for one year, to commence on the first
Monday in November then next ensuing. They shall have

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commissions under the hand of the governor, and the great
seal of the commonwealth; but may be recalled at any time
within the year, and others chosen and commissioned, in the
same manner, in their stead.]

Harvard
College.

Powers, privi-
leges, etc., of
the president
and fellows,
confirmed.

All gifts,
grants, etc.,
confirmed.

CHAPTER V.

THE UNIVERSITY AT CAMBRIDGE, AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF
LITERATURE, ETC.

Section I.
The University.

Article I. Whereas our wise and pious ancestors, so"
early as the year one thousand six hundred and thirty-six,
laid the foundation of Harvard College, in which university
many persons of great eminence have, by the blessing of
God, been initiated in those arts and sciences which qualified
them for public employments, both in church and state;
and whereas the encouragement of arts and sciences, and
all good literature, tends to the honor of God, the advantage
of the Christian religion, and the great benefit of this and
the other United States of America, — it is declared, that
the President and Fellow^s of Harvard College, in
their corporate capacity, and their successors in that capac-
ity, their officers and servants, shall have, hold, use, exer-
cise, and enjoy, all the powers, authorities, rights, liberties,
privileges, immunities, and franchises, which they now have,
or are entitled to have, hold, use, exercise, and enjoy; and
the same are hereby ratified and confirmed unto them, the
said president and fellows of Harvard College, and to their
successors, and to their officers and servants, respectively,
forever.

II. And whereas there have been at sundry times, by
divers persons, gifts, grants, devises of houses, lands, tene-
ments, goods, chattels, legacies, and conveyances, heretofore
made, either to Harvard College in Cambridge, in New
England, or to the president and fellows of Harvard College,
or to the said college by some other description, under
several charters, successively; it is declared, that all the
said gifts, grants, devises, legacies, and conveyances, are
hereby forever confirmed unto the president and fellows of
Harvard College, and to their successors in the capacity

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 29

aforesaid, according to the true intent and meaning of the
donor or donors, grantor or grantors, devisor or devisors.

III. [And whereas, by an act of the general court of the
colony of Massachusetts Bay, passed in the year one thou-
sand six hinidred and forty-two, the governor and deputy-
governor, for the time being, and all the magistrates of that
jurisdiction, were, with the president, and a number of the
clergy in the said act described, constituted the overseers of
Harvard College; and it being necessary, in this new con- who shall be
stitution of government to ascertain who shall be deemed °^"'"^®®''^-
successors to the said governor, deputy-governor, and magis-
trates; it is declared, that the governor, lieutenant-governor, see statutes,
council, and senate of this commonwealth, are, and shall be \lll\ P^-
deemed, their successors, who, with the president of Harvard l^gg' fig'
College, for the time being, together with the ministers of lo^Moi^^oo
the congregational churches in the towns of Cambridge, 1894; i6b'.
Watertown, Charlestown, Boston, Roxbury, and Dorchester, igoeiifti.
mentioned in the said act, shall be, and hereby are, vested 1902! 243'. ^^^'
with all the powers and authority belonging, or in any way J^j"' gij
appertaining to the overseers of Harvard College; provided,
that] nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the legis- Power of aitera-
lature of this commonwealth from making such alterations in thTiegLTa'ttire.°
the government of the said university, as shall be conducive
to its advantage, and the interest of the republic of letters,
in as full a manner as might have been done by the legis-
lature of the late Province of the IVIassachusetts Bay.

CHAPTER V.

Section II.

The Encouragement of Literature, etc.

Wisdom and knowledge, as well as virtue, diffused gen- Dutyofiegis-
erally among the body of the people, being necessary for the magistrates in
preservation of their rights and liberties; and as these depend peJods"*
on spreading the opportunities and advantages of education ^o"" f^ither

I . / 1' , 1 I ^ i.r,. provisions as to

m the various parts or the country, and among the difierent public schools,
orders of the people, it shall be the duty of legislatures and meifts" Art's.
magistrates, in all future periods of this commonwealth, to xlv/.''"'^
cherish the interests of literature and the sciences, and all 503^"*'"' ^°°"
seminaries of them; especially the university at Cambridge, i03Mass. 94, 97.
public schools and grammar schools in the towns; to en-
courage private societies and public institutions, rewards and

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immunities, for the promotion of agriculture, arts, sciences,
commerce, trades, manufactures, and a natural history of
the country; to countenance and inculcate the principles of
humanity and general benevolence, public and private
charity, industry and frugality, honesty and punctuality in
their dealings; sincerity, good humor, and all social affec-
tions, and generous sentiments, among the people.

Oaths, etc.

Abolished.
See amend-
ments, Art.
VII.

Declaration
and oaths of
all officers.

For new oath
of allegiance,
see amend-
ments. Art. VI.

CHAPTER VI.

OATHS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS; INCOMPATIBILITY OF AND EX-
CLUSION FROM offices; PECUNIARY QUALIFICATIONS;

commissions; writs; confirmation of laws; habeas
corpus; the enacting style; continuance of offi-
cers; provision for a future revisal of the con-
stitution, etc.

Article I. [Any person chosen governor, lieutenant-
governor, councillor, senator, or representative, and accept-
ing the trust, shall, before he proceed to execute the duties
of his place or office, make and subscribe the following
declaration, viz.:

" I, A. B., do declare, that I believe the Christian reli-
gion, and have a firm persuasion of its truth; and that I
am seised and possessed, in my own right, of the property
required by the constitution, as one qualification for the
office or place to which I am elected."

And the governor, lieutenant-governor, and councillors,
shall make and subscribe the said declaration, in the presence
of the two houses of assembly; and the senators and repre-
sentatives, first elected under this constitution, before the
president and five of the council of the former constitution;
and forever afterwards before the governor and council for
the time being.l

And every person chosen to either of the places or offices
aforesaid, as also any person appointed or commissioned to
any judicial, executive, military, or other office under the
government, shall, before he enters on the discharge of the
business of his place or office, take and subscribe the follow-
ing declaration, and paths or affirmations, viz. :

["I, A. B., do truly and sincerely acknowledge, profess,
testify, and declare, that the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts is, and of right ought to be, a free, sovereign, and

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 31

independent state; and I do swear, that I will bear true
faith and allegiance to the said commonwealth, and that I
will defend the same against traitorous conspiracies and all
hostile attempts whatsoever; and that I do renounce and
abjure all allegiance, subjection, and obedience to the king,
queen, or government of Great Britain (as the case may be),
and every other foreign power whatsoever; and that no
foreign prince, person, prelate, state, or potentate, hath, or
ought to have, any jurisdiction, superiority, pre-eminence,
authority, dispensing or other power, in any matter, civil,
ecclesiastical, or spiritual, within this commonwealth, except
the authority and power which is or may be vested by their
constituents in the congress of the United States: and I do
further testify and declare, that no man or body of men
hath or can have any right to absolve or discharge me from
the obligation of this oath, declaration, or affirmation; and
that I do make this acknowledgment, profession, testimony,
declaration, denial, renunciation, and abjuration, heartily
and truly, according to the common meaning and acceptation
of the foregoing words, without any equivocation, mental
evasion, or secret reservation whatsoever. So help me,
God."]

"I, A. B., do solemnly swear and affirm, that I will faith- Oath of office.
fully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties
incumbent on me as , according to the best of

my abilities and understanding, agreeably to the rules and
regulations of the constitution and the laws of the common-
wealth. So help me, God."

Provided, always, that when any person chosen or ap- Proviso,
pointed as aforesaid, shall be of the denomination of the ments?Trt' vi.
people called Quakers, and shall decline taking the said
oath[s], he shall make his aiSBrmation in the foregoing form,
and subscribe the same, omitting the words, ["/ do swear, ^'
"and abjure," "oath or," "and abjuration," in the first oath,
and in the second oath, the words] " sic ear and," and [in
each of them] the words "So help me, God;" subjoining
instead thereof, " This I do under the pains and penalties of
perjury."

And the said oaths or affirmations shall be taken and Oathsand

,.,,.- - . , amrmations,

subscribed by tlie governor, lieutenant-governor, and coun- how adminis-
cillors, before the president of the senate, in the presence
of the two houses of assembly; and by the senators and
representatives first elected under this constitution, before
the president and five of the council of the former constitu-

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Plurality of
offices pro-
hibited to gov-
ernor, etc.,
except, etc.
See amend-
ments, Art.
VIII.

Same subject.
1 Allen, 553.

Incompatible
offices.

For further pro-
visions as to
incompatible
offices, see
amendments,
Art. VIII.
Officers of Har-
vard College
excepted by
amendments.
Art. XXVII.

Incompatible
offices.

Bribery, etc.,
disqualify.

tion ; and forever afterwards before the governor and council
for the time being; and by the residue of the officers afore-
said, before such persons and in such manner as from time
to time shall be prescribed by the legislature.

II. No governor, lieutenant-governor, or judge of the
supreme judicial court, shall hold any other office or place,
under the authority of this commonwealth, except such as
by this constitution they are admitted to hold, saving that
the judges of the said court may hold the offices of justices
of the peace through the state; nor shall they hold any other
place or office, or receive any pension or salary from any
other state or government or power whatever.

No person shall be capable of holding or exercising at
the same time, within this state, more than one of the fol-
lowing offices, viz. : judge of probate — sheriff — register of
probate — or register of deeds ; and never more than any
two offices, which are to be held by appointment of the
governor, or the governor and council, or the senate, or the
house of representatives, or by the election of the people of
the state at large, or of the people of any county, military
offices, and the offices of justices of the peace excepted, shall
be held by one person.

No person holding the office of judge of the supreme
judicial court — secretary — attorney-general — solicitor-
general — treasurer or receiver-general — judge of probate
— commissary-general — [president, professor, or instruc-
tor of Harvard College] — sheriff — clerk of the house of
representatives — register of probate — register of deeds
■ — clerk of the supreme judicial court ■ — clerk of the inferior
court of common pleas — or officer of the customs, including
in this description naval officers — shall at the same time
have a seat in the senate or house of representatives; but
their being chosen or appointed to, and accepting the same,
shall operate as a resignation of their seat in the senate or
house of representatives; and the place so vacated shall be
filled up.

And the same rule shall take place in case any judge of
the said supreme judicial court, or judge of probate, shall
accept a seat in council; or any councillor shall accept of
either of those offices or places.

And no person shall ever be admitted to hold a seat in the
legislature, or any office of trust or importance under the
government of this commonwealth, who shall, in the due

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 33

course of law, have been convicted of bribery or corruption
in obtaining an election or appointment.

III. [In all cases where sums of money are mentioned in Vaiueof money
this constitution, the value thereof shall be computed in ^'^'^'^ '^'"^
silver, at six shillings and eight pence per ounce; and it shall g^t^ns^^"^'*'
be in the power of the legislature, from time to time, to be increased.

, TP • f 1 bee aniencl-

mcrease such qualincations, as to property, or the persons to ments. Arts.
be elected to offices, as the circumstances of the common- xxxi\\
wealth shall require.]

IV. All commissions shall be in the name of the Com- Provisions
monwealth of Massachusetts, signed by the governor and cot^issmns.
attested by the secretary or his deputy, and have the great

seal of the commonwealth affixed thereto.

V. All writs, issuing out of the clerk's office in any of the Provisions re-
courts of law, shall be in the name of the Commonwealth of 2'pick"^592"*^'
Massachusetts; they shall be under the seal of the court licTay^u.
from whence they issue; they shall bear test of the first

justice of the court to which they shall be returnable, who is
not a party, and be signed by the clerk of such court.

VI. All the laws which have heretofore been adopted, [^°JJ^';;?"f^t'°" °f
used, and approved in the Province, Colony, or State of l^^^f^^^ ^^^g^-
Massachusetts Bay, and usually practised on in the courts of 2 Mass. 5,34.
law, shall still remain and be in full force, until altered or le Pick. I'oV,
repealed by the legislature; such parts only excepted as 2 Met. ns.
are repugnant to the rights and liberties contained in this
constitution.

VII. The privilege and benefit of the writ of habeas Benefit of
corpus shall be enjoyed in this commonwealth, in the most secured, e.\-
free, easy, cheap, expeditious, and ample manner; and shall '^'^p*' *'*^''-
not be suspended b\' the legislature, except upon the most
urgent and pressing occasions, and for a limited time, not
exceeding twelve months.

VIII. The enacting style, in making and passing all acts, The enacting
statutes, and laws, shall be — "Be it enacted by the Senate ^^^^'

and House of Representatives in General Court assembled,
and by the authority of the same."

IX. [To the end there may be no failure of justice, or officers of
danger arise to the commonw^ealth from a change of the ment continued
form of government, all officers, civil and mihtary, holding "'"''' *'*''■
commissions under the government and people of Massa-
chusetts Bay in New England, and all other officers of the

said government and people, at the time this constitution
shall take effect, shall have, hold, use, exercise, and enjoy,

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Provision for
revising con-
stitution.
For existing
provision as to
amendments,
see amend-
ments, Art. IX.

Provision for
revising con-
stitution.

Provision for
preserving and
publisliing this
constitution.

all the powers and authority to them granted or committed,
until other persons shall be appointed in their stead; and
all courts of law shall proceed in the execution of the business
of their respective departments; and all the executive and
legislative officers, bodies, and powders shall continue in full
force, in the enjoyment and exercise of all their trusts, em-
ployments and authority; until the general court, and the
supreme and executive officers under this constitution, are
designated and invested with their respective trusts, powers,
and authority.]

X. [In order the more effectually to adhere to the prin-
ciples of the constitution, and to correct those violations
which by any means may be made therein, as well as to
form such alterations as from experience shall be found
necessary, the general court which shall be in the year of
our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, shall
issue precepts to the selectmen of the several towns, and to
the assessors, of the unincorporated plantations, directing
them to convene the qualified voters of their respective
towns and plantations, for the purpose of collecting their
sentiments on the necessity or expediency of revising the
constitution, in order to amendments.

And if it shall appear, by the returns made, that two-
thirds of the qualified voters throughout the state, who shall
assemble and vote in consequence of the said precepts, are
in favor of such revision or amendment, the general court
shall issue precepts, or direct them to be issued from the
secretary's office, to the several towns to elect delegates to
meet in convention for the purpose aforesaid.

The said delegates to be chosen in the same manner and
proportion as their representatives in the second branch of
the legislature are by this constitution to be chosen.]

XI. This form of government shall be enrolled on parch-
ment, and deposited in the secretary's office, and be a part
of the laws of the land; and printed copies thereof shall be
prefixed to the book containing the laws of this common-
wealth, in all future editions of the said laws.

Bill, etc., not
approved
within five
days, not to
become a law

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT.

Article I. If any bill or resolve shall be objected to, and
not approved by the governor; and if the general court shall
adjourn within five days after the same shall have been

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 35

laid before the governor for his approbation, and thereby if legislature
prevent his returning it with his objections, as provided by meantime.
the constitution, such bill or resolve shall not become a law, SeeConst.,ch.
nor have force as such. ^' ^ ^' '^'''' ^^^

Art. II. The general court shall have full power and ^powireTto
authority to erect and constitute municipal or city govern- j2rMasf Im'
ments, in any corporate town or towns in this common- Seeamend-
wealth, and to grant to the inhabitants thereof such powers, xLviiand'
privileges, and immunities, not repugnant to the constitu- initiative, ii?
tion, as the general court shall deem necessary or expedient referend^um,^^*^
for the regulation and government thereof, and to prescribe ^^^' ^^'^^- -•
the manner of calling and holding public meetings of the
inhabitants, in wards or otherwise, for the election of officers
under the constitution, and the manner of returning the votes
given at such meetings. Provided, that no such govern- Proviso.
ment shall be erected or constituted in any town not con- ^^ '^^^^
taining twelve thousand inhabitants, nor unless it be with
the consent, and on the application of a majority of the
inhabitants of such town, present and voting thereon, pur-
suant to a vote at a meeting duly warned and holden for
that purpose. And provided, also, that all by-laws, made by
such municipal or city government, shall be subject, at all
times, to be annulled by the general court.

Art. III. Every male citizen of twenty-one years of age Qualifications
and upwards, excepting paupers and persons under guardian- fovemll!"^
ship, who shall have resided within the commonwealth one go"erno"*'
year, and wathin the town or district in which he may claim senators and
a right to vote, six calendar months next preceding anv tives.

1 , . P 1 • J J , o I. ggg amend-

eiection or governor, lieutenant-governor, senators, or repre- ments, Arts.
sentatives, [and who shall have paid, by himself, or his xxxii, xl
parent, master, or guardian, any state or county tax, which n pidc^lss.
shall, within two years next preceding such election, have 14'^pici- 34,
been assessed upon him, in any town or district of this com- 5\ipt'*''ief Igg
monwealth; and also every citizen who shall be, by law, 591,594.
exempted from taxation, and who shall be, in all other 122'Ma^s. 595,
respects, qualified as above mentioned,] shall have a right to 124 Mass. 596.
vote in such election of governor, lieutenant-governor, sen- For educational

. . '^ , * 1 11 1 qualification,

ators, and representatives; and no other person shall be seeamend-
entitled to vote in such election. xx.^'

For provision as to those who have served in the army or navy In time of war, see
amendments. Arts. XXVIII and XXXI. See also amendments, Art. XXIII, which was
annulled by amendments, Art. XXVI.

For absentee voting, see amendments. Art. XLV.

Art. IV. Notaries public shall be appointed by the gov- Notaries pub-
ernor in the same manner as judicial officers are appointed, appoi°ited

and removed.

CONSTITUTION OF THE

See amend-
ments, Art.
XXXVII.

Vacancies in
the offices of
secretary and
treasurer, liow
filled.

This clause
superseded by
amendments.
Art. XVII.

Commissary-
general may be
appointed, in
case, etc.

Militia officers,
how removed.

Who may vote
for captains and
subalterns.

Oath to be
taken by all
officers.
See Const.,
Ch. VI, Art. I.

Proviso.

Quakers may
affirm.

Tests abol-
ished.

and shall hold their offices during seven years, unless sooner
removed by the governor, with the consent of the council,
upon the address of both houses of the legislature.

For appointment of women as notaries public, see amendments, Art. LVII.

[In case the office of secretary or treasurer of the com-
monwealth shall become vacant from any cause, during the
recess of the general court, the governor, with the advice
and consent of the council, shall nominate and appoint,
under such regulations as may be prescribed by law, a com-
petent and suitable person to such vacant office, who shall
hold the same until a successor shall be appointed by the
general court.]

[Whenever the exigencies of the commonwealth shall re-
quire the appointment of a commissary-general, he shall be
nominated, appointed, and commissioned, in such manner
as the legislature may, by law, prescribe.

All officers commissioned to command in the militia may
be removed from office in such manner as the legislature
may, by law, prescribe.]

Last two paragraphs of Art. IV annulled and superseded by amendments, Art. LIII.

Art. V. [In the elections of captains and subalterns of
the militia, all the members of their respective companies,
as well those under as those above the age of twenty-one
years, shall have a right to vote.]

This article annulled and superseded by amendments. Art. LIII.

Art. VI. Instead of the oath of allegiance prescribed by
the constitution, the following oath shall be taken and sub-
scribed by every person chosen or appointed to any office,
civil or military, under the government of this common-
wealth, before he shall enter on the duties of his office,
to wit : —

"I, A. B., do solemnly swear, that I will bear true faith
and allegiance to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and
will support the constitution thereof. So help me, God."

Provided, That when any person shall be of the denomina-
tion called Quakers, and shall decline taking said oath, he
shall make his affirmation in the foregoing form, omitting
the word " swear " and inserting, instead thereof, the word
" affirm," and omitting the words " So help me, God," and
subjoining, instead thereof, the words, " This I do under the
pains and penalties of perjury."

Art. VII. No oath, declaration, or subscription, except-
ing the oath prescribed in the preceding article, and the
oath of office, shall be required of the governor, lieutenant-

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 37

governor, councillors, senators, or representatives, to qualify
them to perform the duties of their respective offices.

Art. VIII. No judge of any court of this commonwealth, incompatibility
(except the court of sessions,) and no person holding any 122 Mass! 445,
office under the authority of the United States, (postmasters 123'Mass. 525.
excepted,) shall, at the same time, hold the office of gov-
ernor, lieutenant-governor, or councillor, or have a seat in
the senate or house of representatives of this commonwealth;
and no judge of any court in this comm.onwealth, (except
the court of sessions,) nor the attorney-general, solicitor-
general, county attorney, clerk of any court, sheriff, treas-
urer and receiver-general, register of probate, nor register
of deeds, shall continue to hold his said office after being
elected a member of the Congress of the United States, and
accepting that trust; but the acceptance of such trust, by
any of the officers aforesaid, shall be deemed and taken to
be a resignation of his said office; and judges of the courts
of common pleas shall hold no other office under the govern-
ment of this commonwealth, the office of justice of the peace
and militia offices excepted.

Art. IX. [If, at any time hereafter, any specific and par- Amendments to
ticular amendment or amendments to the constitution be how made. '
proposed in the general court, and agreed to by a majority Jrmuiied"by
of the senators and two-thirds of the members of the house oe'ierai'pro-'
of representatives present and voting thereon, such proposed visions, viii.
amendment or amendments shall be entered on the journals
of the two houses, with the yeas and nays taken thereon,
and referred to the general court then next to be chosen, and
shall be published; and if, in the general court next chosen
as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall
be agreed to by a majority of the senators and two-thirds of
the members of the house of representatives present and
voting thereon, then it shall be the duty of the general court
to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the
people; and if they shall be approved and ratified by a
majority of the qualified voters, voting thereon, at meetings
legally warned and holden for that purpose, they shall be-
come part of the constitution of this commonwealth.]

Art. X. The political year shall begin on the first *-^''^/"®"''®7t-
Wednesday of January, instead of the last Wednesday of cai year.
May; and the general court shall assemble every year on sionfor
the said first W'ednesday of January, and shall proceed, at ami^iiy"^
that session, to make all the elections, and do all the other ^^Int^Art'
acts, which are by the constitution required to be made and ^^i^- ^^''t- ^-

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Termination
of political
year.

Governor, etc.,
to be elected
biennially.
See amend-
ments, Art.
LXIV, sect 1.

Meetings for the
choice of gov-
ernor, lieuten-
ant-governor,
etc., when to
be held.
This clause
superseded by
amendments,
Art. XV.

Article, when
to go into
operation.

Inconsistent

provisions

annulled.

done at the session which has heretofore commenced on the
last Wednesday of May. And the general court shall be
dissolved on the day next preceding the first Wednesday
of January, without any proclamation or other act of the
governor. But nothing herein contained shall prevent the
general court from assembling at such other times as they
shall judge necessary, or when called together by the gov-
ernor. The governor, lieutenant-governor and councillors,
shall also hold their respective offices for one year next fol-
lowing the first Wednesday of January, and until others
are chosen and qualified in their stead.

[The meeting for the choice of governor, lieutenant-
governor, senators, and representatives, shall be held on the
second Monday of November in every year; but meetings
may be adjourned, if necessary, for the choice of repre-
sentatives, to the next day, and again to the next succeeding
day, but no further. But in case a second meeting shall be
necessary for the choice of representatives, such meetings
shall be held on the fourth Monday of the same month of
November.]

All the other provisions of the constitution, respecting the
elections and proceedings of the members of the general
court, or of any other officers or persons whatever, that have
reference to the last Wednesday of May, as the commence-
ment of the political year, shall be so far altered, as to have
like reference to the first Wednesday of January.

[This article shall go into operation on the first day of
October, next following the day when the same shall be duly
ratified and adopted as an amendment of the constitution;
and the governor, lieutenant-governor, councillors, senators,
representatives, and all other state officers, who are annually
chosen, and who shall be chosen for the current year, when
the same shall go into operation, shall hold their respective
offices until the first Wednesday of January then next follow-
ing, and until others are chosen and qualified in their stead,
and no longer; and the first election of the governor, lieuten-
ant-governor, senators, and representatives, to be had in
virtue of this article, shall be had conformably thereunto, in
the month of November following the day on which the
same shall be in force, and go into operation, pursuant to the
foregoing provision.

All the provisions of the existing constitution, inconsist-
ent with the provisions herein contained, are hereby wholly
annulled.]

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 39

Art. XI. Instead of the third article of the bill of Sm'
rights, the following modification and amendment thereof f^^ j^ec^'^of
is substituted : — Rf ^^s, Art.

"As the public worship of God and instructions in piety, Seeamend-
religion, and morality, promote the happiness and pros- XLyl'and"'
perity of a people, and the security of a republican govern- fnitiative, nf
ment; therefore, the scA^eral religious societies of this com- referfndumTm,
monwealth, whether corporate or unincorporate, at any s^*^*-^-
meeting legally warned and holden for that purpose, shall
ever have the right to elect their pastors or religious teachers,
to contract with them for their support, to raise money for
erecting and repairing houses for public worship, for the
maintenance of religious instruction, and for the pa;vTnent of
necessary expenses; and all persons belonging to any reli-
gious society shall be taken and held to be members, until
they shall file with the clerk of such society a written notice,
declaring the dissolution of their membership, and thence-
forth shall not be liable for any grant or contract which
may be thereafter made, or entered into by such society;
and all religious sects and denominations, demeaning them- 122 Mass. 40, 41.
selves peaceably, and as good citizens of the commonwealth,
shall be equally under the protection of the law; and no
subordination of any one sect or denomination to another
shall ever be established by law."

Art. XII. [In order to provide for a representation of Census of rata-

, . . (. 1 • lie 11 1 .Die polls to be

the citizens 01 this commonwealth, rounded upon the prm- taken in is37
ciples of equality, a census of the ratable polls, in each city, thereafter.
town, and district of the commonwealth, on the first day of waf superseded
May, shall be taken and returned into the secretary's office, m^ntTfArt.
in such manner as the legislature shall provide, within the ^as ais'^^super-
month of May, in the vear of our Lord one thousand eight seded by

."'' " . <=' amendments,

hundred and thirty-seven, and m every tenth year there- Art. xxi.
after, in the month of INIay, in manner aforesaid; and each Representa-
town or city having three hundred ratable polls at the last apportioned.
preceding decennial census of polls, may elect one representa-
tive, and for every four hundred and fifty ratable polls in
addition to the first three hundred, one representative more.

Any town having less than three hundred ratable polls Towns having
shall be represented thus: The whole number of ratable rSlbie^ polls,
polls, at the last preceding decennial census of polls, shall be se^nledT'^
multiplied by ten, and the product divided by three hundred;
and such town may elect one representative as many years
within ten years, as three hundred is contained in the product
aforesaid.

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Fractions, how
represented.

Towns may
unite into repre-
sentative dis-
tricts.

The governor
and council to
determine the
number of rep-
resentatives to
which each
town is en-
titled.

New appor-
tionment to be
made once in
every ten
years.

Inconsistent

provisions

annulled.

Any city or town having ratable polls enough to elect one
or more representatives, with any number of polls beyond
the necessary number, may be represented, as to that surplus
number, by multiplying such surplus number by ten and
dividing the product by four hundred and fifty; and such
city or town may elect one additional representative as many
years, within the ten years, as four hundred and fifty is
contained in the product aforesaid.

Any two or more of the several towns and districts may,
by consent of a majority of the legal voters present at a legal
meeting, in each of said towns and districts, respectively,
called for that purpose, and held previous to the first day
of July, in the year in which the decennial census of polls
shall be taken, form themselves into a representative district
to continue until the next decennial census of polls, for the
election of a representative, or representatives; and such
district shall have all the rights, in regard to representation,
which would belong to a town containing the same number
of ratable polls.

The governor and council shall ascertain and determine,
within the months of July and August, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven, accord-
ing to tlie foregoing principles, the number of representatives,
which each city, town, and representative district is entitled
to elect, and the number of years, within the period of ten
years then next ensuing, that each city, town, and repre-
sentative district may elect an additional representative; and
where any town has not a sufficient number of polls to elect
a representative each year, then, how many years within the
ten years, such town may elect a representative; and the
same shall be done once in ten years, thereafter, by the
governor and council, and the number of ratable polls in
each decennial census of polls, shall determine the number of
representatives, which each city, town and representative
district may elect as aforesaid; and when the number of
representatives to be elected by each city, town, or repre-
sentative district is ascertained and determined as aforesaid,
the governor shall cause the same to be published forthwith
for the information of the people, and that number shall
remain fixed and unalterable for the period of ten years.

All the provisions of the existing constitution inconsist-
ent with the provisions herein contained, are hereby wholly
annulled.]

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 41

Art. XIII. [A census of the inhabitants of each city and halt's to'be
town, on the first day of May, shall be taken, and returned ^^d^d^^ennf'
into the secretary's office, on or before the last day of June, ^"/i^^fg ^f *®'"'
of the year one thousand eight hundred and forty, and of representation.
every tenth year thereafter; wliich census shall determine to^rnsCs'^su-
the apportionment of senators and representatives for the amendmente,
term of ten years. 122 Mass. 595. and xxii. '

The several senatorial districts now existing shall be per- Senatorial dis-
manent. The senate shall consist of forty members; and in permanenr'''^
the year one thousand eight hundred and forty, and every fJsIJfators'^
tenth year thereafter, the governor and council shall assign |Xndment^,^
the number of senators to be chosen in each district, accord- Art. xxii. '
ing to the number of inhabitants in the same. But, in all
cases, at least one senator shall be assigned to each district.

The members of the house of representatives shall be House of repre-

, . , 1 p 11 . T-i J 'j^ sentatives, how

apportioned in the tollowing manner: hvery town or city apportioned.
containing twelve hundred inhabitants may elect one repre- fepr'Sfentatfv^
sentative; and two thousand four hundred inhabitants shall ame^ndment^f
be the mean increasing number, which shall entitle it to an Art. xxi.
additional representative.

Every town containing less than twelve hundred inhab- Smaii towns,
itants shall be entitled to elect a representative as many seated.
times within ten years as the number one hundred and sixty
is contained in the number of the inhabitants of said town.
Such towns may also elect one representative for the year
in which the valuation of estates within the commonwealth
shall be settled.

Any two or more of the several towns ma^', by consent of Towns may

V . „ , , , 1*^ 1 • • unite into

a majority of the legal voters present at a legal meeting, in representative

each of said towns, respectively, called for that purpose, and

held before the first day of August, in the year one thousand

eight hundred and forty, and every tenth year thereafter,

form themselves into a representative district, to continue

for the term of ten years; and such district shall have all the

rights, in regard to representation, which would belong to a

town containing the same number of inhabitants.

The number of inhabitants which shall entitle a town to Basis of
elect one representative, and the mean increasing number IndTa^t^o'^or"'
which shall entitle a town or city to elect more than one, "^"'^^'^s^-
and also the number by wliich the population of towns not
entitled to a representative every year is to be divided, shall
be increased, respectively, by one-tenth of the numbers above
mentioned, whenever the population of the commonwealth

CONSTITUTION OF THE

The governor
and council to
apportion the
number of
representatives
of each town
onco in every
ten years.

Councillors to
be chosen from
the people at
large.

Provisions as
to councillors
superseded by
amendments,
Art. XVI.

Qualifications
of councillors.

Freehold as a
qualification for
a seat in gen-
eral court or
council not
required.
Elections by
the people to
be by plurality
of votes.

Time of .annual
election of gov-
ernor and legis-
lature.

For change to
biennial elec-
tions, see
amendments,
Art. LXIV,
sects. 1-4.

Eight council-
lors to be
chosen by the
people.
122 Mass. 59.5,
598.

For change to
biennial elec-
tions, see
amendments.
Art. LXIV,
Beets. 1-4.
For compulsory
voting, see

shall have increased to seven hundred and seventy thousand,
and for every additional increase of seventy thousand in-
habitants, the same addition of one-tenth shall be made,
respectively, to the said numbers above mentioned.

In the year of each decennial census, the governor and
council shall, before the first day of September, apportion
the number of representatives which each city, town, and
representative district is entitled to elect, and ascertain how
many years, wTthin ten years, any tow^n may elect a repre-
sentative, which is not entitled to elect one every year; and
the governor shall cause the same to be published forth^\'ith.

Nine councillors shall be annually chosen from among the
people at large, on the first Wednesday of January, or as
soon thereafter as may be, by the joint ballot of the senators
and representatives, assembled in one room, who shall, as
soon as may be, in like manner, fill up any vacancies that
may happen in the council, by death, resignation, or other-
wise. No person shall be elected a councillor, who has not
been an inhabitant of this commonwealth for the term of
five years immediately preceding his election; and not more
than one councillor shall be chosen from any one senatorial
district in the commonwealth.]

No possession of a freehold, or of any other estate, shall be
required as a qualification for holding a seat in either branch
of the general court, or in the executive council.

Art. XrV. In all elections of civil officers by the people
of this commonwealth, whose election is provided for by the
constitution, the person having the highest number of votes
shall be deemed and declared to be elected.

Art. XV. The meeting for the choice of governor,
lieutenant-governor, senators, and representatives, shall be
held on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in Novem-
ber, annually; but in case of a failure to elect representatives
on that day, a second meeting shall be holden, for that pur-
pose, on the fourth Monday of the same month of November.

For compulsory voting, see amendments. Art. LXI.

Art. XVI. Eight councillors shall be [annually] chosen by
the inhabitants of this commonwealth, qualified to vote for
governor. The election of councillors shall be determined by
the same rule that is required in the election of governor.
The legislature, at its first session after this amendment shall
have been adopted, and at its first session after the next
state census shall have been taken, and at its first session
after each decennial state census thereafterwards, shall

COMMONWEALTH OF JNIASSACHUSETTS. 43

divide the commonwealth into eight districts of contiguous amendments.
territory, each containing a number of inhabitants as nearly Legislature to
equal as practicable, without dividing any town or ward of district state.
a city, and each entitled to elect one councillor: 'provided , Proviso.
however, that if, at any time, the constitution shall provide
for the division of the commonwealth into forty senatorial
districts, then the legislature shall so arrange the councillor
districts, that each district shall consist of five contiguous
senatorial districts, as they shall be, from time to time,
established by the legislature. No person shall be eligible Eligibility
to the office of councillor who has not been an inhabitant of ®^"®'*-
the commonwealth for the term of five years immediately
preceding his election. The day and manner of the election. Day and man-
the return of the votes, and the declaration of the said elec- "t^ °^ '''®''"°°'
tions, shall be the same as are required in the election of
governor. [Whenever there shall be a failure to elect the Vacancies, how
full number of councillors, the vacancies shall be filled in the lorliew pro-
same manner as is required for filling vacancies in the senate ; vacancLV see
and vacancies occasioned by death, removal from the state, Art^'xxv"*^'
or otherwise, shall be filled in like manner, as soon as may
be, after such vacancies shall have happened.] And that organization of
there may be no delay in the organization of the government mlnt°^*"^"'
on the first Wednesday of January, the governor, with at
least five councillors for the time being, shall, as soon as
may be, examine the returned copies of the records for the
election of governor, lieutenant-governor, and councillors;
and ten days before the said first Wednesday in January he
shall issue his summons to such persons as appear to be
chosen, to attend on that day to be qualified accordingly;
and the secretary shall lay the returns before the senate and
house of representatives on the said first Wednesday in Jan-
uary, to be by them examined ; and in case of the election of
either of said officers, the choice shall be by them declared
and published; but in case there shall be no election of
either of said officers, the legislature shall proceed to fill such
vacancies in the manner provided in the constitution for the
choice of such officers.

Art. XVII. The secretary, treasurer and receiver-gen- Election of
eral, auditor, and attorney-general, shall be chosen [annually,] ^re^uTer,'
on the day in November prescribed for the choice of gov- autrney-Ten-
ernor; and each person then chosen as such, duly qualified ^o^/*^**
in other respects, shall hold his office for the term of [one For election
year] from the third Wednesday in January next thereafter, seTamend-^ "*
and until another is chosen and qualified in his stead. The lxiv', ^e^^'. i.

CONSTITUTION OF THE

For compulsory
voting, see
amendments,
Art. LXI.

Vacancies,
how filled.

To qualify
within ten
riays, other-
wise office to be
deemed
vacant.

Qualification
requisite.

School moneys
not to be ap-
plied for secta-
rian schools.
For original
provision as to
schools, see
constitution,
Part First,
Art. III.

12 Allen, 500,508.
103 Mass. 94, 96.
This article was
superseded by
amendments.
Art. XLVI.
Legislature to
prescribe for
the election of
sheriffs, regis-
ters of probate,
etc.

See amend-
ments,

Art. XXXVI.
8 Gray, 1.

13 Gray, 74.

qualification of the voters, the manner of the election, the
return of the votes, and the declaration of the election, shall
be such as are required in the election of governor. In case
of a failure to elect either of said officers on the day in
November aforesaid, or in case of the decease, in the mean
time, of the person elected as such, such officer shall be
chosen on or before the third Wednesday in January next
thereafter, from the two persons who had the highest num-
ber of votes for said offices on the day in November afore-
said, by joint ballot of the senators and representatives, in
one room; and in case the office of secretary, or treasurer
and receiver-general, or auditor, or attorney-general, sliall
become vacant, from any cause, during an annual or special
session of the general court, such vacancy shall in like man-
ner be filled by choice from the people at large; but if such
vacancy shall occur at any other time, it shall be supplied
by the governor by appointment, with the advice and con-
sent of the council. The person so chosen or appointed, duly
qualified in other respects, shall hold his office until his suc-
cessor is chosen and duly qualified in his stead. In case any
person chosen or appointed to either of the offices aforesaid,
shall neglect, for the space of ten days after he could other-
wise enter upon his duties, to qualify himself in all respects
to enter upon the discharge of such duties, the office to which
he has been elected or appointed shall be deemed vacant.
No person shall be eligible to either of said offices unless he
shall have been an inhabitant of this commonwealth five
years next preceding his election or appointment.

Art. XVIII. [Ail moneys raised by taxation in the towns
and cities for the support of public schools, and all moneys
which may be appropriated by the state for the support of
common schools, shall be applied to, and expended in, no
other schools than those which are conducted according to
law, under the order and superintendence of the authorities
of the town or city in which the money is to be expended;
and such moneys shall never be appropriated to any religious
sect for the maintenance, exclusively, of its own school. 1

Art. XIX. The legislature shall prescribe, by general
law, for the election of sherift's, registers of probate, [com-
missioners of insolvency,] and clerks of the courts, by the
people of the several counties, and that district-attorneys
shall be chosen by the people of the several districts, for such
term of office as the legislature shall prescribe.

110 Mass. 172, 173. 117 Mass. 602, 603. 121 Mass. 65.

COMMONWEALTPI OF MASSACHUSETTS. 45

Art,. XX. No person shall have the right to vote, or be Reading consti-
eligible to office under the constitution of this common- Engiish'lnd
wealth, who shall not be able to read the constitution in the ^ryquaiific?"
English language, and write his name: provided, however, ProvisI^"*'''^^"
that the provisions of this amendment shall not apply to f°at?ons,''s''eL''''''
any person prevented by a physical disability from comply- amendments,
ing with its requisitions, nor to any person who now has the See'aisoamend-
right to vote, nor to any persons who shall be sixty years of xxifi, which
age or upwards at the time this amendment shall take effect, by^amemi-''

For absentee voting, see amendments. Art. XLV. ^®P^S' ■'^'"'•

Art. XXI. A census of the legal voters of each city and ^0"/^^^^°^^^^
town, on the first day of INIay, shall be taken and returned inhabitants.
into the office of the secretary of the commonwealth, on or etc.
before the last day of June, in the year one thousand eight '^'^ ■ ■ ''^ •
hundred and fifty-seven; and a census of the inhabitants of
each city and town, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and sixty-five, and of every tenth Near thereafter. In the
census aforesaid, a special enumeration shall be made of the
legal voters; and in each city, said enumeration shall specify
the number of such legal voters aforesaid, residing in each
ward of such city. The enumeration aforesaid shall deter-
mine the apportionment of representatives for the periods
between the taking of the census.

The house of representati\'es shall consist of two hundred l^ntau^L'to'^^'
and forty members, which shall be apportioned by the legis- consist of 240
lature, at its first session after the return of each enumera- Legislature to
tion as aforesaid, to the scNeral counties of the common- 10 Gray, 613. '
wealth, equally, as nearly as may be, according to their
relative numbers of legal voters, as ascertained by the next
preceding special enumeration; and the town of Cohasset,
in the county of Norfolk, shall, for this purpose, as well as
in the formation of districts, as hereinafter provided, be
considered a part of the county of Plymouth; and it shall be Secretary siiaii
the duty of the secretary of the commonwealth, to certif\', cers authorized
as soon as may be after it is determined by the legislature, counties?
the number of representatives to which each county shall be
entitled, to the board authorized to divide each county into
representative districts. The mayor and aldermen of the
city of Boston, the county commissioners of other counties
than Suffolk, — or in lieu of the mayor and aldermen of the
city of Boston, or of the county commissioners in each county
other than Suffolk, such board of special commissioners in
each county, to be elected by the people of the county, or of
the towns therein, as may for that purpose be provided by

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Meeting for
division to be
first Tuesday
in August.
Proceedings.

Qualifications
of representa-
tives.

122 Mass. 595,
598.

Districts to be
numbered,
described and
certified.

Quorum.
See amend-
ments. Art.
XXXIII.

Census, etc.
See P. S. c. 31.

Voters to be
basis of appor-
tionment of
senators.

Senate to con-
sist of forty
members.

law, — shall, on the first Tuesday of August next after each
assignment of representatives to each county, assemble at
a shire town of their respective counties, and proceed, as
soon as may be, to divide the same into representative dis-
tricts of contiguous territory, so as to apportion the repre-
sentation assigned to each county equally, as nearly as may
be, according to the relative number of legal voters in the
several districts of each county; and such districts shall be
so formed that no town or ward of a city shall be divided
therefor, nor shall any district be made which shall be en-
titled to elect more than three representatives. Every rep-
resentative, for one year at least next preceding his election,
shall have been an inhabitant of the district for which he is
chosen, and shall cease to represent such district when he
shall cease to be an inhabitant of the commonwealth. The
districts in each county shall be numbered by the board
creating the same, and a description of each, with the num-
bers thereof and the number of legal voters therein, shall be
returned by the board, to the secretary of the common-
wealth, the county treasurer of each county, and to the clerk
of every town in each district, to be filed and kept in their
respective offices. The manner of calling and conducting the
meetings for the choice of representatives, and of ascertain-
ing their election, shall be prescribed by law. [Not less
than one hundred members of the house of representatives
shall constitute a quorum for doing business; but a less
number may organize temporarily, adjourn from day to day,
and compel the attendance of absent members.]

Art. XXII. A census of the legal voters of each city and
town, on the first day of ]\Iay, shall be taken and returned
into the office of the secretary of the commonwealth, on or
before the last day of June, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and fifty-seven; and a census of the inhabitants of
each city and town, in the year one thousand eight hundred
and sixty-five, and of every tenth ;v'ear thereafter. In the
census aforesaid, a special enumeration shall be made of the
legal voters, and in each city said enumeration shall specify
the number of such legal voters aforesaid, residing in each
ward of such city. The enumeration aforesaid shall deter-
mine the apportionment of senators for the periods between
the taking of the census. The senate shall consist of forty
members. The general court shall, at its first session after
each next preceding special enumeration, divide the com-
monwealth into forty districts of adjacent territory, each

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 47

district to contain, as nearly as may be, an equal number of afslHcterltc.

legal voters, according to the enumeration aforesaid: j^^^' Seeamend-

vided, however, that no town or ward of a city shall be xxiv.

divided therefor; and such districts shall be formed, as

nearly as may be, without uniting two counties, or parts

of two or more counties, into one district. Each district Qualifications

. . oi senators.

shall elect one senator, who shall have been an inhabitant
of this commonwealth five years at least immediately pre-
ceding his election, and at the time of his election shall be
an inhabitant of the district for which he is chosen; and
he shall cease to represent such senatorial district when he
shall cease to be an inhabitant of the common w'ealth. [Not Quorum.
less than sixteen senators shall constitute a quorum for do- n^ent™ Xt'
ing business; but a less number may organize temporarily, ■^^^"^•
adjourn from day to day, and compel the attendance of
absent members.l

Art. XXIII. [No person of foreign birth shall be entitled Residence of
to vote, or shall be eligible to office, unless he shall have quired of natu-
resided within the jurisdiction of the United States for two to entitle to
years subsequent to his naturalization, and shall be other- make eligible
wise qualified, according to the constitution and laws of xhts^aTticie
this commonwealth: provided, that this amendment shall not l^t^xxvi'
affect the rights which any person of foreign birth possessed
at the time of the adoption thereof; and, provided, furiJier,
that it shall not affect the rights of any child of a citizen of
the United States, born during the temporary absence of the
parent therefrom.]

Art. XXIV. Any vacancy in the senate shall be filled S'senLte'"
by election by the people of the unrepresented district, upon
the order of a majority of the senators elected.

Art. XXV. In case of a vacancy in the council, from Vacancies in
a failure of election, or other cause, the senate and house ° "ounci .
of representatives shall, by concurrent vote, choose some
eligible person from the people of the district wherein such
vacancy occurs, to fill that office. If such vacancy shall hap-
pen when the legislature is not in session, the governor, with
the advice and consent of the council, may fill the same by
appointment of some eligible person.

Art. XXVI. The twenty-third article of the articles of JSe^f^*"''^
amendment of the constitution of this commonwealth, which ^Jf^^ifj^^"*^
is as follows, to wit: "No person of foreign birth shall be
entitled to vote, or shall be eligible to office, unless he shall
have resided within the jurisdiction of the United States
for two years subsequent to his naturalization, and shall be

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Provisions of
Art. II, Chap.
VI, relating to
officers of Har-
vard College,
annulled.

Superseded by
Art. XXXI.

Voting pre-
cincts in towns.
For absentee
voting provi-
sion, see
amendments,
Art. XLV.

Voters not dis-
qualified by
reason of
change of resi-
dence until six
months from
time of removal.
For absentee
voting provi-
sion, see
amendments,
Art. XLV.

Amendments,
Art. XXVIII,
amended.

Person who
served in army
or navy, etc.,
not disqualified
from voting for
non-payment of
poll tax.

otherwise qualified, according to the constitution and laws
of this commonwealth: provided, that this amendment shall
not affect the rights which any person of foreign birth pos-
sessed at the time of the adoption thereof; and provided,
further, that it shall not affect the rights of any child of
a citizen of the United States, born during the temporary
absence of the parent therefrom," is hereby wholly annulled.

Art. XXVII. So much of article two of chapter six of
the constitution of this commonwealth as relates to persons
holding the office of president, professor, or instructor of
Harvard College, is hereby annulled.

Art, XXVIII. No person having served in the army or
navy of the United States in time of war, and having been
honorably discharged from such service, if otherwise quali-
fied to vote, shall be disqualified therefor on account of [being
a pauper;! or[, if a pauper,! because of the non-payment of a
poll tax.

Art. XXIX. The general court shall have full ix)wer
and authority to provide for the inhabitants of the towns in
this commonwealth more than one place of public meeting
within the limits of "each town for the election of officers
under the constitution, and to prescribe the manner of calling,
holding and conducting such meetings. All the provisions
of the existing constitution inconsistent with the provisions
herein contained are hereby annulled.

Art. XXX. No person, otherwise qualified to vote in
elections for governor, lieutenant-governor, senators, and
representatives, shall, by reason of a change of residence
within the commonwealth, be disqualified from voting for
said officers in the city or town from which he has removed
his residence, until the expiration of six calendar months
from the time of such removal.

Art. XXXI. Article twenty-eight of the amendments of
the constitution is hereby amended by striking out in the
fourth line thereof the words " being a pauper ", and inserting
in place thereof the words: ^ — ^ receiving or having received
aid from any city or town, — and also by striking out in said
fourth line the words " if a pauper ", so that the article as
amended shall read as follows: Article XXVIII. No per-
son having served in the army or navy of the United States
in time of war, and having been honorably discharged from
such service, if otherwise qualified to vote, shall be disquali-
fied therefor on account of receiving or having received aid
from any city or town, or because of the non-payment of a
poll tax.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 49

Art. XXXII. So much of article three of the amend- Provisions of

. . „ , 11* amendments,

merits or the constrtutron or the commonwealth as rs con- Art. rrr, reia-
tained in the following words: "and who shall have paid, mentZFl^lx
by himself, or his parent, master, or guardian, any state or quaiifi°cat"ion,
county tax, which shall, within two years next preceding annulled.
such election, have been assessed upon him, in any town
or district of this commonwealth; and also every citizen
who shall be, by law, exempted from taxation, and who shall
be, in all other respects, qualified as above mentioned ", is
herel^y annulled. '

Art. XXXIII. A majority of the members of each branch Quorum, in
of the general court shall constitute a quorum for the trans- the general
action of business, but a less number may adjourn from day sist'^of a° ^°"'
to day, and compel the attendance of absent members. All membere.°^
the provisions of the existing constitution inconsistent with
the provisions herein contained are hereby annulled.

Art. XXXIV. So much of article two of section one of Arrn,°§'''i°^
chapter two of part the second of the constitution of the p^^p rr, r^art

, , . • 1 • 1 f 1 1 • 1 ^^' relative to

commonwealth as rs contarned in the loUowing words : property quaii-
"and unless he shall at the same time be seised, in his governor,
own right, of a freehold, witliin the commonwealth, of the '"^"'^ ® "
value of one thousand pounds"; is hereby annulled.

Art. XXXV. So much of article two of section three of Art'l'rTin
chapter one of the constitution of the commonwealth as is c^ap. i, reia-

. 1 . 1 (. 11 • 1 ic ^r^^ o 11 • tive to expense

contained rn the lollowmg words: ihe expenses or travelling of travelling to
to the general assembly, and returning home, once in every assembly by
session, and no more, shall be paid by the government, out Sf,S^a'^nuVed!
of the public treasury, to every member who shall attend as
seasonably as he can, in the judgment of the house, and does
not depart without leave ", is hereby annulled.

Art. XXXVI. So much of article nineteen of the articles Amendments,
of amendment to the constitution of the commonwealth as is amended.'
contained in the following words: "commissioners of in-
solvency ", is hereby annulled.

Art. XXXVII. The • governor, with the consent of the Removal of

n. . /. , 1 1 , . 11. certain officers.

, may remove justrces or the peace and notarres publrc.

Art. XXXVIII. Voting machines or other mechanical machmes may
devices for voting may be used at all elections under such eiecdons^*^
regulations as may be prescribed by law: -provided, however, votin°™see^''"'^^
that the right of secret voting shall be preserved. amendments,

Art. XXXIX. Article ten of part one of the constitu- Powers of the
tion is hereby amended by adding to it the follo^\^ng refltlte^to the
words : — The legislature may by special acts for the purpose g^g '"^°^ ^^"^•
of laying out, widening or relocating highways or streets, widening or
authorize the taking in fee by the commonwealth, or by a highways, etc.

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Proviso.

Amendments,
Art. III.
amended.

Taxation of
wild or forest
lands.

Referendum.
This article
annulled and
superseded by
amendments,
Art. XLVHI,
General Pro-
visions, VIII.

Powers of the
general court
relative to the
taking of land,
etc., to relieve
congestion of
population
and to provide
homes for
citizens.
Proviso.

Powers of the
general court
relative to
imposing and
levying a tax
on income;
exemptions,
etc.

county, city or town, of more land and property than are
needed for the actual construction of such highway or street :
provided, however, that the land and property authorized to
be taken are specified in the act and are no more in extent
than would be sufficient for suitable building lots on both
sides of such highway or street, and after so much of the
land or property has been appropriated for such highway or
street as is needed therefor, may authorize the sale of the
remainder for value with or without suitable restrictions.

Art. XL. Article three of the amendments to the con-
stitution is hereby amended by inserting after the word
"guardianship", in line two, the following: — and persons
temporarily or permanently disqualified by law because of
corrupt practices in respect to elections.

Art. XLI. Full power and authority are hereby given
and granted to the general court to prescribe for wild or
forest lands such methods of taxation as will develop and
conserve the forest resources of the commonwealth.

Art. XLII. [Full power and authority are hereby given
and granted to the general court to refer to the people for
their rejection or approval at the polls any act or resolve of
the general court or any part or parts thereof. Such reference
shall be by a majority yea and nay vote of all members of
each house present and voting. Any act, resolve, or part
thereof so referred shall be voted on at the regular state
election next ensuing after such reference, shall become law
if approved by a majority of the voters voting thereon, and
shall take effect at the expiration of thirty days after the
election at which it was approved or at such time after the
expiration of the said thirty days as may be fixed in such act,
resolve or part thereof.]

Art. XLIII. The general court shall have power to
authorize the commonwealth to take land and to hold, im-
prove, sub-divide, build upon and sell the same, for the
purpose of relieving congestion of population and providing
homes for citizens: provided, however, that this amendment
shall not be deemed to authorize the sale of such land or
buildings at less than the cost thereof.

Credit of the commonwealth restricted by amendments, Art. LXII, sect. 1.

Art. XLIV. Full power and authority are hereby given
and granted to the general court to impose and levy a tax
on income in the manner hereinafter provided. Such tax
may be at different rates upon income derived from dift'erent
classes of property, but shall be levied at a uniform rate

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 51

throughout the commonwealth upon incomes derived from
the same class of property. The general court may tax in-
come not derived from property at a lower rate than income
derived from property, and may grant reasonable exemptions
and abatements. Any class of property the income from
which is taxed under the provisions of this article may be
exempted from the imposition and lev;y'ing of proportional
and reasonable assessments, rates and taxes as at present
authorized by the constitution. This article shall not be
construed to limit the power of the general court to impose
and levy reasonable duties and excises.

Art. XLV. The general court shall have power to pro- Powers of the
vide by law for voting by qualified voters of the common- to'provid'Tby
wealth who, at the time of an election, are absent from the sentervoUng
city or town of which they are inhabitants in the choice of For compulsory

V ^ voting SGG

any officer to be elected or upon anv question submitted at amendments.

I I . " Art. LXI.

such election.

Art. XLVI. (In place of article XVHI of the articles No law to pro-
of amendment of the constitution ratified and adopted ciseofTeli^on.
April 9, 1821, the following article of amendment, sub- ment^shaiTnot
mitted by the constitutional convention, was ratified and of an*initL\Tve
adopted November 6, 1917.) Article XVHI. Section 1. amendment.

TkTi 1111 ii'i*' 1 i> • i> see amend-

No law shall be passed prohibiting the tree exercise or ments, Art.

... •* ■^ ° XLVni, The

religion. initiative, II,

Section 2. All moneys raised by taxation in the towns PubUc money
and cities for the support of public schools, and all moneys "°M° ^^ '^\
which may be appropriated by the commonwealth for the educational,
support of common schools shall be applied to, and ex- rehgiousor
pended in, no other schools than those which are conducted ti^oM nof'*"
according to law, under the order and superintendence of public (^wnlJ-
the authorities of the town or city in which the money is ship and

*' ^ , "^ _ control, etc.

expended; and no grant, appropriation or use of public Credit of the

com mon-

money or property or loan of public credit shall be made or wealth
authorized by the commonwealth or any political division Amendments,
thereof for the purpose of founding, maintaining or aiding ^ct. i. '
any school or institution of learning, whether under public
control or otherwise, wherein any denominational doctrine
is inculcated, or any other school, or any college, infirmary,
hospital, institution, or educational, charitable or religious
undertaking which is not publicly owned and under the ex-
clusive control, order and superintendence of public officers
or public agents authorized by the commonwealth or federal
authority or both, except that appropriations may be made Exceptions.
for the maintenance and support of the Soldiers' Home in

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Care or sup-
port in private
hospitals, etc.,
of persons
who are public
charges.

Inmates of
certain public
institutions
not to be de-
prived of reli-
gious exercises
of their own
faith; nor com-
pelled to
attend religious
services, etc.,
against their
will, etc.
Time of
taking effect .

General court
to determine
manner of dis-
tribution of
food, etc.,
during time of
war, etc., by
the common-
wealth, cities
and towns.

Initiative and

referendum,

definition.

Massachusetts and for free public libraries in any city or
town, and to carry out legal obligations, if any, already
entered into; and no such grant, appropriation or use of
public money or property or loan of public credit shall be
made or authorized for the purpose of founding, maintaining
or aiding any church, religious denomination or society.

Se^ction 3. Nothing herem contained shall be construed
to prevent the commonwealth, or any political division
thereof, from paying to privately controlled hospitals,
infirmaries, or institutions for the deaf, dumb or blind not
more than the ordinary and reasonable compensation for
care or support actually rendered or furnished by such hospi-
tals, infirmaries or institutions to such persons as may be in
whole or in part unable to support or care for themselves.

Section 4. Nothing herein contained shall be construed
to deprive any inmate of a publicly controlled reformatory,
penal or charitable institution of the opportunity of religious
exercises therein of his own faith; but no inmate of such
institution shall be compelled to attend religious services or
receive religious instruction against his will, or, if a minor,
without the consent of his parent or guardian.

Section 5. This amendment shall not take effect until
the October first next succeeding its ratification and adop-
tion by the people.

Art. XLVII. The maintenance and distribution at rea-
sonable rates, during time of war, public exigency, emer-
gency or distress, of a sufficient supply of food and other
common necessaries of life and the providing of shelter, are
public functions, and the commonwealth and the cities and
towns therein may take and may provide the same for
their inhabitants in such manner as the general court shall
determine.

Art. XLVIII.

7. Definition.

Legislative power shall continue to be vested in the general
court; but the people reserve to themselves the popular
initiative, which is the power of a specified number of voters
to submit constitutional amendments and laws to the people
for approval or rejection; and the popular referendum,
which is the power of a specified number of voters to submit
laws, enacted by the general court, to the people for their
ratification or rejection.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 53

The Initiative.
//. Initiative Petitions.

Section 1. Cmitenis. — An initiative petition shall set Consents of
forth the full text of the constitutional amendment or law, petition.
hereinafter designated as the measure, which is proposed by
the petition.

Section 2. Excluded Matters. — No measure that relates f^^^^^^^^li
to religion, religious practices or religious institutions; or to bepropoeed
the appointment, qualification, tenure, removal, recall or petition '^*
compensation of judges; or to the reversal of a judicial
decision; or to the powers, creation or abolition of courts;
or the operation of which is restricted to a particular town,
city or other political division or to particular districts or
localities of the commonwealth; or that makes a specific
appropriation of money from the treasury of the common-
wealth, shall be proposed by an initiative petition; but if a obligation
law approved by the people is not repealed, the general court, when a
court shall raise by taxation or otherwise and shall appro- by thVpS^pie!
priate such money as may be necessary to carry such law
into effect.

Neither the eighteenth amendment of the constitution, as Anti-aid
approved and ratified to take effect on the first day of so-caiied (Art.
October in the year nineteen hundred and eighteen, nor this to be I'nhfLt
provision for its protection, shall be the subject of an initia- amrndment.
tive amendment.

No proposition inconsistent w^ith any one of the following Certain indi-
rights of the individual, as at present declared iii the dec- not to be
laration of rights, shall be the subject of an initiative or fnitSLeor
referendum petition: The right to receive compensation petition.^™
for private property appropriated to public use; the right
of access to and protection in courts of justice; the right
of trial by jury; protection from unreasonable search, un-
reasonable bail and the law martial; freedom of the press;
freedom of speech; freedom of elections; and the right of
peaceable assembly.

No part of the constitution specifically excludmg any ^"^t'jf^
matter from the operation of the popular initiative and matters.
referendum shall be the subject of an initiative petition;
nor shall this section be the subject of such a petition.

The limitations on the legislative power of the general ^^-^j^^i^e
court in the constitution shall extend to the legislative power limitations
oi the people as exercised hereunder.

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Initiative peti-
tion, mode of
originating, etc.

Secretary of
the common-
wealth to fur-
nish blank
forms, etc.

Time of filing

initiative

petitions.

Transmission
of proposed
measure to the
general court.

Section 3. Mode of Originaiing. — Such petition shall
first be signed by ten qualified voters of the commonwealth
and shall then be submitted to the attorney-general, and if
he shall certify that the measure is in proper form for sub-
mission to the people, and that it is not, either affirmatively
or negatively, substantially the same as any measure which
has been qualified for submission or submitted to the people
within three years of the succeeding first Wednesday in
December and that it contains only subjects not excluded
from the popular initiative and which are related or which
are mutually dependent, it may then be filed with the secre-
tary of the commonwealth. The secretary of the common-
wealth shall provide blanks for the use of subsequent sign-
ers, and shall print at the top of each blank a description of
the proposed measure as such description will appear on the
ballot together with the names and residences of the first
ten signers. All initiative petitions, with the first ten sig-
natures attached, shall be filed with the secretary of the
commonwealth not earlier than the first Wednesday of the
September before the assembling of the general court into
which they are to be introduced, and the remainder of the
required signatures shall be filed not later than the first
Wednesday of the following December.

Section 4. Transmission to the General Court. — If an
initiative petition, signed by the required number of qualified
voters, has been filed as aforesaid, the secretary of the com-
monwealth shall, upon the assembling of the general court,
transmit it to the clerk of the house of representatives, and
the proposed measure shall then be deemed to be introduced
and pending.

Reference to
legislative
committee and
report thereon.

Legislative
substitute for
initiative
measure.

///. Legislative Action. General Provisions.

Section 1. Reference to Commitlee. — If a measure is in-
troduced into the general court by initiative petition, it shall
be referred to a committee thereof, and the petitioners and
all parties in interest shall be heard, and the measure shall
be considered and reported upon to the general court wdth
the committee's recommendations, and the reasons therefor,
in writing. Majority and minority reports shall be signed
by the members of said committee.

Section 2. Legislative Substitutes. — The general court
may, by resolution passed by yea and nay vote, either by
the two houses separately, or in the case of a constitutional

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 55

amendment by a majority of those voting thereon in joint
session in each of two years as hereinafter provided, submit
to the people a substitute for any measure introduced by
initiative petition, such substitute to be designated on the
ballot as the legislative substitute for such an initiative
measure and to be grouped with it as an alternative therefor.

IV. Legislative Action on Proposed Constitutional Amend-
ments.

Section 1. Definition. — A proposal for amendment to Definition of
the constitution introduced into the general court by initia- amendment
tive petition shall be designated an initiative amendment, substuutl!'^"'^
and an amendment introduced by a member of either house
shall be designated a legislative substitute or a legislative
amendment.

Section 2. Joitit Session. — If a proposal for a specific Joint session
amendment of the constitution is introduced into the general amemfment to
court by initiative petition signed by not less than twenty- ^jj^e^^o^stitu-
five thousand qualified voters, or if in case of a proposal for
amendment introduced into the general court by a member
of either house, consideration thereof in joint session is
called for by vote of either house, such proposal shall, not
later than the second Wednesday in June, be laid before a
joint session of the two houses, at which the president of the
senate shall preside; and if the two houses fail to agree when governor
upon a time for holding any joint session hereby required, or ^^^l' caii joint
fail to continue the same from time to time until final action
has been taken upon all amendments pending, the governor
shall call such joint session or continuance thereof.

Sections. Amendment of Proposed Amendments. — A ^^0?°?^^

IP 1 ilji ±'1 • ' ^ amendment

proposal tor an amendment to the constitution introduced totheconsti-
by initiative petition shall be voted upon in the form in in whi'cirto'be
which it was introduced, unless such amendment is amended ^°*^^ "^°°'
by vote of three-fourths of the members voting thereon in
joint session, which vote shall be taken by call of the yeas
and nays if called for by any member.

Section 4. Legislative Action. — Final legislative action Final legisia-
in the joint session upon any amendment shall be taken only bJtaTin°by°
by call of the yeas and nays, which shall be entered upon ^^^^ '^^'^ "^^y^-
the journals of the two houses; and an unfavorable vote at
any stage preceding final action shall be verified by call of
the yeas and naj^, to be entered in like manner. At such Reference to
joint session a legislative amendment receiving the afiirma- next general

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Submission of
legislative
amendment,
etc., to tlie
people.

When

amendment
becomes part
of the con-
stitution.

tive votes of a majority of all tlie members elected, or an
initiative amendment receiving the affirmative votes of not
less than one-fourth of all the members elected, shall be
referred to the next general court.

Section 5. Submission to the People. ■ — ■ If in the next
general court a legislative amendment shall again be agreed
to in joint session by a majority of all the members elected,
or if an initiative amendment or a legislative substitute shall
again receive the affirmative votes of at least one-fourth of
all the members elected, such fact shall be certified by the
clerk of such joint session to the secretary of the common-
wealth, who shall submit the amendment to the people at
the next state election. Such amendment shall become part
of the constitution if approved, in the case of a legislative
amendment, by a majority of the voters voting thereon, or
if approved, in the case of an initiative amendment or a
legislative substitute, by voters equal in number to at least
thirty per cent of the total number of ballots cast at such
state election and also by a majority of the voters voting on
such amendment.

Legislative
procedure on
law proposed
by initiative
petition, etc.

When measure
becomes law
and takes
effect.

V. Legislative Action on Proposed Laws.

Section 1 . Legislative Procedure. — If an initiative peti-
tion for a law is introduced into the general court, signed by
not less than twenty thousand qualified voters, a vote shall
be taken by yeas and nays in both houses before the first
Wednesday of June upon the enactment of such law in the
form in which it stands in such petition. If the general
court fails to enact such law before the first Wednesday of
June, and if such petition is completed by filing with the
secretary of the commonwealth, not earlier than the first
Wednesday of the following July nor later than the first
Wednesday of the following August, not less than five thou-
sand signatures of qualified voters, in addition to those sign-
ing such initiative petition, which signatures must have
been obtained after the first Wednesday of June aforesaid,
then the secretary of the commonw^ealth shall submit such
proposed law to the people at the next state election. If it
shall be approved by voters equal in number to at least
thirty per cent of the total number of ballots cast at such
state election and also by a majority of the voters voting on
such law, it shall become law, and shall take effect in thirty

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 57

days after such state election or at such time after such elec-
tion as may be provided in such law.

Section 2. Amendment by Petitioners. — If the general of^ro^ed*
court fails to pass a proposed law before the first Wednesday \\^^^/^ 1^]^'
of June, a majority of the first ten ""signers of the initiative submission of
petition therefor shall have the right, subject to certification the people by
by the attorney-general, filed as hereinafter provided, to oflhrcom-^
amend the measure which is the subject of such petition, ^^"""^aith.
An amendment so made shall not invalidate any signature
attached to the petition. If the measure so amended, signed
by a majority of the first ten signers, is filed with the secre-
tary of the commonwealth before the first Wednesday of
the following July, together with a certificate signed by the
attorney-general to the effect that the amendment made by
such proposers is in his opinion perfecting in its nature and
does not materially change the substance of the measure,
and if such petition is completed by filing with the secretary
of the commonwealth, not earlier than the first Wednesday
of the following July nor later than the first Wednesday of
the following August, not less than five thousand signatures
of qualified voters, in addition to those signing such initia-
tive petition, which signatures must have been obtained after
the first Wednesday of June aforesaid, then the secretary of
the commonwealth shall submit the measure to the people
in its amended form.

VI . Conflicting and Alternative Measures.

If in any judicial proceeding, provisions of constitutional ^diitemitive
amendments or of laws approved bv the people at the same ^^^^J^'"!^-,,

Ill 1 ' n- 'i 1 •• which shall

election are held to be in conflict, then the provisions con- govern when
tained in the measure that received the largest number of the people, etc.
affirmative votes at such election shall govern.

A constitutional amendment approved at any election shaU
govern any law approved at the same election.

The general court, by resolution passed as hereinbefore General court

, p ,, •! i? • 1 1 • .• to provide for

set forth, may provide tor grouping and designating upon grouping, etc,

the ballot as conflicting measures or as alternative measures, bfilot.

only one of which is to be adopted, any two or more proposed

constitutional amendments or laws which have been or may

be passed or qualified for submission to the people at any

one election: provided, that a proposed constitutional amend- Proviso.

ment and a proposed law shall not be so grouped, and that the

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Only measure
receiving
largest affirma-
tive vote to be
deemed
approved.

ballot shall afford an opportunity to the voter to vote for
each of the measures or for only one of the measures, as may
be provided in said resolution, or against each of the meas-
ures so grouped as conflicting or as alternative. In case
more than one of the measures so grouped shall receive the
vote required for its approval as herein provided, only that
one for which the largest affirmative vote was cast shall be
deemed to be approved.

When laws
passed by
general court
take effect.

Emergency
law to contain
preamble.

Yea and nay
vote thereon.

How governor
may cause
certain laws
to take effect
forthwith.

Exception.

The Referendum.
I. When Statutes shall take Effect.

No law passed by the general court shall take effect earlier
than ninety days after it has become a law, excepting laws
declared to be emergency laws and laws which may not be
made the subject of a referendum petition, as herein pro-
\dded.

II. Emergency Measures.

A law declared to be an emergency law shall contain a
preamble setting forth the facts constituting the emergency,
and shall contain the statement that such law is necessary
for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health,
safety or convenience. A separate vote shall be taken on
the preamble by call of the. yeas and nays, which shall be
recorded, and unless the preamble is adopted by two-thirds
of the members of each house voting thereon, the law shall
not be an emergency law; but if the governor, at any time
before the election at which it is to be submitted to the
people on referendum, files with the secretary of the com-
monwealth a statement declaring that in his opinion the
immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety or
convenience requires that such law should take effect forth-
with and that it is an emergency law and setting forth the
facts constituting the emergency, then such law, if not pre-
viously suspended as hereinafter provided, shall take effect
without suspension, or if such law has been so suspended
such suspension shall thereupon terminate and such law shall
thereupon take effect: but no grant of any franchise or
amendment thereof, or renewal or extension thereof for more
than one year shall be declared to be an emergency law.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 59

///. Referendum Petitions.
Section 1, Contents. — K referendum petition may ask Contents of

I 1 111 referendum

tor a reterendum to the people upon any law enacted by the petition.
general court which is not herein expressly excluded.

Section 2. Excluded Matters. — No law that relates to certain mat-
religion, religious practices or religious institutions; or to the be the subject

• J. J. i*c X' X 1 I.' of a referendum

appointment, qualincation, tenure, removal or compensation petition.
of judges; or to the powers, creation or abolition of courts;
or the operation of which is restricted to a particular town,
city or other political division or to particular districts or
localities of the commonwealth ; or that appropriates money
for the current or ordinary expenses of the commonwealth
or for any of its departments, boards, commissions or insti-
tutions shall be the subject of a referendum petition.

Section 3. Mode of Petitioning for the Suspension of a Mode of
Law and a Referendum thereon. — A petition asking for a f^rthe°suf-
referendum on a law, and requesting that the operation of fawanda^*
such law be suspended, shall first be signed by ten qualified [f/eTSm ^™ '
voters and shall then be filed with the secretary of the com-
monwealth not later than thirty days after the law that is
the subject of the petition has become law. The secretary Duties of the
of the commonwealth shall provide blanks for the use of thTclmmon-
subsequent signers, and shall print at the top of each blank ^^^^^•*^'^<=-.
a description of the proposed law as such description will
appear on the ballot together with the names and residences
of the first ten signers. If such petition is completed by
filing with the secretary of the commonwealth not later than
ninety days after the law which is the subject of the petition
has become law the signatures of not less than fifteen thou-
sand qualified voters of the commonwealth, then the opera-
tion of such law shall be suspended, and the secretary of
the commonwealth shall submit such law to the people at,
the next state election, if thirty days intervene between the
date when such petition is filed with the secretary of the
commonwealth and the date for holding such state election;
if thirty days do not so intervene, then such law shall be
submitted to the people at the next followmg state election,
unless in the meantime it shall have been repealed; and if Votes neces-

Scirv lor

it shall be approved by a majority of the qualified voters approval, etc.
voting thereon, such law shall, subject to the provisions of
the constitution, take effect in thirty days after such election,
or at such time after such election as may be provided in

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Petitions for
referendum on
an emergency
lav/ or a law
the suspension
of which is not
aeked for.

Duties of the
secretary of
the common-
wealth, etc.

Votes neces-
sary for
approval, etc.

such law; if not so approved such law shall be null and void;
but no such law shall be held to be disapproved if the nega-
tive vote is less than thirty per cent of the total number of
ballots cast at such state election.

Section 4. Petitions for Rejerendum on an Emergency
Law or a Law the Suspension of which is not asked for. — A
referendum petition may ask for the repeal of an emergency
law or of a law which takes effect because the referendum
petition does not contain a request for suspension, as afore-
said. Such petition shall first be signed by ten qualified
voters of the commonwealth, and shall then be filed with
the secretary of the commonwealth not later than thirty
days after the law which is the subject of the petition has
become law. The secretary of the commonwealth shall pro-
vide blanks for the use of subsequent signers, and shall print
at the top of each blank a description of the proposed law as
such description will appear on the ballot together with the
names and residences of the first ten signers. If such peti-
tion filed as aforesaid is completed by filing with the secre-
tary of the commonwealth not later than ninety days after
the law which is the subject of the petition has become law
the signatures of not less than ten thousand qualified voters
of the commonwealth protesting against such law and asking
for a referendum thereon, then the secretary of the common-
wealth shall submit such law to the people at the next state
election, if thirty days intervene between the date when
such petition is filed with the secretary of the commonwealth
and the date for holding such state election. If thirty days
do not so intervene, then it shall be submitted to the people
at the next following state election, unless in the meantime
it shall have been repealed; and if it shall not be approved
by a majority of the qualified voters voting thereon, it shall,
at the expiration of thirty days after such election, be thereby
repealed ; but no such law shall be held to be disapproved if
the negative vote is less than thirty per cent of the total
number of ballots cast at such state election.

Identification
and certifica-
tion of signa-
tures to peti-
tions, etc.

General Provisions.
7. Identification and Certification of Signatures.

Provision shall be made by law for the proper identifica-
tion and certification of signatures to the petitions herein-
before referred to, and for penalties for signing any such
petition, or refusing to sign it, for money or other valuable

COMMONWEALTH OF IMASSACHUSETTS. HI

consideration, and for the forgery of signatures thereto.
Pending the passage of such legislation all provisions of law
relating to the identification and certification of signatures
to petitions for the nomination of candidates for state offices
or to penalties for the forgery of such signatures shall apply
to the signatures to the petitions herein referred to. The Law to regu-

, . • 1 I 1 j^i _L 1 1 ' late petitions

general court may provide by law that no co-partnership circulated for
or corporation shall undertake for hire or reward to circulate ^^^ ""^ ^'^^^
petitions, may require individuals who circulate petitions
for hire or reward to be licensed, and may make other reason-
able regulations to prevent abuses arising from the circula-
tion of petitions for hire or reward.

//. Limitation on Signatures.

Not more than one-fourth of the certified signatures on Limitntion on
any petition shall be those of registered voters of any one ^^s'^'*''""*-
county.

III. Form of Ballot.

Each proposed amendment to the constitution, and each Form of

1 • 1 1 1 '111 1 •! 1 1 1 II question on

law, submitted to the people, snail be described on the ballots ballot, etc.
by a description to be determined by the attorney-general,
subject to such provision as may be made by law, and the
secretary of the commonwealth shall give each question a
number and cause such question, except as otherwise author-
ized herein, to be printed on the ballot in the following
form : —

In the case of an amendment to the constitution: Shall
an amendment to the constitution (here insert description,
and state, in distinctive type, whether approved
or disapproved by the general court, and by what
vote thereon) be approved?

In the case of a law : Shall a law (here insert description,
and state, in distinctive type, whether approved
or disapproved by the general court, and by what
vote thereon) be approved?

IV. Injormation for Voters.

The secretary of the commonwealth shall cause to be Certain in-
printed and sent to each registered voter in the common- v'otCT^^to'be"^
wealth the full text of every measure to be submitted to the g^retSy of
people, together with a copy of the legislative committee's ^^'gaith""'""'
majority and minority reports, if there be such, with the

YES.

NO.

YES.

CONSTITUTION OF THE

names of the majority and minority members thereon, a
statement of the votes of the general court on the measure,
and a description of the measure as such description will
appear on the ballot; and shall, in such manner as may be
pr6vided by law, cause to be prepared and sent to the voters
other information and arguments for and against the measure.

Governor's
veto not to
extend to
certain
measures.

Power of
amendment
or repeal of a
law by gen-
eral court.

V. The Veto Power of the Governor.

The veto power of the governor shall not extend to meas-
ures approved by the people.

J I. The General Court's Power of Repeal.

Subject to the veto power of the governor and to the right
of referendum by petition as herein provided, the general
court may amend or repeal a law approved by the people.

This amend-
ment to be
self-executing,
etc.

VII. Amendment declared to he Self -executing.

This article of amendment to the constitution is self-
executing, but legislation not inconsistent with anything
herein contained may be enacted to facilitate the operation
of its provisions.

Amendments,
Arts. IX and
XLII,
annulled.

Conservation,
etc., of
natural re-
sources of the
common-
wealth.

Regulation
by law of ad-
vertising on
public ways,
eto.

VIII. Articles IX and XLII of Amendments of the Consti-
tution annulled.

Article IX and Article XLII of the amendments of the
constitution are hereby annulled.

Art. XLIX. The conservation, development and utiliza-
tion of the agricultural, mineral, forest, water and other
natural resources of the commonwealth are public uses,
and the general court shall have power to provide for the
taking, upon payment of just compensation therefor, of
lands and easements or interests therein, including water
and mineral rights, for the purpose of securing and promoting
the proper conservation, development, utilization and con-
trol thereof and to enact legislation necessary or expedient
therefor.

Art. L. Advertising on public ways, in public places and
on private property within public view may be regulated
and restricted by law.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 63

Art. LI. The preservation and maintenance of ancient General court
landmarks and other property of historical or antiquarian for taking
interest is a public use, and the commonwealth and the cities ma"ks, etc" '
and towns therein may, upon payment of just compensation,
take such property or any interest therein under such regula-
tions as the general court may prescribe.

Art. LII. The general court, by concurrent vote of the General court
two houses, may take a recess or recesses amounting to not ^cms.'*
more than thirty days; but no such recess shall extend
beyond the sixtieth day from the date of their first assem-
bling.

Art. LIII. Article X of Section I of Chapter H of the Certain articles
constitution, the last two paragraphs of Article IV of the annulled and"
articles of amendment, relating to the appointment of a ^"p®''^^'^®'^-
commissary general and the removal of militia officers, and
Article V of the articles of amendment are hereby annulled,
and the following is adopted in place thereof: Article X. f/avafdmcere,
All military and naval officers shall be selected and appointed an^ r'l^oted''^
and may be removed in such manner as the general court etc.
may by law prescribe, but no such officer shall be appointed
unless he shall have passed an examination prepared by a
competent commission or shall have served one year in
either the federal or state militia or in military service. All
such officers who are entitled by law to receive commissions
shall be commissioned by tlie governor.

Art. LIV. Article VH of Section I of Chapter H of the Certain article
constitution is hereby annulled and the following is adopted annulled and"^
in place thereof: Article VH. The general court shall pro- MmtaTyltd
vide by law for the recruitment, equipment, organization, naval forces,

., ... .. 'o J recruitment

training and discipline of the military and naval forces. The etc.
governor shall be the commander-in-chief thereof, and shall
have power to assemble the whole or any part of them for
training, instruction or parade, and to employ them for the
suppression of rebellion, the repelling of invasion, and the
enforcement of the laws. He may, as authorized by the
general aiurt, prescribe from time to time the organization
of the military and naval forces and make regulations for
their government.

Art. LV. Article VI of Section HI of Chapter II of the Certain article
constitution is hereby annulled and the following is adopted annulled and"
in place thereof: Whenever the offices of governor and o^der^^'f^''
lieutenant-governor shall both be vacant, by reason of death, succession in

office of

absence from the commonwealth, or otherwise, then one governor, etc.,
of the following officers, in the order of succession herein Vacancy.

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Return by-
governor to
general court
of bill or
resolve for
amendment,
etc.

Amendments,
Art. IV.
amended.

Women may
be appointed
notarias
public, etc.

Article I,
Chapter III
of Part the
Second,
amended.
Judicial officers,
retirement of,
etc.

Every charter,
etc., subject to
revocation, etc.

Building zones
in cities and
towns.

Compulsory
voting at
elections.

Common-
wealth's credit
not to be
given to private
enterprises.

named, namely, the secretary, attorney-general, treasurer
and receiver-general, and auditor, shall, during such vacancy,
have full power and authority to do and execute all and
every such acts, matters and things as the governor or the
lieutenant-governor might or could lawfully do or execute,
if they, or either of them, were personally present.

Art. LVI. The governor, within five days after any bill
or resolve shall have been laid before him, shall have the
right to return it to the branch of the general court in which
it originated with a recommendation that any amendment
or amendments specified by him be made therein. Such bill
or resolve shall thereupon be before the general court and
subject to amendment and re-enactment. If such bill or
resolve is re-enacted in any form it shall again be laid before
the governor for his action, but he shall have no right to
return the same a second time with a recommendation to
amend.

Art. LVII. Article IV of the articles of amendment of
the constitution of the commonwealth is hereby amended by
adding thereto the following w^ords:^ — ^ Women shall be
eligible to appointment as notaries public. Change of name
shall render the commission void, but shall not prevent re-
appointment under the new name.

Art. LVIII. Article I of Chapter III of Part the Second
of the constitution is hereby amended by the addition of the
following words: — and provided also that the governor, with
the consent of the council, may after due notice and hearing
retire them because of advanced age or mental or physical
disability. Such retirement shall be subject to any pro-
visions made by law as to pensions or allowances payable
to such officers upon their voluntary retirement.

Art. LIX. Every charter, franchise or act of incorpora-
tion shall forever remain subject to revocation and amend-
ment.

Art. LX. The general court shall have power to limit
buildings according to their use or construction to specified
districts of cities and towns.

Art. LXI. The general court shall have authority to
provide for compulsory voting at elections, but the right of
secret voting shall be preserved.

Art. LXII. Section 1. The credit of the common-
wealth shall not in any manner be given or loaned to or in
aid of any individual, or of any private association, or of
any corporation which is privately owned and managed.

COMMONWEALTH OF IVIASSACHUSETTS. 65

Section 2. The commonwealth may borrow money to common-

!• • • ,• ij>ij.i wealth may

repel mv^asion, suppress msurrection, deiend the common- borrow money
wealth, or to assist the United States in case of war, and p°ur^'se^s'°
may also borrow money in anticipation of receipts from
taxes or other sources, such loan to be paid out of the rev-
enue of the year in which it is created.

Section 3. In addition to the loans which may be con- Two-thirds
tracted as before provided, the commonwealth may borrow vot'e'of "'^^
money only by a vote, taken by the yeas and nays, of two- requiricf^lT*
thirds of each house of the general court present and voting '^«"°^' money,
thereon. The governor shall recommend to the general court
the term for which any loan shall be contracted.

Section 4. Borrowed money shall not be expended for Expenditure
any other purpose than that for which it was borrowed or money°iinTited.
for the reduction or discharge of the principal of the loan.

Art. LXIII. Section 1. Collection of Revenue. — All <^°"®<=tio" "^

I 1 i> revenue.

money received on account oi the commonwealth from any
source whatsoever shall be paid into the treasury thereof.

Section 2. The Budget. — Within three weeks after the The budget,
convening of the general court the governor shall recom- <=°"^®"*^' ®**^-
mend to the general court a budget Mhich shall contain a
statement of all proposed expenditures of the commonwealth
for the fiscal year, including those already authorized by
law, and of all taxes, revenues, leans and other means by
which such expenditures shall be defrayed. This shall be General court
arranged in such form as the general court may by law formfet"^^
prescribe, or, in default thereof, as the governor shall deter-
mine. For the purpose of preparing his budget, the governor Governor
shall have power to require any board, commission, officer or "nformatfo^n.
department to furnish him with any information which he
may deem necessary.

Section 3. The General Approjniation Bill. — All ap- The general
propriations based upon the budget to be paid from taxes or ^pp''°p"'^'^'o°
revenues shall be incorporated in a single bill which shall be
called the general appropriation bill. The general court may
increase, decrease, add or omit items in the budget. The
general court may provide for its salaries, mileage, and ex-
penses and for necessary expenditures in anticipation of
appropriations, but before final action on the general appro-
priation bill it shall not enact any other appropriaticjn bill
except on recommendation of the governor. The governor Supplementary
may at any time recommend to the general court supple- ^"''^*'^^-
mentary budgets which shall be subject to the same pro-
cedure as the original budget.

CONSTITUTION OF THE

Special appro-
priation bills
may be
enacted, when.

Governor may
disapprove,
etc., items or
parts of items
in any appro-
priation bill,
etc.

Items to have
force of law,
unless, etc.

Biennial elec-
tion of state
officers,
councillors,
senators and
representa-
tives; terms
of office.

Treasurer inel-
igible for more
than three suc-
cessive terms.

General court
to assemble
annually.

When first
election under
this article
shall be held,
etc.

Section 4. Special Appropriation Bills. — After final ac-
tion on the general appropriation bill or on recommenda-
tion of the governor, special appropriation bills may be
enacted. Such bills shall provide the specific means for
defraying the appropriations therein contained.

Section 5. Siihmission to the Governor. — The governor
may disapprove or reduce items or parts of items in any bill
appropriating money. So much of such bill as he approves
shall upon his signing the same become law. As to each item
disapproved or reduced, he shall transmit to the house in
which the bill originated his reason for such disapproval or
reduction, and the procedure shall then be the same as in
the case of a bill disapproved as a whole. In case he shall
fail so to transmit his reasons for such disapproval or reduc-
tion within five days after the bill shall have been presented
to him, such items shall have the force of law unless the
general court by adjournment shall prevent such transmis-
sion, in which case they shall not be law.

Art. LXIV. Section 1. The governor, lieutenant-gov-
ernor, councillors, secretary, treasurer and receiver-general,
attorney-general, auditor, senators and representatives, shall
be elected biennially. The governor, lieutenant-governor
and councillors shall hold their respective offices from the
first Wednesday in January succeeding their election to and
including the first Wednesday in January in the third year
following their election and until their successors are chosen
and qualified. The terms of senators and representatives
shall begin with the first Wednesday in January succeeding
their election and shall extend to the first Wednesday in
January in the third year following their election and until
their successors are chosen and qualified. The terms of the
secretary, treasurer and receiver-general, attorney-general
and auditor, shall begin with the third Wednesday in Janu-
ary succeeding their election and shall extend to the third
Wednesday in January in the third year following their
election and until their successors are chosen and qualified.

Section 2. No person shall be eligible to election to the
office of treasurer and receiver-general for more than three
successive terms.

Section 3. The general court shall assemble every year
on the first Wednesday in January.

Section 4. The first election to which this article shall
apply shall be held on the Tuesday next after the first Mon-

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 67

day in November in the year nineteen hundred and twenty,
and thereafter elections for the choice of all the officers
before-mentioned shall be held biennially on the Tuesday
next after the first Monday in November.

Art. LXV. No person elected to the general court shall Members of

1 • 1 p 1 • 1 1 111 . , the general

durmg the term tor which he was elected be appomted to court not to
any office created or the emoluments whereof are increased to certain

!• 1, • ii-^-ii offic&s, nor

durmg such term, nor receive additional salary or compensa- receive com-
tion for service upon any recess committee or commission feT^fcom-"*
except a committee appointed to examine a general revision ^g"®^^' '^•'^'^^p*^'
of the statutes of the commonwealth when submitted to the
general court for adoption.

Art. LXVI. On or before January first, nineteen hun- organization
dred twenty-one, the executive and administrative work of th^'n t^nTy
the commonwealth shall be organized in not more than ^ perfwrn^he
twenty departments, in one of which every executive and ^^hiili'Vative
administrative office, board and commission, except those '^°'^^ °f t^e

' 1 •! common-

officers serving directlv under the governor or the council, wealth,

' *' GXCGOt etc

shall be placed. Such departments shall be under such
supervision and regulation as the general court may from
time to time prescribe by law.

The constitution of Massachusetts was agreed upon by delegates
of the people, in convention, begun and held at Cambridge, on the
first day of September, 1779, and continued by adjournments to
the second day of March, 1780, when the convention adjourned to
meet on the first Wednesday of the ensuing June. In the mean
time the constitution was submitted to the people, to be adopted
by them, provided two-thirds of the votes given should be in the
affirmative. When the convention assembled, it was found that
the constitution had been adopted by the requisite number of
votes, and the convention accordingly Resolved, "That the said
Constitution or Frame of Government shall take place on the last
Wednesday of October next; and not before, for any purpose,
save only for that of making elections, agreeable to this resolu-
tion." The first legislature assembled at Boston, on the twenty-
fifth day of October, 1780.

The first nine Articles of Amendment were submitted, by dele-
gates in convention assembled, November 15, 1820, to the people,
and by them ratified and adopted April 9, 1821.

68 CONSTITUTION OF THE

The tenth Article was adopted by the legislatures of the political
years 1820-30 and 1830-31, respectively, and was approved and
ratified by the people May 11, 1831.

The eleventh Article was adopted by the legislatures of the
political years 1832 and 1833, respectively, and was approved and
ratified by the people November 11, 1833.

The twelfth Ai'ticle was adopted by the legislatures of the polit-
ical years 1835 and 1836, respectively, and was approved and
ratified by the people the fourteenth day of November, 1836.

The thirteenth Article was adopted by the legislatures of the
political years 1839 and 1840, respectively, and was approved and
ratified by the people the sixth day of April, 1840.

The General Court of the year 1851 passed an Act calling a third
Convention to revise the Constitution. The Act was submitted to
the people, and a majority voted against the proposed Convention.
In 1852, on the 7th of May, another Act was passed calling upon
the people to vote upon the question of calling a Constitutional
Convention. A majority of the people having voted in favor of
the proposed Convention, election for delegates thereto took place
in March, 1853. The Convention met in the State House, in
Boston, on the 4th day of May, 1853, and organized by choosing
Nathaniel P. Banks, Jr., President, and William S. Robinson and
James T. Robinson, Secretaries. On the 1st of August, this Con-
vention agreed to a form of Constitution, and on the same day was
dissolved, after ha\'ing provided for submitting the same to the
people, and appointed a committee to meet to count the votes,
and to make a return thereof to the General Court. The Com-
mittee met at the time and place agreed upon, and found that the
proposed Constitution had been rejected.

The fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth, seventeenth, eighteenth,
and nineteenth Articles were adopted by the legislatures of the
political years 1854 and 1855, respectively, and ratified by the
people the twenty-third day of May, 1855.

The twentieth, twenty-first, and twenty-second Articles were
adopted by the legislatures of the political years 1856 and 1857,
respectively, and ratified by the people on the first day of May,
1857.

COMIVIONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 69

The twenty-third Article was adopted by the legislatures of
the political years 1858 and 1859, respectively, and ratified by the
people on the ninth day of May, 1859, and was repealed by the
twenty-sixth Amendment.

The twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth Articles were adopted by
the legislatures of the political years 1859 and 1860, and ratified
by the people on the seventh day of May, 1860.

The twenty-sixth Article was adopted by the legislatures of the
political years 1862 and 1863, and ratified by the people on the
sixth day of April, 1863.

The twenty-seventh Article was adopted by the legislatures of
the political years 1876 and 1877, and was approved and ratified
by the people on the sixth day of November, 1877.

The twenty-eighth Article was adopted by the legislatures of
the political years 1880 and 1881, and was approved and ratified
by the people on the eighth day of November, 1881.

The twenty-ninth Article was adopted by the legislatures of the
political years 1884 and 1885, and was approved and ratified by
the people on the third day of November, 1885.

The thirtieth and thirty-first Articles were adopted by the legis-
latures of the political years 1889 and 1890, and were approved and
ratified by the people on the fourth day of November, 1890.

The thirty-second and thirty-third Articles were adopted by the
legislatures of the political years 1890 and 1891, and were approved
and ratified by the people on the third daj^ of November, 1891.

The thirtj'-fourth Article was adopted by the legislatures of the
political years 1891 and 1892, and was approved and ratified by the
people on the eighth day of November, 1892.

The thirty-fifth Article was adopted by the legislatures of the
political years 1892 and 1893, and was approved and ratified by the
people on the seventh day of November, 1893.

The thirty-sixth Article was adopted by the legislatures of the
political years 1893 and 1894, and was approved and ratified by the
people on the sixth day of November, 1894.

70 CONSTITUTION OF THE

The thirty-seventh Article was adopted by the legislatures of the
political years 1906 and 1907, and was approved and ratified by the
people on the fifth day of November, 1907.

The thirty-eighth Article was adopted by the legislatures of the
political years 1909 and 1910, and was approved and ratified by the
people on the seventh day of November, 1911.

The thirty-ninth Article was adopted by the legislatures of the
political years 1910 and 1911, and was approved and ratified by the
people on the seventh day of November, 1911.

The fortieth and forty-first Articles were adopted by the legis-
latures of the political years 1911 and 1912, and were approved and
ratified by the people on the fifth day of November, 1912.

The .forty-second Article was adopted by the legislatures of the
political years 1912 and 1913, and was approved and ratified by the
people on the fourth day of November, 1913.

The forty-third and forty-fourth Articles were adopted by the
legislatures of the political years 1914 and 1915, and were approved
and ratified by the people on the second day of November, 1915.

In his inaugural address to the General Court of 1916, Governor
McCall recommended that the question of revising the Constitution,
through a Constitutional Convention, be submitted to the people;
and the General Court passed a law (chapter 98 of the General
Acts of 1916) to ascertain and carry out the will of the people rela-
tive thereto, the question to be submitted being "Shall there be a
convention to revise, alter or amend the constitution of the Com-
monwealth?" The people voted on this question at the annual
election, held on November 7, casting 217,293 votes in the affirma-
tive and 120,979 votes in the negative; and accordingly the Gov-
ernor on Dec. 19, 1916, made proclamation to that effect, and, by
virtue of authority contained in the act, called upon the people
to elect delegates at a special election to be held on the first Tuesdaj'^
in May, 1917. The election was on May 1. In accordance with
the provisions of the act, the delegates met at the State House on
June 6, 1917, and organized by choosing John L. Bates, president,
and James W. Kimball, secretary. After considering and acting
adversely on numerous measures that had been brought before it,

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. 71

and after providing for submitting to the people the forty-fifth,
forty-sixth and forty-seventh Articles, at the state election of 1917,
and the Article relative to the establishment of the popular initia-
tive and referendum and the legislative initiative of specific amend-
ments of the Constitution (Article forty-eight) at the state election
of 1918, the Convention adjourned on November 28 "until called
by the President or Secretary to meet not later than within ten
days after the prorogation of the General Court of 1918."

The forty-fifth, forty-sixth, and forty-seventh Articles were sub-
mitted, by delegates in convention assembled, September 28, 1917,
August 30, 1917, and October 11, 1917, respectively, to the people,
and by them ratified and adopted November 6, 1917.

On Wednesday, June 12, 1918, the convention reassembled and
resumed its work. Eighteen more articles (Articles forty-nine to
sixty-six, inclusive) were approved by the convention and were
ordered to be submitted to the people. On Wednesday, August 21,
1918, the convention adjourned, "to meet, subject to call by the
President or Secretary, not later than within twenty days after the
prorogation of the General Court of 1919, for the purpose of taking
action on the report of the special committee on Rearrangement of
the Constitution."

The forty-eighth Article was submitted, by delegates in conven-
tion assembled, November 28, 1917, the fortjMiinth Article, August
7, 1918, the fiftieth to the sixtieth Articles, inclusive, August' 15,
1918, the sixty-first to the sixty-fourth Articles, inclusive, August
20, 1918, and the sixty-fifth and sixty-sixth Articles, August 21,
1918, to the people, and by them ratified and adopted, November
5, 1918.

On Tuesday, August 12, 1919, pursuant to a call of its President,
the Convention again convened. A rearrangement of the Constitu-
tion was adopted, and was ordered to be subnntted to the people for
their ratification. On the following day, a sub-committee of the
Special Committee on Rearrangement of the Constitution was "em-
powered to correct clerical and typographical errors and estabhsh
the text of the rearrangement of the Constitution to be submitted
to the people, in conformity with that adopted by the Convention."

On Wednesday, August 13, 1919, the Convention adjourned, sine
die.

On Tuesday, November 4, 1919, the rearrangement was approved
and ratified by the people.

72 CONSTITUTION OF MASSACHUSETTS.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS REJECTED BY THE
PEOPLE.

[A proposed Article of Amendment prohibiting the manufacture
and sale of Intoxicating Liquor as a beverage, adopted by the legis-
latures of the political years 1888 and 1889, was rejected by the
people on the twenty-second day of April, 1889.]

[Proposed Articles of Amendment, (1) Establishing biennial
elections of state officers, and (2) Establishing biennial elections
of members of the General Court, adopted by the legislatures of the
political years 1895 and 1896, were rejected by the people at the
annual election held on the third day of November, 1896.]

[A proposed Article of Amendment to make Women eligible to
appointment as Notaries Public, adopted by the legislatures of the
political years 1912 and 1913, was rejected by the people on the
fourth day of November, 1913.]

[A proposed Article of Amendment enabling Women to vote,
adopted by the legislatures of the political years 1914 and 1915,
was rejected by the people on the second day of November, 1915.]

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION.

A • PAGB

Abatements, exemptions, etc., from tax on income, may be granted by

general court, .......... 51

Abolition, etc., of courts, not to be subject of initiative or referendum pe-
tition, . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 59

Absent voting, general court to have power to provide for, . ... 51

Abuses, arising from circulating petitions for hire or reward, under initiative

and referendum, to be regulated by the general court, ... 61
Act of incorporation, every, shall forever remain subject to revocation and

amendment, .......... 64

Acts and resolves of the general court, provision for submission of, to the

people on referendum, etc., . . . . . . .50, 59, 60

Address of both houses of the legislature, judicial officers may be removed by

governor with consent of council upon, ..... 27

Adjournment, of separate houses of general court, . . . . . 16, 18

of the general court, .......... 63

Adjutant general appointed by the governor, ...... 22

Adjutants to be appointed by commanding officers of regiments, . . 22

Administrative work of the commonwealth, organization of, into not more

than twenty departments, ........ 67

Advertising on public ways, etc., may be restricted, etc., .... 62

Affirmations, instead of the required oaths, may be made by Quakers, . 30, 31, 36
Agricultural resources, conservation of, ....... 62

Agriculture, arts, commerce, etc., to be encouraged, ..... 30

Alimony, divorce, etc., .......... 27

Allegiance, oaths and affirmations of, . . . . . 30, 31, 36

Allowances or pensions, retirement of judicial officers on, .... 64

Amendment and revocation of charters, franchises and acts of incorpora-
tion, 64

Amendment to the constitution, proposed in the general court, agreed to by
a majority" of senators and two thirds of house present and voting
thereon by yeas and nays; entered upon the journals of both houses,
and referred to the next general court; if the next general court
a^ees to the proposition in the same manner, and to the same
effect, it shall be submitted to the people, and, if approved by them
by a majority vote, becomes a part of the constitution, ... 37
imder initiative and referendum, and articles IX and XLII of amend-
ments to constitution annulled, . . . . . . 65, 56, 62

Ancient landmarks, preservation of ......... 63

[75]

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION.

Anti-aid amendment, so-called, .....

no initiative petition allowed against,

loan of public credit restricted by, ....

commonwealth's credit not to be given for private purposes,
Antiquarian interest, property of, preservation of,

PAOB

51,52
53
51
64
63

Appointments by the governor, ..... 35, 43, 44, 47, 49, 64

Apportionment of councillors, ........ 25, 42, 43

state to be divided into eight districts, ...... 43

Apportionment of senators, . . . . . . . . 13, 41, 46

on basis of legal voters, and state to be divided into forty districts, . 46

Apportionment of representatives, . . . . . 16, 39, 40, 41, 45

to the several counties, made on the basis of legal voters, ... 46
Appropriation of money from treasury for certain purposes, to be excluded

from proposal by initiative or referendum petition,
Appropriation bill, the general, to be based upon the budget, etc..
Appropriation bills, special, may be enacted after final action on general appro
priation bill, .........

Appropriations, origin of money bills, ......

no initiative or referendum petitions on, .....

budget and regulation of money bOls, .....

Arguments for and against measures under the initiative and referendum to

be sent the voters by the secretary of the commonwealth,
Armies, dangerous to liberty, and not to be maintained without consent of
the legislature, .........

no quartering of troops, unless, .......

Arms, right of people to keep and to bear, for public defence.

Arrest, members of house of representatives exempted from, on mesne process

while going to, returning from, or attending the general assembly,
Arrest, search and seizure, right of, regulated,

warrant to contain special designation,
Assembly, peaceable, the right of , .

not a subject for initiative or referendum petition.
Assembly of general court, frequent, ....

Association or corporation, private, not to be given credit of the common
wealth, ...........

Attorney-general, to be chosen by the people annually in November; amended,

to be elected biennially, . . . . -21, 43, 66

to hold office for one year from third Wednesday in January next there-
after, and until another is chosen and qualified; term of office ex-
tended to two years, .........

not to be a legislator or congressman, ......

election determined by legislature, .......

in failure of election by the voters, or in case of decease of person elected,
vacancy to be filled by joint ballot of legislature from the two per-
sons having the highest number of votes, at November election,
vacancy occurring during session of the legislature filled by joint ballot

of legislature from the people at large, ...... 44

53,59
65

53,59

65,66

8
9
8

18
7
7
8

53
9

32,37

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION. 77

PAGE

Attorney-general, vacancy occurring during recess of legislature filled by

governor by appointment, with consent of council, ... 44

not eligible, unless an inhabitant of the state for five years next preceding

election or appointment, ........ 44

office to be deemed vacant if person elected or appointed fails to be quali-
fied within ten days, ......... 44

qualifications requisite, ......... 44

initiative petition, etc., to be submitted to, . . . . . . 54, 57

description on ballot under initiative and referendum to be determined by, 61
to exercise powers of governor and lieutenant governor in succession

when both offices are vacant, . . . . . .64

Attorneys, district, elected by the people of the seyeral districts, ... 44
Auditor, to be chosen by the people annually in November; amended, to be

elected biennially, . . . . . . . . 43, 66

to hold office for one year from third Wednesday in January next there-
after, and until another is chosen and qualified; term of office
extended to two years, . . . . . . . 43, 66

election determined by legislature, ....... 44

vacancy filled in same manner as in office of attorney-general, . 44

not eligible, imless an inhabitant of the state for five years next preceding

election, ........... 44

office to be deemed vacant if person elected or appointed fails to be quali-
fied within ten days, ......... 44

qualifications requisite, ......... 44

to exercise powers of governor and lieutenant governor in succession

when both offices are vacant, ....... 64

Bail, or sureties, excessive, not to be required, ...... 9

protection from unreasonable, not a subject for initiative or referendum

petition, ........... 53

Ballot, voting bj', and voting machines, . . 17, 49

form for popular legislation and vote on constitutional amendment, . 61
Ballots cast at state election, number of negative votes required to disapprove

law submitted to the people, ....... 56, 60

Biennial election of senators, representatives and certain state officers to

begin in November, 1920, ........ 66

Bill, the general appropriation, to be based upon the budget, etc., . 65
Bill appropriating money, governor may disapprove or reduce items or parts

of items in, .......... 66

Bill of rights, declaration of, ........ . 4-10

certain individual rights not to be subject of initiative or referendum

petition, ........... 53

Bills, money, to originate in the house of representatives, .... 18

Bills, special appropriation, may be enacted after final action on general

appropriation bill, ......... 66

78 INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION.

PAGE

Bills and resolves, to be laid before governor for revisal, . . . . 11

to have force of law if signed by governor, . . . . . .11

if objected to by governor in writing, to be returned to branch in which
J originated, and may be passed by two thirds of each branch present

and voting thereon by yeas and nays, . . . .11

if not returned by governor within five days after presentation, to have

force of law, unless the legislature adjourns before that time expires, . 1 1, 34
may be returned to general court by governor recommending amend-
ment, ........... 64

provision for submission of, to the people on referendum, . . .50, 62

Blind, the deaf, dumb or, privately controlled hospitals, etc., for, may be

compensated for the care and support of such persons, ... 52
Boards, public, to make quarterly reports to the governor, .... 23

Boards and commissions, organized into not more than twenty depart-
ments, ........... 67

Body politic, formation and natiu'e of, ...... . 3

title of: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, ..... 10

Borrowed money, expenditure of, limited, ....... 65

Bribery or corruption used in procuring an appointment or election, to dis-
qualify from holding any office of trust, etc., .... 32

Budget, governor to recommend, to general court, ..... 65

provision for supplementary, ........ 65

Buildings may be hmited for use, etc., to specified districts of cities and

towns, ........... 64

Census, of ratable polls, .......... 39

of inhabitants, . . . . . . . . . . 41, 45, 46

of inhabitants and legal voters taken in the year 1865, and every tenth

year thereafter, . . . . . . . . 40, 45, 46

enumeration of voters to determine the apportionment of representa-
tives, . . . . . . . . . 45, 46

Change of name by women notaries public renders commission void, but,

etc., 64

Change of residence not to disqualify voter until six months from time of

removal, etc., .......... 48

Charitable, institution, etc., publicly controlled, not to deprive an inmate

of the opportunity of religious exercises of his own faith, 52

undertaking, not under exclusive public control, etc., grant of public

money forbidden to, . . . . .51

Charters, etc., shall forever remain subject to revocation and amendment, . 64

Church, appropriation of public money, etc., not to be made to found any, . 52

Circulation of certain petitions under initiative and referendum to be regu-
lated by the general court, ........ 61

Cities, may be chartered by the general court, if containing twelve thousand

inhabitants and consented to by a majority thereof, ... 35

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION.

Cities and towns not to aid certain schools, educational, charitable, religious
or other institutions with moneys raised by taxation,
may limit buildings for use, etc., to specified districts, .
may take ancient landmarks for public use, ....

Cities and towns, etc., to provide food and shelter during time of war, etc..
Citizens, homes for, general court empowered to take land for relieving con
gestion of population and providing, .....

City, etc., law restricted to a particular, to be excluded from proposal by
initiative or referendum petition, .....

Civil cases, right to trial by jury, ........

Civil officers, meeting for election to be held annually on the Tuesday next after
the first Monday in November, ......

whose election is provided for by the constitution to be elected by a
plurality of votes, ........

Clerk of house of representatives not to be legislator.

Clerks of courts, elected by the people of the several counties,

incompatible offices, .........

Clerks of towns to make records and returns of elections,

Collection of revenue into the treasury, ......

College, not publicly owned, etc., grant of public money forbidden to, .
Colonial laws, not repugnant to the constitution, continued in force,
Commander-in-chief, governor to be, ......

Commerce, agriculture and the arts, to be encouraged.
Commissary-general appointed and commissioned as fixed by law, . 26,

Commission officers, tenure of office to be exprassed in commissions.
Commission to prepare examinations for military and naval officers.
Commissioners of insolvency elected by the people of the several counties
annulled, ..........

Commissions, to be in the name of the commonwealth, signed by governor

attested by the secretary, and have the great seal affixed,

to military and naval officers, by the governor, ....

recess committees or, members of general court not to receive salary
for service upon, except, etc., ......

Common pleas, judges of the courts of, restriction on office holding by.

Commonwealth, not to aid certain schools, educational, charitable, religious

or other institutions with moneys raised by taxation, etc.,

not to give credit to aid any individual, private association or private

corporation, .........

to provide food and shelter during time of war, etc.,

law operative in particular districts, etc., of the, to be excluded from

proposal by initiative or referendum petition,
may take ancient landmarks, etc., for public use,
may borrow money to repel invasion, etc., .....

Compact of government, .........

Compensation, additional, not to be paid members of general court for service
upon recess committees, except, etc., .....

Compulsory voting, general court to have authority to provide for.

51
64
63

53,59

42
32
44

32,37
14
65
51
33

20, 63
30

36,63
26
63

44,49

33
63

67
37

64
52

53,59

3,4

67
64

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION.

Conflicting and alternative measures in popular legislation at one election,
of constitutional amendments at one election, ....

Congestion of population, etc., general court empowered to authorize the
taking of land for relieving, ....

Congress, delegates to, ...... .

members of, may not hold certain state offices,
state officers not to be members of, .
Conservation, of certain natural resources of the commonwealth
of wild and forest lands, ......

Constitution, amendment to, proposed in the general court, agreed to by a
majority of senators and two thirds of the house present and voting
thereon by yeas and nays; entered upon the journals of both houses,
and referred to the next general court; if the next general court
agrees to the proposition in the same manner and to the same effect,
it shall be submitted to the people, and, if approved by them by a
majority vote, becomes a part of the constitution, . . 37,

specified number of voters may submit, ......

articles IX and XLII of amendments to, annulled, ....

provisions for revising, ........ 34,

to be enrolled on parchment, deposited in secretary's office, and printed
in all editions of the laws, .....

rules governing initiative petitions for,
matters excluded from initiative j)etition for,
legislative substitute for, ......

introduction into the general court by initiative petition of proposal for
procedure in general court for, .......

submission to the people of, ...... .

conflicting and alternative measures at one election,

regulation of signatures to petitions for, .....

form of ballot, ..........

information for voters, ........

provisions for, to be self-executing but legislation permitted to facilitate
their operation, ..........

no part of the, specifically excluding any matter from the operation of
the initiative and referendum, shall be the subject of an initiative
petition, ...........

Contents of initiative and referendum petitions, .....

Contracts, revocation of charters, etc., .......

Control of certain natural resources of the commonwealth, ....

Coroners, appointment of, ........ .

Corporation, privately owned and managed, not to be given credit of the
commonwealth, ..........

Corporations, revocation and amendment of charters, ....

and co-partnerships, general court to provide by law for circulation of
initiative and referendum petitions for hire or reward by,
Corrupt practices in elections, relative to the right to vote by persons dis-
qualified by reason of, ........

PAGE

57,58
57,58

50
27
37
37
62
50

52-56
55
62

37,55

34
53,54

53
54,55

55
55,56

56
57,58
60,61

61
61, 62

53
53,59
64
62
21

64
64

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION. 81

Corruption or bribery used in procuring any appointment or election to dis-
qualify from holding any office of trust, etc., .... 33
Council, five members to constitute a quorum, ..... 20, 25, 43
eight councillors to be elected annually; amended, to be elected bien-
nially, 25, 42, 66

election to be determined by rule required in that of governor, . . 42

to take oath of office before the president of the senate in nresence of

both houses of assembly, . . . . . . . . 31, 36

32,37

25,63

38,66

to rank next after the lieutenant governor, .....

resolutions and advice to be recorded in a register, and signed by the mem-
bers present, .........

incompatible offices, .........

to exercise the power of governor when office of governor and lieutenant
governor is vacant; annulled, ......

authority to exercise powers of governor and lieutenant governor when

both offices are vacant transferred to certain state officers,
no property qualification required, ......

eight districts to be formed, each composed of five contiguous senatorial
districts, ..........

eligible to election if an inhabitant of state for five years preceding elec
tion, ..........

consent of, required to retire judicial officers for certain reasons,
term of office; changed to biennial election, ....

vacancy to be filled by election of a resident of the district by concurrent
vote of the senate and house; if legislature is not in session, to be
filled by governor with advice of council, ..... 47

officers serving directly under governor or, not to be included in any of

the twenty departments, ........ 67

Counties, election of officers in, . . . 44, 49

laws restricted to, not subject to initiative or referendum petition, . 53, 59

County, certified signatures on any initiative or referendum petition not to

exceed one fourth of registered voters in any one, .... 61

Court, superior, judges not to hold certain other offices, .... 37

Court, supreme judicial, judges to have honorable salaries fixed by standing

laws, and to hold office during good behavior, 10, 24, 26, 27

judges not to hold certain other offices, ...... 37

to give opinions upon important questions of law, etc., when required by

either branch of the legislature or by the governor and council, . 27
Courts, clerks of, elected by the people of the several counties, ... 44
Courts, the powers, creation or abolition of, not a subject for initiative or

referendum petition, . . . . . . . . . 53, 59

right of access to and protection in the, not subject for initiative or

referendum petition, ......... 53

Courts, probate, provisions for holding, ....... 27

registers elected by the people of the several counties, .... 44

Courts and judicatories, may be established by the general court, . . 11,

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Courts and judicatories, may administer oaths or affirmations, ... 12
Credit of the commonwealth not to be given to aid any individual, private

association or private corporation, etc., . . . . . 51, 64

Crimes and offences, prosecutions for, regulated, ..... 7

Crimes to be proved in the vicinity of where they happen, .... 7

Criminal law, regulation, . . . . . . . . . . 7, 9

Deaf, dumb or blind, privately controlled hospitals, etc., for the, may be

compensated for the care of such persons, ..... 52

Debate, freedom of, in the legislature, ....... 9

Decision, a judicial, not to be a subject for initiative petition, ... 53
Declaration of the rights of the inhabitants, ...... 4

Declaration of rights, certain rights as declared in the, no measure incon-
sistent with, shall be proposed by initiative or referendum petition, 53
Declaration and oaths of officers; tests abolished, . . . . . 30, 36

Definition, etc., of initiative and referendum, ...... 52

Delegates to congress, .......... 27

Denomination, religious, appropriation of public money, etc., not to be made

to found any, .......... 52

Denominational doctrine, public money not to be granted a school or institu-
tion wherein is inculcated any, ....... 51

Departments, legislative, executive and judicial, to be kept separate, . 10

Departments, not more than twenty, to perform executive and administrative

work of the commonwealth, ....... 67

Description on ballots under the initiative and referendum to be determined

by attorney-general, ......... 61

Development of certain natural resources of the commonwealth, ... 62
Disbursement of moneys, regulation of, ...... . 23, 65

Dissolution of general court, . . . . . . H, 37, 49, 63

Distress, public, etc., commonwealth, cities and towns may provide food,

other common necessaries of life and shelter during time of, . . 52

District attorneys, elected by the people of the several districts, ... 44

not to be congressmen, ......... 37

Districts, councillor, eight, each to be composed of five contiguous senatorial

districts, ........... 42

Districts, senatorial, forty, to be of adjacent territory, and to contain as near

as may be an equal number of voters, ...... 46

Districts, etc., of the commonwealth, law restricted to particular, to be ex-
cluded from proposal by initiative or referendum petition, . . 53, 59
Districts, representative, to be established by commissioners in the several

counties, . . . . . . . . . . 41, 45, 46

Division, etc., of the commonwealth, law restricted to a particular political,
to be excluded from proposal by initiative or referendum peti-
tion, . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 59

Divorce, alimony, etc., .......... 27

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Doctrine, denominational, public money not to be granted a school or institu-
tion wherein is inculcated any, ....... 51

Dumb or blind, the deaf, privately controlled hospitals, etc., for, may be com-
pensated for the care of such persons, ...... 52

Duties and excises, power of general court to impose and levy reasonable, not

to be limited, etc., ......... 51

Easements, etc., in connection with certain natural resources, may be taken, . 62
Education, no public aid for private, . . . . . . .51

qualification for suffrage, ......... 45

no initiative petition on anti-aid measure, ...... 53

Harvard College, powers, privileges, etc., ...... 28, 29

encouragement of literature, etc., ....... 29, 30

Educational interests to be cherished, ....... 29

Educational undertaking, not under exclusive public control, etc., grant of

public money forbidden to, . . . . . . .51

Eighteenth amendment of the constitution not to be subject of an initiative

referendum (Article XLVI), ....... 53

Election, state, referendum on acts and resolves of the general court at,

etc., 50,56,57,59,60

Election of civil officers, meeting to be held annually on the first Tuesday next
after the first Monday in November; amended, to be elected bien-
nially, 42, 66

in case of failure to elect representative, meeting to be held on fourth

Monday in November, ........ 42

Election returns, . . . . . . . . . . 14, 43

Elections, biennial, for certain state officers, senators and representatives,

first to be held in November, 1920, ...... 96

Elections ought to be free, ......... 6

Elections, by the people, of civil officers provided for by the constitution, to

be by plurality of votes, ........ 42

voting machines may be used at, ....... 49

absent voting at, general court to provide by law for, .... 51

freedom of, not a subject for initiative or referendum petition, . 53

compulsory voting at, general court to have authority to provide for, . 64

biennial, of state officers, councillors, senators and representatives, . 66
Emergency, public, etc., commonwealth, cities and towns may provide food,

other common necessaries of life and shelter during, ... 52

Emergency laws, to contain preamble, etc., ...... 58

referendum on, petitions for, ........ 60

Eminent domain, exercise of the right of, . . . . . . . 6, 62

no initiative or referendum on right of, ...... 53

Enacting style of laws established, ........ 33

Enforcement of the laws, governor may employ military and naval forces

for, 63

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION.

English language, knowledge of, as franchise qualification, .
Enrollment of constitution, ........

Equality and natural rights of all men, ......

Estates, valuation to be taken anew once at least every ten years,

E'a; posi /ado laws declared unjust and oppressive, ....

Examination required for military and naval officers, ....

Excises and duties, power of general court to impose and levy reasonable, not

to be limited, etc., ........

Excluded matters, under popular initiative and referendum, definitions of.
Executive department not to exercise legislative or judicial powers,
Executive and administrative work of the commonwealth, organization of, into

not more than twenty departments, .....
Exemptions, etc., from tax on income may be granted by general court,
Exigency, public, etc., commonwealth, cities and towns may provide food

other common necessaries of life and shelter during,
Extra sessions of the general court, .......

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45
34

4
13

9
63

53,59

67
51

52
29,38

Felony and treason, no subject to be declared guilty of, by the legislature,

Fines, excessive, not to be imposed, .......

Food, etc., may be provided by the commonwealth, cities and towns, during
time of war, etc., ........

Forest lands, taxation of, ........

Forest resources, conservation of, etc., ......

Form of question on ballot under the initiative and referendum, .

Frame of government, .........

Franchise, every, shall forever remain subject to revocation and amend
ment, ..........

no grant of any, for more than one year, can be declared an emergency
law, ...........

Free public libraries, appropriations may be made for the maintenance of.

Freedom of speech and debate in the legislature, ....

Freedom of the press, of speech, and of elections, not to be subjects for initia-
tive or referendum petition, ......

Freehold, possession of, not required as qualification for seat in the general
court or council, ........

by governor, provision requiring, and annulled, ....

Fundamental principles of the constitution, a frequent recurrence to, recom
mended, ..........

9
9

52
50
50,62
61
10

42
19,49

General appropriation bill to be based upon the budget, etc., ... 65
General court, to assemble frequently for redress of grievances, and for making

laws, ........... 9

freedom of speech and debate in, ...... . 9

not to declare any subject to be guilty of treason or felony, ... 9

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General court, formed by two branches, a senate and house of representa-
tives, each having a negative on the other, . . . . 10, 11

to assemble every year on the first Wednesday of January, at such other
times as they shaU judge necessary, and whenever called by the
governor, with tlie advice of council, ..... 11,20,37

may constitute and erect judicatories and courts, . . . 11

may make wholesome and reasonable laws and ordinances not repugnant

to the constitution, . . . . . . . .12

may provide for the election or appointment of officers, and prescribe

their duties, .......... 12

may impose taxes, etc., to be used for the public service, . . 12, 50, 51

to be dissolved on the day next preceding the first Wednesday of January, 20, 38
travelling expenses of members ; provision annulled, . . . 17, 49

may be adjourned or prorogued, upon its request, by the governor with

advice of council, ......... 20

may take recess of not more than thirty days, ..... 63

session may be directed by governor, with advice of council, to be held in
other than the usual place in case of an infectious distemper prevail-
ing, 20

judicial officers may be removed upon address of, .... 27

person convicted of bribery not to hold seat in, ..... 32

may increase property qualifications of persons to be elected to office, . 33
certain officers not to have seats in, . . . . .32

may be prorogued by governor and council for ninety days, if houses dis-
agree, etc., .......... 20

to elect major generals by concurrent vote, ...... 22

empowered to charter cities, ........ 35

to determine election of governor, lieutenant governor and council-
lors, 19, 24, 43

certain officers not to be members of, . . . . . . . 32, 37

persons convicted of corrupt practices not to be members of, . . 32, 37

to prescribe by law for election of sheriffs, registers of probate and com-
missioners of insolvency by the people of the counties, and district
attorneys by the people of the districts, ..... 44

quorum to consist of a majority of members, ..... 49

powers of, relative to the taking of land, etc., for widening or relocating

highways or streets, ......... 49

freehold, or any other estate, as a qualification for a seat in the, or coun-
cil, not required, ......... 42

powers of, with regard to the budget, ....... 65

governor to recommend budget annually to, ..... 65

departments to be supervised and regulated by laws of, ... 67

limitations on legislative power of the, extended to legislative power of

the people, etc., ......... 53

specified number of voters required to submit laws enacted by the, for

ratification, etc., by the people, ... 62, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60

shall raise and appropriate money to carrj" into effect laws enacted by

the people, etc., .......... 53

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General court, legislative power shall continue to be vested in, except, as

provided by initiative and referendum petitions, etc., ... 52
members of, not eligible for appointment to certain offices, except, etc., . 67
provision for submission of bills and resolves of, to the people on referen-
dum; and annulled, . . . 50, 62
powers of, relative to the taking of land, etc., to relieve congestion of

population and to provide hopies for citizens, .... 50

to determine manner in which the commonwealth, cities and towns may

provide food and shelter in time of war, etc., .... 52

to provide by law for absent voting, ....... 51

to provide for compulsory voting, ....... 64

adjournment of, to cause a bill or resolve not to become law if the governor

cannot return it with his objections within five days after its receipt, 34
effect of adjournment of, upon items disapproved by governor in general

appropriation bill, but not returned within five days, ... 66
to take yea and nay vote on loans contracted by the commonwealth, 65

to have authority to provide for compulsory voting at elections, . . 64

to have power to limit buildings for use in cities and towns, ... 64
to provide for taking certain natural resources, ..... 62
may amend or repeal laws a})proved by the people subject to governor's

veto and referendum, ......... 62

may regulate taking of ancient landmarks and property of historical

interest, ........... 63

may prescribe by law for appointment and removal of military and naval

officers, etc., .......... 63

to provide for recruitment, etc., of military and naval forces, . . 63

may authorize the governor to make regulations, etc., for the military

and naval forces, ......... 63

governor may return bill or resolve to, recommending amendment, etc., . 64
governor to recommend to, term for which commonwealth loan shall be

contracted, .......... 65

shall assemble every year on the first Wednesday in January, . 66

Government, objects of, . . . . . 3, 4, 5, 6

Government by the people, as a free, sovereign and independent state, . 5

Governor, the supreme executive magistrate, styled, — The Governor of the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; with the title of, — His Excellency;

elected annually; amended, to be elected biennially,
qualifications, . . . . .

term of office, ........

should have an honorable stated salary,

the commander-in-chief of the army and navy, but may not

to go out of the limits of the state; and annulled, .
to appoint the adjutant general, ....

may call together the councillors at any time,
not to hold certain other offices, ....

to take oaths of office before president of the senate in presence of the

two houses of assembly, . . . . . . . 30, 31, 36

Xi7,

19,

36,

38,

66
23

oblige

them

21,

22,

20,

32,

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Governor, to sign all commissions, ........ 33

election determined by the legislature, ...... 19

veto power, 11,62,64,66

may return bill or resolve to the general court recommending amend-
ment, ........... 64

to recommend to general court the term for which any loan shall be

contracted, .......... 65

vacancy in office of, powers to be exercised by the lieutenant governor, . 24
and lieutenant governor, vacancy in office of, powers to be exercised by

the council; and annulled, . . . . . . . 25, 63

vacancy in offices of both governor and lieutenant governor, powers to
be exercised in order of succe,ssion by secretary, attorney-general,
treasurer and receiver general, and auditor, ..... 63

with advice of council, may adjourn or prorogue the legislature upon re-
quest, and convene the same, ....... 20

may adjourn or prorogue the legislature for not exceeding ninety days
when houses disagree, or may direct session to be held in other than
the usual place in case of an infectious distemper prevailing, . . 20

to appoint all judicial officers, notaries public and coroners; nominations

to be made at least seven days before appointment, etc., 21, 35, 49, 64

to appoint officers of the continental army, ...... 22

may pardon offences, but not before conviction, . . . .21

may fill vacancy in council occurring when legislature is not in session, . 47
with consent of council, may remove judicial officers, upon the address

of both houses of the legislature, ....... 27

to commission all military and naval officers, ..... 22, 63

to call joint session on constitutional amendments, .... 55

to fill vacancies in certain elected executive offices, .... 44

to have power to cause certain laws to take effect forthwith, . . 58

with consent of council, may retire judicial officei-s for certain reasons, . 64
to recommend budget and supplementary budgets to the general court, . 65
may disapprove or reduce items or parts of items in any bill appropriating

money, . 66

Governor and council, to examine election returns, . . . 15, 44

may punish persons guilty of disrespect, etc., by imprisonment not exceed-
ing thirty days, .......... 18

quorum to consist of governor and at least five members of the council, . 20
may require the attendance of the secretary of the commonwealth in

person or by deputy, . . ...... 26

may require the opinions of the justices of the supreme judicial court

upon important questions of law, etc., ...... 27

to hear and determine all causes of marriage, divorce and alimonj-, and

appeals from judges of probate, etc., ...... 27

officers serving directly imder, not to be included in any of the twenty

departments, .......... 67

Guardian, parent or, consent of, required to have minor in a publicly controlled

reformatory, etc., attend religious services, etc., .... 52

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Habeas corpus, privilege of writ to be enjoyed in the most ample manner, and

not to be suspended by legislature except upon most urgent occasions, 33
Harvard College, powers and privileges, gifts, grants and conveyances con-
firmed, 28, 29

board of overseers established, but the government of the college may be

altered by legislature, ........ 29

officers may be elected members of the general court, .... 48

Hereditary offices and privileges, absurd and unnatural, . . . . 5, 6

Highways, etc., taking of land for widening or relocating, powers of the legis-
lature concerning, . . . . . . . . 49, 50

Hire or reward, petitions circulated for, under initiative and referendum, to

be regulated by general court, . . . . . . .61

Historical property, preservation of, . . . . . . . .63

Home, the Soldiers', in Ma.ssachusetts, appropriations may be made for the

support of, ...... . 51, 52

Homes for citizens, general court given power to take land for relieving con-
gestion of population and providing, ...... 50

Hospital, not publicly owned, etc., grant of public money forbidden to, . 51

for the deaf, dumb or blind, privately controlled, may be compensated

for the care of such persons, ....... 52

House of representatives, members may be instructed by the people, . . 8

a representation of the people annually elected and founded upon the

principle of equality, . . . . .16

may impose fines upon towns not choosing members, . . . . 17

expense of travel once every session each way, to be paid by the govern-
ment; provision annulled, . . . . . . . 17, 49

to enter objections made by governor to a bill or resolve at large upon

records, . . . . . . . . . .11

qualifications of members, ....... 17, 42, 46

to judge of the qualifications of its own members, .... IS

must be an inhabitant of district for one year preceding election, and
shall cease to be a member when ceasing to be an inhabitant of the
state, ........... 46

members not to be arrested on mesne process during going to, return-
ing from, or attending the general assembly, . . . . .18

the grand inquest of the commonwealth, ...... 18

to originate all money bills, but the .senate may propose or concur with

amendments, .......... 18

not to adjourn more than two days at a time, ..... 18

may, by concurrent vote, take a recess of not more than thirty days, . 63
quorum of, .......... 18, 46, 49

to choose officers, establish its rules, etc., ...... 18

may punish by imprisonment, not exceeding thirty days, persons guilty

of disrespect, etc.; trial may be by committee, .... 18

privileges of members, ......... IS

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION.

House of representatives, may require the attendance of secretary of the com-
monwealth in person or by deputy, ......

may require the opinions of the justices of the supreme judicial court upon
important questions of law, and upon solemn occasions,

clerk of, not to be a legislator, .......

meeting for election to be held on the Tuesday next after the first Monday
of Novwnber, .........

members of, to be elected biennially, ......

in case of failure to elect, meeting to be held on the fourth Monday of
November, .........

to consist of two himdred and forty members, apportioned to the several
counties equally, according to relative number of legal voters,

conmaissioners to divide counties into representative districts of contigu-
ous territory, but no town or ward of a city to be divided,

no district entitled to elect more than three representatives, .

board authorized to divide county into cUstricts, to be certified to by the
secretary, the number of representatives to which the county is en-
titled, ...........

27
32

42
66

45,46
46

•*

Impeachments, by the house of representatives, to be tried by the senate
limitation of sentence; party convicted liable to indictment, .

Income, tax on* general court may impose and levy, etc.,

Incompatible offices, .........

Incorporation, every act of, shall forever remain subject to revocation and
amendment, .........

Individual, any, credit of the commonwealth not to be given in any manner
to, .......... .

Individual rights, no proposition inconsistent with certain, can be subject of
initiative or referendum petition, .....

Individuals, who circulate initiative and referendum petitions for hire or
reward, to be licensed, .......

Infirmary, not publicly owned, etc., grant of public money forbidden to,

for the deaf, dumb or blind, privately controlled, may be compensated
for the care actually rendered such persons, ....

Information for voters to be sent by the secretary of the commonwealth
under the initiative and referendum, .....

"Inhabitant," the word defined, etc., ......

Inhabitants, census to be taken in 1865, and every tenth year there-
after, 39,41,

may be provided with food and shelter during time of war, exigency,
etc., ............

Initiative (see also Referendum) :

definition of, .......... .

contents and mode of originating petition, ......

constitutional amendment petition, ...... 53,

16, 18

32,37

61
51

61
6, 14

45,46

52
53,54
54,65

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION.

Initiative (see also Referendum) : — Concluded.

, excluded matters, .........

transmission of petition to general court, .....

reference of measure to committee of general court,
procedure in general court on petition for amendment, .
legislative substitute for initiative measm-e, ....

submission of amendment to the people, necessary vote,
procedure in general court on petition for law, submission to the people
and necessary vote, ........

amendment of proposed law by petitioners and submission to the people
by the secretary of the commonwealth, ....

conflicting and alternative measures at the same election, which shall
govern, etc., .........

identification, certification and limitation on signatiu-es to petitions
etc., ...........

general court may regulate abuses arising from circulating petitions for
hire or reward, .........

description and form of question on ballot, .....

information for voters to be sent by secretary of the commonwealth,
governor's veto not to extend to measures approved by the people,
general court, subject to governor's veto and referendum, may amend
or repeal a law approved by the people, ....

provisions to be self -executive but legislation may be enacted to facilitate
their operation, .........

Inmate of publicly controlled reformatory, etc., not to be deprived of oppor

tmiity of religious exercises of his own faith, etc., .
Insolvency, commissioners of, elected by the people of the several counties
and annulled, .........

Institution, not pubUcly owned, etc., grant of public money forbidden,

for the deaf, dumb or bhnd, privately controlled, may be compensated
for the care actually rendered such persons, ....

reformatory, penal or charitable, publicly controlled, not to deprive in

mate of the opportunity of religious exercises of his own faith, etc.,
of learning, wherein any denominational doctrine is inculcated, not to be
aided, etc., by grant of public money or credit.
Instruction of representatives, ........

Insurrection, commonwealth may borrow money to suppress, etc..
Interests, lands or easements, in connection with certain natural resources
may be taken, .........

Invasion, governor may employ military and naval forces to repel,

commonwealth may borrow money to repel, etc..
Items or parts of items in any bill appropriating money, governor may dis-
approve or reduce, ........

Items, etc., in appropriation bill disapproved, etc., when to have force of
law, or not be law, ........

53
54
54
54-56
54, 55
56

57,58

60,61

61,62

44,49
51

62
63
65

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Judges, appointment, recall or removal of, not subjects for initiative or referen-
dum petition, .......... 63, 59

Judges of courts may not hold certain other offices, ..... 32, 37

Judges of the supreme judicial court, to hold office during good behavior, and

to have honorable salaries established bv standing laws, . 10, 24, 26, 27

to give opinions upon important questions of law, etc., when required by

the governor and council, or either branch of legislature, . . 27

not to hold certain other offices, ....... 32, 37

Judicatories and courts, may be established by the general covut, . . 11

may administer oaths or affirmations, ...... 12

Judicial decision, reversal of a, not a subject for initiative petition, . . 53

Judicial department, not to exercise legislative or executive powers, . . 10

Judicial officers, appointed by the governor with consent of council; nomina-
tions to be made seven days prior to appointment, . . . 21, 22
to hold office during good behavior, except when otherwise provided by

the constitution, ......... 26, 27

may be removed from office by the governor, upon the address of both

houses of the legislature, ........ 26, 27

may be retired on pension by governor with consent of coimcil, for certain

reasons, ........... 64

Jury, right of trial by, not a subject for initiative or referendum petition, . 53
Jury, trial by, right secured, ......... 7

Justices of the peace, commissions to expire in seven years from date of ap-
pointment, but may be renewed, ....... 27

removal of, from office, ......... 49

judges may be appointed as, . . . .• . . . .32, 37

Land, etc., taking of, for widening or relocating highways, etc.,

for relieving congestion of population and providing homes for citizens,
Landmarks, ancient, preservation of, ......

Lands, easements or interests, in connection with certain natural resources
may be taken, .........

Law prohibiting free exercise of religion not to be passed.
Law-martial, only those employed in the army and navy, and the militia in
actual service, subject to, except by authority of the legislature,

protection from the, not a subject for initiative or referendum petition
Laws, every person to have remedy in, for injury to person or property,

power of suspension or execution of, only in the legislature, .

power of general court to enact, ......

suspension of, mode of petitioning for, .....

enacting style of, ........ .

ex post facto, prohibited as unjust and inconsistent with free government,

of province, colony and state, not repugnant to the constitution, con-
tinued in force, ..........

49,50
50
63

62
51

9
53

8,9

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Laws, passed by the general court, when to take effect, .... 58

approved by the voters, when to take effect, . . . . . 56, 59

emergency, to contain preamble, etc., ...... 58

enacted by the general com^t, unless expressly excluded, made subject

to referendum to the people, ....... 59

relating to certain subjects to be considered matters excluded from initia-
tive and referendum petitions, . . . . . . 53, 59

approved by the people, may be amended or repealed by the general

court, ........... 62

submission of, to the people for approval, ratification or rejection, under

the ))opular referendum, ........ 52

Learning, school or institution of, wherein any denominational doctrine
is inculcated, not to be aidec, etc., by grant of public money or
credit, ........... 51

Legal obligations, grant of public money or credit permitted to carry out

certain, ........... 52

Legislative department not to exercise executive or judicial powers, . . 10

Legislative power, of the general court, . . 8-18, 35, 48, 50, 51, 63, 64, 67

to be vested in general court, except, ....... 52

of the people, limitations, ......... 53

Legislature (see General court).

Liberty of the press, essential to the security of freedom, .... 8

Libraries, free public, appropriations may be made for maintenance of, . 52

Licenses to be issued to individuals who circulate initiative and referendum

petitions for hire or reward, ....... 61

Lieutenant governor, to be ajmually elected in November, — title of. His
Honor; who shall be qualified same as governor; changed to bien-
nial election, 24, 38, 42, 49, 66

qualifications, . . . . . . 24, 44, 49

in the absence of governor, to be president of the council, ... 24
to be acting governor when the chair of the governor is vacant, . 24

vacancy in offices of both governor and, powers to be exercised in order
of succession by secretary, attorney-general, treasurer and receiver
general, and auditor, ......... 66

to take oath of office before president of the senate in presence of both

houses, .......... 30, 31, 36

not to hold certain other offices, ....... 32

term of office, . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 66

Limitations, certain, on legislative power of the general court, shall extend

to legislative power of the people, ...... 53

on signatures of petitions, under the initiative and referendum, in any

one county, .......... 61

Literature and the sciences to be encouraged, ...... 29

Loans, certain, to be paid out of revenue of the year in which created, . . 65

to be contracted only by yea and nay vote of each house, ... 65
Localities of the commonwealth, law restricted to particular, to be excluded

from proposal by initiative or referendum petition, . . . 53, 59

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PAGE

Magistrates and courts not to demand excessive bail, impose excessive fines,

or inflict cruel punishments, ....... 9

Magistrates and officers accountable to the people, . . . ' . . 5

Major generals, elected by senate and house of representatives by concunent

vote, 22

may appoint their aids, ......... 22

Marriage, divorce and alimony, ........ 27

Martial law, only those employed in the army and navy, and the militia in

actual service, subject to, except by authority of legislature, 9

protection from, not a subject for initiative or referendum petition, . 53

Matters, excluded, from initiative and referendum petitions, . . 53, 59

Military power, subordinate to civil authority, ...... 8

Militia, not to be obliged by commander-in-chief to march out of the limits of

the state, ........... 21

captains and subalterns, elected by the train-bands, .... 22, 36

all members of companies may vote, including minors, .... 36

field officers, elected by captains and subalterns, ..... 22

brigadiers, elected by field officers, ....... 22

major generals, elected by senate and house of representatives by concur-
rent vote, ........... 22

mode of election of officers to be fixed by standing laws, .22

if electors refuse to elect, governor with advice of council may appoint

officers, ........... 22

officers commissioned to command may be removed as may be prescribed

by law, ........... 22, 36

appointment of staff officers, ........ 22

organization; divisions, brigades, regiments and companies, . . . 22,23

Militia and naval forces, recruitment, etc., of, . . .63

Militia and naval officers, selection, appointment and removal of, 63

Mineral resources and rights, consei-vation of, etc., ..... 62

Minor, in publicly controlled reformatory, etc., not compelled to attend reli-
gious services, etc., without consent of parent or guardian, 52
Mode of originating initiative petitions, ....... 64

Mode of petitioning for suspension of a law and a referendum thereon, 59

Money, issued from treasury by warrant of governor, etc., . . . . 23

mentioned in the constitution, to be computed in silver at six shillings and

eight pence per ounce, ........ 33

borrowed, exi^enditure of, limited, ....... 65

borrowed in anticipation of receipts from taxes, when loan shall be paid, 65
all, received on account of the commonwealth to be paid into the treasury, 65
bills appropriating, governor may disapprove or reduce any items or parts

of items in, .......... 66

certain appropriations of, from treasury of the commonwealth, excluded

from initiative and referendum petitions, . . . .53, 59

bills to originate in the house of representatives, ..... 18

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION.

Moneys, raised or appropriated for public or common schools, not to be applied

for support of sectarian schools, etc., ...... 44, 51

Moral obligations of lawgivers and magistrates, ...... 8

Moral qualifications for office, ......... 8

Municipal governments, authority given general court to create, ... 35

Name, change of, by women notaries public renders commission void, but

reappointment may be made, etc., ...... 64

Natural resources of the commonwealth, conservation of , . . . .62

Naval and military forces, recruitment, etc., of, . . . . . .63

Naval and military officers, selection, appointment and removal of, . . 63

Necessaries of life, commonwealth, cities and towns may take and provide,

during time of war, exigency, etc., ...... 52

Negative vote required, size of, to disapprove suspension of a law and refer-
endum thereon, .......... 60

Notaries public, to be appointed by governor with advice of council, . 26, 35, 36
women may be appointed, ........ 64

how removed, ........... 36, 49

Number to be given each question on the ballot by the secretary of the com-

. monwealth, imder the initiative and referendum, ... 61

Oaths and affirmations, may be administered by courts and judicatories,

how and by whom taken and subscribed, ..... 30,

forms of, . . . . . . . . .30,

Quakers may affirm, ........

to be taken by all civil and military officers, ....

Objects of government, .........

Obligations, legal, grant of public money or credit to certain institutions, etc.,
to carry out certain, ........

Offences and crimes, prosecutions for, regulated, ....

Office of trust, person convicted of bribery, etc., not to hold,

Office, rotation in, right secured, .......

all persons having the prescribed qualifications equally eligible to, .
no person eligible to, unless he can read and write,
member of general court not eligible to, created, etc., during his term of
election, etc., .........

Officers, civil, legislature may provide for the naming and settling of, .

Officers, commission, tenure of office to be expressed in commissions.

Officers, judicial, to hold office during good behavior, except, etc.,

may be removed by governor, with consent of council, upon the address of
both houses of the legislature, ......

Officers of former government continued, ......

Officers of the militia, etc., election and appointment of, .

12
31,36
31,36
31,36

36
3,6

52
7

32
6
6

67
12

26,27

22,63

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Officers of the militia, etc., removal of, . . . . . 22, 36, G3

Officers and magistrates, accountable to the people, ..... 5

Offices, plurality of, prohibited to governor, lieutenant governor and judges, . 32, 37
incompatible, . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 37

Organization of the general court, . . . . . . . . 16, 18

Organization of the militia and naval forces, ...... 22, 63

Originating, mode of, initiative petitions, ....... 54

Pardon of offences, governor with advice of council may grant, but not before

conviction, .........

Parent, consent of guardian or, required to have minor in a publicly controlled

reformatory, etc., attend religious services, etc.,
Parts of items, in bill appropriating money, governor may disapprove or

reduce, ..........

Peaceable assembly, the right of, not a subject for initiative or referendum

petition, ..........

Penal institutions, etc., publicly controlled, not to deprive an inmate of the

opportunity of religious exercises of his own faith, etc., .
Pension, retirement of judicial officers upon, .....
People, to have the sole right to govern themselves as a free, sovereign and

independent state, ........

have a right to keep and to bear arms for the public defence,

have a right to assemble to consult upon the common good, to instruct

their representatives, and to petition legislature,
legislative power of the, limitations on, .....

submission of constitutional amendments, etc., to the, by popular initia

tive and referendum, ........

Person and property, remedy for injuries to, should be in the laws.
Petition, right of, ......... .

initiative and referendum, definition of, mode of originating

etc., 52, 53, 54,

Petitions circulated by individuals for hire or reward, under initiative and

referendum, license to be issued for, . . ...

Plantations, unincorporated, tax-paying inhabitants may vote for councillors

and senators, ..........

Plurality, of offices, ...........

of votes, election of civil officers by, .......

Political division, any, of the commonwealth, may pay for care or support fur-
nished by privately controlled hospitals, etc., for the deaf, dumb or

bhnd, ..........

Political year begins on the first Wednesday of January,

Poll tax, payment of, as a prerequisite for voting, provision for, annulled,

Polls, ratable, census of, ........ .

Popular government, rights of, .......

Popular initiative and referendum, .......

52
64

59,60

14, 15

32,37

38,66

5,6

52-62

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION.

Population, congestion of, etc., general court empowered to authorize the
taking of land for relieving, ......

Postmaster may hold state office, .......

Power to submit constitutional amendments and laws to the people for ap
proval or rejection, ........

Preamble to constitution, ........

Preamble, emergency laws to contain, ......

President of the senate, choice of, ...... ■

to preside at joint session of the two houses on proposed constitutional
amendments, .........

Press, freedom of the, not a subject for initiative or referendum petition,
Press, Uberty of, essential to the security of freedom, ....

Private association, etc., not to be given credit of the commonwealth, .
Private property taken for public uses, compensation to be made for, .
Private property appropriated to public use, right to receive compensation

for, not a subject for initiative or referendum petition, .
Private property within public view, advertising on, may be restricted, etc..
Privileges, no hereditary, .....

Probate courts, provisions for holding,

registers elected by the people of the several counties, . . .21

judges may not hold certain other offices.
Property, right of protection of, ... .

no initiative or referendum petition contravening protection,

income derived from various classes of, rates upon, how levied,

of historical or antiquarian interest, preservation of, .
Property qualification, may be increased by the legislature,

partially abolished, .........

of governor, annulled, ........

Propositions, certain, not to be subject of an initiative or referendum pe-
tition, .........

Prorogation of the general court, .......

Prosecutions for crimes and offences regulated, .....

Provincial laws, not repugnant to the constitution, continued in force, .
Public boards and certain officers to make quarterly reports to the governor,
Public credit, etc., not to be authorized to found, etc., any church, religious
denomination or society, .......

Public debts, contraction of, ....... .

Public exigency, etc., commonwealth, cities and towns may provide food, other

common necessaries of life and shelter during,
Public libraries, free, appropriations may be made for support of.
Public notary (see Notary public).
PubHc offices, right of people to secure rotation,

all persons having the prescribed qualifications equally eligible,
Public refigious worship, right and duty of, ... .

Public trading amendment, so-called, .....

Public use, right to receive compensation for private property appropriated
to, not a subject for initiative or referendum petition,

50
37

55
53

8
64

22,44

50,51
63
33
42
49

53, 59

20,38

51
64,65

52
52

4,52

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Public use, in necessaries of life, .....

in natural resources, .......

in historic sites, etc., ......

Public ways and places, advertising on, may be restricted, etc..
Punishments, cruel and unusual, not to be inflicted,

52
62
63
62
9

Quakers may make affirmation, .......

Qualification of persons to be elected to office may be increased by the legisla-
ture.
Qualification, property, of governor, abolished,

partially abolished,
Qualifications, of a voter, ..... 14, 17, 35,

of governor,

of lieutenant governor,

of councillors, .

of senators,

of representatives,

of secretary, treasurer, auditor and attorney-general,
Qualifications, moral, of officers and magistrates,
Quartering of troops, ......

Quarterma.sters appointed by commanding officers of regiments, .
Question, each, on the ballot to be given a number by the secretary

commonwealth, under the initiative and referendum,
Quorum, of coimcil, ........

of senate, .........

of house of representatives, ......

45, 47,
19,
24,

17,

of the

20,
16,

18,

31,36

33
49

42
48,49
36,49
44,49
42, 43
16,47
18,46

44
8
9

25, 43
47,49
46,49

Rank of councillors, ..... ....

Ratable polls, census of ......... .

Rates, tax, upon income, how levied, ......

Reading and writing, knowledge of, necessary qualifications for voting or
holding office, .........

Rebellion, governor may employ military and naval forces to suppress.
Recall of judges shall not be proposed by initiative petition,
Recess of general court for not more than thirty days,
Recess committees or commissions, members of general court not to receive
salary for service upon, except, etc., .....

Records of the commonwealth to be kept in the office of the secretary.
Re-enactment of certain bills and resolves, .....

Referendum (see also Initiative) :

definition of, ......... .

time when laws shall take effect, ......

exemption of emergency laws, .......

governor may cause certain laws to take effect forthwith,

50,51

45
63
53

67
26
64

52
58
58
58

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION.

Referendum (see also Initiative): — Concluded.

grant of certain franchises shall not be declared emergency laws,
contents of petitions, .....

certain matters excluded from petitions,
mode of petitioning for suspension of a law,
votes necessary for approval by the people,
petition for repeal of emergency or other active law,
identification, certification and liinitation on signatures,
general court may regulate abuses arising from circulating petitions for
hire or reward, ......

description and form of question on ballot, .

or repeal a law approved by the people,
provisions to be self-e.xecuting but legislation may be enacted to facilitate
their operation, ......

on acts and resolves of the general court, submission to the people to
accept or reject annulled, .......

Reformatory, etc., publicly controlled, not to deprive an inmate of the oppor

tunity of religious exercises of his own faith, etc., .
Register of the council, resolutions and advice to be recorded in, and signed
by members present, .....

Registers of deeds, incompatible offices,

Registers of probate, chosen by the people of the several counties, . 21

incompatible offices, . ...

Religion, free exercise of, no law to be passed prohibiting,

no measure that relates to, can be made subject of initiative petition or
referendum, ......

Religious denomination, appropriation of public money, etc., not to be made

to found any, .......... 52

Religious denominations, equal protection secured to all, ... 5, 39, 51
Rehgious institutions or practices, no measure that relates to, can be made
subject of initiative petition or referendum, .....

Rehgious sect or denomination, no subordination of one to another to be
established by law, .........

Religious services or instruction, inmate of a publicly controlled reformatory,

etc., not to be compelled to attend against his will, etc.,
Religious societies, may elect their own pastors or religious teachers,

membership of, defined, .........

Religious society, appropriation of public money, etc., not to be made to
found any. ..........

Religious undertaking not under exclusive public control, etc., grant of public
money forbidden to, ........ .

Religious worship, public, right and duty of, and protection therein,

58
59
59
59
59
60
60,61

61
61
61
62

50,62

25
32,37

,22,44

32, 37

53,59

support of the ministry, and erection and repair of houses of worship.
Remedies by recourse to the law, to be free, complete and prompt.

53,59

5,39

51
4
4, 5, 39

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Removal of judges shall not be the subject of an initiative or referendum
petition, ...........

Repeal of an emergency law, etc., petition for referendum on,
Representation, fines upon towns to enforce, ......

Representatives (see House of representatives).

Residence, change of, not to disqualify voter until six months from time of
removal, etc., .....

Residence qualification, of voters, . . . . . . 14, 17,

of senators, ......

of representatives, .....

of governor, ......

of lieutenant governor, ....

of councillors, ......

of secretary, treasurer, auditor and attorney-general,
Resolves (see Bills and resolves).

Resources, natural, of the commonwealth, conservation of,
Retirement of judicial officers forced.
Returns of votes, . 14, 19, 20

Revenue, all, to be paid into the treasury from whatever source collected,
loan for money borrowed in anticipation of receipts from taxes, provision
for payment from certain, .......

Revision, of constitution provided for in the year 1795, and subsequently,
of the statutes, several members of general court maj' receive salary for
service upon committee for, ...

Revocation of charters, franchises and acts of incorporation,
Reward, petitions for, circulation of, under initiative and referendum, to be
regulated by general court, .......

Right of peaceable assembly not a subject for initiative or referendum peti
tion, ...........

Rights, declaration of, ........ .

certain individual rights as declared in, not to be subject of an initiative
or referendum petition.
Rights, water and mineral, the taking of, .

53,59
60
17

35,47
47
46
19
24
43
44

43,44

65
34,37

67
64

53
4-10

53
62

Sailors and soldiers, who have served, etc., during time of war, not disqualified

from voting on account of non-payment of poll tax, ... 48

Salarj', a stated and honorable, to be established for the governor, . . 23

permanent and honorable, to be established for the justices of the

supreme judicial court, and to be enlarged if not sufficient, . . 10, 24

additional, not to be paid members of general court for service on recess

committees, except, etc., ........ 67

Sale of land or buildings to provide homes for citizens, etc., ... 50

School moneys not to be appropriated for sectarian schools, etc., . 44, 52

School or institution of learning, wherein any denominational doctrine is in-
culcated, not to be aided, etc., by grant of public money or credit, 51

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Seal, great, of the commonwealth to be affixed to all commissions, . . 33

Search, seizure and arrest, right of, regulated, ...... 7

Search, unreasonable, etc., not a subject for initiative or referendum petition, 53
Secret voting to be preserved when compulsory voting is authorized, . . 64

Secretary of the commonwealth, to be chosen by the people annually in

November; amended, to be elected biennially, . . .26, 43, 66

manner of election, etc., same as governor, ...... 43, 44

term of office, 43, 66

not to be a legislator, ......... 32

in failure of election by voters, or in case of decease of person elected,
vacancy to be filled by joint ballot of legislature, from the two persons
having the highest number of votes at November election, . . 44

vacancy occurring during session of the legislature, filled by joint ballot

of the legislature from the people at large, ..... 44

vacancy occurring when legislature is not in session, to be filled by gov-
ernor, by appointment, with advice and consent of council, . . 36, 44
not eligible, unless an inhabitant of the state for five years next preceding

election or appointment, ........ 44

office of, to be deemed vacant if person elected or appointed fails to be

qualified within ten days, ........ 44

records of commonwealth to be kept in office of, . . . . .26

may appoint deputies, for whose conduct he shall be accountable, . . 26

to attend governor and council, senate and house, in person or by depu-
ties, as they shall require, ........ 26

to attest all commissions, ......... 33

to certify to board authorized to divide county into districts, the number

of representatives to which the county is entitled, .... 45

duties of, under the initiative and referendum, . 54, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61

to exercise powers of governor and lieutenant governor when both offices

are vacant, . . . . . . . . . . 63, 64

Sectarian schools not to be maintained at public expense, .... 44, 51

Section of excluded matters under initiative petitions not a subject for initia-
tive amendment, ......... 53

Selectmen to preside at town meetings, elections, etc., .... 14

Self-government, right of, asserted, ........ 5

Senate, the first branch of the legislature, . . . . . . . 10, 14

to consist of forty members, apportionment, etc., . . .13, 41, 46

to be chosen annually; amended, to be elected biennially, . . .13, 66

governor and at least five councillors, to examine and count votes, and

issue summonses to members, . . . . . . .15

to be final judges of elections, returns and qualifications of their own

members, ........... 15

vacancy to be filled by election, by people of the district, upon order of

majority of senators elected, . . . . . . . 15, 47

qualifications of a senator, . . . . . . . . 16, 47

not to adjourn more than two days at a time, ..... 16

may, by concurrent vote, take a recess of not more than thirty days, . 63

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Senate, to choose its officers and establish rules, ...... 16

shall try all impeachments, . . . . . . . . 16, 18

quorum of, . . . . . . . . 16, 47, 49

may punish for certain offences; trial may be by committee, . . 18

may require the attendance of the secretary of the commonwealth in

person or by deputy, ......... 26

may require the opinions of the justices of the supreme judicial court

upon important questions of law, and upon solemn occasions, . 27

to enter objections, made by governor to passage of a bill or resolve, at

large on records, . . . . . • • - .11

districts, forty in number, to be of adjacent territory, and to contain, as

near as may be, an equal number of voters, ..... 46, 47

apportionment based upon legal voters, ...... 46

Sessions, court of, judges and other offices, ...... 37

Shelter, etc., may be provided by the commonwealth, cities and towns, during

time of war, public exigency, etc., ...... 52

Sheriffs, elected by the people of the several counties, . . . 21, 22, 44

incompatible offices, .......... 32, 37

Signatures to initiative and referendum, number required, . . 54, 55, 56, 57, 59

regulation of, by law, . . . . . . • ■ . 60, 61

in any one county limited, ........ 61

SUver, value of money mentioned in the constitution to be computed in,

at si.K shillings and eight pence per ounce, ..... 33

Society, rehgious, etc., appropriation of public money, etc., not to be made to

found any, .......... 52

Soldier not to be quartered in any house, in time of peace, without consent

of owner, ........... 9

Soldiers and sailors, who have served in time of wajr, etc., not disqualified

from voting on account of non-payment of poll tax, • . .48

Soldiers' Home in Massachusetts, appropriations may be made for support

of, 51

Solicitor general, appointment of, ........ 21

incompatible offices, .......... 32, 37

Special appropriation bills may be enacted after final action on general appro-
priation bill, etc., ......... 66

Speaker of the house of representatives, choice of, ..... 18

Speech, freedom of, not a subject for initiative or referendum petition, . 53

Standing armies, dangerous to liberty and not to be maintained without con-
sent of the legislature, ........ 8

State election, referendum on acts and resolves of the general court at, an-
nulled, 50, 62

State or body politic, entitled, — The Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts, 10

Statutes, general revision of, members of general court may receive salary for

service upon recess committee to examine, ..... 67
Streets, etc., taking of land for widening or relocating, powers of the legislature

concerning, .......... 49, 50

102

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION.

24,

Style, of body politic, ........

of legislature, .........

of governor, .........

of lieutenant governor, .......

Subjects, certain, excluded from initiative or referendum petition,
Succession to vacancy in governorship, .....

Supplementary budgets, governor may recommend.

Supreme judicial court, judges to have honorable salaries fixed by standing

laws, and to hold office during good behavior, . . . .

judges to give opinions upon important questions of law, etc., when
required by either branch of the legislature or by the governor and
council, ...........

judges not to hold certain other offices, ......

Sureties of bail, excessive, not to be required, ......

Suspension of laws, ..........

4
11
19
24
53,59
25,63
65

10,24

32,37

9,59

Tax, payment of, as a prerequisite for voting, provision annulled,
Tax on income, general court may impose and levy, .
Taxation, should be founded on consent, ....

of wild and forest lands, ......

moneys raised by, for support of public schools, not to be applied to
other schools, etc., .....

general court shall raise money by, to carry into effect laws enacted by
the people, etc., ........

Taxes, not to be levied without the consent of the people or their representa
tives, ..........

may be imposed by the legislature, ......

valuation of estates to be taken anew once at least every ten years,
money borrowed in anticipation of receipts from, when loan is to be
paid, .......

Tenure, of justices of the supreme judicial court,

of legislators, .......... 14

of governor, .......

of lieutenant governor, .....

of councillors, .......

of secretary, treasurer, auditor and attorney-general,

of notai'ies public and justices of the peace,

of judicial officers, ......... 10

re-eligibility of treasurer, .....

that all commission officers shall by law have in their offices shall be

expressed in their commissions,

Term of any loan contracted by the commonwealth to be recommended by

governor, .......

Tests abolished, .......

Title of body politic, — The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

6,9

12,50

65
10
16,66
19,66
24,66
25,66
43,66
27, 35
26,27
26,66

65
36
10

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Title of governor to be, — His Excellency, ...... 19

Title of legislature, — The General Court of Massachusetts, ... 11

Title of lieutenant governor to be, — His Honor, ..... 24

To\vn, etc., measure or law restrieted to a particular, to be excluded from

proposal by initiative or referendum petition, .... 53

Town clerk to make record and return of elections, ..... 14

Town meetings, selectmen to preside at, ....... 14

Town representation in the legi.slature, ..... 17, 40, 41, 46

Towns, may be chartered as cities, when, ....... 35

voting precincts in, .......... 48

Towns and cities, not to aid certain schools, educational, charitable, religious

or other institutions with moneys raised by taxation, ... 51
may provide food and shelter during time of war, public emergency, etc., . 52
may take ancient landmarks, etc., for public use, .... 63

may limit buildings for certain uses to specified districts, ... 64
Trading, public, amendment, so-called, ....... 52

Travelling expenses of members, to general assembly and returning home, once

in every session, to be paid by the government; and annulled, . 17, 49

Treason and felony, no subject to be declared guilty of, by the legislature, 9

Treasurer and receiver general, to be chosen by the people annually in No-
vember; amended, to be elected biennially, .... 26, 43, 66

to hold office for one year from third Wednesday in January next there-
after, and until another is chosen and qualified; term of office ex-
tended to two years, ......... 43, 66

manner of election, etc., same as governor, ...... 44

not eligible, unless an inhabitant of the state for five years next preceding

election or appointment, ........ 44

no man eligible more than five years successively; amended, . . 26, 66

no person eligible for more than three successive terms (six years), 66

not to be a legislator or congressman, ...... 32, 37

in failure of election by voters, or in case of decease of person elected,
vacancy to be filled by joint ballot of legislature from the two persons
having the highest number of votes at November election, . 44

vacancy occurring during session of the legislature, filled by joint ballot

of the legislature from the people at large, ..... 44

vacancy occurring when legislature is not in session, to be filled by gov-
ernor, by appointment, with advice and consent of the council, . 36, 44
office to be deemed vacant if person elected or appointed fails to be quali-
fied within ten days, ......... 44

to exercise powers of governor and lieutenant governor in succession when

both offices are vacant, . . . . . . . 63, 64

Treasury, no moneys to be issued from, but upon the warrant of governor,

except, etc., .......... 23

all money received on account of the commonwealth to be paid into

the, 65

certain appropriations of money from, excluded from initiative and

referendum petitions, ......... 53

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PAQB

Trial by jury, right to, secured, ........ 7

guaranteed in criminal cases, except in army and navy, ... 7

right of, not a subject for initiative or referendum petition, ... 53

IT.

Uniform rate of tax, on incomes derived from same class of property, to be

levied throughout the commonwealth, etc., ..... 50, 51

United States, commonwealth may borrow money to assist the, in case of

war, 65

University at Cambridge, . . . . . . . . 28, 29, 48

Unreasonable search, bail and the law martial, protection from, not a subject

for initiative or referendum petition, ...... 53

Utilization of certain natural resources of the commonwealth, ... 62

Vacancy in office of governor, })owers to be exercised by lieutenant gov-
ernor, ........... 24

Vacancy in offices of both governor and lieutenant governor, powers to be

exercised by the council; amended, .... 25,26,63,64

powers to be exercised in order of succession by the secretary, attorney-
general, treasurer and receiver general, and auditor, . .63, 64
Vacancy in the council to be filled by the election of a resident of the district
by concurrent vote of the senate and house; if legislature is not in
session, to be filled by governor with advice of the council, . 43, 47
Vacancy in the senate to be filled by election by the people upon the order

of a majority of senators elected, . . . . . . 16, 47

Vacancy, in office of secretary, treasurer, auditor and attorney-general, caused
by decease of person elected, or failure to elect, filled by joint ballot
of legislature from the two persons having highest number of votes
at November election, ........ 44

occurring during session of legislature, filled by joint ballot of legislature

from people at large, ......... 44

occurring during recess of legislature, filled by appointment of governor,

with advice and consent of council, ...... 44

occurring when legislature is not in session, to be filled by governor, by

appointment, with advice of council, . . . . . 36, 44

in militia office, filled by governor and council, if electors neglect or

refuse to make election, ........ 22

Valuation of estates to be taken anew once in every ten years at least, . . 13

Veto power of the governor, . . . . . . 11,62,64,66

not to extend to measures approved by the people, .... 62

Vote, yea and nay, in each house required upon measures having emergency

preamble, ........... 58

in each house required to enable the commonwealth to borrow money,

etc., 65

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION. 105

Voters, qualifications of, at elections for governor, lieutenant governor, sena-
tors and representatives, .... 14, 17, 35, 45, 47, 48, 49

not disqualified on account of non-pajrment of poll tax if they have served

in the army or navy in time of war, etc., ..... 48

not disqualified by change of residence until six months from time of

removal, etc., .......... 48

male citizens, twenty-one years of age, who have resided in the state one
year, and within the towTi or district six months, who have paid a
state or county tax within two years next preceding the election of
state officers, and such as are exempted by law from taxation, but
in other respects qualified, and who can write their names and read
the constitution in the Enghsh language, . . . 17, 35, 45

the basis upon which the apportionment of representatives to the several

counties is made, . . . . . . . . 45, 46

basis of apportionment of senators, ....... 46, 47

census of, to be taken in 1865, and everj^ tenth year after, . . 45, 46

referendum to, on acts and resolves of the general court (annulled), . 50

specified number of, may submit constitutional amendments and laws

to the people for ratification or rejection, etc., .... 52

number of qualified, required to originate, etc., initiative or referendum

petition, . . . . 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 61

information for, to be sent by secretary of the commonwealth, vmder the

initiative and referendum, ........ 61

Votes, returns of, ........ . 14, 19, 43, 44

plurality of, to elect civil officers, ....... 42

negative, required to disapprove suspension of a law and referendum

thereon, ........... 60

Voting, absent, general court to have power to provide for, .... 51

compulsory, general court to have authority to provide for, ... 64
machines may be used at elections, . . . . . . . • 49

precincts in towns, .......... 48

War, commonwealth may borrow money to assist the United States in case

of, etc., ........... 65

War time, conunonwealth, cities and towns may provide food, other common

necessaries of life, and shelter during, ...... 52

Water resources and rights, conservation of, etc., ..... 62

Wild or forest lands, taxation of, ........ 50

Women changing name may be reappointed notaries public under new

name, ........... 64

Women eligible to appointment as notaries public, ..... 64

Worship, public, the right and duty of all men, ...... 4

Writ of habeas corpus to be enjoyed in the most free, easy, cheap and expedi-
tious manner, and not to be suspended by legislature, except for a
limited time, .......... 33

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PAOB

Writing and reading, necessary qualifications for voting or holding office, . 45
Writs to be issued in the name of the commonwealth under the seal of the

court, bear test of the first justice, and be signed by the clerk, . 33

Yea and nay vote, of two thirds members present and voting in each house

required upon measures having emergency preamble, ... 58
of two thirds members present and voting in each house required to ena-
ble the commonwealth to borrow money, etc., .... 65

Year, political, begins on the first Wednesday of January, .... 37

The Reaeeamement of the Constitution

submitted by the constitutional convention and

ratified by the people

AT THE

State Election, November 4, 1919

As to the effect of the ratification of the Rearrangement
of the Constitution by the People, November 4, 1919, see
Opinion of the Justices, 233 Mass. 603, and Loring v. Young,
decided August 8, 1921.

A CONSTITUTION

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

[Rearrangement.]

PREAMBLE.

The end of tlie institution, maintenance, and administra- objects of
tion of government, is to secure the existence of the body soveramevi.
politic, to protect it, and to furnish the individuals who com-
pose it with the power of enjoying in safety and tranquillity
their natural rights, and the blessings of life: and whenever
these great objects are not obtained, the people have a right
to alter the government, and to take measures necessary for
their safety, prosperity, and happiness.

The body politic is formed by a voluntary association Body politic,
of individuals: it is a social compact, by which the whole itTnl°tuTe^'
people covenants with each citizen, and each citizen with
the whole people, that all shall be governed by certain laws
for the common good. It is the duty of the people, therefore,
in framing a constitution of government, to provide for an
equitable mode of making laws, as well as for an mipartial
interpretation and a faithful execution of them; that every
man may, at all times, find liis seciu*ity in them.

We, therefore, the people of Massachusetts, inhabiting the Body politic
territory formerly called the Province of Massachusetts under'the
Bay, acknowledging, with grateful hearts, the goodness of ThTcommon-
the Great Legislator of the universe, in affording us, in tlie ^chusetL'^*'^'
course of His providence, an opportunity, deliberately and
peacefully, without fraud, violence, or surprise, of entering
into an original, explicit, and solemn compact with each
other; and of forming a new constitution of civil govern-

CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

ment, for ourselves and posterity; and devoutly imploring
His direction in so interesting a design, do hereby solemnly
and mutually agree with each other, to form ourselves into a
free, sovereign, and independent body politic, or state, by
the name of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and do
agree upon, ordain, and establish, the following Declara-
tion OF Rights, and Frame of Government, as the
Constitution thereof.

Equality and
natural rights
of all men.

Right and
duty of public
religious wor-
ship. Protec-
tion therein.

Religious

freedom

established.

A DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF THE IN-
HABITANTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS.

Article 1. All men are born free and equal, and have
certain natural, essential, and unalienable rights; among
which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending
their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing, and
protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining
their safety and happiness.

Art. 2, It is the right as well as the duty of all men in
society, publicly, and at stated seasons, to worship the Su-
preme Being, the Great Creator and Preserver of the uni-
verse. And no subject shall be hurt, molested, or restrained,
in his person, liberty, or estate, for worshipping God in the
manner and season most agreeable to the dictates of his own
conscience; or for his religious profession or sentiments; pro-
\'ided he doth not disturb the public peace, or obstruct others
in their religious worship.

Art. 3. Section 1. As the public worship of God and
instructions in piety, religion, and morality, promote the
happiness and prosperity of a people, and the security of a
republican government; therefore, the several religious so-
cieties of this commonwealth, whether corporate or unincor-
porate, at any meeting legally warned and holden for that
purpose, shall ever have the right to elect their pastors or
religious teachers, to contract with them for their support,
to raise money for erecting and repairing houses for public
worship, for the maintenance of religious instruction, and for
the payment of necessary expenses; and all persons belong-
ing to any religious society shall be taken and held to be
members, until they shall file with the clerk of such society
a written notice, declaring the dissolution of their member-
ship, and thenceforth shall not be liable for any grant or
contract which may be thereafter made, or entered into by

OF MASSACHUSETTS — REARRANGEMENT. Ill

such society; and all religious sects and denominations, de-
meaning themselves peaceably, and as good citizens of the
commonwealth, shall be equally under the protection of the
law; and no subordination of any one sect or denomination
to another shall ever be established by law.

Section 2. No law shall be passed prohibiting the free Noiaw to pro-
exercise of religion. ^ ^ _ c^^e'of'relig'on:

All moneys raised by taxation in the towns and cities for Public money
the support of public schools, and all moneys which may be pended to aid
appropriated by the commonwealth for the support of com- charitabi"!'
mon schools shall be applied to, and expended in, no other otheMraSu-
schools than those which are conducted according to law, tions not wholly

, . . p under public

under the order and superintendence of the authorities of ownership and

control etc.

the town or city in which the money is expended; and no
grant, appropriation or use of public money or property or
loan of public credit shall be made or authorized by the com-
monwealth or any political division thereof for the purpose
of founding, maintaining or aiding any school or institu-
tion of learning, whether under public control or otherwise,
wherein any denominational doctrine is inculcated, or any
other school, or any college, infirmary, hospital, institution,
or educational, charitable or religious undertaking which is
not publicly owned and under the exclusive control, order
and superintendence of public officers or public agents au-
thorized by the commonwealth or federal authority or both,
except that appropriations may be made for the mainte- Exceptions.
nance and support of the Soldiers' Home in Massachusetts
and for free public libraries in any city or town, and to
carry out legal obligations, if any, already entered into; and
no such grant, appropriation or use of public money or
property or loan of public credit shall be made or author-
ized for the purpose of founding, maintaining or aiding any
church, religious denomination or society.

Notliing herein contained shall be construed to prevent Care or support
the commonwealth, or any political di\dsion thereof, from hospitals, etc.,
pajdng to privately controlled hospitals, infirmaries, or in- are^pubUc^ °
stitutions for the deaf, dumb or blind not more than the ci^'^rges.
ordinary and reasonable compensation for care or support
actually rendered or fm'nished by such hospitals, infirmaries
or institutions to such persons as may be in whole or in part
unable to support or care for themselves.

Nothing herein contained shall be construed to deprive inmates of cer-
any inmate of a publicly controlled reformatory, penal or institutions

not to be

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deprived of
religions exer-
cises of their
own faith; nor
compelled to
attend religious
services, etc.,
against their
will, etc.
Right of self
government
secured.

Accountability
of all officers,
etc.

Services
rendered to the
public being
the only title
to peculiar
privileges,
hereditary
offices are
absurd and
unnatural.

Objects of
government;
right of people
to institute
and change it.

Right of people
to secure rota-
tion in office.

All, having the
qualifications
prescribed,
equally eligible
to office. For
the definition
of "inhabit-
ant," see Art.
46.

charitable institution of the opportunity of rehgious exer-
cises therein of his own faith; but no inmate of such insti-
tution shall be compelled to attend rehgious serAices or
receive religious instruction against his will, or, if a minor,
without the consent of his parent or guardian.

Art. 4. The people of this commonwealth have the sole
and exclusive right of governing tliemselves, as a free, sov-
ereign, and independent state; and do, and forever here-
after shall, exercise and enjoy every power, jm-isdiction, and
right, which is not, or may not hereafter be, by them ex-
pressly delegated to the United States of America.

Art. 5. All power residing originally in the people, and
being derived from them, the several magistrates and offi-
cers of government, vested with authority, whether legis-
lative, executive, or judicial, are their substitutes and agents,
and are at all times accountable to them.

Art. 6. No man, nor corporation, or association of men,
have any other title to obtain advantages, or particular and
exclusive privileges, distinct from those of the commmiity,
than what arises from the consideration of services rendered
to the public; and this title being in nature neither heredi-
tary, nor transmissible to children, or descendants, or rela-
tions by blood, the idea of a man born a magistrate, law-
giver, or judge, is absurd and unnatural.

Art. 7. Government is instituted for the common good;
for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the
people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest of
any one man, family, or class of men: Therefore the people
alone have an incontestable, unalienable, and indefeasible
right to institute government; and to reform, alter, or
totally change the same, when their protection, safety, pros-
perity, and happiness require it.

Art. 8. In order to prevent those who are vested with
authority from becoming oppressors, the people have a right,
at such periods and in such manner as they shall establish
by their frame of government, to cause their public officers
to return to private life; and to fill up vacant places by
certain and regular elections and appointments.

Art. 9. All elections ought to be free; and all the in-
habitants of this commonwealth, laa\ang such qualifications
as they shall establish by their frame of government, have
an equal right to elect officers, and to be elected, for public
emploj^Tnents.

OF MASSACHUSETTS — REARRANGEMENT. 113

Art. 10. Each individual of the society has a right to be Right of
protected by it in the enjojanent of his hfe, Hberty, and dSy'^of "'^ ^°
property, according to standing laws. He is obliged, con- cOTrd'at^ve°"
sequently, to contribute his share to the expense of this Jo^adodoa
protection; to give his personal service, or an equivalent, consent.
when necessary : but no part of the property of any individual
can, with justice, be taken from him, or applied to public
uses, without his own consent, or that of the representative
body of the people. In fine, the people of this common-
wealth are not controllable by any other laws than those to
which their constitutional representative body have given
their consent. And whenever the public exigencies require Private prop-
that the property of any indi\ddual should be appropriated tiken for*^ ^^
to public uses, he shall receive a reasonable compensation ^t'houtl^^c.
therefor.

Art. 11. Every subject of the commonwealth ought to Remedies, by

/ji ,• IT.!' j.j,ii s! recourse to the

lind a certam remedy, by having recourse to the laws, tor law, to be free,
all injm-ies or wrongs which he may receive in his person, ^Snpf.^^"'^
property, or character. He ought to obtain right and jus-
tice freely, and without being obliged to purchase it; com-
pletely, and wathout any denial ; promptly, and without de-
lay; conformably to the laws.

Art. 12. No subject shall be held to answer for any Prosecutions
crimes or offence, until the same is fully and plainly, sub- '^^uiated.
stantially and formally, described to him; or be compelled
to accuse, or furnish evidence against himself. And every
subject shall have a right to produce all proofs that may be
favorable to him; to meet the witnesses against him face
to face, and to be fully heard in his defence by himself, or
his counsel, at his election. And no subject shall be arrested,
imprisoned, despoiled, or deprived of his property, immu-
nities, or pri^^leges, put out of the protection of the law,
exiled, or deprived of his life, liberty, or estate, but by the
judgment of his peers, or the law of the land. And the Right to trial
legislature shall not make any law that shall subject any crmi^ai erases,
person to a capital or infamous punishment, excepting for ^''^'^p*- ^^■
the government of the army and nav^^, without trial by jury.

The privilege and benefit of the WTit of habeas corpus shall f^^*^*^* ^^

.,.,. ii'i p habeas corpus

be enjoyed m this commonwealth, m the most free, easj^ secured,
cheap, expeditious, and ample manner; and shall not be
suspended by the legislature, except upon the most urgent
and pressing occasions, and for a limited time, not exceeding
twelve months.

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CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Crimes to be
proved in the
vicinity.

Right of
search and
seizure
regulated.
Const, of
U. S., Amend-
ment IV.

Right of trial
by jury
sacred, except,
etc.

Const, of
U. a., Amend-
ment VII.

Liberty of the

Right to keep
and bear arms.
Standing
armies danger-
ous. Military
power subor-
dinate to civil.

Moral

qualifications
for office.

Moral obliga-
tions of law-
givers and
magistrates.

Right of people
to instruct
representatives
and petition
legislature.

Art. 13. In criminal prosecutions, the verification of
facts, in the vicinity where they happen, is one of the greatest
securities of the Hfe, hberty, and property of the citizen.

Art. 14. Every subject has a right to be secure from all
unreasonable searches, and seizures, of his person, his houses,
his papers, and all his possessions. All warrants, therefore,
are contrary to this right, if the cause or fomidation of them
be not previously supported by oath or affirmation, and if
the order in the warrant to a ch^l officer, to make search
in suspected places, or to arrest one or more suspected per-
sons, or to seize their property, be not accompanied \vith a
special designation of the persons or objects of search, arrest,
or seizure: and no warrant ought to be issued but in cases,
and with the formalities prescribed by the laws.

Art. 15. In all controversies concerning property, and in
all suits between two or more persons, except in cases in
which it has heretofore been otherways used and practised,
the parties have a right to a trial by jury; and this method
of procedure shall be held sacred, unless, in causes arising
on the high seas, and such as relate to mariners' wages, the
legislatm-e shall hereafter find it necessary to alter it.

Art. 16. The liberty of the press is essential to the se-
curity of freedom in a state: it ought not, therefore, to be
restrained in this commonwealth.

Art. 17. The people have a right to keep and to bear
arms for the common defence. And as, in time of peace,
armies are dangerous to liberty, they ought not to be main-
tained without the consent of the legislature; and the mili-
tary power shall always be held in an exact subordination
to the civil authority, and be governed by it.

Art. 18. A frequent recurrence to the fundamental prin-
ciples of the constitution, and a constant adherence to those
of piety, justice, moderation, temperance, industry, and fru-
gality, are absolutely necessary to preserve the advantages
of liberty, and to maintain a free government. The people
ought, consequently, to have a particular attention to all
those principles, in the choice of their officers and repre-
sentatives: and they have a right to require of their law-
givers and magistrates an exact and constant observance of
them, in the formation and execution of the laws necessary
for the good administration of the commonwealth.

Art. 19. The people have a right, in an orderly and
peaceable manner, to assemble to consult upon the common
good; give instructions to their representatives, and to re-

OF MASSACHUSETTS — REARRANGEMENT. 115

quest of the legislative bodj^ by the waj^ of addresses, peti-
tions, or remonstrances, redress of the wrongs done them, and
of the grievances they suffer.

Art. 20. The power of suspending the laws, or the execu- Power to sus-
tion of the laws, ought never to be exercised but by the JJr their*" '**^
legislature, or by authority derived from it, to be exercised execution.
in such particular cases only as the legislature shall expressly
pro\'ide for.

Art. 21. The freedom of deliberation, speech, and de- Freedom of
bate, in either house of the legislature, is so essential to the fnd'^rliisolr'
rights of the people, that it cannot be the foundation of any therefor.
accusation or prosecution, action or complaint, in any other
court or place whatsoever.

Art. 22. The legislature ought frequently to assemble Frequent
for the redress of grievances, for correcting, strengthening, obTect^thT/eof.
and confirming the laws, and for making new laws, as the
common good may require.

Art. 23. No subsidy, charge, tax, impost, or duties Taxation
ought to be established, fixed, laid, or le\ie(l, under any pre- ^m^iu! °"
text whatsoever, without the consent of the people or their
representatives in the legislature.

Art. 24. Laws made to punish for actions done before Ex post facto
the existence of such laws, and which have not been declared ^^^^ prohibited.
crimes by preceding laws, are unjust, oppressive, and in-
consistent with the fundamental principles of a free gov-
ernment.

Art. 25. No subject ought, in any case, or in any time. Legislature
to be declared guilty of treason or felony by the legislature, of treas^on^etc.

Art. 26. No magistrate or court of law shall demand Excessive

1 .] . . • n • /T "*" or fines,

excessive bail or sureties, impose excessive nnes, or innict and cruel
cruel or unusual punishments. pmhibiTed! ^'

Art. 27. In time of peace, no soldier ought to be quartered ^° soWjer to

\ PI ... be quartered

in any house without the consent of the owner; and in time in any house,
of war, such quarters ought not to be made but by the ci\il
magistrate, in a manner ordained by the legislature.

Art. 28. No person can in any case be subject to law- Citizens
martial, or to any penalties or pains, by \drtue of that law, faw'^artiX
except those employed in the army or na\y, and except the ""'''^^' ®**'-
militia in actual ser\'ice, but by authority of the legislature.

Art. 29. It is essential to the preservation of the rights Judges of
of every individual, his life, liberty, property, and character, fudLIS^court.
that there be an impartial interpretation of the laws, and
administration of justice. It is the right of every citizen
to be tried by judges as free, impartial, and independent as

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CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Separation of
executive, judi
cial, and
legislative
departments.

the lot of humanity will admit. It is, therefore, not only
the best policy, but for the security of the rights of the people,
and of every citizen, that the judges of the supreme judicial
court should hold their offices as long as they behave them-
selves well; and that they should have honorable salaries
ascertained and established by standing laws.

Art. 30. In the government of this commonwealth, the
legislative department shall never exercise the executive and
judicial powers, or either of them : the executive shall never
exercise the legislative and judicial powers, or either of them :
the judicial shall never exercise the legislative and executive
powers, or either of them: to the end it may be a govern-
ment of laws and not of men.

Qualifications
of voters for
governor,
lieutenant-
governor,
senators and
representatives.

Reading con-
stitution in
English and
writing, neces-
sary qualifica-
tions of
voters.
Proviso.

Person who
served in
army or navy,
etc., not dis-
qualified from
voting for
receiving mu-
nicipal aid
or for non-
payment of
poll tax.
Voters not dis-
qualified by
reason of

THE FRAIVIE OF GOVERNMENT.
SUFFRAGE. ELECTIONS. TERMS OF OFFICE.

Art. 31. Every male citfzen of twenty-one years of age
and upwards, excepting paupers and persons under guard-
ianship, and persons temporarily or permanently disquali-
fied by law because of corrupt practices in respect to elections,
who shall have resided within the commonwealth one year,
and within the city or town in which he may claim a right
to vote, six calendar months next preceding any election of
governor, lieutenant-governor, senators, or representatives,
shall have a right to vote in such election of governor,
lieutenant-governor, senators, and representatives; and no
other person shall be entitled to vote in such election.

Art. 32. No person shall have the right to vote, or be
eligible to office under tlie constitution of this common-
wealth, who shall not be able to read the constitution in the
English language, and write his name: provided, however,
that these provisions shall not apply to any person prevented
by physical disability from complying with them, nor to any
person who had the right to vote when these provisions were
adopted.

Art. 33. No person having served in the army or navy
of the United States in time of war, and ha\ang been hon-
orably discharged from such ser%ice, if otherwise qualified
to vote, shall be disqualified therefor on account of receiving
or having received aid from any city or town, or because of
the non-payment of a poll tax.

Art. 34. No person, otherwise qualified to vote in elec-
tions for governor, lieutenant-governor, senators, and repre-

OF MASSACHUSETTS — REARRANGEMENT. 117

sentatives, shall, by reason of a change of residence within change of
the commonwealth, be disqualified from voting for said six months
officers in the city or town from which he has removed his rMnov™*^"
residence, mitil the expiration of six calendar months from
the time of such removal.

Art. 35. The general court shall have power to provide General court
by law for voting by qualified voters of the commonwealth lawTfo^kbseift
who, at the time of an election, are absent from the city or ^°^"^°-
town of which they are inhabitants, in the choice of any
officer to be elected or upon any question submitted at such
election.

Art. 36. In all elections of civil officers by the people of Plurality of
this commonwealth, whose election is provided for by the elect by the
constitution, the person having the highest number of votes ^^^ ^'
shall be deemed and declared to be elected.

Art. 37. Voting machines or other mechanical devices voting
for voting may be used at all elections under such regulations pemittS at
as may be prescribed by law, and the general court shall ^^''ctions.
have authority to provide for compulsory voting at elections; votTng"'""'^
provided that the right of secret voting shall be preserved. Proviso.

Art. 38. The general court shall have full power and Voting
authority to provide for the inhabitants of the towns in tliis in towns.
commonwealth more than one place of public meeting within
the limits of each town for the election of officers under the
constitution, and to prescribe the manner of calling, holding
and conducting such meetings.

Art. 39. Beginning with the Tuesday next after the first Biennial
Monday in November in the year nineteen hundred and stlte'officers,
twenty, the governor, lieutenant-governor, councillors, sec- ^natorsTiid
retary, treasurer, attorney-general, auditor, senators and rep- tfvLT whtn
resentatives shall be elected biennially, and thereafter elec- shin bTheM
tions for the choice of these officers shall be held biennially
on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November.
The governor, lieutenant-governor and councillors shall hold
their respective offices from the first Wednesday in Jan-
uary succeeding their election to and including the first
Wednesday in January in the third year following their
election, and until their successors are chosen and qualified.
The terms of senators and representatives shall begin with
the first Wednesday in January succeeding their election and
shall extend to the first Wednesday in January in the third
year following their election. The terms of the secretary. Terms
treasurer, attorney-general and auditor shall begin with the ''^ *'*'^*'®"
third Wednesday in January succeeding their election and

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CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Elections to be
held by the two
houses of the
legislature,
completion of.

Order of filling
vacancies in
certain offices.

shall extend to the third Wednesday in January in the third
year following their election and until their successors are
chosen and qualified.

Art. 40. Elections appointed to be held by the two houses
of the legislature on the first Wednesday in January or at
any other time, if not completed on the day appointed may
be adjourned from day to day imtil the same shall be com-
pleted. Vacancies in the office of governor and lieutenant-
governor shall be first filled in the order named and then
vacancies in the council.

Legislative
department.

Commence-
ment and
termination of
political
year.

General court
to assemble
annually, etc.

Quorum, in
each branch
of the general
court, to con-
sist of a
majority of
members.

General court
may take
recess.

The enacting
style by the
general court.

Members of
the general
court not to be
appointed to
certain offices,
nor receive
compensation
on recess
committees,
e.xcept, etc.

THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT.
THE GENERAL COURT.

Art. 41. The department of legislation shall be formed by
two branches, a Senate and House of Representatives; each
of which shall have a negative on the other.

The political year shall begin on the first Wednesday in
January, and the general court shall assemble every year on
the first Wednesday in January, and at such other times as
they shall judge necessary, or when called together by the
governor; and shall dissolve and be dissolved on the day
next preceding the first Wednesday in January in the third
year following their election, without any proclamation or
other act of the governor, and shall be styled, The General
Court of Massachusetts.

A majority of the members of each branch of the general
court shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business,
but a less number may adjourn from day to day, and compel
the attendance of absent members. By concurrent vote
of the two houses, the general court may take a recess or
recesses amounting to not more than thirty days; but no
such recess shall extend beyond the sixtieth day from the
date of their annual assembling.

The enacting style, in making and passing all acts, statutes,
and laws, shall be — "Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and
by the authority of the same."

Art. 42. No person elected to the general court shall
during the term for which he was elected be appointed to
any office created or the emoluments whereof are increased
during such term, nor receive additional salary or compen-
sation for service upon any recess committee or commission
except a committee appointed to examine a general revision

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of the statutes of the commonwealth when submitted to
the general court for adoption.

Art. 43. No bill or resolve of the senate or house of ^g^^''^*""'^
representatives shall become a law, and have force as such,
mitil it shall have been laid before the governor for his re-
visal; and if he, upon such revision, approve thereof, he
shall signifx' his approbation by signmg the same. But if he
have any objection to the passing of such bill or resolve,
he shall return the same, together with his objections thereto,
in writing, to the senate or house of representatives, in which-
soever the same shall have originated; who shall enter the
objections sent down by the governor, at large, on their
records, and proceed to reconsider the said bill or resolve.
But if after such reconsideration, two-thirds of the said Bin may be
senate or house of representatives, shall, notwithstanding the fi^cis of^eaTiT
said objections, agree to pass the same, it shall, together withstanding.
with the objections, be sent to the other branch of the leg-
islature, where it shall also be reconsidered, and if approved
by two-thirds of the members present, shall have the force
of a law: but in all such cases, the votes of both houses shall
be determined by yeas and nays; and the names of the per-
sons voting for, or against, the said bill or resolve, shall be
entered upon the public records of the commonwealth.

The governor, within five days after any bill or resolve Return by
shall have been laid before him, shall have the right to re- |enerafco*?rt
turn it to the branch of the general court in which it originated ^^ ''!" °J

. - 1 • 1 1 resolve for

with a recommendation that any amendment or amend- amendment.
ments specified by him be made therein. Such bill or resolve
shall thereupon be before the general court and subject to
amendment and re-enactment. If such bill or resolve is
re-enacted in any form it shall again be laid before the gov-
ernor for his action, but he shall have no right to return the
same a second time with a recommendation to amend.

In order to prevent unnecessary delays, if any bill or re- when bill or
solve shall not be returned by the governor wdthin five days [orci^of^ia^^
after it shall have been presented, the same shall have the
force of a Isiw.

If any bill or resolve shall be objected to, and not approved B'"- ^^"x "»*

1 , 1 •(< 1 1 1. approved

by the governor; and u the general court shall adjourn within five
within five days after the same shall have been laid before become a law.
the governor for his approbation, and thereby prevent his re- J^foC^nln'^h'e*
turning it with his objections, as pro\aded by the constitu- °*^°"™^-
tion, such bill or resolve shall not become a law, nor have
force as such.

120

CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Census of
inhabitants,
when taken,
etc.

Special
enumeration
of legal voters,
etc.

Enumeration
to determine
apportionment
of senators.

Senate, num-
ber of members,
districts, etc.

Proviso.

Qualifications
of senators.

Manner and
time of choos-
ing senators.

Persons
qualified
to vote.

Word

"inhabitant'

defined.

THE SENATE.

Art. 44, A census of the inhabitants of each city and
town, on the first day of May, shall be taken and returned
into the office of the secretary of the commonwealth, on or
before the last day of June, in the year one thousand nine
hundred and twenty-five; and every tenth year thereafter.
In the census aforesaid, a special enumeration shall be made
of the legal voters, and in each city such emuneration shall
specify the nmnber of legal voters aforesaid, residing in each
ward of such city. The enmneration aforesaid shall deter-
mine the apportionment of senators for the periods between
the taking of the census.

Art. 45. The senate shall consist of forty members. The
general court shall, at its first session after each next preced-
ing special enumeration, di\dde tlie commonwealth into forty
districts of adjacent territory, each district to contain, as
nearly as may be, an equal number of legal voters, accord-
ing to the enmneration aforesaid: provided, however, that
no town or ward of a city shall be divided therefor; and
such districts shall be formed, as nearly as may be, without
uniting two counties, or parts of two or more counties, into
one district.

Each district shall elect biennially for the term of two
years one senator, who shall have been an inhabitant of
this commonwealth five years at least immediately preced-
ing his election, and at the time of his election shall be an
inhabitant of the district for which he is chosen; and he
shall cease to represent such senatorial district when he shall
cease to be an inhabitant of the commonwealth.

Art. 46. The senate shall be the first branch of the legis-
lature; and the senators shall be chosen in the following
manner: there shall be a meeting on the Tuesday next after
the first Monday in November, biennially, of the inhabitants
of each town in the several counties of this commonwealth;
to be called by the selectmen, and warned in due com-se of
law, at least seven days before such Tuesday, for the pur-
pose of electing persons to be senators; and at such meetings
every male inhabitant of twenty-one years of age and up-
wards, qualified as pro\ided in this constitution, shall have
a right to give in his vote for the senator for the district of
which he is an inhabitant. And to remove all doubts con-
cerning the meaning of the word "inhabitant" in tliis con-

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stitution, every person shall be considered as an inhabitant,
for the purpose of electing and being elected into any office,
or place within this state, in that city or town where he
dwelleth, or hath his home.

The selectmen of the several towns shall preside at such Selectmen to
meetings impartially; and shall receive the votes of all the town meetings.
inliabitants of such towns present and qualified to vote for Return
senators, and shall sort and count them in open town meet- °' ^°'^^'
ing, and in presence of the town clerk, who shall make a
fair record, in presence of the selectmen, and in open town
meeting, of the name of every person voted for, and of the
number of votes against his name: and a fair copy of this
record shall be attested by the selectmen and the town clerk,
and shall be sealed up, directed to the secretary of the com-
monwealth for the time being, uith a superscription, express-
ing the purport of the contents thereof, and delivered by the
town clerk of such towns, to the sheriff of the county in
which such town lies, thirty days at least before the first
Wednesday in January biennially; or it shall be delivered
into the secretary's office seventeen days at least before
the said first Wednesday in January: and the sheriff of
each county shall deliver all such certificates by him received
into the secretary's ofiice, seventeen days before such first
Wednesday.

Art. 47. And that there may be a due convention of Governor and

1 1 • T II 1 council to

senators on the first Wednesday m January annually, the examine and
governor with five of the council, for the time being, shall, and issue
as soon as may be after each biennial election, examine the ^"^^^™°'^^-
returned copies of such records; and after each biennial
election fourteen days before such Wednesday he shall issue
his summons to such persons as shall appear to be chosen by
the highest number of votes to attend on that day, and take
their seats accordingly.

Art. 48. The senate shall be the final judge of the elec- Senate to be
tions, returns and qualifications of their own members, eiectionsfetc.,
as pointed out in the constitution; and shall, on the first memb^ra'!
Wednesday in January biennially, determine and declare
who is elected by each district to be senator by the highest
number of votes. Any vacancy in the senate shall be filled ho^mi^'
by election by the people of the unrepresented district,
upon the order of a majority of senators elected.

Art. 49. The senate shall choose its own president, ^^^ggf^g^"
appoint its own officers, and determine its own rules of officers and

I • establish

proceedmgs. its rules.

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CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Not to adjourn
for more than
two days.

Shall try all
impeachments.

Oath.

Limitation of
sentence.

Art. 50. The senate shall have power to adjourn them-
selves, provided such adjournments do not exceed two days
at a time.

Art. 51. The senate shall be a court with full authority
to hear and determine all impeachments made by the house
of representatives, against any officer or officers of the com-
monwealth, for misconduct and maladministration in their
offices. But previous to the trial of every impeachment the
members of the senate shall respectively be sworn, truly and
impartially to try and determine the charge in question, ac-
cording to evidence. Their judgment, however, shall not
extend further than to removal from office and disqualifica-
tion to hold or enjoy any place of honor, trust, or profit,
under this commonwealth; but the party so convicted shall
be, nevertheless, liable to indictment, trial, judgment, and
punishment, according to the laws of the land.

Representation
of the people.

Enumeration to
determine ap-
portionment of
representatives.

House of repre-
sentatives to
consist of
240 members.
Legislature to
apportion, etc.

Secretary shall
certify to
officers author-
ized to divide
counties.

Meeting for
division to be
first Tuesday
of August.
Proceedings.

THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Art. 52. There shall be, in the legislature of this com-
monwealth, a representation of the people, biennially elected,
and founded upon the principle of equality.

Art 53. The special enumeration of legal voters herein-
before required in the case of the senate shall determine the
apportionment of representatives for the periods between the
taking of the census.

The house of representatives shall consist of two hundred
and forty members. The representatives shall be appor-
tioned by the legislature, at its first session after the return of
each such special enumeration, to the several counties of the
commonwealth, equally, as nearly as maybe, according to their
relative numbers of legal voters, as ascertained by the next
preceding special enumeration; and the town of Cohasset, in
the county of Norfolk, shall, for this purpose, as well as in
the formation of districts, as hereinafter pro\'ided, be con-
sidered a part of the county of Phmouth; and it shall be
the duty of the secretary of the commonwealth, to certify,
as soon as may be after it is determined by the legislature,
the nmnber of representatives to which each county shall be
entitled, to the board authorized to divide each county into
representative districts.

The mayor and aldermen of the city of Boston, the county
commissioners of other counties than Suffolk, or in lieu of
the mayor and aldermen of the city of Boston, or of the

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county commissioners in each county other than Suffolk,
such board of special commissioners in each county, to be
elected by the people of the county, or of the towns therein,
as may for that pmpose be provided by law, shall, on the
first Tuesday of August next after each assignment of repre-
sentatives to each county, assemble at a shire town of their
respective counties, and proceed, as soon as may be, to divide
the same into representative districts of contiguous territory,
so as to apportion the representation assigned to each county
equally, as nearly as may be, according to the relative number
of legal voters in the several districts of each county; and
such districts shall be so formed that no town or ward of
a city shall be divided therefor, nor shall any district be
made which shall be entitled to elect more than three rep-
resentatives.

Every representative, for one year at least next preceding Qualifications
his election, shall have been an inhabitant of the district for ta«ves!'^^°
which he is chosen, and shall cease to represent such district
when he shall cease to be an inhabitant of the commonwealth.
The districts in each countv shall be nmnbered by the board Districts to be

, , ,* . . i> 1 • 1 1 numbered,

creating the same, and a description or each, with the num- described and
bers thereof and the number of legal voters therein, shall
be returned by the board, to the secretary of the common-
wealth, the county treasurer of each coimty, and to the
clerk of every town in each district, to be filed and kept in
their respective offices. The manner of calling and conduct-
ing the meetings for the choice of representatives, and of
ascertaming their election, shall be prescribed by law.

Art. 54. Every member of the house of representatives Representa-
shall be chosen by written votes. A vote by a lawfully chosen.
authorized voting machine or other mechanical device shall
be deemed a written vote. The house of representatives Towns liable
shall have power from time to time to impose fines upon such etc. "^ '" "^^'
towns as shall neglect to choose and return members to the
same, agreeably to this constitution.

Art. 55. The members of the house of representatives Time of eiec-
shall be chosen biennially as hereinbefore pro\aded on the sentatives^'^^
Tuesday next after the first Monday in November; but in
case of a failure to elect representatives on that day, a second
meeting shall be holden, for that purpose, on the fourth
Monday of the same month of November.

Art. 56. The house of representatives shall be the grand House alone
inquest of this commonwealth ; and all impeachments made Senate to try
by them shall be heard and tried by the senate. impeac men s.

124

CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

House to
originate
money bills.

Not to adjourn
more than two
days.

To judge of
returns, etc.,
of its own
members;
choose its
officers and
establish its
rules, etc.
May punish
for certain
offences.

Privileges of
members.

Senate, gov-
ernor and coun-
cil may punish.

General
limitation.

Trial may be
by committee,
or otherwise.

Art. 57. All money bills shall originate in the house of
representatives; but the senate may propose or concur with
amendments, as on other bills.

Art. 58. The house of representatives shall have power
to adjourn themselves; provided such adjournment shall not
exceed two days at a time.

Art. 59. The house of representatives shall be the judge
of the returns, elections, and qualifications of its own mem-
bers, as pointed out in the constitution; shall choose their
own speaker; appoint their own officers, and settle the rules
and orders of proceeding in their own house. They shall
have authority to pimish by imprisoimaent every person, not
a member, who shall be guilty of disrespect to the house, by
any disorderly or contemptuous beha\'ior in its presence; or
who, in the town where the general court is sitting, and
during the time of its sitting, shall threaten harm to the
body or estate of any of its members, for any thing said or
done in the house; or w^ho shall assault any of them therefor;
or who shall assault, or arrest, any witness, or other person,
ordered to attend the house, in his way in going or returning;
or who shall rescue any person arrested by the order of the
house.

And no member of the house of representatives shall be
arrested, or held to bail on mesne process, during his going
unto, returning from, or his attending the general com-t.

Art. 60, The senate shall have the same powers in the
like cases; and the governor and council shall have the same
authority to pimish in like cases: provided, that no impris-
onment on the warrant or order of the governor, council,
senate, or house of representatives, for either of the above
described offences, be for a term exceeding thirty days.

LEGISLATIVE POWERS.

General court
may constitute
judicatories.

Art. 61. The general court shall forever have full power
and authority to erect and constitute judicatories and courts
courts o recor , ^^ record, or other courts, to be held in the name of the com-
monwealth, for the hearing, trying, and determining of all
manner of crimes, ofFences, pleas, processes, plaints, actions,

OF MASSACHUSETTS — REARRANGEMENT. 125

matters, causes, and things, whatsoever, arising or happen-
ing within the commonwealth, or between or concerning
persons inhabiting, or residing, or brought within the same:
whether the same be criminal or civil, or whether the said
crimes be capital or not capital, and whether the said pleas
be real, personal, or mixed; and for the awarding and making
out of execution thereupon. To which courts and judica- Courts, etc.,
tories are hereby given and granted full power and authority, t^r oalh^"^^""
from time to time, to administer oaths or affirmations, for
the better discovery of truth in any matter in controversy or
depending before them.

Art. 62. The legislature shall prescribe, by general law. Legislature to
for the election of sheriffs, registers of probate, and clerks of fhreiectiirof
the courts, by the people of the several counties, and that teraUfVobite
district-attorneys shall be chosen by the people of the several etc.
districts, for such term of office as the legislature shall pre-
scribe.

Art. 63. And further, full power and authority are General court
hereby given and granted to the general court, from time to ^"^^ norrepuT-'
time to make, ordain, and establish, all manner of whole- »^ant to the

' ' constitution.

some and reasonable orders, laws, statutes, and ordinances,
directions and instructions, either with penalties or without;
so as the same be not repugnant or contrary to this constitu-
tion, as they shall judge to be for the good and welfare of
this commonwealth, and for the government and ordering
thereof, and of the subjects of the same, and for the neces-
sary support and defence of the government thereof; and May provide
to name and settle annually, or provide by fixed laws for the or appointment
naming and settling, all civil officers within the said common- prescribethefr
wealth, the election and constitution of whom are not here- '^"^^®^-
after in this form of goverimient otherwise provided for; and
to set forth the several duties, powers, and limits, of the
several ci\dl and military officers of this commonwealth, and
the forms of such oaths or affirmations as shall be respectively
administered unto them for the execution of their several
offices and places, so as the same be not repugnant or con-
trary to this constitution; and to impose and levy propor- May impose
tional and reasonable assessments, rates, and taxes, upon all
the inhabitants of, and persons resident, and estates lying,
within the said commonwealth; and also to impose and le\'y
reasonable duties and excises upon any produce, goods,
wares, merchandise, and commodities, whatsoever, brought
into, produced, manufactured, or being within the same; to
be issued and disposed of by warrant, under the hand of the

taxes, etc.

126

CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Valuation of
estates once in
ten years, at
least, etc.

Powers of the
general court
relative to
imposing and
levying a tax
on income.

Exemptions,
etc.

General court
empowered to
charter cities-.

Proviso.

governor of this commonwealth for the time being, with the
advice and consent of the council, for the public service, in
the necessary defence and support of the government of the
commonwealth, and the protection and preservation of the
subjects thereof, according to such acts as are or shall be in
force within the same.

And while the public charges of government, or any part
thereof, shall be assessed on polls and estates, in the manner
that has hitherto been practised, in order that such asses.s-
ments may be made with equality, there shall be a valuation
of estates within the commonwealth, taken anew once in
every ten years at' least, and as much oftener as the general
court shall order.

Art. 64. Full power and authority are hereby given and
granted to the general court to impose and levy a tax on
income in the manner hereinafter pro\nded. Such tax may
be at different rates upon income derived from different
classes of property, but shall be levied at a uniform rate
throughout the commonwealth upon incomes derived from
the same class of property. The general court may tax
income not deri^'ed from property at a lower rate than income
derived from property, and may grant reasonable exemptions
and abatements. An}'^ class of property the income from
which is taxed under the proAasions of this article may be
exempted from the imposition and le^ying of proportional
and reasonable assessments, rates and taxes as at present
authorized by the constitution. This article shall not be
construed to limit the power of the general com-t to impose
and levy reasonable duties and excises.

Art. 65. The general court shall have full power and
authority to erect and constitute municipal or city govern-
ments, in any corporate town or towns in this common-
wealth, and to grant to the inhabitants thereof such powers,
prixileges, and immimities, not repugnant to the constitu-
tion, as the general court shall deem necessary or expedient
for the regulation and government thereof, and to prescribe
the manner of calling and holding public meetings of the in-
habitants, in wards or other\\'ise, for the election of officers
mider the constitution, and the manner of returning the votes
given at such meetings. Provided, that no such government
shall be erected or constituted in any town not containing
twelve thousand inhabitants, nor unless it be with the consent,
and on the application of a majority of the inhabitants of
such town, present and voting thereon, pursuant to a vote

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at a meeting duly warned and holden for that purpose. And
provided, also, that all by-laws, made by such municipal or Proviso.
city government, shall be subject, at all times, to be annulled
by the general court.

Art. 66. The general court shall have power to author- Powers of the
ize the commonwealth to take land and to hold, improve, rliative'to^the
sub-di\'ide, build upon and sell the same, for the purpose of etc.'.To°/eire"v'i'
relieving congestion of population and pro\iding homes for populluon and
citizens: provided, however, that this article shall not betopro^'de
deemed to authorize the sale of such land or buildings at less citizens.
than the cost thereof. ^'■°^'*'-

Art. 67. The conservation, development and utilization Conservation.
of the agricultural, mineral, forest, water and other natural reso'u?cesVthe
resources of the commonwealth, are public uses, and the «o°^'"o'^"'eait^-
general court shall have power to provide for the taking,
upon pajnnent of just compensation therefor, of lands and
easements or interests therein, including water and mineral
rights, for the purpose of securing and promoting the proper
conservation, development, utilization and control thereof
and to enact legislation necessary or expedient therefor.

Art. 68. Full power and authority are hereb\' given and wUd^orTorest
granted to the general court to prescribe for wild or forest ^^"'i^-
lands such methods of taxation as will develop and conserve
the forest resources of the commonwealth.

Art. 69. The maintenance and distribution at reason- General court
able rates, during time of war, public exigency, emergency or mam^er^f dls-
distress, of a sufficient supply of food and other common f^j^^etc,"^
necessaries of life and the providing of shelter, are public during tinie of

1111 •• 1 war, etc., by

functions, and the commonwealth and the cities and towns thecommon-
therein may take and may provide the same for their and towns.
inhabitants in such manner as the general court shall de-
termine.

Art. 70. The general court mav bv special acts for the General court

„ , . , • 1 • "^ "i J • 1-1 to provide for

purpose or laying out, widening or relocating highways or the taking of
streets, authorize the taking in fee b\' the commonwealth, or widening 'or°re-
by a county, city or town, of more land and property than waysl^etc!^^*^'
are needed for the actual construction of such highway or
street: provided, however, that the land and property author- Proviso.
ized to be taken are specified in the act and are no more
in extent than would be sufficient for suitable building lots
on both sides of such highway or street, and after so much of
the land or property has been appropriated for such highway
or street as is needed therefor, may authorize the sale of the
remainder for value \vith or without suitable restrictions.

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CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Building zones
in cities and
towns.

Regulation by
law of adver-
tising on public
ways, etc.

General court
may prescribe
for tajcing
ancient land-
marks, etc.

Organization of
not more than
twenty depart-
ments to
perform the
executive and
administrative
work of the
common-
wealth, except,
etc.

Every charter,
etc., subject to
revocation, etc.

Art. 71. The general court shall have power to Ihnit
buildings according to their use or construction to specified
districts of cities and towns.

Art. 72. Advertising on public ways, in public places
and on private property udthin public view may be regulated
and restricted by law.

Art. 73. The preservation and maintenance of ancient
landmarks and other property of historical or antiquarian
interest is a public use, and the commonwealth and the
cities and towns therein may, upon payment of just com-
pensation, take such property or any interest therein under
such regulations as the general court may prescribe.

Art. 74. On or before January first, nineteen hundred
twenty-one, the executive and administrative work of the
commonwealth shall be organized in not more than twenty
departments, in one of which e^'ery executiA'e and adminis-
trative office, board and commission, except those officers
ser\ing directly under the governor or the council, shall be
placed. Such departments shall be under such supervision
and regulation as the general court may from time to time
prescribe by law.

Art. 75. Every charter, franchise or act of incorpora-
tion shall forever remain subject to revocation and amend-
ment.

THE INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM.

Initiative and

referendum,

definition.

DEFINITION.

Art. 76. Legislative power shall continue to be vested in
the general court; but the people reserve to themselves the
popular initiative, which is the power of a specified number
of voters to submit constitutional amendments and laws to
the people for approval or rejection; and the popular refer-
endum, which is the power of a specified nmnber of voters
to submit laws, enacted by the general court, to the people
for their ratification or rejection.

Contents of

initiative

petition.

The Initiative,
initiative petitions.

Art, 77. Contents. — An initiative petition shall set

forth the full text of the constitutional amendment or law,

hereinafter designated as the measure, which is proposed by

the petition.

SatfnotTe"^'^ Art. 78. Excluckd Mcitters. — ^o measure that relates

proposed by ^q religiou, rcligious practices or religious institutions; or

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to the appointment, qualification, tenure, removal, recall or initiative
compensation of judges; or to the reversal of a judicial deci- ^^ ^ '°"'
sion; or to the powers, creation or abolition of courts; or the
operation of which is restricted to a particular town, city or
other political division or to particular districts or localities
of the commonwealth; or that makes a specific appropria-
tion of money from the treasury of the commonwealth, shall
be proposed by an initiative petition ; but if a law approved u^ojf General
by the people is not repealed, the general com*t shall raise courtrwhen a

* • Itiw IS 3.Dorovcu

by taxation or otherwise and shall appropriate such money by the people.
as may be necessary to carry such law into effect.

Neither the provisions of this constitution embodied in Anti-aid
article three, section two of the declaration of rights, nor so^caiiedrno't
this provision for their protection, shall be the subject of ^ i'^nltlatiV^*^
an initiative amendment. amendment.

No measure inconsistent with any one of the following Certain indi-
rights of the individual, as at present declared in the declara- mt"© hf
tion of rights, shall be the subject of an initiative petition: iniuatwe^
The right to receive compensation for private property ap- amendment.
propriated to public use; the right of access to and protection
in courts of justice; the right of trial by jiu-y; protection from
unreasonable search, unreasonable bail and the law martial;
freedom of the press; freedom of speech; freedom of elections;
and the right of peaceable assembly.

No part of the constitution specifically excluding any mat- Further
ter from the operation of the popular mitiativ^e and referen- matters^
dum shall be the subject of an initiative petition; nor shall
this article be the subject of such a petition.

The limitations on the legislative power of the general Certain
court in the constitution shall extend to the legislative power limitations
of the people as exercised hereunder. ^^^^^ ^'^'

Art. 79. Mode of Oriqinatinq. — Such petition shall first initiative

, petition

be signed by ten qualified voters of the commonwealth and mode of'
shall then be submitted to the attorney-general, and if he ing, etc.
shall certify that the measm-e is in proper form for sub-
mission to the people, and that it is not, either affirmatively
or negatively, substantially the same as any measure which
hasbeen qualified for submission or submitted to the people
within three years of the succeeding first Wednesday in
December and that it contains only subjects not excluded
from the popular initiative and which are related or which
are mutually dependent, it may then be filed A\ith the secre-
tary of the commonwealth. The secretary of the common- secretary
wealth shall provide blanks for the use of subsequent signers, wealth t"

common-

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furnish blank
forms, etc.

Time of filing

initiative

petitions.

Transmission
of proposed
measure to the
general court.

and shall print at the top of each blank a description of the
proposed measure as such description vdW appear on the
ballot together with the names and residences of the first ten
signers. All initiative petitions with the first ten signatm-es
attached, shall be filed \^^th the secretary of the common-
wealth not earlier than the first Wednesday of the Septem-
ber before the annual assembling of the general court into
which they are to be introduced, and the remainder of the
required signatures shall be filed not later than the first
Wednesday of the following December.

Art. 80. Transmission to the General Court. — If an in-
itiative petition, signed by the required number of qualified
voters, has been filed as aforesaid, the secretary of the com-
monwealth shall, upon the next assembling of the general
court, transmit it to the clerk of the house of representatives,
and the proposed measure shall then be deemed to be intro-
duced and pending.

Reference to
legislative com-
mittee and
report thereon.

IjCgislative
substitute for
initiative
measure.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

Art. 81. Reference to Committee. — If a measure is intro-
duced into the general court by initiative petition, it shall be
referred to a committee thereof, and the petitioners and all
parties in interest shall be heard, and the measure shall be
considered and reported upon to the general court with the
committee's recommendations, and the reasons therefor, in
writing. Majority and minority reports shall be signed by
the members of said committee.

Art. 82. Legislative Substitutes. — The general court
may, by resolution passed by yea and nay vote, either by
the two houses separately, or in the case of a constitutional
amendment by a majority of those voting thereon in joint
session in each of two general courts successively elected as
hereinafter provided, submit to the people a substitute for
any measure introduced by initiative petition, such substi-
tute to be designated on the ballot as the legislative substi-
tute for such an initiative measure and to be grouped mth it
as an alternative therefor.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION ON PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND-
MENTS.

Definition of Art. 83. Definition. — A proposal for amendment to the

initiative .. , "^ . . i i ,....

amendment constitutiou mtroduccd mto the general court by initiative
substitute. petition shall be designated an initiative amendment, and an

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amendment introduced by a member of either house shall be
designated a legislative substitute or a legislative amendment.

Art. 84. Joint Session. — If a proposal for a specific Joint session
amendment of the constitution is introduced into the general amendme'nt
court by initiative petition signed by not less than twenty- stitutlon"'
five thousand qualified voters, or if in case of a proposal for
amendment introduced into the general court by a mem-
ber of either house, consideration thereof in joint session is
called for by vote of either house, such proposal shall, not
later than the second Wednesday in the following June, be
laid before a joint session of the two houses, at which the
president of the senate shall preside; and if the two houses when governor
fail to agree upon a time for holding any joint session hereby foint session.
required, or fail to continue the same from time to time until
final action has been taken upon all amendments pending,
the governor shall call such joint session or continuance
thereof.

Art. 85. Amendment of Proyosed Amendments. — A pro- Proposed
posal for an amendment to the constitution introduced by toTheconsti-
initiative petition shall be voted upon in the form in which which'tl°bT '"
it was introduced, unless such amendment is amended by "^^^^ "p°"-
vote of three-fourths of the members voting thereon in joint
session, which vote shall be taken by call of the yeas and nays
if called for by any member.

Art. 86. Legislative Action. — Final legislative action in Final legislative
the joint session upon any amendment shall be taken only by take" by yeas
call of the yeas and nays, which shall be entered upon the ^^'^ "'*^®"
journals of the two houses; and an unfavorable vote at any
stage preceding final action shall be verified by call of the
yeas and nays, to be entered in like manner. At such joint Reference to

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session a legislative amendment receiving the amrmative next to be
votes of a majority of all the members elected, or an initia- ® ®° ® •
tive amendment recei\dng the affirmative votes of not less
than one-fourth of all the members elected, shall be referred
to the general court next to be elected.

Art. 87. Submission to the People. — If in the general fg^^Xtf^"" °^
court next elected a legislative amendment shall again be ^!"'^'V'"Jg°''
agreed to in joint session by a majority of all the members people.
elected, or if an initiative amendment shall again receive the
affirmative votes of at least one-fourth of all the members
elected, such fact shall be certified by the clerk of such joint
session to the secretary of the commonwealth, who shall
submit the amendment to the people at the next biennial
state election.

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When an
amendment
becomes part
of the con-
stitution.

An amendment shall become part of the constitution if
approved, in the case of a legislative amendment, by a ma-
jority of the ^^ote^s voting thereon, or if approved, in the
case of an initiative amendment or a legislative substitute,
by voters equal in nimiber to at least thirty per cent of the
total number of ballots cast at such state election and also
b}' a majority of the voters voting on such amendment.

Legislative
procedure on
law proposed
by initiative
petition, etc.

When measure
becomes law
and takes
effect.

Amendment of
proposed law
by petitioners
and submission
of measure to
the people by
the secretary
of the com-
monwealth.

LEGISLATIVE ACTION ON PROPOSED LAWS.

Art. 88. Legislative Procedure. — If an initiative peti-
tion for a law is introduced into the general coiu*t, signed by
not less than twenty thousand qualified voters, a vote shall
be taken by yeas and nays in both houses before the first
Wednesday of the follo^ving Jmie upon the enactment of such
law in the form in wliich it stands in such petition. If the
general court fails to enact such law before such first Wednes-
day of June, and if such petition is completed by filing with
the secretary of the commonwealth, not earlier than the
first Wednesday of the following July nor later than the first
Wednesday of the following August, not less than five thou-
sand signatures of qualified voters, in addition to those
signing such initiative petition, which signatures must have
been obtained after the first Wednesday of June aforesaid,
then the secretary of the commonwealth shall submit such
proposed law to the people at the next biennial state election.
If it shall be approved by voters equal in number to at least
thirty per cent of the total niunber of ballots cast at such
state election and also by a majority of the voters voting on
such law, it shall become law*, and shall take effect in thirty
days after such state election or at such time after such elec-
tion as may be provided in such law.

Art. 89. Amendment by Petitioners. — If the general
court fails to pass a proposed law before such first Wednes-
day of June, a majority of the first ten signers of the initia-
tive petition therefor shall have the right, subject to certifi-
cation by the attorney-general filed as hereinafter proAided,
to amend the measure w^hich is the subject of such petition.
An amendment so made shall not invalidate any signature
attached to the petition. If the measure so amended, signed
by a majority of the first ten signers, is filed with the sec-
retary of the commonwealtli before the first Wednesday of
the following July, together with a certificate signed by tlie
attorney-general to the effect that the amendment made by
such proposers is in his opinion perfecting in its natm*e and

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does not materially change the substance of the measure,
and if such petition is completed by filing with the secretary
of the commonwealth, not earlier than the first Wednesday
of the following July nor later than the first Wednesday of
the following August, not less than five thousand signatures
of qualified voters, in addition to those signing such initia-
tive petition, which signatures must have been obtained after
the first Wednesday of Jmie aforesaid, then the secretary of
the commonwealth shall submit the measure to the people in
its amended form.

CONFLICTING AND ALTERNATIVE MEASURES.

Art. 90. If in any judicial proceeding, provisions of con- conflicting and
stitutional amendments or of laws approved by the people at ^g^^es^®
the same election are held to be in conflict, then the provi- which shall

Eovcrn when

sions contained in the measure that received the largest nmn- approveti by
ber of affirmative votes at such election shall govern.

Art. 91. A constitutional amendment approved at any ^endmentTo
election shall govern any law approved at the same election, govern law, etc.

Art. 92. The general court, by resolution passed as here- General court
inbefore set forth, may pro\'ide for grouping and designat- for^groupfng,
ing upon the ballot as conflicting measures or as alternative thebaUot!
measures, only one of wliich is to be adopted, any two or more
proposed constitutional amendments or laws which have
been or may be passed or qualified for submission to the
people at any one election: pro\'ided, that a proposed con- Proviso,
stitutional amendment and a proposed law shall not be so
grouped, and that the ballot shall aft'ord an opportunity to
the voter to vote for each of the measures or for only one of
the measures, as may be provided in said resolution, or against
each of the measures so grouped as conflicting or as alterna-
tive. In case more than one of the measures so grouped ^"^y measure

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shall receive the vote requn*ed tor its approval as herein est affirmative
provided, only that one for which the largest affirmative vote deemed
was cast shall be deemed to be approved. approve

The Referendum.

when statutes shall take effect.

Art. 93. No law passed by the general court shall take when certain
effect earlier than ninety days after it has become a law, the general
excepting laws declared to be emergency laws and laws which effect.
may not be made the subject of a referendum petition, as
herein provided.

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Emergency
law to contain
preamble.

Yea and nay
vote thereon.

How governor
may cause
certain laws to
take effect
forthwith.

Certain
franchise
grants accepted.

EMERGENCY MEASURES.

Art. 94. A law declared to be an emergency law shall
contain a preamble setting forth the facts constituting the
emergency, and shall contain the statement that such law is
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace,
health, safety or convenience. A separate vote shall be taken
on the preamble by call of the yeas and nays, which shall be
recorded, and unless the preamble is adopted by two-thirds
of the members of each house voting thereon, the law shall
not be an emergency law.

But if the governor, at any time before the election at
which a law may be submitted to the people on referendum,
files with the secretary of the commonwealth a statement
declaring that in his opinion the immediate preservation of
the public peace, health, safety or convenience requires that
such law should take effect forthwith and that it is an emer-
gency law and setting forth the facts constituting the emer-
gency, then such law, if not previously suspended as herein-
after provided, shall thereupon take effect, or if such law has
been so suspended such suspension shall thereupon terminate
and such law shall take effect.

No grant of any franchise or amendment thereof, or re-
newal or extension thereof for more than one year shall be
declared to be an emergency law.

Contents of
referendum
petition.

Certain matters
shall not be
the subject of
a referendum
petition.

Mode of
petitioning for
the suspension
of a law and a
referendum
thereon.

REFERENDUM PETITIONS.

Art. 95. Contents. - — A referendum petition may ask for
a referendum to the people upon any law enacted by the
general court which is not herein expressly excluded.

Art. 96. Excluded Matters. — No law that relates to
religion, religious practices or religious institutions; or to
the appointment, qualification, tenure, removal or compensa-
tion of judges; or to the powers, creation or abolition of
courts; or the operation of which is restricted to a particular
town, city or other political di\ision or to particular districts
or localities of the commonwealth; or that appropriates
money for the cm-rent or ordinary expenses of the common-
wealth or for any of its departments, boards, commissions
or institutions shall be the subject of a referendum petition.

Art. 97. Mode of Petitioning for the S^i^pension of a Law
and a Referendwn thereon. — A petition asking for a refer-
endmn on a law, and requesting that the operation of such

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law be suspended, shall first be signed by ten qualified voters
and shall then be filed with the secretary of the common-
wealth not later than thirty days after the law that is the
subject of the petition has become law. The secretary of ^ecrltl°y oi"^
the commonwealth shall pro\'ide blanks for the use of sub- ^^I'^fth^^etc"'
sequent signers, and shall print at the top of each blank a
description of the proposed law as such description wall ap-
pear on the ballot together wdth the names and residences of
the first ten signers. If such petition is completed by filing
with the secretary of the commonwealth not later than
ninety days after the law which is the subject of the petition
has become law the signatures of not less than fifteen thou-
sand qualified voters of the commonwealth, tlien the opera-
tion of such law shall be suspended, and the secretary of the
commonwealth shall submit such law to the people at the
next biennial state election, if thirty daj'^s intervene between
the date when such petition is so completed and filed with the
secretary of the commonwealth and the date for holding
such state election; if thirty days do not so intervene, then
such law shall be submitted to the people at the next follow-
ing biennial state election, unless in the meantime it shall
have been repealed; and if it shall be approved by a majority Votes neces-
of the qualified voters voting thereon, such law shall, subject ItprovLi, etc.
to the provisions of the constitution, take effect in thirty
days after such election, or at such time after such election
as may be pro\'ided in such law; if not so approved such
law shall be null and void; but no such law shall be held to
be disapproved if the negative vote is less than thirty per
cent of the total number of ballots cast at such state election.

Art. 98. Petitions for Referendum on an Emergency Law petitions for
or a Law the Suspension of which is not asked for. — A refer- an emerge'ncy"
endum petition mav ask for the repeal of an emergencv law It'"'^ o"" a law

PI 1 • 1 " 1 rv 1 1 f 1 "^ • *"® suspension

or or a law which takes eiiect because the rererendum peti- of which is not
tion does not contain a request for suspension, as aforesaid.
Such petition shall first be signed by ten qualified voters of
the commonwealth, and shall then be filed with the secre-
tary of the commonwealth not later than thirty days after
the law which is the subject of the petition has become law.
The secretary of the commonwealth shall provide blanks for Duties of the
the use of subsequent signers, and shall print at the top of commoT-"^*^^
each blank a description of the proposed law as such descrip- wealth, etc.
tion will appear on the ballot together with the names and
residences of the first ten signers. If such petition filed as
aforesaid is completed by filing with the secretary of the

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commonwealth not later than ninety days after the law which
is the subject of the petition has become law the signatm-es
of not less than ten thousand qualified voters of the common-
wealth protesting against such law and asking for a refer-
endum thereon, then the secretary of the commonwealth
shall submit such law to the people at the next biennial
state election, if thirty days intervene between the date
when such petition is so completed and filed with the secre-
tary of the commonwealth and the date for holding such
state election. If thirty days do not so intervene, then it
shall be submitted to the people at the next following bien-
nial state election, unless in the meantime it shall have been
Votes necessary repealed; and if it shall not be approved by a majority of
the qualified voters voting thereon, it shall, at the expiration
of thirty days after such election, be thereby repealed; but
no such law shall be held to be disapproved if the negative
vote is less than thirty per cent of the total number of ballots
cast at such state election.

for repeal, etc.

General Provisions.

Identification
and certifica-
tion of signa-
tures to
petitions, etc.

Law to regu-
late petitions
circulated for
hire or reward.

IDENTIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF SIGNATURES.

Art. 99. Provision shall be made by law for the proper
identification and certification of signatiues to the petitions
hereinbefore referred to, and for penalties for signing any
such petition, or refusing to sign it, for money or other valu-
able consideration, and for the forgery of signatures thereto.
Pending the passage of such legislation all provisions of law
relating to the identification and certification of signatures
to petitions for the nomination of candidates for state offices
or to penalties for the forgery of such signatures shall apply
to the signatures to the petitions herein referred to. The
general court may pro\ide by law that no co-partnership or
corporation shall undertake for hire or reward to circulate
petitions, may require individuals wiio circulate petitions for
hire or reward to be licensed, and may make other reasonable
regidations to prevent abuses arising from the circulation of
petitions for hire or reward.

Limitation on
signatures.

LIMITATION ON SIGNATURES.

Art. 100. Not more than one-fourth of the certified sig-
natures on any petition shall be those of registered voters of
any one county.

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137

YES.

NO.

FORM OF BALLOT.

Art. 101. Each proposed amendment to the eonstitu- Description on
tion, and each law submitted to the people, shall be de- determined by
scribed on the ballots by a description to be determined by gencra*i?Ttcf '
the attorney-general, subject to such provision as may be
made by law, and the secretary of the commonwealth shall
give each question a number and cause such question, except
as otherwise authorized herein, to be printed on the ballot
in the following form:

Art. 102. In the case of an amendment to the eonstitu- Form of
tion: Shall an amendment to the constitution
(here insert description, and state, in distinctive
tj'pe, whether approved or disapproved by the
general court, and by what vote thereon) be approved?

Art. 103. In the case of a law: Shall a law (here in-
sert description, and state, in distinctive tj-pe,
whether approved or disapproved by the gen-
eral court, and by what vote thereon) be ap-
proved?

INFORMATION FOR VOTERS.

Art. 104. The secretary of the commonwealth shall cause Certain in-
to be printed and sent to each registered voter in the common- vo™re to'be'^
wealth the full text of every measure to be submitted to the secretl^'iff
people, together with, a copy of the legislative committee's ^gaiX"™""'
majority and minority reports, if there be such, with the
names of the majority and minority members thereon, a
statement of the votes of the general court on the measure,
and a description of the measure as such description will
api>ear on the ballot; and shall, in such manner as may be
provided by law, cause to be prepared and sent to the voters
other information and arguments for and against the measure.

YES.

NO.

question on
amendment to
constitution.

Form of
question
on a law.

THE VETO POWER OF THE GOVERNOR.

Art. 105. The veto power of the governor shall not ex- Governors'
tend to measures approved by the people. l^nTlo'*

certam
measures.

THE GENERAL COURT S POWER OF REPEAL.

Art. 106. Subject to the veto power of the governor and by'IhTpwpi^
to the right of referendum by petition as herein provided, ""'^^j^^i^ ^
the general court may amend or repeal a law approved by by the general

,1 , court.

the people.

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INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM DECLARED TO BE SELF-
EXECUTING.

Jeferendum"*^ Art. 107. The provisions of the initiative and referendum
amendment ^TC self-executing, but legislation not inconsistent with any-
executing, etc. thing therein contained may be enacted to facilitate the
operation of such provisions.

The budget,
contents, etc.

General court
to prescribe
form, etc.

Governor
may require
information
from boards,
etc.

The general
appropriation
bill and powers
of the general
court.

Governor may
recommend
supplementary
budgets.

When special
appropriation
bills may be
enacted, etc.

Governor may
disapprove,
etc., items or

STATE BUDGET AND VETO OF ITEMS BY THE GOVERNOR.
— LENDING CREDIT OF COMMONWEALTH.

Art. 108. The Budget. — Within tliree weeks after tlie
convening of the general court the governor shall recommend
to the general court a budget which shall contain a statement
of all proposed expenditures of the commonwealth for the
fiscal year, including those already authorized by law, and of
all taxes, revenues, loans and other means by which such
expenditm*es shall be defrayed. This shall be arranged in
such form as the general court may by law prescribe, or, in
default thereof, as the governor shall determine. For the
purpose of preparing his budget, the governor shall have
power to require any board, commission, officer or depart-
ment to furnish him with any information which he may
deem necessary.

Art. 109. The General Aiypropriation Bill. — All appro-
priations based upon the budget to be paid from taxes or
revenues shall be incorporated in a single bill which shall
be called the general appropriation bill. The general court
may increase, decrease, add or omit items in the budget.
The general court may provide for its salaries, mileage, and
expenses and for necessary expenditures in anticipation of
appropriations, but before final action on the general appro-
priation bill it shall not enact any other appropriation bill
except on recommendation of the governor. The governor
may at any time recommend to the general coiu-t supplemen-
tary' budgets which shall be subject to the same procedure
as the original budget.

Art. 1 10. Special Appropriation Bills. — After final action
on the general appropriation bill or on recommendation of the
governor, special appropriation bills may be enacted. Such
bills shall pro\'ide the specific means for defraying the appro-
priations therein contained.

Art. 111. Submission to the Governor. — The governor
may disapprove or reduce items or parts of items in any bill

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appropriating money. So much of such bill as he approves parts of items

shall upon his signing the same become law. As to each priation bin,

item disapproved or reduced, he shall transmit to the house

in which the bill originated his reasons for such disapproval

or reduction, and the procedure shall then be the same as in

the case of a bill disapproved as a whole. In case he shall J'ems to have

- ., . , . -^ ^ „ IT 1 1 force of law,

fail SO to transmit his reasons tor such disapproval or reduc- unless, etc.
tion within five days after the bill shall have been presented
to him, such items shall have the force of law unless the
general court by adjournment shall prevent such transmis-
sion, in which case they shall not be law.

Art. 112. The credit of the commonwealth shall not in Common-
any manner be given or loaned to or in aid of any individual, nc^ to be'"^^^'*
or of any private association, or of any corporation which is fnterprises"^'^*^
privately owned and managed.

Art. 113. The commonwealth may borrow money to Common-
repel invasion, suppress insurrection, defend the common- borrow money
wealth, or to assist the United States in case of war, and pu^'rp^e^'"
may also borrow money in anticipation of receipts from taxes
or other sources, such loan to be paid out of the revenue of
the year in which it is created.

Art. 114. In addition to the loans which may be con- Two-thirds yea
tracted as before pro\'ided, the commonwealth may borrow geneJLTcour^ °^
money only by a vote, taken by the yeas and nays, of two- bo*Jro^m*oney,
thirds of each house of the general court present and vot- *'^*'-
ing thereon. The governor shall recommend to the general
court the term for which any loan shall be contracted.

Art, 115. Borrowed money shall not be expended for Expenditure of
any other purpose than that for which it was borrowed or mo^y*^
for the reduction or discharge of the principal of the loan. Jiiuted.

THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
THE GOVERNOR.

Art. 116. There shall be a supreme executive magistrate, Governor.
who shall be styled The Governor of the Commonwealth His title.
OF Massachusetts; and whose title shall be His Excel-
lency.

Art. 117. The governor shall be chosen biennially; and T-O^®*'!,''^^'*
no person shall be eligible to this office, imless, at the time Qualifications.
of his election, he shall have been an inhabitant of this
commonwealth for seven years next preceding.

Art. 118. Those persons who shall be qualified to vote By whom
for senators and representatives within the several towns of he'hl^'a^

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plurality of
votes.

Transmission
of votes, etc.

How chosen,
when no person
has a plurality.

Power of gov-
ernor, and of
governor and
council.

May adjourn
or prorogue the
general court
upon request,
and convene
the same, etc.

this commonwealth shall, at a meeting to be called for that
purpose, on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in
November biennially, give in their votes for a governor,
to the selectmen, who shall preside at such meetings; and
the town clerk, in the presence and with the assistance
of the selectmen, shall, in open town meeting, sort and
count the votes, and form a list of the persons voted for,
with the number of votes for each p>erson against his name;
and shall make a fair record of the same in the town books,
and a public declaration thereof in the said meeting; and
shall, in the presence of the inhabitants, seal up copies of such
list, attested by him and the selectmen, and transmit the same
to the sheriff of the county, thirty days at least before the
first Wednesday in Januarj'; and the sheriff shall transmit
the same to the secretary's office, seventeen days at least
before such first Wednesday in January; or the selectmen
may cause returns of the sa^me to be made to the office of
the secretary^ of the commonwealth, seventeen days at least
before such day; and the secretary shall lay the same before
the senate and the house of representatives on the first
Wednesday in January, to be by them examined; and the
person having the liighest number of votes shall be deemed
and declared to be elected, but if no person shall have been
so elected, the house of representatives on the first Wednes-
day in January' shall, by ballot, elect two out of four persons
who had the highest nmnber of votes, if so many shall have
been voted for; but, if otherwise, out of the number voted
for; and make return to the senate of the two persons so
elected; on which the senate shall proceed, by ballot, to
elect one, who shall be declared governor.

Art. 119. The governor shall have authority, from time
to time, at his discretion, to assemble and call together the
councillors of this commonwealth for the time being; and
the governor ^^^th the said councillors, or five of them at
least, shall, and may, from time to time, hold and keep a
council, for the ordering and directing the affairs of the com-
monwealth, agreeably to the constitution and the laws of the
land.

Art. 120. The governor, with the ad\ace of the council,
shall have full power and authority, during the session of the
general court, to adjourn or prorogue the same to any time
the two houses shall desire; and, in the recess of the said
court, to prorogue the same from time to time, not exceeding
ninety days in any one recess; and to call it together sooner

OF MASSACHUSETTS — REARRANGE:\IENT. 141

than the time to which it may be adjourned or prorogued, if
the welfare of the commonwealth shall require the same;
and in case of any infectious distemper prevailing in the
place where the general court is next at any time to convene,
or any other cause happening, whereby danger may arise to
the health or lives of the members from their attendance, he
may direct the session to be held at some other, the most
convenient place within the state.

Art. 121. In cases of disagreement between the two Governor and
houses, with regard to the necessity, expediency, or time of adjoum the
adjournment or prorogation, the governor, with the advice fn'o'^ts^etc.,
of the council, shall have a right to adjourn or prorogue the j'ng^ninlty'dirys.
general court, not exceeding ninety days, as he shall deter-
mine the public good shall require.

Art. 122. The power of pardoning offences, except such ^unc™may''
as persons may be convicted of before the senate by an im- pardon offences,

*^ ^ GXCGDX etc.

peachment of the house, shall be in the governor, by and with
the advice of the council; but no charter of pardon, granted ^nvkw^"'^''
by the governor, with the advice of the council before con-
viction, shall avail the party pleading the same, notwith-
standing any general or particular expressions contained
ther-ein, descriptive of the offence or offences intended to be
pardoned.

Art. 123. All judicial officers, the solicitor-general, and cert*'itL?how
coroners, shall be nominated and appointed by the governor, "*""JiQfgti' "'"^
by and with the advice and consent of the council; and every
such nomination shall be made by the governor, and made
at least seven days prior to such appointment.

Notaries public shall be appointed by the governor in the Notaries puWic,
same manner as judicial officers are appointed, and shall hold °^ appom e
their offices diuing seven years. Women shall be eligible to Women
appointment as notaries public. Change of name shall render *^ ' *
the commission void, but shall not prevent reappointment
under the new name.. The governor, with the consent of the Removal from
council, may remove justices of the peace and notaries public. ° '^*^"

Art. 124. All commissions shall be in the name of the Commissions,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, signed by the governor
and attested by the secretary or his deputy, and have the
great seal of the commonwealth affixed thereto. The tenure, To express
that all commissioned officers shall by law have in their commissioned
offices, shall be expressed in their respective commissions. officers.

Art. 125. x\ll money received on account of the com- Collection of
monwealtli from any source whatsoever shall be paid into
the treasury thereof.

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CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Money, how
drawn from
the treasury,
except, etc.

All public
boards, etc., to
make quarterly
returns.

Boards, etc., to
send governor
despatches,
etc., of a
public nature.

Salary of
governor.

Salaries of
justices of
supreme
judicial court.
General court
may enlarge
certain salaries
if insufiBcient.

No moneys shall be issued out of the treasury of this com-
monwealth, and disposed of (except such sums as may be
appropriated for the redemption of bills of credit or treas-
urer's notes, or for the pa^anent of interest arising thereon)
but by warrant under the hand of the governor for the time
being, with the advice and consent of the council, for the
necessary defence and support of the commonwealth; and
for the protection and preservation of the inhabitants thereof,
agreeably to the acts and resolves of the general court.

Art. 126. All public boards, the commissary-general, all
superintending officers of public magazines and stores, be-
longing to this commonwealth, and all commanding officers
of forts and garrisons within the same, shall once in every
three months, officially, and without requisition, and at
other times, when required by the governor, deliver to him
an account of all goods, stores, provisions, ammunition,
cannon uith their appendages, and small arms with their
accoutrements, and of all other public property whatever
under their care respectively; distinguishing the quantity,
number, quality and kind of each, as particularly as may be;
together with the condition of such forts and garrisons; and
the said commanding officer shall exhibit to the governor,
when required by him, true and exact plans of such forts,
and of the land and sea or harbor or harbors, adjacent.

And the said boards, and all public officers, shall communi-
cate to the governor, as soon as may be after receiving the
same, all letters, despatches, and intelligences of a public
nature, which shall be directed to them respectively.

Art. 127. As the public good requires that the governor
should not be under the undue influence of any of the mem-
bers of the general court by a dependence on them for his
support, that he should in all cases act with freedom for the
benefit of the public, that he should not have his attention
necessarily diverted from that object to his private concerns,
and that he should maintain the dignity of the common-
wealth in the character of its chief magistrate, it is neces-
sary that he should have an honorable stated salary, of a
fixed and permanent value, amply sufficient for those pur-
poses, and established by standing laws.

Permanent and honorable salaries shall also be estab-
lished by law for the justices of the supreme judicial court.

And if it shall be found that any of the salaries aforesaid,
so established, are insufficient, they shall, from time to time,
be enlarged, as the general court shall judge proper.

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THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.

Art. 128. There shall be biennially elected a lieutenant- Lieutenant-
governor of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, whose title and'
title shall be His Honor; and who shall be qualified, in '^^^^"S'=^"°--
point of residence in the commonwealth, in the same manner
with the governor; and the day and maiuier of his election, Election in
and the qualifications of the electors, shall be the same as gover^r!^"'"^ "^
are required in the election of a governor. The return of the
votes for this officer, and the declaration of his election,
shall be in the same manner; and if no one person shall be How chosen.
found to have the highest number of all the votes returned, h;j/a piurSity.
the vacancy shall be filled by the senate and house of rep-
resentatives, in the same manner as the governor is to be
elected, in case no person shall have the highest number of
the votes of the people to be governor.

Art. 129. The governor, and in his absence the lieuten- President of
ant-governor, shall be president of the council, but shall Lieutenant-
have no vote in council; and the lieutenant-governor shall mJm'beTo^f.
always be a member of the council, except when the chair except, etc.
of the governor shall be vacant.

Art. 130. Whenever the chair of the governor shall be Lieutenant-
vacant, by reason of his death, or absence from the com- ICunTgovemor,
monwealth, or otherwise, the lieutenant-governor, for the '° °^'^' "^*'^'
time being, shall, during such vacancy, perform all the
duties incumbent upon the governor, and shall have and
exercise all the powers and authorities, which by this con-
stitution the governor is vested with, when personally present.

THE COUNCIL.

Art. 131. There shall be a council for advising the gov- The council
ernor in the executive part of the government, to consist of gov^e'lnor,**^'^
eight persons besides the lieutenant-governor, whom the gov- "^™^er, etc.
ernor, for the time being, shall have full power and author-
ity, from time to time, at his discretion, to assemble and call
together; and the governor, with the said comicillors, or
five of them at least, shall and may, from time to time, hold
and keep a council, for the ordering and directing the affairs
of the commonwealth, according to the laws of the land.

Art. 132. Eight councillors shall be biennially chosen by Eight coun-
the inhabitants of this commonwealth, qualified to vote for chosen bien-
governor. The election of councillors shall be determined by pSiL^^ ^^^
the same rule that is required in the election of governor.

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CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Eligibility
defined.

Day and
manner of
election, etc.

A'acancies in
the council,
liow filled.

Organization
of the gov-
ernment.

Secretary's
duties, etc.

Rank of
councillors.

The general court, at its first session after each decennial
state census, shall divide the commonwealth into eight dis-
tricts of contiguous territory, each of which districts shall
consist of five contiguous senatorial districts, as they shall
be, from time to time, established by the general court, and
each of such eight districts containing a nmnber of inhab-
itants as nearly equal as practicable, without dividing any
town or ward of a city, and each entitled to elect one coun-
cillor. No person shall be eligible to the office of councillor
who has not been an inhabitant of the commonwealth for the
term of five years immediately preceding his election. The
day and manner of the election, the retiu-n of the votes, and
the declaration of the elections, shall be the same as are re-
quired in the election of governor.

Art. 133. In case of a vacancy in the council, from a
failure of election, or other cause, the senate and house of
representatives shall, by concurrent vote, choose some eligible
person from the people of the district wherein such vacancy
occurs, to fill that office. If such vacancy shall happen when
the legislature is not in session, the governor, with the ad-
vice and consent of the council, may fill the same by appoint-
ment of some eligible person.

Art. 134. And that there may be no delay in the organ-
ization of the government on the first Wednesday in Janu-
ary, the governor, with at least five councillors for the time
bemg, shall biennially, as soon as may be, examine the re-
turned copies of the records for the election of governor,
lieutenant-governor, and councillors; and ten days before
such first Wednesday in January he shall issue his summons
to such persons as appear to be chosen, to attend on that day
to be qualified accordingly; and the secretary shall lay the
returns before the senate and house of representatives on
such first Wednesday in January, to be by them examined;
and in case of the election of either of such officers, the choice
shall be by them declared and published; but in case there
shall be no election of either of such officers, the legislature
shall proceed to fill such vacancies in the manner provided
in the constitution for the choice of such officers.

Art. 135. The councillors, in the civil arrangements of
the commonwealth, shall have rank next after the lieutenant-
governor.

Art. 136. The resolutions and ad\ace of the council shall
be recorded in a register, and signed by the members pres-
ent; and tins record may be called for at any time by either

OF MASSACHUSETTS — REARRANGEMENT. 145

house of the legislature; and any member of the council may
insert his opinion, contrary to the resolution of the majority.

Art. 137. Whenever the offices of governor and lieu- Order of
tenant-governor shall both be vacant, by reason of death, office of°"'°
absence from the commonwealth, or otherwise, then one of f°^^e°of ^^^"
the following officers, in the order of succession herein named, vacancy.
namely, the secretary, attorney-general, treasurer, and audi-
tor, shall, during such vacancy, have full power and author-
ity to do and execute all and every such acts, matters and
things as the governor or the lieutenant-governor might
or could lawfully do or execute, if they, or either of them,
were personally present.

SECRETARY. TREASURER. AUDITOR. ATTORNEY-
GENERAL.

Art. 138. The secretary, treasurer, auditor, and at- secretar>-,
torney-general, shall be chosen biennially, on the Tuesday auTtor'^and
next after the first Monday in November; and each person '^"jfji-af^to be
then chosen as such, duly qualified in other respects, shall elected
hold his office for the term of two years from the third the people.
Wednesday in January next thereafter, and until another is
chosen and qualified in his stead. The qualification of the Qualifications
voters, the manner of the election, the return of the votes, maT^ner^of
and the declaration of the election, shall be such as are re- ti^'besuch^fs'
quired in the election of governor. In case of a failure to elect ei|ct governor''
either of said officers on the day in November aforesaid, or in
case of the decease, in the mean time, of the person elected
as such, such officer shall be chosen on or before the third
Wednesday in January next thereafter, from the two persons
who had the highest number of votes for such office on the
day in November aforesaid, by joint ballot of the senators
and representatives, in one room; and in case the office of Y^"^^?}^!'

^ ,. 1 1 II ^°^ filled.

secretary, or treasurer, or auditor, or attorney-general, shall
become vacant, from any cause, during an annual or special
session of the general court, such vacancy shall in like manner
be filled by choice from the people at large; but if such
vacancy shall occur at any other time, it shall be supplied by
the governor by appointment, with the advice and consent
of the council. The person so chosen or appointed, duly
qualified in other respects, shall hold his office until his suc-
cessor is chosen and duly qualified in his stead. In case any To qualify
person chosen or appointed to either of the offices aforesaid, days! "other wise
shall neglect, for the space of ten days after he could other- afemed* vacant.

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CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Qualification
requisite.

Treasurer ineli-
gible for more
than three suc-
cessive terms.
Secretary to
keep records;
to attend the
governor and
council, etc.

wise enter upon his duties, to qualify himself in all respects to
enter upon the discharge of such duties, the office to which
he has been elected or appointed shall be deemed vacant.
No person shall be eligible to either of such offices unless he
shall have been an inhabitant of this commonwealtli five
years next preceding his election or appointment.

No person shall be eligible to election to the office of
treasurer for more than three successive terms.

Art. 139. The records of the commonwealth shall be
kept in the office of the secretary, who may appoint his
deputies, for whose conduct he shall be accountable; and he
shall attend the governor and council, the senate and house
of representatives, in person, or by his deputies, as they shall
respectively require.

.Judicial
officers to hold
office during
good behavior,
except, etc.

Retirement
because of
advanced age,
etc.

Justices of the
peace; tenure
of their office.

Provisions
for holding
probate courts

THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT.

Art. 140. All judicial officers, duly appointed, commis-
sioned and sworn, shall hold their offices during good be-
ha\'ior, excepting such concerning whom there is different
provision made in tliis constitution: provided, nevertheless,
the governor, \nth consent of the comicil, may remove them
upon the address of both houses of tlie legislatm-e; and pro-
vided also that the governor, wdth the consent of the council,
may after due notice and hearing retire them because of
advanced age or mental or physical disability. Such retire-
ment shall be subject to any pro\dsions made by law as to
pensions or allowances payable to such officers upon their
voluntary retirement.

Art. 141. In order that the people may not suffer from
the long continuance in place of any justice of the peace who
shall fail of discharging the important duties of his office
with ability or fidelity, all commissions of justices of the
peace shall expire and become void, in the term of seven
years from their respective dates; and, upon the expiration
of any commission, the same may, if necessary, be renewed
or another person appointed, as shall most conduce to the
well-being of the commonwealth.

Art. 142. The judges of probate of wills, and for grant-
ing letters of administration, shall hold their courts at such
place or places, on fLxed days, as the convenience of the
people shall require; and the legislature shall, from time to
time, hereafter, appoint such tunes and places.

OF MASSACHUSETTS — REARRANGEMENT. 147

Art. 143. All causes of marriage, divorce, and alimony. Marriage,
and all appeals from the judges of probate, shall be heard aUmony!'"^
anfl determined by the governor and council, mitil the leg- other provi-
islature shall, by law, make other provision. ii°"^ """^^ ^^

Art. 144. All writs, issuing out of the clerk's office 'in Provisions
any of the courts of law, shall be in the name of the Com- wt^s^ ^"^
monwealth of Massachusetts; they shall be mider the seal
of the court from whence they issue ; the}' shall bear test of
the first justice of the court to which they shall be returnable,
who is not a party, and be signed by the clerk of such court.

Art. 145. All the laws which have heretofore been Continuation
adopted, used, and approved in the Proxince, Colony, or except, etc.
State of Massachusetts Bay, and usually practised on in the
courts of law, shall still remain and be in full force, until
altered or repealed by the legislature, such parts only ex-
cepted as are repugnant to the rights and liberties contained
in this constitution.

Art. 146. Each branch of the legislature, as well as the justices of
governor and council, shall have authority to require the judidTuourt
opinions of the justices of the supreme judicial court, upon [onT^lien""
important questions of law, and upon solemn occasions. required.

THE MILITIA.

Art. 147. The general court shall pro\'ide by law for the Military and
recruitment, equipment, organization, training and disci- "eCTuitm'e''nt,'
pline of the military and naval forces. The governor shall '^*^''-
be the commander-in-chief thereof, and shall have power to
assemble the whole or any part of them for training, instruc-
tion or parade, and to employ them for the suppression of
rebellion, the repelling of invasion, and the enforcement of
the laws. He may, as authorized by the general court, pre-
scribe from time to time the organization of the military and
naval forces and make regulations for their government.

Art. 148. All military and naval officers shall be selected naVaf officers,
and appointed and may be removed in such manner as the and removed!'^
general court may by law prescribe, but no such officer shall '^t'^-
be appointed unless he shall have passed an examination
prepared by a competent commission or shall have served
one year in either the federal or state militia or in military
service. All such officers who are entitled by law to receive Governor
commissions shall be commissioned by the governor. commissions.

CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Oaths to be
taken by all
civil and
military
officers.

Proviso.
Persons declin-
ing to take
oaths, shall
make affir-
mation.

Tests
abolished.

Oaths and
affirmations,
how admin-
istered.

Plurality
of offices
prohibited to
governor, etc.,
except, etc.

OATHS OF OFFICE. INCOMPATIBLE OFFICES. DIS-
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE.

Art. 149. The following oaths shall be taken and sub-
scribed by every person chosen or appointed to any office,
ci\al or military, under the government of this common-
wealth, before he shall enter on the duties of his office, to wit:

"I, A. B., do solemnly swear, that I will bear true faith
and allegiance to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and
will support the constitution thereof. So help me, God."

"I, A. B., do solemnly swear and affirm, that I will faith-
fully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties
incumbent on me as , according to the

best of my abilities and understanding, agreeably to the
rules and regulations of the constitution and the laws of
the commonwealth. So help me, God."

Pro\'ided, that when any person shall decline taking such
oaths, he shall make his affirmation in the foregoing forms,
omitting the word "swear" in the first oath, and inserting,
instead thereof, the word "affirm", and omitting the words
"swear and" in the second oath, and omitting the words
"So help me, God", in each oath, and subjoining, instead
thereof, the words "This I do mider the pains and penalties
of perjury."

No oath, declaration, or subscription, excepting the above
oaths, shall be required of the governor, lieutenant-governor,
councillors, senators, or representatives, to qualify them for
the duties of their respective offices.

The said oaths or affirmations shall be taken and subscribed
by the governor, lieutenant-governor and councillors, before
the president of the senate, in the presence of the two houses
of the legislature; and by the senators and representatives
before the governor and council for the time being; and by
the residue of the officers aforesaid, before such persons and
in such manner as from time to time shall be prescribed by
the legislature.

Art. 150. No governor, lieutenant-governor, or judge
of the supreme judicial com-t, shall hold any other office
or place, under the authority of this commonwealth, except
such as by this constitution they are admitted to hold, saving
that the judges of such court may hold the office of justice
of the peace through the state; nor shall they hold any other
place or office, or receive any pension or salary from an}'-
other state or goverrmaent or power whatever.

OF MASSACHUSETTS — REARRANGEMENT. 149

No person shall be capable of holding or exercising at the Same subject,
same time, within this commonwealth, more than one of the
following offices, namely: judge of probate, sheriff, register
of probate, or register of deeds; and never more than any
two offices, which are to be held by appointment of the gov-
ernor, or the governor and comicil, or the senate, or the
house of representatives, or by the election of the people of
the state at large, or of the people of any county, military
offices, and the offices of justices of the peace excepted, shall
be held by one person.

No person holding the office of judge of the supreme ju- incompatible
dicial court, secretary, attorney-general, solicitor-general, °^^^-
treasurer, judge of probate, commissary-general, sheriff,
clerk of the house of representatives, register of probate, reg-
ister of deeds, clerk of the supreme judicial court, or clerk of
the inferior court of common pleas, shall at the same time
have a seat in the senate or house of representatives; but
their being chosen or appointed to, and accepting the same,
shall operate as a resignation of their seat in the senate or
house of representatives; and the place so vacated shall be
filled up.

And the same rule shall take place in case any judge of the incompatible
said supreme judicial court, or judge of probate, shall accept '^ '"^'
a seat in the comicil; or any coimcillor shall accept of eitlier
of those offices or places.

Art. 151. And no person shall ever be admitted to hold Bribery etc.,

, , rr* I" • djaquaUfy.

a seat in the general court, or any office of trust or importance
under the government of tliis commonwealth, who shall,
in due course of law, have been convicted of bribery or cor-
ruption in obtaining an election or appointment.

Art. 152. No judge of any court of this commonwealth, incompatible
(except the court of sessions) and no person holding any office
under the authority of the United States, (postmasters ex-
cepted) shall, at tlie same time, hold the office of governor,
lieutenant-governor, or councillor, or have a seat in the sen-
ate or house of representatives of this commonwealth; and
no judge of any ct)urt in this commonwealth, (except the
court of sessions) nor the attorney-general, solicitor-general,
district attorney, clerk of any court, sheriff, treasurer, reg-
ister of probate, nor register of deeds, shall continue to hold
such office after being elected a member of the Congress of
the United States, and accepting tliat trust; but the accept-
ance of such trust, by any of the officers aforesaid, shall be
deemed and taken to be a resignation of such office; and

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CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH

judges of the courts of common pleas shall hold no other
office under the government of this commonwealth, the office
of justice of the peace and militia offices excepted.

Harvard
College.

Powers,
privileges, et<;.,
of the president
and fellows,
confirmed.

All gifts,
grants, etc.,
confirmed.

Power of
alteration
reserved to the
general court.

THE UNIVERSITY AT CAMBRIDGE, AND ENCOURAGE-
MENT OF LITERATURE.

Art. 153. Whereas our wise and pious ancestors, so early
as the year one thousand six himdred and thirty-six, laid
the foundation of Harvard College, in which miiversity many
persons of great eminence have, by the blessing of God,
been initiated in those arts and sciences which quahfied them
for public emplo\nnents, J)oth in church and state; and
whereas the encouragement of arts and sciences, and all good
literature, tends to the honor of God, the advantage of the
Christian religion, and the great benefit of this and the other
United States of America, it is declared, that the President
AND Fellows of Harvard College, in their corporate
capacity, and their successors in that capacity, their officers
and servants, shall have, hold, use, exercise, and enjoy, all
the powers, authorities, rights, hberties, pri\dleges, immuni-
ties, and franchises, which they now have, or are entitled to
have, hold, use, exercise, and enjoy; and the same are hereby
ratified and confirmed mito them, tlie said president and
fellows of Harvard College, and to their successors, and to
their officers and servants, respectively, forever.

Art. 154. And whereas there have been at sundry times,
by divers persons, gifts, grants, devises of houses, lands,
tenements, goods, chattels, legacies, and conveyances, here-
tofore made, either to Harvard College in Cambridge, in
New England, or to the president and fellows of Harvard
College, or to the said college by some other description,
under several charters, successively; it is declared, that all
the said gifts, grants, devises, legacies, and conveyances, are
hereby forever confirmed unto the president and fellows of
Harvard College, and to their successors in the capacity
aforesaid, according to the true intent and meaning of the
donor or donors, grantor or grantors, dexisor or devisors.

Art. 155. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent
tlie general court of this commonwealth from making such
alterations in the government of the said imiversity, as shall
be conducive to its advantage, and the interest of the re-
public of letters, in as full a manner as might have been done

OF MASSACHUSETTS — REARRANGEMENT. 151

by the general court under the pro\'isions of the constitution
adopted in seventeen hundred and eighty.

Ajit. 156. Wisdom and knowledge, as well as virtue, dif- ^uty of
fused generally among the body of the people, being neces- and magistrates
sary for the preservation of their rights and liberties; and periods" "'^
as these depend on spreading the opportunities and advan-
tages of education in the various parts of the country, and
among the different orders of the people, it shall be the duty
of legislatures and magistrates, in all future periods of this
commonwealth, to cherish the interests of literature and
the sciences, and all seminaries of them; especially the uni-
versity at Cambridge, public schools and grammar schools
in the towns; to encourage private societies and public
institutions, rewards and immunities, for the promotion of
agriculture, arts, sciences, commerce, trades, manufactures,
and a natiu-al history of the country; to countenance and
inculcate the principles of humanity and general benevolence,
public and private charity, industry and frugality, honesty
and punctuality in their dealings; sincerity, good humor,
and all social affections, and generous sentiments, among the
people.

CONTINX^\NCE AND ENROLLMENT.

Art. 157. Upon the ratification and adoption by the This rearrange-
people of this rearrangement of the existing constitution and STslirTg con-
tbe amendments thereto, the constitution shall be deemed to app^r In'aii
and taken to be so rearranged and shall appear in such ["om thlrTOf!'^
rearranged form in all futiu-e publications thereof. Such Not to be
rearrangement shall not be deemed or taken to change the chl^ge m°an-
meaning or effect of any part of the constitution or its exfetfng" °^
amendments as theretofore existing or operative. constitution.

Art. 158. This form of government shall be enrolled on provision for
parchment, and deposited in the secretary's office, and be a ^ub^^shing thf
part of the laws of the land; and printed copies thereof shall constitution.
be prefixed to tlie book. containing the laws of this common-
wealth, in all futm-e editions of such laws.

Index to the Rearrangement of the
Constitution.

Index to the Eearkangement of the Constitution.

A . PAGE

Abatements, exemptions, etc., from tax on income, may be granted by

general court, .......... 126

Abolition, etc., of courts, not to be subject of initiative or referendum pe-
tition, 129

Absent voting, general court to have power to provide for, . . .117

Abuses, arising from circulating petitions for hire or reward, under initiative

and referendum, to be regulated by the general court, . . 136

Act of incorporation, every, shall forever remain subject to revocation and

amendment, .......... 128

Acts and resolves of the general court, provision for submission of, to the

people on referendum, etc., ....... 134, 135

Address of both houses of the legislature, judicial officers may be removed by

governor with consent of council upon, . . . . .146

Adjournment, of separate houses of general court, .... 122, 124

of the general court, . . . . . . . . . .118

Administrative work of the commonw'ealth, organization of, into not more

than twenty departments, . . . . . . . .128

Advertising on public w^ays, etc., may be restricted, etc., . . . . 128

Affirmations, instead of the required oaths, may be made by persons declining

to take oaths, .......... 148

forms of, for civil and military officers, to be set forth by the general court, 125
may be administered by courts and judicatories, .... 125

Agricultural resources, conservation of; ...... . 127

Agriculture, arts, commerce, etc., to be encouraged, . . . . . 151

Alimony, divorce, etc., causes of, by whom heard and determined, . . 147

Allegiance, oaths and affirmations of, ....... 148

Allowances or pensions, retirement of judicial officers on, .... 146

Alternative and conflicting measures, in popular legislation at one election, . 133
Amendment and revocation of charters, franchises and acts of incorpora-
tion, ........... 128

Amendment to the constitution, under initiative and referendum, to be con-
sidered in joint session, etc., and form thereof, .... 131

Ancient landmarks, preservation of, . . . . . . . • • 128

Anti-aid amendment, so-called, ........ HO

no initiative petition allowed against, ...... 129

loan of public credit restricted by, ....... HI

commonwealth's credit not to be given for private purposes, . . 139

Antiquarian interest, property of, preservation of, .... • 128

Appointments by the governor, ...... 141,144,145

156 INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION— REARRANGEMENT.

Apportionment of councillors, ......... 144

state to be divided into eight districts, ...... 144

Apportionment of senators, ......... 120

on basis of legal voters, and state to be divided into forty districts, . 120

Apportionment of representatives, . . . . . . . .122

to the several counties, made on the basis of legal voters, . . .122

Appropriation of money from treasury for certain purposes, to be excluded

from proposal by initiative or referendum petition, . . 129, 134

Appropriation bill, the general, to be based upon the budget, etc., . . 138

Appropriation bills, special, may be enacted after final action on general appro-
priation bill, .......... 138

Appropriations, origin of money bills, ....... 124

no initiative or referendum petitions on, ..... 129, 134

budget and regulation of money bills, ..... 138, 139

Arguments for and against measures vmder the initiative and referendum to

be sent the voters by the secretary of the commonwealth,
Armies, dangerous to hberty, and not to be maintained without consent of
the legislature, .........

no quartering of troops, unless, . . .

Arms, right of people to keep and to bear, for public defence.
Arrest, members of house of representatives exempted from, on mesne process,

while going to, returning from, or attending the general assembly,
Arrest, search and seizure, right of, regulated, .....

warrant to contain special designation, . . . . .

Arts, commerce and agriculture, to be encouraged, ....

Assembly, peaceable, the right of, ...... .

not a subject for initiative or referendum petition.
Assembly of general court, frequent, .......

Association or corporation, private, not to be given credit of the common-
wealth, ...........

Attorney-general, to be chosen by the people biennially in November, begin-
ning in 1920, 117, 145

to hold office for two years from third Wednesday in January next there-
after, and until another is chosen and qualified, ....

not to be a legislator or congressman, ......

election determined by legislature, .......

vacancy occurring during recess of legislature filled by governor by
appointment, with consent of council, .....

not eligible, unless an inhabitant of the state for five years next preceding
election or appointment, .......

office to be deemed vacant if person elected or appointed fails to be quali
fied within ten days, ........

qualifications requisite, ........

137

114
115
114

124
114
114
151
114
129
115

139

145
149
145

145

146

145
145

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION— REARRANGEMENT. 157

Attorney-general, initiative petition, etc., to be submitted to, . . 129, 132

description on ballot under initiative and referendum to be determined by, 137
to exercise powers of governor and lieutenant-governor in succession

when both offices are vacant, ....... 145

Attorneys, district, elected by the people of the several districts, . .125

Auditor, to be chosen by the people biennially in November, beginning in

1920, 117, 145

to hold office for two years from third Wednesday in January next there-
after, and until another is chosen and qualified, . . . . 145

election determined by legislature, ....... 145

vacancy filled in same manner as in office of attorney-general, . . 145

not eligible, unless an inhabitant of the state for five years next preceding

election, ........... 146

office to be deemed vacant if person elected or appointed fails to be quali-
fied within ten days, ......... 145

qualifications requisite, ......... 145

to exercise powers of governor and lieutenant-governor in succession

when both offices are vacant, . . . . . . .145

Bail, or sureties, excessive, not to be required, . . . .115

protection from unreasonable, not a subject for initiative or referendum

petition, ........... 129

Ballot, voting by, and voting machines, ...... 117,123

form for popular legislation and vote on constitutional amendment, . 137

Ballots cast at state election, number of negative votes required to disapprove

law submitted to the people, ...... 132,136

Biennial election of senators, representatives and certain state officers to

begin in November, 1920, ....... 117,145

Bill, the general appropriation, to be based upon the budget, etc., . 138

Bill appropriating money, governor may disapprove or reduce items or parts

of items in, . . . . . . . . . .138

Bill of rights, declaration of, ........ 110-116

certain individual rights not to be subject of initiative petition, . . 129

Bills, money, to originate in the house of representatives, . . . .124

Bills, special appropriation, may be enacted after final action on general

appropriation bill, ......... 138

Bills and resolves, to be laid before governor for revisal, .... 119

to have force of law if signed by governor, . . . . . .119

if objected to by governor in writing, to be returned to branch in which
originated, and may be passed by two thirds of each branch present
and voting thereon by yeas and nays, . . . . • .119

if not returned by governor within five days after presentation, to have

force of law, unless the legislature adj ourns before that time expires, . 119
may be returned to general court by governor recommending amendment, 119
provision for submission of, to the people on referendum, . . 128, 134

Blind, the deaf, dumb or, privately controlled hospitals, etc., for, may be

compensated for the care and support of such persons, . . . Ill

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Boards, public, to make quarterly reports to the governor, .... 142
Boards and commissions, organized into not more than twenty department.-?, 128
Body politic, formation and nature of, . . . . . . 109

title of: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, . . . .110

Borrowed money, expenditure of, limited, ....... 139

Bribery or corruption used in procuring an appointment or election, to di,s-

qualify from holding any office of trust, etc., .... 149

Budget, governor to recommend, to general court, ..... 138

provision for supplementary, ........ 138

Buildings may be limited for use, etc., to specified districts of cities and

towns, . . . . . . . . . • .128

By-laws of municipal government, may be annulled by the general court, . 127

Census, of legal voters, .......... 120

of inhabitants, ........... 120

of inhabitants and legal voters taken in the year 1925, and every tenth

year thereafter, .......... 120

enumeration of voters to determine the apportionment of representatives, 122
Change of name by women notaries public renders commission void, but

reappointment may be made under new name, etc., . . . 141

Change of residence not to disqualify voter until six months from time of

removal, etc., . . . . . • • ■ .117

Charitable, institution, etc., publicly controlled, not to deprive an inmate

of the opportunity of religious exercises of his own faith, . . 112

undertaking, not under exclusive public control, etc., grant of public

money forbidden to, . . • .111

Charters, etc., shall forever remain subject to revocation and amendment, . 128
Church, appropriation of public money, etc., not to be made to found any, . Ill
Circulation of certain petitions under initiative and referendum to be regu-
lated by the general court, . . . • . • • .136
Cities, may be chartered by the general court, if containing twelve thousand

inhabitants and consented to by a majority thereof, . . .126

Cities and towns not to aid certain schools, educational, charitable, religious

or other institutions with moneys raised by taxation, . . Ill

mdy limit buildings for use, etc., to specified districts, .... 12S

may take ancient landmarks for public use, . . ' ■ 128

Cities and towns, etc., to provide food and shelter during time of war, etc., . 127
Citizens, homes for, general court empowered to take land for relieving con-
gestion of population and providing, . . . . .127

City, etc., law restricted to a particular, to be excluded from proposal by

initiative or referendum petition, . . • 129, 134

City government, number of inhabitants required to erect, .... 126

Civil cases, right to trial by jury, ........ 114

Civil officers, state, meeting for election to be held biennially on the Tuesday

next after the first Monday in November, . . .117, 145

whose election is provided for by the constitution to be elected by a

plurality of votes, . . . . . • • • .117

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Clerk of house of representatives not to be legislator, .... 149

Clerks of courts, elected by the people of the several counties, . . .125

incompatible offices, ... ....... 149

Clerks of towns to make records and returns of elections, .... 121

Cohasset, town of, in Norfolk county, to be considered part of Plymouth

county for representative apportionment, ..... 122

Collection of revenue into the treasury, . . . . . . . 141

College, not publicly owned, etc., grant of public money forbidden to, . . Ill

Colonial laws, not repugnant to the constitution, continued in force, . . 147

Commander-in-chief, governor to be, . . . . . 147

Commerce, agriculture and the arts, to be encouraged, .... 151

Commissioned officers, tenure of office to be expressed in commissions, . . 141

Commission to prepare examinations for military and naval officers, . . 147

Commissions, to be in the name of the commonwealth, signed by governor,

attested by the secretary, and have the great seal affixed, . .141

to military and naval officers, by the governor, ..... 147

recess committees or, members of general court not to receive salary

for service upon, except, etc., . . . . . .118

Common pleas, judges of the courts of, restriction on office holding by, . 150

Commonwealth, not to aid certain schools, educational, charitable, religious

or other institutions with moneys raised by taxation, except, etc.. Ill

not to give credit to aid any individual, private association or private

corporation, .......... 139

to provide food and shelter during time of war, etc., .... 127

law operative in particular districts, etc., of the, to be excluded from

proposal by initiative or referendum petition, . . . 129, 134

may take ancient landmarks, etc., for public use, .... 128

may borrow money to repel invasion, etc., ...... 139

Compact of government, ......... 109, 110

Compensation, additional, not to be paid members of general court for service

upon recess committees, except, etc., ...... 118

Compulsory voting, general court to have authority to provide for, . . 117

Conflicting and alternative measures in popular legislation at one election, . 133

of constitutional amendments at one election, ..... 133

Congestion of population, etc., general court empowered to authorize the

taking of land for relieving, ....... 127

Congress, members of, may not hold certain state offices, .... 149

state officers not to be members of, ...... . 149

Conservation, of certain natural resources of the commonwealth, . . . 127

of wild and forest lands, ......... 127

Constitution, amendment to, specified number of voters may submit, . 131

to be enrolled on parchment, deposited in secretary's office, and printed

in all editions of the laws, ........ 151

rules governing initiative petitions for, ..... 128-130

matters excluded from initiative petition for, .... 128, 129

legislative substitute for, . . . . . . . . . 1 30

introduction into the general court by initiative petition of proi)osal for, 130
procedure in general court for, ....... 130-132

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131
133
136
137

137

Constitution, amendment to, submission to the people of,
conflicting and alternative measures at one election,
regulation of signatures to petitions for,
form of ballot, .......

information for voters, .....

provisions for, to be self-executing but legislation permitted to facilitate
their operation, ..........

no part of the, specifically excluding any matter from the operation of
the initiative and referendum, shall be the subject of an initiative
petition, .......

Contents of initiative and referendum petitions.
Contracts, revocation of charters, etc..
Control of certain natural resources of the commonwealth
Coroners, appointment of, .... .

Corporation, privately owned and managed, not to be given credit of the

commonwealth, . . . . . . . . .111

Corporations, revocation and amendment of charters, ....

and co-partnerships, general court to provide by law for circulation of
initiative and referendum petitions for hire or reward by.
Corrupt practices in elections, relative to the right to vote by persons dis-
qualified by reason of, ........

Corruption or bribery used in procuring any appointment or election to dis-
qualify from holding any office of trust, etc..
Council, five members to constitute a quorum, . . . . 140, 143, 144

eight councillors to be elected biennially, beginning in November,

1920, 117

election to be determined by rule required in that of governor,
to take oath of office before the president of the senate in presence of
both houses of the legislature, ......

to rank next after the lieutenant-governor, .....

resolutions and advice to be recorded in a register, and signed bj' the mem
bers present, .........

eight districts to be formed, each composed of five contiguous senatorial
districts, ..........

eligible to election if an inhabitant of state for five years preceding elec
tion, ...........

consent of, required to retire judicial officers for certain reasons,
vacancy to be filled by election of a resident of the district by concurrent
vote of the senate and house; if legislature is not in session, to be
filled by governor with advice of council, .....

officers serving directly under governor or, not to be included in any of
the twenty departments, ........

Counties, election of officers in, ........

laws restricted to, not subject to initiative or referendum petition, 129

County, certified signatures on any initiative or referendum petition not to

exceed one fourth of registered voters in any one, .... 136

13S

129
128
128
127
141

139
128

136

116

149

143
143

148
144

144
144
149

144

144
146

144

128
125
134

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION— REARRANGEMENT. 161

Court, superior, judges not to hold certain other offices, .... 149

Court, supreme judicial, judges to have honorable salaries fixed by standing

laws, and to hold office during good behavior, . . 116,142,146

judges not to hold certain other offices, ...... 148

to give opinions upon important questions of law, etc., when required by

either branch of the legislature or by the governor and council, . 147
Courts, clerks of, elected by the people of the several counties, . . 125

Courts, the powers, creation or abolition of, not a subject for initiative or

referendum petition, . . . . . . . 129, 134

right of access to and protection in the, not subject for initiative petition, 129
Courts, probate, provisions for holding, . . . . . . . 146

registers elected by the people of the several counties, .... 125

Courts and judicatories, may be established by the general court, . . 124

may adininister oaths or affirmations, ...... 125

Credit of the commonwealth not to be given to aid any individual, private

association or private cor|)oration, etc., .... 111,139

Credit, public, loan of, not to be authorized to found, etc., any church, religious

denomination or society, etc., ....... Ill

Crimes and offences, prosecutions for, regulated, . . . . .113

Crimes to be proved in the vicinity of where they happen, . . .114

Criminal law, regulation, ........ 113,114,115

Deaf, dumb or blind, privately controlled hospitals, etc., for the, may be

compensated for the care of such persons, . . . . .111

Debate, freedom of, in the legislature, . . . .115

Decision, reversal of a judicial, not to be a subject for initiative petition, . 129
Declaration of the rights of the inhabitants, . . .110

Declaration of rights, certain rights as declared in the, no measure incon-
sistent with, shall be proposed by initiative petition, . . , 129
Declaration and oaths of officers ; tests abolished, ..... 148

Definition, etc., of initiative and referendum, ...... 128

Denomination, religious, appropriation of public money, etc., not to be made

to found any, .......... Ill

Denominational doctrine, public money not to be granted a school or institu-
tion wherein is inculcated any, . . .111
Departments, legislative, executive and judicial, to be kept separate, .116
Departments, not more than twenty, to perform executive and administrative

work of the commonwealth, ....... 128

Description on ballots under the initiative and referendum to be determined

by attorney-general, ......... 137

Development of certain natural resources of the commonwealth, . . . 127

Disbursement of moneys, regulation of, . . . . . . 138, 142

Dissolution, recess or adjournment of general court, ..... 118

Distress, public, etc., commonwealth, cities and towns may provide food,

other common necessaries of life and shelter during time of, . . 127

District attorneys, elected by the people of the several districts, . . . 125

not to be congressmen, ......... 149

162 INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION— REARRANGEMENT.

Districts, councillor, eight, each to be composed of five contiguous senatorial
districts, ...........

Districts, senatorial, forty, to be of adjacent territory, and to contain as near
as may be an equal number of voters, ......

Districts, etc., of the commonwealth, law restricted to particular, to be ex-
cluded from proposal by initiative or referendum petition, . 129, 134

Districts, representative, to be established by commissioners in the several
counties, ...........

Division, etc., of the commonwealth, law restricted to a particular political,

to be excluded from proposal by initiative or referendum petition, 129

Divorce, alimony, etc., causes of, how to be heard and determined.

Doctrine, denominational, public money not to be granted a school or institu-
tion wherein is inculcated any, .......

Dumb or blind, the deaf, privately controlled hospitals, etc., for, may be com-
pensated for the care of such persons, ......

Duties and excises, power of general court to impose and levy reasonable, not

to be limited, etc., ......... 126

144

120

122

134
147

111

Easements, etc., in connection with certain natural resources, may be taken, . 127
Education, no public aid for private, ....... Ill

qualification for sufi'rage, . . . . . . . .116

no initiative petition on anti-aid measure, ...... 129

Harvard College, powers, privileges, etc., ..... 150, 151

encouragement of literature, etc., ...... 1.50, 151

Educational interests to be cherished, . . . . . .151

Educational undertaking, not under exclusive public control, etc., grant of

public money forbidden to, . . . . . .111

Election, state, referendum on laws of the general court at, etc., 131, 132, 135, 136
Election of state civil officers, meeting to be held biennially on the first
Tuesday next after the first Monday in November, beginning in

1920, 117, 120, 123

in case of failure to elect representative, meeting to be held on fourth

Monday in November, . . . . . . .123

Election returns, 121,140,144,145

112

117

117
37, 123
117
129
117
117
118

Elections ought to be free, .........

Elections, biennial, for certain state officers, senators and representatives,
first to be held in November, 1920, ......

by the people, of civil officers jirovided for by the constitution to be by
_^ plurality of votes, .........

voting machines may be used at, ......

absent voting at, general court to provide by law for, . . .

freedom of, not a subject for initiative or referendum petition,
compulsory voting at, general court to have authority to provide for,
biennial, of state officers, councillors, senators and representatives,
to be held by the two houses of the legislature, completion of,

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION— REARRANGEMENT. 163

Emergency, public, etc., commonwealth, cities and towns may provide food,

other common necessaries of life and shelter during, . . . 127

Emergency laws, to contain preamble, etc., ...... 134

yea and nay vote to be taken on preamble of, .... . 134

referendum on, jietitions for, ........ 135

Eminent domain, exercise of the right of, . . . . . . . 113

no initiative or referendum on right of, ..... . 129

Enacting style of laws passed by the general court, . . . . .118

Enforcement of the laws, governor may employ military and naval forces for, 147
English language, knowledge of, as franchise qualification, .... 116

Enrollment of constitution, ......... 151

Equality and natural rights of all men, . . . . . . .110

Estates, valuation to be taken anew once at least every ten years, . . 126

E'.'C 7Jos< /ado laws declared unjust and oppressive, ..... 115

Examination required for military and naval officers, ..... 147

Excises and duties, power of general court to impose and levy reasonable, not

to be limited, etc., ......... 126

Excluded matters, under popular initiative and referendum, definitions of, 128, 134
Executive department not to exercise legislative or judicial powers, . .116

Executive and administrative work of the commonwealth, organization of, into

not more than twenty departments, ...... 128

Exemptions, etc., from tax on income may be granted by general court, 126

Exigency, public, etc., commonwealth, cities and towns may provide food,

other common necessaries of life and shelter during, . . . 127

Extra sessions of the general court, . . . . . . .118, 140

to be

115
115

Felony and treason, no subject to be declared guilty of, by the legislature,

Fines, excessive, not to be imposed, .......

Food, etc., may be provided by the commonwealth, cities and towns, during
time of war, etc., .......

Forest lands, taxation of, .......

Forest resources, conservation of, etc., .....

Forgery of signatures on initiative and referendum petitions, penaltif
provided by law for, .......

Form of question on ballot under the initiative and referendum, .

Frame of government, ........

Franchise, every, shall forever remain subject to revocation and amendment, 128
no grant of any, for more than one year, can be declared an emergency

law, 134

Free public libraries, appropriations may be made for the maintenance of, . Ill

Freedom of speech and debate in the legislature, . . . .115

Freedom of the press, of speech, and of elections, not to be subjects for initia-
tive or referendum petition, ....... 129

Fundamental principles of the constitution, a frequent recurrence to, recom-
mended, . . . . . . . . . . . 114

127
127
127

136
137
109

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General appropriation bill to be based upon the budget, etc., . . . 138

General court, to assemble frequently for redress of grievances, and for making

laws, 115

freedom of speech and debate in, ....... 115

not to declare any subject to be guilty of treason or felony, . . .115

formed by two branches, a senate and house of representatives, each

having a negative on the other, . . . . . . .118

to assemble every year on the first Wednesday of January, at such other
times as they shall judge necessary, and whenever called by the
governor, with the advice of council, . . . .118, 140

may constitute and erect judicatories and courts, .... 124

may make wholesome and reasonable laws and ordinances not repugnant

to the constitution, ......... 125

may provide for the election or appointment of officers, and prescribe

their duties, .......... 125

may impose taxes, etc., to be used for the public service, . . 125, 126

to be dissolved on the day next preceding the first Wednesday of

January, .......... 118, 141

may be adjourned or prorogued, upon its request, by the governor with

advice of council, ......... 140

may take recess of not more than thirty days, . . . . .118-

session may be directed by governor, with advice of council, to be held in
other than the usual place in case of an infectious distemper prevail-
ing, ............ 141

judicial officers may be removed upon address of, .... 146

person convicted of bribery not to hold seat in, . . . . . 149

certain officers not to have seats in, ...... . 149

may be prorogued by governor and council for ninety days, if houses dis-
agree, etc., .......... 141

empowered to charter cities, . . . . . . . .126

to determine election of governor, lieutenant-fjovernor, councillors and

certain state officers, ....... 140, 143, 145

certain officers not to be members of, . . . . . . . 149

persons convicted of corrupt practices not to be members of, . 149

to prescribe bylaw for election of sheriffs, registers of probate and clerks
of the courts by the people of the counties, and district attorneys by
the people of the districts, . . . • . . . 125

quorum to consist of a majority of members, . . . .118

powers of, relative to the taking of land, etc., for widening or relocating

highways or streets, ......... 127

powers of, with regard to the budget, ....... 138

governor to recommend budget annually to, ..... 138

departments to be supervised and regulated by laws of, ... 128

limitations on legislative power of the, extended to legislative power of

the people, etc., ......... 129

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PAGE

General court, may, by resolution, submit to the people a legislative substitute

for an initiative measure, ........ 130

specified number of voters required to submit laws enacted by the, for

ratification, etc., by the people, . . 128, 129, 131, 132, 135, 136

shall raise and appropriate money to carry into effect laws enacted by

the people, etc., .......... 129

legislative power shall continue to be vested in, except, as provided by

initiative and referendum petitions, etc., ..... 128

transmission of initiative petitions to, ...... 130

to provide for grouping conflicting or alternative measures upf)n the ballot

at state election, etc., . . . . . . . . 133

members of, not eligible for appointment to certain offices, except, etc., . 118
powers of, relative to the taking of land, etc., to relieve congestion of

population and to provide homes for citizens, . . • . 127

to determine manner in which the commonwealth, cities and towns may

provide food and shelter in time of war, etc., .... 127

to provide by law for absent voting, . . . . . .117

adjournment of, to cause a bill or resolve not to become law if the governor

cannot return it with his objections within five days after its receipt, 119
effect of adjournment of, upon items disapproved by governor in general

appropriation bill, but not returned within five days, . . 139

to take yea and nay vote on loans contracted by the commonwealth, . 139
to have authority to provide for compulsory voting at elections, . .117

to have power to limit buildings for use in cities and towns, . . 128

submission of laws enacted by, to the people on referendimi, 128, 134, 135, 136
to provide for taking certain natural resources, . .127

may amend or repeal laws approved by the people subject to governor's

veto and referendum, ......... 137

may regulate taking of ancient landmarks and property of historical

interest, ........... 128

may prescribe by law for appointment and removal of mihtary and naval

officers, etc., .......... 147

to provide for recruitment, etc., of military and naval forces, 147

may authorize the governor to make regulations, et9., for the military

and naval forces, . . . . . . 147

governor may return bill or resolve to, recommending amendment, etc., . 119
governor to recommend to, term for which commonwealth loan shall be

contracted, .......... 139

shall assemble every year on the first Wednesday in January, . .118

Government, objects of, . . . ... 109

Government by the people, as a free, sovereign and independent state, . 112

Governor, the supreme executive magistrate, styled, — The Governor of the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; with the title of, — • His Excellency;

elected biennially, ........ 117,139

qualifications, ........... 139

term of office, 117, 139

should have an honorable stated salary, ...... 142

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Governor, the commander-in-chief of the army and navy, .... 147

may call together the councillors at any time, .... 140, 143

not to hold certain other offices, ...... 148, 149

to take oaths of office before president of the senate in presence of the

two houses of the legislature, . . . . . . .148

to sign all commissions, ......... 141

election determined by the legislature, . . . . . .140

veto power, 119,137,138

not to extend to measures approved by the people, .... 137

may return bill or resolve to the general court recommending amendment, 1 19
to recommend to general court the term for which any loan shall be

contracted, .......... 139

vacancy in office of, powers to be e.xercised by the lieutenant-governor, . 143
vacancy in offices of both governor and lieutenant-governor, powers to
be exercised in order of succession by secretary, attorney-general,
treasurer and auditor, ........ 145

order of filling, .......... 118

with advice of council, may adjourn or prorogue the legislature upon re-
quest, and convene the same, ....... 140

to appoint all judicial officers, notaries public and coroners; nominations

to be made at least seven days before appointment, etc., . . 141

may pardon offences, but not before conviction, ..... 141

may fill vacancy in council occurring when legislature is not in session, . 144
with consent of council, may remove judicial officers, upon the address

of both houses of the legislature, ....... 146

may remove justices of the peace and notaries public, .... 141

to commission all military and naval officers, . . . . .147

to call joint session on constitutional amendments, . . . .131

to fill vacancies in certain elected executive offices, .... 145

to have power to cause certain laws to take effect forthwith, . . 134

with consent of council, may retire judicial officers for certain reasons, . 146
to recommend budget and supplementary budgets to the general court, . 138
may disapprove or reduce items or parts of items in any bill appropriating

money, ........... 138

items in bill appropriating money, when to have force of law if not returned

to general court within five days by, ...... 139

Governor and council, to examine election returns, .... 121,144

may punish persons guilty of disrespect, etc., by imprisonment not exceed-
ing thirty days, .......... 124

quorum to consist of governor and at least five members of the council, 140, 143
may require the attendance of the secretary of the commonwealth in

person or by deputy, . . . . .146

may require the opinions of the justices of the supreme judicial court

upon important questions of law, etc., ...... 147

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Governor and council, to hear and determine all causes of marriage, divorce

and alimony, and appeals from judges of probate, etc., . . . 147

officers serving directly under, not to be included in any of the twenty

departments, . . . . . . . . . .128

Guardian, parent or, consent of, required to have minor in a publicly controlled

reformatory, etc., attend rehgious services, etc., . . . .112

Habeas corpus, privilege of writ to be enjoyed in the most ample manner, and

not to be suspended by legislature except upon most urgent occasions, 1 13
Harvard College, pow-ers and privileges, gifts, grants and conveyances con-
firmed, ........... 150

board of overseers established, but the government of the college may be

altered by legislature, . . . . .150

Hereditary offices and privileges, absurd and unnatural, . . . .112

Highways, etc., taking of land for widening or relocating, powers of the legis-
lature concerning, ......... 127

Hire or reward, jietitions circulated for, under initiative and referendum, to

be regulated by general court, ....... 136

Historical property, preservation of, . . . . . . . . 128

Home, the Soldiers', in Massachusetts, appropriations may be made for the

support of , .......... Ill

Homes for citizens, general court given power to take land for relieving con-
gestion of population and providing, ...... 127

Hospital, not publicly owned, etc., grant of public money forbidden to, 111

for the deaf, dumb or blind, privately controlled, may be compensated

for the care of such persons, . . . . . . .111

House of representatives, members may be instructed by the people, . .114

a representation of the people biennially elected and founded upon the

principle of equality, ......... 122

may impose fines upon towns not choosing members, .... 123

to enter objections made by governor to a bill or resolve at large upon

records, . . . . . . . . . . .119

qualifications of members, ....... 123, 124

to judge of the qualifications of its own members, .... 124

must be an inhabitant of district for one year preceding election, and
shall cease to be a member when ceasing to be an inhabitant of the

state, 123

members not to be arrested on mesne process during going to, return-
ing from, or attending the general assembly, ..... 124

the grand inquest of the commonwealth, ...... 123

to originate all money bills, but the senate may propose or concur with

amendments, .......... 124

not to adjourn more than two days at a time, ..... 124

may, by concurrent vote, take a recess of not more than thirty days, , 118
quorum of, .......... . 118

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House of representatives, to choose officers, establish its rules, etc., . . 124
may punish by imprisonment, not exceeding thirty days, persons guilty

of disrespect, etc.; trial may be by committee, .... 124

privileges of members, ......... 124

may require the attendance of secretary of the commonwealth in person

or by deputy, .......... 146

certain officers not to have seats in, ....... 149

may require the opinions of the justices of the supreme judicial court

upon important questions of law, and upon solemn occasions, . 147

clerk of, not to be a legislator, ........ 149

meeting for election to be held biennially on the Tuesday next after the

first Monday of November, beginning in 1920, .... 123

in case of failure to elect, meeting to be held on the fourth Monday of

November, .......... 123

to consist of two hundred and forty members, apportioned to the several

counties equally, according to relative number of legal voters, . 122
commissioners to divide counties into representative districts of contigu-
ous territory, but no town or ward of a city to be divided, . . 123
no district entitled to elect more than three representatives, . . . 123
board authorized to divide county into districts, to be certified to by the
secretary, the number of representatives to which the county is en-
titled, . . . .122

Impeachments, by the house of representatives, to be tried by the senate;

Umitation of sentence; party convicted liable to indictment, . 122, 123
Income, tax on, general court may impose and levy, etc., .... 126

Incompatible offices, ......... 148, 149

Incorporation, every act of, shall forever remain subject to revocation and

amendment, .......... 128

Individual, any, credit of the commonwealth not to be given in any manner

to, 139

Individual rights, no proposition inconsistent with certain, can be subject of

initiative or referendum petition, ...... 129

Individuals, who circulate initiative and referendum petitions for hire or

reward, to be licensed, ........ 136

Infirmary, not publicly owned, etc., grant of public money forbidden to, . Ill
for the deaf, dumb or blind, privately controlled, may be compensated

for the care actually rendered such persons, . . . . .111

Information for voters to be sent by the secretary of the commonwealth

under the initiative and referendum, ...... 137

"Inhabitant," the word defined, etc., ...... 112,120

Inhabitants, census to be taken in 1925, and every tenth year thereafter, . 120
number of, required to erect city government, ..... 126

may be provided with food and shelter during time of war, exigency,

etc., 127

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION— REARRANGEMENT. 169

Initiative (see also Referendum) :
definition of, .

contents and mode of originating petition,
constitutional amendment petition,
excluded matters, ....
transmission of petition to general court,
reference of measure to committee of general court,
procedure in general court on petition for amendment, .
legislative substitute for initiative measure,
submission of amendment to the people, necessary vote.

. 128
128-130
. 130
128, 129
. 130
. 130
130, 131
. 130
131

procedure in general court on petition for law, submi.ssion to the people
and necessary vote, .........

amendment of proposed Jaw by petitioners and submission to the people

by the secretary of the commonwealth, .... 132, 133

•onfiicting and alternative measures at the same election, which shall
govern, etc., .........

identification, certification and limitation on signatures to petitions
etc., ...........

general court may regulate abuses arising from circulating petitions for
hire or reward, .........

limitation on signatures from any one county, ....

description and form of question on ballot, .....

provisions to be self -executive but legislation may be enacted to facilitate
their operation, .........

Inmate of publicly controlled reformatory, etc., not to be deprived of oppor

tunity of religious exercises of his own faith, etc., .
Institution, not publicly owned, etc., grant of public money forbidden,

for the deaf, dumb or blind, privately controlled, may be compensated
for the care actually rendered such persons, ....

reformatory, penal or charitable, publicly controlled, not to deprive in

Insurrection, commonwealth may borrow money to suppress, etc..
Interests, lands or easements, in connection with certain natural resources,
may be taken, .........

Invasion, governor may employ military and naval forces to repel,

commonwealth may borrow money to repel, etc., ...

Items or parts of items in any bill appropriating money, governor may dis-
approve or reduce, ........

Items, etc., in appropriation bill disapproved, etc., when to have force of

law, or not be law, ......... 139

132

133

136

136
136
137
137
137

137

138

112
111

111

112

111
114
139

127
147
139

138

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Judges, appointment, recall or removal of, not subjects for initiative or referen-
dum petition, ......... 129, 134

Judges of courts may not hold certain other offices, .... 148, 149

Judges of the supreme judicial court, to hold office during good behavior, and

to have honorable salaries established by standing laws, . 116, 142

to give opinions upon important questions of law, etc., when required by

the governor and council, or either branch of legislature, . . 147

not to hold certain other offices, ...... 148, 149

Judicatories and courts, may be established by the general court, . . 124

may administer oaths or affirmations, ...... 125

Judicial decision, reversal of a, not a subject for initiative petition, . . 129

Judicial department, not to exercise legislative or executive powers, . .116

Judicial officers, appointed by the governor with consent of coimcil; nomina-
tions to be made seven days prior to appointment, . . . 141
to hold office during good behavior, except when otherwise provided by

the constitution, ......... 146

may be removed from office by the governor, upon the address of both

houses of the legislature, ........ 146

may be retired on pension by governor with consent of council, for certain

reasons, ........... 146

Jury, right of trial by, not a subject for initiative or referendum petition, 129, 134
Jury, trial by, right secured, . . . . . . .113

Justices of the peace, commissions to expire in seven years from date of ap-
pointment, but may be renewed, ....... 146

removal of, from office, .......... 141

judges may be appointed as, ...... . 149, 150

Land, etc., taking of, for widening or relocating highways, etc., . . . 127

for relieving congestion of population and providing homes for citizens, . 127

Landmarks, ancient, preservation of, ....... 128

Lands, easements or interests, in connection wath certain natural resources,

may be taken, .......... 127

Law prohibiting free exercise of religion not to be passed, . . . .111

Law-martial, only those employed in the army and navy, and the militia in

actual service, subject to, except by authority of the legislature, . 115

protection from the, not a subject for initiative petition, . . . 129

Laws, every person to have remedy in, for injury to person or property, . 113

power of suspension or execution of, only in the legislature, except, 115, 134

power of general court to enact, . . . . . . .125

suspension of, mode of petitioning for, ...... 134

enacting style of, passed by the general court, . . . . .118

ex post facto, prohibited as unjust and inconsistent with free government, . 1 15
of province, colony and state, not repugnant to the constitution, con-
tinued in force, .......... 147

passed by the general court, when to take effect, 133

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION— REARRANGEMENT. 171

Laws, and amendments to the constitution, approved by the voters, when

to take effect, 132, 135, 136

emergency, to contain preamble, etc., ...... 134

enacted by the general court, unless expressly excluded, made subject

of referendum to the people, ....... 134

relating to certain subjects to be considered matters excluded from

initiative and referendum petitions, ..... 128, 134

approved by the jieople, may be amended or repealed by the general

court, 137

submission of, to the people for approval, ratification or rejection, under

the popular referendum, . . . . . . ... 128

Learning, school or institution of, wherein any denominational doctrine is in-
culcated, not to be aided, etc., by grant of public money or credit, 111, 139
Legal obligations, grant of public money or credit permitted to carry out

certain, ........... Ill

Legal voters, census of, ......... 120,122

Legislative department not to exercise executive or judicial powers, . .116

Legislative power, of the general court, .... .117,124-128,147

to be vested in general court, except, ....... 128

of the people, limitations, ......... 129

Legislative substitute may be submitted to the people by the general court for

initiative measure, etc., ........ 130

Legislature (see General court).

Liberty of the press, essential to the security of freedom, .... 114

Libraries, free public, appropriations may be made for maintenance of, . Ill

Licenses to be issued to individuals who circulate initiative and referendum

petitions for hire or reward, ....... 136

Lieutenant-governor, to be biennially elected in November, beginning in 1920,

— ^ title of, His Honor; who shall be qualified same as governor, 117, 143
qualifications, ........... 143

in the absence of governor, to be president of the council, . . . 143

to be acting governor when the chair of the governor is vacant, . . 143

vacancy in offices of both governor and, powers to be exercised in order

of succession by secretary, attorney-general, treasurer and auditor, . 145
order of filling, .......... 118

to take oath of office before president of the senate in presence of the two

houses of the legislature, . . . . . . . . 148

not to hold certain other offices, ...... 148, 149

term of office, .......... 117,143

Limitations, certain, on legislative power of the general court, shall extend

to legislative power of the people, ....•• 129

on signatures of petitions, under the initiative and referendum, in any

one county, .......... 136

Literature and the sciences to be encouraged, . . . . • ' • 151

Loans, certain, to be paid out of revenue of the year in which created, . . 139

to be contracted only by yea and nay vote of each house, . . . 139

Localities of the commonwealth, law restricted to particular, to be excluded

from proposal by initiative or referendum petition, . . 129, 134

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Magistrates and courts not to demand excessive bail, impose excessive fines,

or inflict cruel punishments, . . . . . . .115

Magistrates and officers accountable to the people, . . . . .112

Marriage, divorce and alimony, causes of, how to be heard and determined, 147
Martial law, only those employed in the army and navy, and the militia in

actual service, subject to, except by authority of legislature, . . 115

protection from, not a subject for initiative petition, .... 129

Matters, excluded, from initiative and referendum petitions, . . 129, 134

Measures, conflicting and alternative, in popular legislation at one election, . 133
Mesne process, no member of house of representatives to be held to bail on,

etc., 124

Military power, subordinate to civil authority, . . . . . .114

Militia and naval forces, recruitment, etc., of, ..... . 147

Militia and naval officers, selection, appointment and removal of, . 147

Mineral resources and rights, conservation of, etc., ..... 127

Minor, in publicly controlled reformatory, etc., not compelled to attend reli-
gious services, etc., without consent of parent or guardian, . 112
Mode, of originating initiative petitions, ....... 129

of petitioning for suspension of a law and a referendum thereon, 134, 135

Money, issued from treasury by warrant of governor, etc., .... 142

borrowed, expenditure of, limited, ....... 139

borrowed in anticipation of receipts from taxes, when loan shall be paid, 139
received on account of the commonwealth to be paid into the treasury, 141
bills appropriating, governor may disapprove or reduce any items or parts

of items in, ......... 138, 139

certain appropriations of, from treasury of the commonwealth, excluded

from initiative and referendum petitions, .... 129, 134

bills to originate in the house of representatives, ..... 124

Moneys, raised or appropriated for public or common schools, not to be applied

for support of sectarian schools, etc., . . . . . .111

Moral obligations of lawgivers and magistrates, . . . . . .114

Moral qualifications for office, . . . . . . .114

Municipal governments, authority given general court to create, . . . 126

Name, change of, by women notaries public renders commission void, but

reappointment may be made, etc., ...... 141

Natural resources of the commonwealth, conservation of, . . . .127

Naval and military forces, recruitment, etc., of, . . . . . . 147

Naval and military officers, selection, appointment and removal of, . . 147
Necessaries of life, commonwealth, cities and towns may take and provide,

during time of war, exigency, etc., ...... 127

Negative vote required, size of, to disapprove suspension of a law and refer-
endum thereon, .......... 136

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Notaries public, to be appointed by governor with advice of council, . . 141

women may be appointed, ........ 141

how removed, ........... 141

Number to be given each question on the ballot by the secretary of the com-
monwealth, under the initiative and referendum, . . . 137

Oaths and affirmations, may be administered by courts and judicatories, . 125
how and by whom taken and subscribed, ...... 148

forms of, . . . ... . . . . . . . 148

persons declining to take, may affirm, ...... 148

to be taken by all civil and military officers, .... 125, 148

Objects of government, ......... 109, 112

Obligations, legal, grant of public money or credit to certain institutions, etc.,

to carry out certain, ......... Ill

Offences and crimes, prosecutions for, regulated, ..... 113

Office of trust, person convicted of bribery, etc., not to hold, . . . 149

Office, rotation in, right secured, ........ 112

all persons having the prescribed qualifications equally ehgible to, . .112

no person eligible to, unless he can read and write, . . . .116

member of general court not eUgible to, created, etc., during his term of

election, etc., .......... 118

Officers, civil, legislature may provide for the naming and settling of, . . 125

Officers, commissioned, tenure of office to be expressed in commissions, . 141

Officers, judicial, to hold office during good behavior, except, etc., . . 146

may be removed by governor, with consent of council, upon the address of

both houses of the legislature, ....... 146

Officers of the militia, etc., election and appointment of, . . . . 147

removal of, .......... . 147

Officers and magistrates, accountable to the people, . . . . .112

Offices, plurality of, prohibited to governor, lieutenant-governor and judges, 148, 149

incompatible, 148, 149

Organization, of the general court, ....... 121, 124

of the mQitia and naval forces, ........ 147

Originating, mode of, initiative petitions, ....... 129

Pardon of offences, governor with advice of council may grant, but not before

conviction, .......... 141

Parent, consent of guardian or, required to have minor in a publicly controlled

reformatory, etc., attend religious services, etc., .... 112
Particular division, law restricted to a, excluded from proposal by initiative

or referendum petition, ....... 129,134

Parts of items in bill appropriating money, governor may disapprove or

reduce 138,139

Peaceable assembly, the right of, not a subject for initiative petition, . . 129

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Penal institutions, etc., publicly controlled, not to deprive an inmate of the

opportunity of religious exercises of his own faith, etc., . . . Ill

Pension, retirement of judicial officers upon, ...... 146

People, to have the sole right to govern themselves as a free, sovereign and

independent state, . . . . . . . . .112

have a right to keep and to bear arms for the public defence, . . 114

have a right to assemble to consult upon the common good, to instruct

their representatives, and to petition legislature, . . . .114

legislative power of the, limitations on, ...... 129

submission of constitutional amendments, etc., to the, by popular initia-
tive and referendum, ......... 131

Person and property, remedy for injuries to, should be in the laws, . . 113

Persons declining to take oaths, etc., may affirm, . .148

Petition, right of 114,115

initiative and referendum, definition of, mode of originating

etc., 128, 134, 135

Petitions circulated by individuals for hire or reward, under initiative and

referendum, license to be issued for, ...... 136

Plurality, of offices, 148, 150

of votes, election of civil officers by, . . . . . . .117

Political division, any, of the commonwealth, may pay for care or support fur-
nished by privately controlled hospitals, etc., for the deaf, dumb or

bUnd, Ill

law restricted to a, excluded from proposals by initiative or referendum

petition, 129, 134

Political year begins on the first Wednesday of January, . . . .118

Popular government, rights of, ....... 112, 113

Popular initiative and referendum, ....... 128-138

Population, congestion of, etc., general court empowered to authorize the

taking of land for relieving, ....... 127

Postmaster may hold state office, . . . . . . . .149

Power to submit constitutional amendments and laws to the people for ap-
proval or rejection, ......... 128

Preamble, to constitution, . • . . . . . . . 109, 110

emergency laws to contain, ........ 134

President of the senate, choice of, . . . . . . . .121

to administer oaths to governor, lieutenant-governor and councillors, etc., 148
to preside at joint session of the two houses on proposed constitutional

amendments, .......... 131

Press, freedom of the, not a subject for initiative petition, .... 129

Press, liberty of, essential to the security of freedom, ..... 114

Private association, etc., not to be given credit of the commonwealth, etc.. Ill, 139
Private property, taken for public uses, compensation to be made for, . . 113

appropriated to public use, right to receive compensation for, not a

subject for initiative petition, ....... 129

within public view, advertising on, may be restricted, etc., . . . 128

Privileges, no hereditary, . . . . . . . . .112

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION— REARRANGEMENT. 175

Probate courts, provisions for holding, ....... 146

registers elected by the people of the several counties, .... 125

judges may not hold certain other offices, ..... 148-150

certain appeals from judges of, to be determined by governor and council, 147
Property, right of protection of, . . . . . . . .113

no initiative petition contravening protection, ..... 129

income derived from various classes of, rates upon, how levied, . . 126

of historical or antiquarian interest, preservation of, . . . . 128

Propositions, certain, not to be subject of an initiative or referendum pe-
tition, 129, 134

Prorogation of the general court, . . . . . . . 118, 140

Prosecutions for crimes and offences regulated, ..... 113, 114

Provincial laws, not repugnant to the constitution, continued in force, . . 147

Public boards and certain officers to make quarterly reports to the governor, . 142
Public credit, etc., not to be authorized to found, etc., any church, religious

denomination or society, . . . . . .111

Public debts, contraction of, ........ . 139

Public exigency, etc., commonwealth, cities and towns may provide food, other

common necessaries of life and shelter during, .... 127

Public libraries, free, appropriations may be made for support of, . . Ill

Public notary (see Notary public).

Public offices, right of people to secure rotation, ..... 112

all persons having the prescribed qualifications equally eligible, . . 113

Public rehgious worship, right and duty of, .... 110,111,112

Public trading by the commonwealth, cities and towns permitted, . . 127

Public use, right to receive compensation for private property appropriated

to, not a subject for initiative petition, ..... 129

in necessaries of life, . . . . . . . . . .127

in natural resources, .......... 127

in historic sites, etc., ......... 128

Public ways and places, advertising on, may be restricted, etc., . . . 128

Punishments, cruel and unusual, not to be inflicted, . . . . .115

Qualifications, of a voter, ....... 116,117,120

of governor, ........... 139

of lieutenant-governor, ......... 143

of councillors, ........... 144

of senators, 120, 121

of representatives, ......... 123, 124

of secretary, treasurer, auditor and attorney-general, . . . 145, 146

Qualifications, moral, of officers and magistrates, ..... 114

Quartering of troops, . . . . . . . . .115

Question, each, on the ballot to be given a number by the secretary of the

commonwealth, under the initiative and referendum, . . .137

Quorum, of council, 140, 143, 144

of senate, . . . . . . . . . . .118

of house of representatives, . . . . , . . .118

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144

126

Rank of councillors, ........

Rates, tax, upon income, how levied, .....

Reading and writing, knowledge of, necessary qualifications for voting or
holding office, ........

Rebellion, governor may employ military and naval forces to suppress,
Recall of judges shall not be proposed by initiative petition,
Recess, of general court for not more than thirty days,

committees or commissions, members of general court not to receive
salary for service upon, except, etc., ....
Records of the commonwealth to be kept in the office of the secretary,
Re-enactment of certain bills and resolves, ....

Referendum (see also Initiative) :

definition of, ........ .

time when laws shall take effect, .....

exemption of emergency laws, ......

governor may cause certain laws to take effect forthwith,

grant of certain franchises shall not be declared emergency laws,

contents of petitions, .......

certain matters excluded from petitions, ....

mode of petitioning for suspension of a law,

votes necessary for approval by the people,

petition for repeal of emergency or other active law,

identification, certification and limitation on signatures,

general court may regulate abuses arising from circulating petitions for
hire or reward, .........

limitation on signatures from any one county, ....

description and form of question on ballot, .....

information for voters to be sent by secretary of the commonwealth,

governor's veto not to extend to measures approved by the people,

general court, subject to governor's veto and referendum, may amend
or repeal a law approved by the people,

provisions to be self-executing but legislation may be enacted to facilitate
their operation, ........

Reformatory, etc., publicly controlled, not to deprive an inmate of the oppor-
tunity of religious exercises of his own faith, etc., . . . 111,112
Register of the council, resolutions and advice to be recorded in, and signed

by members present, . . . . . . . . .144

Registers of deeds, incompatible offices, ....... 149

Registers of probate, chosen by the people of the several counties, . . 125

incompatible offices, . . . . . . . . . .149

Religion, free exercise of, no law to be passed prohibiting, . . . .111

no measure that relates to, can be made subject of initiative petition or

referendum, ......... 128, 134

Religious denomination, appropriation of public money or credit, etc., not to

be made to found any, . . . . . . . 111,139

116
147
129.
118

118
146
119

128
132, 133, 135
134
134
134
134
134
134, 135
135
135
136

136
136
137
137
137

137

138

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Religious denominations, equal protection secured to all, . . . 110,111

Religious institutions or practices, no measure that relates to, can be made

subject of initiative petition or referendum, .... 128, 134

Religious sect or denomination, no subordination of one to another to be

established by law, . . . . . . . . .111

Religious services or instruction, inmate of a publicly controlled reformatory,

etc., not to be compelled to attend against his will, etc., . . 112

Rehgious societies, may elect their own pastors or religious teachers, . .110

membership of, defined, . . . . . . . . .110

Religious society, appropriation of public money or credit, etc., not to be made

to found any, 111,139

Religious undertaking not under exclusive public control, etc., grant of public

money forbidden to, . . . . . . . . .111

Religious worship, public, right and duty of, and protection therein, . . 110

support of the ministry, and erection and repair of houses of worship, . 110
Remedies by recourse to the law, to be free, complete and prompt, . . 113

Removal of judges shall not be the subject of an initiative or referendum

petition, 129, 134

Repeal of an emergency law, etc., petition for referendum on, . . . 135

Representation, fines upon towns to enforce, ...... 123

Representatives (see House of Representatives).

Residence, change of, not to disqualify voter until six months from time of

removal, etc., . . . . . . . . . .117

Residence qualification, of voters, . . . . . . 116, 117, 120

of senators, ........... 120

of representatives, .......... 123

of governor, ........... 139

of lieutenant-governor, ......... 143

of councillors, .......... 144

of secretary, treasurer, auditor and attorney-general, .... 146

Resolution of general court may submit to the people a substitute for any
measure introduced by initiative petition, ....

Resolves (see Bills and Resolves).

Resources, natural, of the commonwealth, conservation of, .

Retirement of judicial officers forced, ......

. 130

. 127
. 146

121,140,143,144, 145

Returns of votes, .......

Revenue, all, to be paid into the treasury from whatever source collected, . 141
loan for money borrowed in anticipation of receipts from taxes, provision

for payment from certain, . . . . . . . . 1 39

Reversal of a judicial decision, not a subject for initiative petition, . . 129
Revision of the statutes, several members of general court may receive salary

for service upon committee for, . . . . . . 118,119

Revocation of charters, franchises and. acts of incorporation, . . 128
Reward, petitions for, circulation of, under initiative and referendum, to be

regulated by general court, . . . . . . . . . 136

Right of peaceable assembly, not a subject for initiative petition, . . . 129

Rights, declaration of 129

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Rights, certain individual rights as declared in, not to be subject of an in-
itiative petition, . . . . . . . .129

Rights, water and mineral, the taking of, 127

Sailors and soldiers, who have served, etc., during time of war, not disqualified

from voting on account of non-payment of poll tax, . . .116

Salary, a stated and honorable, to be established for the governor, . 142

permanent and honorable, to be established for the justices of the

supreme judicial court, and to be enlarged if not sufficient, 116, 142, 146
additional, not to be paid members of general court for service on recess

committees, except, etc., . . . . . . • .118

Sale of land or buildings to provide homes for citizens, etc., . . . 127

School moneys not to be appropriated for sectarian schools, etc., . . Ill

School or institution of learning, wherein any denominational doctrine is
inculcated, not to be aided, etc., by grant of public money or

credit, 111,139

Seal, great, of the commonwealth to be affixed to all commissions, . . 141

Search, seizure and arrest, right of, regulated, 114

Search, unreasonable, etc., not a subject for initiative petition, . . .129

Secret voting to be preserved when compulsory voting is authorized, 117

Secretary of the commonwealth, to be chosen by the people biennially in

November, beginning in 1920, ...... 117,145

manner of election, etc., same as governor, ...... 14.5

term of office, .......... 117,145

not to be a legislator, ......... 149

vacancy occurring during session of the legislature, filled by joint ballot

of the legislature from the people at large, 145

vacancy occurring when legislature is not in session, to be filled by gov-
ernor, by appointment, with advice and consent of council, . . 145
not eligible, unless an inhabitant of the state for five years next preceding

election or appointment, ........ 146

office of, to be deemed vacant if person elected or appointed fails to be

qualified within ten days, ........ 145

records of commonwealth to be kept in office of, . . . . . 146

may appoint deputies, for whose conduct he shall be accountable, . . 146

to attend governor and council, senate and house, in person or by depu-
ties, as they shall require, ........ 146

to attest all commissions, or by his deputy, ..... 141

to certify to board authorized to divide county into districts, the number

of representatives to which the county is entitled, .... 122

duties of, under the initiative and referendum, .... 129-137

to exercise powers of governor and lieutenant-governor when both offices

are vacant, ........•• 145

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION— REAKRANGEMENT. 179

Sectarian schools not to be maintained at public expense, . . . 111,139

Section of excluded matters under initiative petitions not a subject for initia-
tive amendment, . . . . . . . . .129

Selectmen to preside at town meetings, elections, etc.,
Self-government, right of, asserted, ....
Senate, the first branch of the legislature, .

to consist of forty members, apportionment, etc.,

to be elected biennially, beginning in November, 1920,

121
112
120
120
117, 120

122,

governor and at least five councillors, to examine and count votes, and

issue summonses to members, . . .

to be final judges of elections, returns and qualifications of their own
members, .........

vacancy to be filled by election, by people of the district, upon order of
majority of senators elected, ....

qualifications of a senator, .......

not to adjourn more than two days at a time, ....

may, by concurrent vote, take a recess of not more than thirty days,
to choose its officers and establish rules, .....

shall try all impeachments, .......

quorum of .......... .

may punish for certain offences; trial may be by committee,
may require the attendance of the secretary of the commonwealth in
person or by deputy, .......

may require the opinions of the justices of the supreme judicial court

upon important questions of law, and upon solemn occasions,
certain officers not to have seats in, .

to enter objections, made by governor to passage of a bill or resolve, at
large on records, y ...... .

districts, forty in number, to be of adjacent territory, and to contain, as

near as may be, an equal number of voters, . . . ,

apportionment based upon legal voters, .....

Sessions, court of, judges and other offices, .....

Shelter, etc., may be provided by the commonwealth, cities and towns, during

time of war, public exigency, etc., ...... 127

Sheriffs, elected by the people of the several counties, .... 125

incompatible offices, ......... 148, 149

Signatures to initiative and referendum, number required, etc., . . 129-136

regulation of, by law, ......... 136

in any one county limited, ........ 136

Society, religious, etc., appropriation of public money or credit, etc., not to be

made to found any, . . . . . . . . IIL

Soldier not to be quartered in any house, in time of peace, without consent
of owner, ...........

Soldiers and sailors, who have served in time of war, etc., not disqualified

from voting on account of non-payment of poll tax,
Soldiers' Home in Massachusetts, appropriations may be made for support of.
Solicitor general, appointment of, ....... .

incompatible offices, . . . . . . . . .148

121

121
120, 121
122
118
121
123
118
124

146

147
149

119

120
120
149

139

115

116
HI
141
149

180 INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION— REARRANGEMENT.

Special appropriation bills may be enacted after final action on general appro-
priation bill, etc., ......... 138

Speaker of the house of representatives, choice of, .... . 124

Speech, freedom of, no# a subject for initiative petition, .... 129

Standing armies dangerous to liberty and not to be maintained without con-
sent of the legislature, . . . . . . . .114

State election, referendum on measures passed by the general court

at, 131,132,135, 136

State or body politic, entitled, — The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, . 110
Statutes, general revision of, members of general court may receive salary for

service upon recess committee to examine, .... 118, 119
Streets, etc., taking of land for widening or relocating, powers of the legislature

concerning, .......... 127

110

118

139

143

Style, of body politic,
of legislature, .
of governor,
of lieutenant-governor.
Subjects, certain, excluded from initiative or referendum petition, 128, 129, 134

Substitute, legislative, for initiative petition, ...... 130

Succession to vacancy in governorship, ...... 143, 145

Supplementary budgets, governor may recommend, ..... 138

Support of the deaf, dumb or blind, institutions for the care of, may be com-
pensated, . . . .111

Supreme judicial court, judges to have honorable salaries fixed by standing

laws, and to hold office during good behavior, . . 116, 142, 146

clerk of, not to be a legislator, . . . .149

judges to give opinions upon important questions of law, etc., when
required by either branch of the legislature or by the governor and
council, ........... 147

judges not to hold certain other offices, ...... 148

Sureties of bail, excessive, not to be required, . . . . . .115

Suspension of laws, ........ 115,134-136

Tax on income, general court may impose and levy, ..... 126

Taxation, should be founded on consent, ...... 113, 115

of wild and forest lands, ......... 127

moneys raised by, for support of public schools, not to be applied to

other schools, etc., . . . . . . .111

general court shall raise money by, to carry into effect laws enacted by

the people, etc., ......... 129

Taxes, not to be levied without the consent of the people or their representa-
tives, 113,115

may be imposed by the legislature, ...... 125, 126

valuation of estates to be taken anew once at least every ten years, . 126

money borrowed in anticipation of receipts from, when loan is to be

paid, 139

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION— REARRANGEMENT. 181

Tenure, of justices of the supreme judicial court,

of legislators, .......

of governor, .......

of lieutenant-governor, .....

of councillors, .......

of secretary, treasurer, auditor and attorney-general,

of notaries public and justices of the peace,

of judicial officers, ......

re-eligibility of treasurer, .....

that all commissioned officers shall by law have in their offices shall be
expressed in their commissions,
Term of any loan contracted by the commonwealth to be recommended by
governor, .......

Tests abolished, ........

Title of body politic, — The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,

Title of governor to be, — His Excellency,

Title of legislature, — The General Court of Massachusetts,

Title of lieutenant-governor to be, — His Honor,

Town, etc., measure or law restricted to a particular, to be excluded from

proposal by initiative or referendum petition,
Town clerk to make record and return of elections,
Town meetings, selectmen to preside at,
Town representation in the legislature.
Towns, may be chartered as cities, when, .

voting precincts in, . . .

Towns and cities, not to aid certain schools, educational, charitable, religious
or other institutions with moneys raised by taxation,

may provide food and shelter during time of war, public emergency, etc

may take ancient landmarks, etc., for public use,

may limit buildings for certain uses to specified districts.
Trading, public, by the commonwealth, cities and towns, permitted, .
Training of the militia and naval forces, ......

Treason and felony, no subject to be declared guilty of, by the legislature.
Treasurer, to be chosen by the people biennially in November, beginning in
1920, . 11

to hold office for two years from third Wednesday in January next there-
after, and until another is chosen and qualified, . . 117, 14.5

116
117, 122
117, 139
117,143
117, 143
117, 145
141, 146
116, 129, 134, 146

146

141

139
148
110
139
118
143

129, 134
121

121

20-123

126

117

111
127
128
128
127
147
11.5

14.5

manner of election, etc., same as governor, ......

not eligible, unless an inhabitant of the state for five years next preceding

election or appointment, ........

no person eligible for more than three successive terms (six years),

not to be a legislator or congressman, ......

in failure of election by voters, or in case of decease of person elected,

vacancy to be filled by joint ballot of legislature from the two persons

having the highest number of votes at November election,
vacancy occurring during session of the legislature, filled by joint ballot

of the legislature from the people at large, .....

14.5

146
146
149

14.5

145

182 INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION— REARRANGEMENT.

Treasurer, vacancy occurring when legislature is not in session, to be filled by

governor, by appointment, with advice and consent of the council, . 145

office to be deemed vacant if person elected or appointed fails to be quali-
fied within ten days, . . . . . . . . 145, 146

to exercise powers of governor and lieutenant-governor in succession when

both offices are vacant, . . . . . . . .145

Treasury, no moneys to be issued from, but upon the warrant of governor,

except, etc., .......... 142

all money received on account of the commonwealth to be paid into

the, 141

certain appropriations of money from, excluded from initiative and

referendum petitions, ........ 129, 134

Trial by jury, right to, secured, . . . . . . . .113

guaranteed in criminal cases, except in army and navy, . . . 113

right of, not a subject for initiative petition, ..... 129

Uniform rate of tax, on incomes derived from same class of property, to be

levied throughout the commonwealth, etc., . . . 126

United States, commonwealth may borrow money to assist the, in case of

war, ............ 139

University at Cambridge, ........ 150, 151

Unreasonable search, bail and the law martial, protection from, not a subject

for initiative petition, ........ 129

Utilization of certain natural resources of the commonwealth, . . . 127

Vacancy in office of governor, powers to be exercised by lieutenant-gov-
ernor, ........... 143

Vacancy in offices of both governor and lieutenant-governor, powers to be
exercised in order of succession by the secretary, attorney-general,
treasurer and auditor, ........ 145

order of filling by general court, ....... 118

Vacancy in the council to be filled by the election of a resident of the district
by concurrent vote of the senate and house; if legislature is not in
session, to be filled by governor with advice of the council, . . 144

Vacancy in the senate to be filled by election by the people upon the order

of a majority of senators elected, ...... 121

occurring during session of legislature, filled by joint ballot of legislature

from people at large, ......... 145

occurring during recess of legislature, filled by appointment of governor,

with advice and consent of council, . . . . . . 145

INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION— REARRANGEMENT. 183

Valuation of estates to be taken anew once in every ten years at least, . . 126

Veto power of the governor, . 119,137,138

not to extend to measures approved by the people, . . . 1 37

Vote, yea and nay, in each house required upon measures having emergency

preamble, . . . . . . . . . . 134

in each house required to enable the commonwealth to borrow money,

etc., 139

no person eligible to, unless he can read and write, etc., . . 116

Voters, qualifications of, at elections for governor, lieutenant-governor, sena-
tors and representatives, ...... 116,117,120

not disqualified on account of non-payment of poll tax if they have served

in the army or navy in time of war, etc., ..... 116
not disqualified by change of residence until six months from time of

removal, etc., .......... 116

male citizens, twenty-one years of age, who have resided in the state one

year, and within the town or district six months, and who can write

their names and read the constitution in the English language, 116

the basis upon which the apportionment of representatives to the several

counties is made, ......... 122

basis of apportionment of senators, . . ' . . . . . 120

census of, to be taken in 1925, and every tenth year after, . . .120

specified number of, may submit constitutional amendments and laws

to the people for ratification or rejection, etc., . . .128

number of qualified, required to originate, etc., initiative or referendum

petition, 129-136

information for, to be sent by secretary of the commonwealth, under the

initiative and referendum, ........ 137

Votes, returns of , 121,140,143,144,145

plurality of , to elect civil officers, . . . .117

negative, required to disapprove suspension of a law and referendum

thereon, ........... 136

Voting, absent, general court to have power to provide for, . . . .117

compulsory, general court to have authority to provide for, . . .117

machines may be used at elections, . . . . . . .117

precincts in towns, .......... 117

War, commonwealth may borrow money to assist the United States in case

of, etc., 139

War time, commonwealth, cities and towns may provide food, other common

necessaries of life, and shelter during, . . . . . .127

Water resources and rights, conservation of, etc., ..... 127

Wild or forest lands, taxation of, . . . . . . . .127

Women, eligible to appointment as notaries public, ..... 141

changing name may be reappointed notaries public under new name, . 141
Worship, public, the right and duty of all men, 110

184 INDEX TO THE CONSTITUTION— REARRANGEMENT.

Writ of habeas corpus to be enjoyed in the most free, easy, cheap and expedi-
tious manner, and not to be suspended by legislature, except for a
limited time, . . . . . . . . . .113

Writing and reading, necessary qualifications for voting or holding office, . 116
Writs to be issued in the name of the commonwealth under the seal of the

court, bear test of the first justice, and be signed by the clerk, . 147

Yea and nay vote, of two thirds members present and voting in each house

required upon measures having emergency preamble, . . .134

of two thirds members present and voting in each house required to ena-
ble the commonwealth to borrow money, etc., .... 13^

Year, political, begins on the first Wednesday of January, . . . .118

ACTS AND RESOLVES

MASSxlCHUSETTS
1921

^F" The General Court of the year nineteen hundred and twenty-one as-
sembled on Wednesday, the fifth day of January. The oaths of office were
taken and subscribed by His Excellency Channing H. Cox and His Honor
Alvan T. Fuller, on Thursday, the sixth day of January, in the presence of
the two Houses assembled in convention.

ACTS

An Act to provide for the calling of certain town nhn^ 1

MEETINGS IN METHUEN.

Be it enacted by the Setiate and House of Representatives in
General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same,
as follows:

Section 1. Samuel Rushton, William L. Stedman and Provision for

II i<Tv/ri urifci calling certain

Henry Dean, elected selectmen or Metnuen on March nith, town meetings
In the year nineteen hundred and seventeen, are hereby au-
thorized and empowered forthwith to notify, in the manner
provided by law, a meeting of the inliabitants of Methuen,
duly qualified to vote, for the purpose of voting whether or
not to petition the general com-t to erect and constitute a
city government in said IMethuen.

Section 2. All inhabitants of IVIethuen whose names who entitled
appear as qualified voters of said Methuen upon the latest ° ^° ®' ® *'•
voting lists prepared by John T. Douglas, Ansel L. Huck-
man, Henry H. Crompton and Edward J. Feeney, as regis-
trars of voters of said Methuen, shall be entitled to vote at
such meeting.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved January 19, 1921.

An Act to authorize the city of melrose to pension
carrie m. worthen.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Melrose may pay to Carrie M. g^Y'J'^f ^^
Worthen, for about forty-eight years a librarian at the Mel- pension Came
rose Public Library, a pension not exceeding fifty dollars ^' '^°'^^^''-
monthly.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by the city council of the said city, subject to the pro\isions "uncl^tf ^
of its charter, provided that such acceptance occurs prior to Proviso.
December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved January 26, 1921.

Chap.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 3, 4, 5.

City of
Melrose may
pension John
Dragon.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.

Proviso.

Chap. 3 An Act to authorize the city of melrose to pension

JOHN DRAGON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Melrose may pay to John Dragon,
for about twenty-five years employed by it as a laborer and
now incapacitated, a pension not exceeding one half of the
average annual compensation paid him as laborer during the
two years next prior to his retirement.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by the city council of the said city, subject to the provisions
of its charter, provided that such acceptance occurs prior to
December thirty-first in the ciurent year.

Approved January 26, 1921.

Chap. 4 An Act to authorize the city of taunton to discon-
tinue A PART OF THE CASWELL BURIAL GROUND.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Taunton may discontinue for use
as a burial ground such part of the Caswell lot, so-called,
owned by it and Ijing on the southerly side of Middleboro
a^'enue in said city, as is not now occupied by graves or lots,
and may use for school purposes the said part so discontinued,
provided, that notliing herein contained shall be deemed to
authorize the use of said lot contrary to any restrictions
thereon without the consent of the heirs or legal representa-
tives of C\Tus Caswell and Julia Fairbanks, under whose
deeds the city holds title to the said land.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by the city council of the said city, subject to the provisions
of its charter, pro\'ided that such acceptance occurs prior to
December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved January 26, 1921.

Chap. 5 An Act relative to the government of the town

OF WINTHROP AND TO THE PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN
THEREIN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter four hundred and twenty-seven of
the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty is hereby amended
by striking out the word "male", wherever it appears in said
chapter.

City of
Taunton may
discontinue
part of Caswell
burial ground.

Proviso.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.

Proviso.

1920, 427,
amended.
Word "male"
struck out of
law relative to
government of
town of
VVinthrop.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 5. 5

Section 2. Section one of said chapter four hundred and amended. ^ *'
twenty-seven is hereby amended by striking out, in the sixth Maximum
line, the word "one", and inserting in place thereof the votwsTn"
word: -three. ^ _ ^^^'^

Section 3. Section two of said chapter four hundred 1920, 427, § 2,
and twenty-seven is hereby amended by striking out, in the Town meeting
fifth line, the word "six", and inserting in place thereof the ^|c™on,^etc.
words: — the largest number which is divisible by three and
which will not exceed tlu-ee, — by striking out, in the fom--
teenth line, the word "two", and inserting in place thereof
the words : — the largest number which will not exceed one,

— and by inserting after the word "precincts", the first
time it occurs in the nineteenth line the following sentence:

— The number of town meeting members to be elected in
any year from each precinct shall be based on the number of
registered voters in the precinct as of the first day of Jan-
uary prior to the annual town election.

Section 4. Section three of said chapter four hundred amended.^ ^'
and twenty-seven is hereby amended by striking out, in the Town meeting
tM'entieth line, the word "own", and inserting in place thereof j^id^csTf

J 1 1 X election, etc., of

the word : town. ^ their members.

Section 5. Section five of said cluipter four himdred and 1920, 427, § 5,

, , 1 1 1 •! • "1 amended.

twenty-seven is hereby amended by striking out, m the warrant
fourth and fifth lines, the words "granting licenses for the acted*^uponr
sale of intoxicating liquors". ®*^^-

Section 6. Section seven of said chapter four hundred amended ^ ^'
and twenty-seven is hereby amended by striking out, in the Notice to town
eleventh line, the word "four", and inserting in place thereof bers of^m'eet™'
the word : — seven, — and by striking out, in the last line, V"aclnci^'! etc.
the word "five", and inserting in place thereof the word: —
three.

Section 7. Section eight of said chapter four hundred amended.^ ^'
and twenty-seven is hereby amended by striking out, in the Votes author-
second line, the words "making an appropriation", and in- tur"<l,^wS '"
serting in place thereof the words : — ■ authorizing an ex- op*""^*'"^^-
penditure, — by striking out, in the third line, the words
"specific purpose", and inserting in place thereof the words:

— special appropriation, — and by striking out, in the Referendum,
eighteenth and nineteenth lines, the words " by the vote of

a majority of the voters at large voting thereon", and in-
serting in place thereof the words : — by a majority vote or
otherwise as required by law.
Section 8. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved January 28, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 6, 7.

1857, 2, § 5.
etc., amended.

Appointment
of assistant
assessors in
city of New
Bedford.

Chap. 6 An Act to provide for additional assessors in the

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:

Section 1. Section five of chapter two of the acts of
eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, as amended by chapter one
hundred and eighty-fom* of the Special Acts of nineteen hun-
dred and se\'enteen, is hereby fiu'ther amended by striking
out at the beginning of the last paragraph, the words " During
the year nineteen hundred and seventeen, the board of
assessors of the city of New Bedford shall appoint six suitable
persons, for the term of one year, one from each ward, to be
assistant assessors; and annually thereafter twelve suitable
persons, two from each ward", and inserting in place thereof
the following : — During the year nineteen hundred and
twenty-one and annually thereafter as many suitable persons
as the board of assessors may deem necessary, — so that the
said paragraph will read as follows: — During the year nine-
teen hundred and twenty-one and annually thereafter as
many suitable persons as the board of assessors may deem
necessary, residents of the city of New Bedford shall be ap-
pointed assistant assessors by said board for such term as
the board may determine. The said assistants shall furnish
the assessors with such information as they may require
relative to the persons and property taxable in the city of
New Bedford. They shall receiAC for their services such
compensation per diem as the city council may determine.
In making the said appointments named herein, the board of
assessors shall not be subject to the provisions of the civil
service laws and regulations.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by vote of the city council of the said city subject to the pro-
visions of its charter, provided that such acceptance occurs
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved January 29, 1921.

Compensation,
etc.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.

Proviso.

Chap. 7 An Act authorizing the city of lynn to pension

CHARLES O. BAIRD.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Say pen^s"ro"n" Section 1. The school committec of the city of Lynn

g^arjeso. jj;iay pay to Charles O. Baird, who has reached the age of

seventy-two years, after completing a service of not less than

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 8, 9. 7

twenty-four years in the employ of the school department of
said city, and who has become physically incapacitated, an
annual pension as long as he lives, not exceeding one half of
the compensation which he received as school house me-
chanic.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by vote of the city council of the said city, subject to the Sundi, etc!
provisions of its charter, pro\ided that such acceptance Proviso,
occurs prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved February 3, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of Cambridge to pay a (Jj^uj g

SUM of money to the widow of JAMES M. COLLINS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Cambridge may pay to Grace CityofCam-
Collins, widow of James M. Collins, formerly a fireman in pay I sum of
said city, a sum equal to the amount of salary which he widrnvof"
would have received had he lived to March thirty-first, J^mes m. Coi-
nineteen hundred and twenty-one, the end of the financial
year.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro- council, etc.
visions of its charter, provided such acceptance occurs prior Proviso.
to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved February 3, 1921.

i\.N Act authorizing the city of beverly to compen- Chap. 9

SATE THE MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:
Section 1. Section thirteen of chapter five hundred and i9io. 542 §i3,

„ „ , „ . 1111 -11 amended.

lorty-two 01 the acts or nmeteen hundred and ten is hereby
amended by striking out, in the tenth line, the word "no",
and inserting in place thereof the following: — a sum not ex-
ceeding three hundred dollars in full, — so as to read as fol-
lows:— Section 13. The board of aldermen shall, so far as ^'*y°^
is consistent with this act, have and exercise all the legislative compensate^
power of towns and of the inhabitants thereof, and shall us^toaTdof
have and exercise all the powers now vested by law in the ^''^^™^'»-
city of Beverly and in the inhabitants thereof as a municipal
corporation, and shall have all the powers and be subject to
all the liabilities of city councils and of either branch thereof,
and it may by ordinance prescribe the manner in which such

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 10, 11.

Board sessiona
to be public,
etc.

To be sub-
mitted to
voters, etc.

powers shall be exercised. Its members shall receive a sum
not exceeding three hundred dollars in full compensation for
their services as members of the board of aldermen or of
any committee thereof. Sessions of the board whether as a
board of aldermen or as a committee of the whole shall be
open to the public, and a journal of its proceedings shall be
kept, which journal shall be subject to public inspection.
The vote of the board upon any question shall be taken by
roll call when the same is requested by at least three mem-
bers. Nothing herein shall prevent the board, by special
vote, from holding private sittings for the consideration of
nominations by the mayor.

Section 2. This act shall be submitted to the voters of
the city of Be\'erly at the annual city election in the current
year, and shall take effect upon its acceptance by a majority
of the voters voting thereon. The act shall be submitted in
the form of the following question placed upon the official
ballot: "Shall the act passed by the general coiu-t, in the
year nineteen hundred and twenty-one, providing for the
compensation of members of the board of aldermen, be ac-
cepted?" Approved February 3, 1921.

Chap. 10 An Act authorizing the city of Cambridge to pension

MARY E. MANNIX.

City of
Cambridge
may pension
Mary E.
Mannix.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.

Proviso.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Cambridge may retire Mary E.
Mannix, an employee of the building department, on an
annual pension equal to one half her average annual com-
pensation for the tlu-ee years next preceding January first,
nineteen hundred and twenty-one.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the provi-
sions of its charter, pro\ided that such acceptance occurs
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved February 3, 1921.

Chap. 11 An Act authorizing the city of chelsea to pension

ETTA A. SWAN.

City of
Chelsea may
pension Etta
A. Swan.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Chelsea may retire Etta A. Swan,
an employee of said city for the past twenty-eight years, on
an annual pension not exceeding the sum of four hundred

AcTS; 1921. — Chaps. 12, 13. 9

and eighty-five dollars and fifty cents, said sum being one
half her average annual compensation for the tliree years
next preceding January first, nineteen hundred and twenty-
one.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the provi- TOuncii,*etc!'^
sions of its charter, proxnded that such acceptance occurs Proviso.
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved February 3, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of chelsea to pension QJkij) \2
medora j. simpson.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Chelsea may retire Medora J. chdselmay
Simpson, librarian of its public library for the past fifty-one §^"^'j" ^^
years, on an annual pension not exceeding six hundred and Simpson.
sixteen dollars and fifty cents, said sum being one half her
average annual salary for the three years next preceding
January first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the provi- TOuncii, etc! ^
sions of its charter, provided that such acceptance occurs Proviso
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved February 3, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of Cambridge to pension Chav. 13

HENRY T. BURRAGE.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:

Section 1. The city of Cambridge may retire, prior to cityofCam-
December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, pe'ns!on"Henry
Henry T. Burrage, an employee of its engineering depart- ^' ®""^s^-
ment, on an annual pension equal to one half of the average
annual compensation paid him for the three years next pre-
ceding January first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one.

Section 2. Tliis act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro\'i- roundi^etc!*^
sions of its charter, pro\aded such acceptance occurs prior to Proviso.
December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved February 4, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 14, 15.

Emergency
preamble.

Chap. 14 An Act to authorize assessors in towns to appoint

ASSISTANT ASSESSORS.

Whereas, It is desirable that this act take effect forthwith
in order that the several towns may pass upon its acceptance
at their current annual meetings, therefore, it is hereby de-
clared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public convenience.

G. L. 41,
amended, new
section after
§25.

Assistant
assessors in
towns, ap-
pointment,
etc.

Boston Baptist
City Mission
Society and
Boston Baptist
Bethel Society
consolidated.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter forty-one of the General Laws is hereby amended
by inserting after section twenty-five the following new sec-
tion: — Section 25 A. In towns which accept this section the
assessors may appoint and remove citizens of the town as
assistant assessors, who shall, subject to the supervision of
the assessors, act as assistant asses.sors of the town and shall
have all necessary powers therefor. In this section, the word
towns shall not include cities. Approved February 9, 1921.

Chap. 15 An Act to consolidate the boston baptist city mission

SOCIETY AND THE BOSTON BAPTIST BETHEL SOCIETY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The Boston Baptist City Mission Society
and the Boston Baptist Bethel Society, corporations estab-
lished under the laws of the commonwealth, are hereby con-
solidated in one corporation under the name of the Boston
Baptist Bethel City Mission Society, which shall in all re-
spects be a continuation of, and the lawful successor to, the
corporations hereby consolidated, and all devises, bequests,
conveyances and gifts heretofore or hereafter made to either
of said corporations, however described, and all the powers
and privileges thereof shall A'est in said consolidated corpora-
tion and all trusts now or hereafter vested in either of said
corporations shall be preser^'ed inviolate, and all provisions
relating thereto shall have full force and effect in said con-
solidated corporation.

Section 2. The officers of the existing Boston Baptist
Bethel Society shall be, until their successors are chosen and
qualified, the officers of the consolidated corporation, which
shall be governed by the by-laws of said existing corporation
until the same shall be duly superseded.

Section 3. The treasurers of the said existing corpora-
tions are hereby respectively authorized to execute all papers

Officers.

Execution of
transfer
papers, etc.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 16, 17. 11

and documents that may be deemed necessary' or proper for
effecting the transfer of the property of said existing corpo-
rations respectively to the consoHdated corporation.

Section 4. The said consohdated corporation may, ex- Property may
cept where appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of trustee, trust, etc.
receive and hold property in trust without judicial appoint-
ment and in no case shall said corporation be required to
furnish any bond as trustee or to render any account other
than that appearing in its printed reports.

Section 5. In addition to the functions heretofore exer- Additional
cised by said existing corporations the objects of the consoli- consolidated
dated corporation shall be to carry on missionary and evan- '=°''p°'''**'°"-
gelistic work in Boston and its \icinity and to give increased
efficiency to the missionary and benevolent operations of the
Baptist denomination therein.

Section G. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved February G, 1921.

An Act validating certain proceedings of the erving Qhav. 16
water district.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The acts and proceedings of the Er\ing Water Certain pro-
District at a district meeting held October twenty-fifth, nine- ETving^Vater
teen hundred and twenty, are hereby validated and con- dite™* ^'*'''
firmed, and said meeting is hereby declared to be the annual
meeting of said district for the year nineteen hundred and
twenty, and all officers elected at said meeting shall hold
office for the several terms for which they were elected,
notwithstanding the failure of said district to comply with
the provisions of chapter one hundred and seventy-two of
the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and eighteen.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved February 9, 1921.

An Act extending the provisions of the civil service Qliav 17

LAWS TO the chief OF POLICE OR COMMISSIONER OF
PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE TOWN OF LONGMEADOW.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The provisions of chapter thirty-one of the chief of police
General Laws, and the civil ser\qce rules made thereunder, sionTd''^'
and all acts now or hereafter in force relating to the appoint- ^f'Longmeadow
ment and removal of police officers, shall apply to the chief Pivii''^er'V'icl.'"

12 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 18, 19.

of police or commissioner of public safety of the town of

Longmeadow.
mhtedTo^ Section 2. This act shall be submitted to the voters of

voters, etc. ^j-^g towu of Lougmcadow at the next town meeting, and

shall take effect upon its acceptance by a majority of the

voters voting thereon. Approved February 9, 1921.

Chap. 18 An Act authorizing the county of Bristol to pension

JAMES W. COUNSELL.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ivs:

B^i^to^mly The county commissioners of the county of Bristol may,

w^cCunseu'.^' ^u Or bcforc December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and
twenty-one, retire James W. Counsell, for twenty-three years
in its service, on an annual pension equal to one half the
average annual compensation paid him for the three years
next preceding January first, nineteen hundred and twenty-
one. Approved February 9, 1921.

Chap. 19 An Act to authorize the calling of town meetings

IN THE TOWN OF METHUEN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

town"meitings Section 1. Samucl Rushton, William L. Stedman and
in town of Henry Dean, elected selectmen of IMethuen on March fifth,
nineteen hundred and seventeen are hereby authorized and
empowered to notify in the manner pro\dded by law, a
meeting of the inhabitants of Methuen, duly qualified to
vote, for the purpose of voting whether or not to petition
the general court to erect and constitute a limited or repre-
sentative town meeting form of goN'ernment in said ]\Iethuen,
and they are further authorized to call from time to time
until the election and qualification of their successors, such
town meetings as they may deem necessary,
t^'^voteat'*'* Section 2. All inhabitants of Methuen whose names
town meetings, appear as qualified \'oters of said Methuen upon the latest
voting lists prepared by John T. Douglas, Ansel L. Huck-
man, Henry H. Crompton and Edward J. Feeney, as regis-
trars of voters of said Methuen, shall be entitled to vote at
any town meeting called by said selectmen previous to the
election and qualification of their successors unless the names
Registrars of of aiiy sucli votcrs are on said check list contrary to law, and
tinurto°aS,"etc. Said registrars of voters shall continue to act as such in said

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 20, 21, 22. 13

town until after the next annual town meeting and their acts
as registrars of voters are hereby ratified and confirmed and
made vaUd to the same extent as if they had been duly
qualified registrars of voters in said town.
Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved February 10, 1921.

An Act to abolish the office of highway surveyor QJidj) 20

OF THE TOWN OF NATICK.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Upon the election and qualification of the office of high-
commissioners of public works in the town of Natick imder oTtow"n o^f^'"^
the provisions of chapter twenty-two of the acts of nineteen ^i^Ushed.
hundred and twenty, the office of liighway surveyor in said
town shall be abolished, and all the powers, rights, duties
and liabilities of said office or officer so abolished shall be
transferred and imposed upon the said commissioners of
public works.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved February 10, 1021.

An Act confirming a certain conveyance by the city Chav 21

OF WOBURN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1 . The action of the city of Woburn in making Certain con-
conveyance, by deed dated August twenty-first, nineteen dtrorwoburn
hundred and sixteen, of certain land on the southerly side of '^""S'''"'^'^-
Montvale avenue in said city to the Woburn Grange Build-
ing Corporation of Woburn, Massachusetts, is hereby vali-
dated and confirmed.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved February 10, 1921.

An Act relative to interest rates on county se- Chap. 22

CURITIES.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act will necessitate Emergency
the passage of several special acts relative to the rate of p'"^^'"'''^-
interest on county securities, therefore, this act is hereby
declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the imme-
diate preservation of the public convenience.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 23.

G. L. 35, § 39,
amended.

Interest rates
on county
securities.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section thirty-nine of chapter thirty-five of the General
Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the
following : — notwithstanding any general or special pro-
vision of law enacted prior to said date, — so as to read as
follows : — Section 39. All bonds, notes and other securities
issued by any county after April twenty-second, nineteen
hundred and twenty, shall bear such rate of interest as the
county treasurer, with the approval of the county commis-
sioners, may fix, notwithstanding any general or special pro-
vision of law enacted prior to said date.

Approved February 10, 1921.

Chap. 23 An Act to increase sewer betterment assessments
IN the town of north andover.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section six of chapter three hundred and
eighty of the acts of nineteen hundred and six is hereby
amended by striking out, in the sixth line, the word "Three",
and inserting in place thereof the word : — Six, — so as to
read as follows : — Section 6. The owners of estates bene-
fited by and abutting on any streets or ways, public or
private, in which sewers shall be laid under the pro\asions of
this act, shall pay to said town toward defraying the cost of
said sewer system or systems of sewerage and sewage dis-
posal an assessment or betterment charge as follows : — Six
tenths of one cent per square foot of area within the
depth of one hundred feet from the line of such street or
way. In the case of corner estates abutting on more than
one sew^ered street the same area shall not be assessed twice.
No estate shall be deemed benefited unless or until a sewer
has been constructed into which it can be drained. The re-
mainder of the cost of said system or systems shall be borne
by the town. No particular or other sewers from any estate
or part of an estate not already assessed or not liable to
assessment as provided above shall be entered into a common
sewer, except upon the payment of such an assessment and
upon such other terms and conditions as the board of public
works shall determine.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
within two years after its passage by a majority of the voters
of the town of North Andover voting thereon at a town
meeting. Approved February 10, 1921.

1906, 380, § 6,
amended.

Sewer better-
ment assess-
ments in town
of North
Andover in-
creased.

To be sub-
mitted to
voters, etc.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 24, 25. 15

An Act relative to the construction of weirs, pound Chap. 24

NETS OR FISH TRAPS IN TIDE WATER. •

Whereas, There is immediate need of further regulation of Emergency

, „ . , . . preamble.

the use and construction of weirs, pound nets, etc., m tide
waters, therefore this act is hereby declared to be an emer-
gency law necessary for the immediate preservation of the
public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and thirty of the General Laws is g. l. i3o, ^
hereby amended by striking out section one hundred and amended.
forty-five and inserting in place thereof the following : —
Section 145. The aldermen of a city and the selectmen of a city and

, 1 • .., . •' •.. ,,• town officials

toAvn lying upon tide water, may, m writing, authorize any may authorize
person to construct weirs, pound nets or fish traps in tide we'irs!^etc'?"n°
water in locations not only where no harbor lines exist but t^'^^ ^■^t^'"-
also in locations beyond established harbor lines, within the
limits of such city or town, for a term not exceeding five
years, upon such terms and subject to such regulations, as
the aldermen and the selectmen may, in their discretion im-
pose, but no authority or license so given shall be valid unless
approved in writing by the di^^sion of waterways and public
lands of the department of public works, upon such terms
and subject to such conditions as it may, in its discretion,
impose. Approved February 11, 1921.

An Act to protect fish in certain waters of menem- Qhav. 25

SHA pond in the TOWN OF GAY HEAD.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloics:

Section 1. No person shall practice beam trawling in Beam trawling
that part of INIenemsha pond which lies within the town of ceTtain waters
Gay Head without first securing a permit therefor from the pond^i'n'cfi'y
selectmen of said town. The said selectmen may, subject to ^rmitl'*"^""*
such regulations as they may from time to time prescribe,
grant permits in writing to practice beam trawling in said
part, and may charge a reasonable fee therefor. They may
revoke said permits at any time.

Section 2. Violation of this act shall be punished by a Penalty,
fine of not more than fifty dollars.

Apyroved February 16, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 26, 27, 28.

Needham
School Loan
Act of 1921.

Chap. 26 An Act authorizing the town of needham to borrow

MONEY FOR A GRAMMAR SCHOOL BUILDING.

Be it enacted, etc., as follmvs:

hamViy^"^'^' FoF the purpose of constructing a grammar school biiild-
fo/a°rr^mar ^^§' ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ puFchasc of Original equipment and furnish-
schooi building, jngs for Said building, the town of Needham may borrow a
sum not exceeding one hundred and twenty-five thousand
dollars and may issue bonds or notes therefor which shall
bear on their face the words, Needham School Loan, Act of
1921. Each issue thereof shall constitute a separate loan.
Indebtedness incurred under this act shall be in excess of the
statutory limit but shall otherwise be subject to chapter
forty-four of the General Laws.

Ajjproved February 16, 1921.

Chap. 27 An Act authorizing the town of watertown to incur

INDEBTEDNESS FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOOL ACCOMMODA-
TIONS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The town of Watertown, for the purpose of
paying the cost of construction of a schoolhouse and the cost
of the original equipment and furnishings for the same, to be
located in the western part of said to^n, or elsewhere in said
town, as it shall direct, may borrow from time to time such
sum or sums of money, as, in the aggregate, shall not exceed
three hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and may issue notes
or bonds therefor which shall bear upon their face the words,
Watertown School Loan, Act of 1921. Each of said issues
shall constitute a separate loan. Indebtedness incurred under
this act shall be in excess of the statutory limit but shall
otherwise be subject to chapter forty-four of the General
Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved February 18, 1921.

Chap. 28 An Act authorizing the city of lynn to borrow

MONEY FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Say borrow" Section 1. Thc city of Lynn, for the purpose of con-
Zhm\ ^°^ structing, equipping and furnishing a junior high school
poses. building, and for the purchase of land therefor, may issue

Town of Water-
town may
incur in-
debtedness for
additional
school accom-
modations.

Watertown
School Loan,
Act of 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 29. 17

from time to time notes or bonds to an amount not exceed-
ing four hundred thousand dollars, and for the purpose of
constructing, equipping and furnishing elementary school
buildings, may issue from time to time notes or bonds to an
amount not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars. Such city of Lynn
notes or bonds shall bear on their face the words, City of f^^olmT'
L\mn School Loan, Act of 1921 ; shall be signed by the treas-
urer, countersigned by the auditor, and approved by the
mayor; shall be issued in excess of the statutory limit of in-
debtedness of said city, and except as herein provided, shall
be subject to chapter forty-four of the General Laws. Each
authorized issue shall constitute a separate loan.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved February 18, 1921.

An Act relative to the construction of a system of Qhdjy 29

SEWERAGE IN THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:

Section 1. Chapter five hundred and thirty-five of the 1910,535. §6,
acts of nineteen hundred and ten is hereby amended by '""^"
striking out section six and inserting in place thereof the fol-
lowing: — Section 6. The town of Braintree, for the purpose Town of
of paying the necessary expenses and liabilities incurred ^cu" 'in-^ ""^^
under this act, may incur indebtedness to an amount not ex- ^he co1i°t?uc°'
ceeding five hundred thousand dollars, and may issue from ^'^JJ^^^f
time to time therefor bonds or notes; and the debt and loan sewerage.
authorized by this act and the bonds or notes issued therefor
shall not be reckoned in determining the statutory limit of
indebtedness of the town. Such bonds or notes shall bear Braintree
on their face the words, Braintree Sewerage Loan, Act of Loan^^lctof
1910, shall be payable within periods not exceeding thirty ^^^*'-
years from the dates of issue, and shall carry such rate of
interest as may be fixed by the town treasurer with the ap-
proval of the selectmen, payable semi-annually. They shall
be signed by the treasurer of the town and countersigned by
a majority of the selectmen. The town may from time to
time sell such securities, or any part thereof, at public or
private sale, but not for less than their par value. The pro-
ceeds thereof shall be retained in the treasury, and the treas-
urer shall, upon the order of said board of commissioners,
pay therefrom the expenses incurred for the purposes afore-
said.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved February 18, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 30, 31, 32.

Chap. 30 An Act authorizing the city of taunton to appropri-
ate MONEY FOR THE RELIEF OF PERSONS INJURED BY
RABID DOGS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Taunton may appropriate in the
year nineteen hundred and twenty-one a sum of money, not
exceeding the sum received from the Bristol county dog
fund for the year nineteen hundred and twenty, for the pur-
pose of pacing in whole or in part the expense of Pasteur
treatment incurred by persons in said city who were injured
by rabid dogs in the year nineteen hundred and twenty, and
out of said appropriation may pay for said purpose such
sums as its municipal council may determine to be fair and
reasonable.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved February 18, 1921.

City of
Taunton may
appropriate
money for
relief of
persons in-
jured by
rabid dogs.

Chap. 31 An Act authorizing the town of montague to ap-
propriate MONEY FOR PUBLIC BAND CONCERTS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The town of Montague may appropriate
annually, a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, to be
expended for public band concerts under the direction of the
selectmen.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved Fehniary 18, 1921.

Town of

Montague
may appro-
priate money
for public
band concerts.

Chap. 32 An Act authorizing the city of newburyport to

BORROW MONEY FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of acquiring a site and
building a school building in the southeasterly part of the
city of Newburyport, said city may, from time to time,
borrow such sums not exceeding, in the aggregate, one hun-
dred and fifty thousand dollars, as may be necessary, and
may issue notes or bonds therefor, which shall bear on their
face the words, Newbu^^'port School Loan, Act of 1921.
Each authorized issue shall constitute a separate loan. In-

City of
Newburyport
may borrow
money for
school pur-
poses.

Newburyport
School Loan,
Act of 192L

Acts, 1921.— Chaps. 33, 34. 19

debtedness incurred under this act shall be in excess of the
statutory limit but shall otherwise be subject to chapter
forty-four of the General Laws.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved February 18, 1921.

An Act to authorize the town of Norwood to make (7/^^r) 33

AN additional W^\TER LOAN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The town of Norwood, for the purpose of pro- Town of Nor-
curing an additional water supply, increasing and improving maklanaddi-
its storage, pumping and distributing facilities, and extend- f°^f "^^^^^
ing and relajang its water mains, may borrow from time to
time outside the statutory limit of indebtedness such sums
as may be necessary to an amount not exceeding sixty thou-
sand dollars; and may issue therefor bonds or notes. Said
bonds or notes shall be denominated on the face thereof:
Norwood Water Loan, Act of 1921; shall be signed b.y the Norwood
treasurer and collector of taxes and countersigned by the tctZikm.'
selectmen; and shall be payable at the expiration of periods
not exceeding thirty years from the respective dates of issue
and in the manner set forth in chapter forty-four of the
General Laws. Each authorized issue shall constitute a
separate loan, and any premiums received thereon shall be
used as directed by general law.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved February 18, 1921.

An Act to extend the time for completing the rail- QJidjy 3^

ROAD OF the southern NEW ENGLAND RAILROAD CORPO-

ration.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The time within which the Southern New England Rail- Time for com-
road Corporation may complete and open its railroad for road"! '"^'''
use is hereby further extended to December thirty-first, nine- IngSnTS
teen hundred and twenty-three. ^^'i ^Tp^T'*:

*' tion, extended.

Approved February 18, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 35, 36.

Chap. 35 An Act to change the time for the sitting of the

SUPERIOR COURT FOR CIVIL BUSINESS AT NEWBURYPORT
IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

amtnded. ^ '^' Sectioii fourtceii of chapter two hundred and twelve of
the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the
seventeenth line, the word "first", and inserting in place
thereof the word: — second, — and by striking out, in the
same line, the word "October", and inserting in place
thereof the word : — November, — so that the clause in-
cluded in lines fifteen to nineteen, inclusive, will read as

J/Tup?riof''"^ follows: — For Essex, for civil business, at Salem, the first
Mondays of June and December; at Lawrence, the 'first
Monday of March; and at Newbur;\'port, the second Monday
of November; for criminal business, at Salem, the second
Monday of January; at Newburyport, the second Monday
of May; and at Lawrence, the second Monday of September.

Approved February 18, 1921.

superior
court for civil
business at
Newburyport
in county of
Essex,
changed.

Chap. 36 An Act to provide for precinct voting, limited town

MEETINGS, TOWN MEETING MEMBERS, A REFERENDUM
AND AN ANNUAL MODERATOR IN THE TOWN OF BROOK-
LINE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Upon the acceptance of this act by the town

Precinct
voting, limited

et^^i^town"^' ^^ Brookline, as hereinafter provided, the division of the
ofBrookiine. territory of that town into nine voting precincts by the
selectmen heretofore made by them acting under the pro-
visions of chapter two hundred and fifty of the Special Acts
of nineteen hundred and fifteen, as amended, and the re-
establishment of the same by the selectmen in January,
nineteen hundred and twenty-one, are hereby ratified and
confirmed. Upon the revision once in five years as herein-
after provided, the voting precincts established by the select-
men shall be not less than eight nor more than twelve, to be
designated by numbers or letters and to contain approxi-
mately an equal number of registered voters, but not less
than six hundred in any precinct. Such precincts shall be
so established as to consist of compact and contiguous terri-
tory, to be bounded, as far as possible, by the center line of
known streets and ways or by other well-defined limits. The

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 36. 21

boundaries of all of such precincts shall be rexiewed and, if
need be, shall be in part or wholly revised, and the number
of the same may be increased within the limit of twelve by
the selectmen in the month of January, once in every five
years, so as to maintain approximately an equal number of
registered voters in each precinct. The selectmen shall, fe'ort'do"n°s
within ten days after any and every establishment of such etc.
precincts or revision thereof, file a report of their doings with
the town clerk, and also with the registrars of voters and
with the assessors, with a map or maps or description of
such precincts and with the names and residences of the
registered voters therein. The selectmen shall also cause to
be posted in the town hall a map or maps or description of
the precincts as established from time to time, with the
names and residences of the registered voters therein; and
they shall also cause to be posted in at least three public
places in each precinct a map or description of that precinct,
with the names and residences of the registered voters
therein. The division of the town into voting precincts and ^wn inU^
any revision of such precincts shall take effect, respectively, p-Jj^ct? Sate of
upon the date of the filing of the report thereof by the select- taking effect,
men with the town clerk. Whenever such precincts are es-
tablished or revised, the town clerk shall forthwith give
notice thereof in writing to the secretary of the common-
wealth, stating the number and designation of such precincts.
The provisions of chapter fifty-four of the General Laws re-
lating to precinct voting at all elections, so far as the same
are not inconsistent with this act, shall apply to the town of
Brookline, at all elections and primaries preliminary thereto,
upon the establishment of voting precincts as hereinbefore
provided.

Section 2. There shall be twenty-seven town meeting Town meeting
members of the town in each of such precincts elected by ti'o^ etc^' ^ ^^"
ballot conformably to the laws relative to elections not in-
consistent with this act, other than those officials hereinafter
designated in section three as town meeting members at
large. The town meeting members heretofore elected under
the provisions of the said chapter two hundred and fifty of
the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and fifteen, as amended,
and those elected at the annual town election in nineteen
hundred and twenty-one shall be town meeting members for
the terms for which they were so elected. Hereafter, except
as^ hereinafter provided, at each annual town election the
said voters of each precinct in the town shall, in like manner,

Acts, 1921.— Chap. 36.

New election
of town meet-
ing members,
when, etc.

Notice of
election.

Town meetings
limited to
certain elected
members and
members at
large.

Notice of town
meetings.

Quorum.

Open doors for
town meetings.
No compensa-
tion for
members.

elect nine of their number to be town meeting members of
the town for the term of three years, and shall at such elec-
tion fill for the unexpired term or terms any vacancies then
existing in the number of town meeting members in their
respective precincts. Upon every revision of the precincts or
of any of them the term or terms of office of all town meeting
members within each and every such revised precinct shall
cease at the next ensuing annual town election, and at such
annual tow^n election there shall be an entirely new election
of town meeting members in each and every precinct so re-
vised, as well as in any new precinct or precincts established.
The town clerk shall, after every election of town meeting
members, forthwith notify' each member by mail of his or
her election, with instructions to signify in writing to the
town clerk within seven days from the receipt of such notice
his or her acceptance or refusal of such membership.

Section 3. The town meetings of Brookline, except as
otherwise provided for in section five of this act shall, there-
after, be limited to, or composed each year of, the registered
voters specified and elected under sections two and seven of
this act, together with the following, designated as town
meeting members at large, namely: — (1) the members from
Brookline in the general court of the commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts, (2) the moderator, (3) the town clerk, (4) the
selectmen, (5) the town treasurer, the chairman of each of
the following boards: (6) of the assessors, (7) of the school
committee, (8) of the trustees of the public library, (9) of
the trustees of the Walnut Hills cemetery, (10) of the water
board, (11) of the park commissioners, (12) of the planning
board, (13) of the committee for planting trees, (14) of the
gymnasium and baths committee, and (15) of the registrars
of voters. The toMU clerk shall notify the town meeting
members of the time when and place where town meetings
are to be held, such notices, when practicable, to be sent by
mail at least four days before any such meeting. The town
meeting members, as aforesaid, shall be the judges of the
elections and qualifications of their own members. Not less
than one half of all of the town meeting members, as afore-
said, of any such limited town meeting must be present
thereat to constitute a quorum for doing business; but a less
number may organize temporarily and may adjourn from
time to time. All town meetings shall be held with open
doors. The town meeting members shall receive no com-
pensation for their services as such. Subject to such condi-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 36. 23

tions as may be determined from time to time by its mem-
bers at any such limited town meeting any registered voter
of the town who is not a town meeting member may speak,
but not vote, at such a meeting. Any town meeting member Resignations.
may resign as such member by fihng a written notice to that ^^'^'
effect with the town clerk, such resignation to take effect on
the date of such filing; and any town meeting member who
removes from Brookline shall cease to be a town meeting
member.

Section 4. Nominations of candidates for town meeting Nominations.
members to be elected under section two of this act shall be ""^ '^^ ^'
made by nomination papers signed in no case by less than
thirty registered voters of the precinct in which the candidate
or candidates reside and filed with the town clerk at least
ten days before election. No nomination paper shall be valid
in respect to any candidate whose written acceptance is not
thereon or attached thereto; provided, however, that any Proviso.
town meeting member may become a candidate for re-election
by gi^'ing written notice thereof to the town clerk at least
twenty days before such election.

Section 5. The articles in the warrant for every town warrant
meeting in Brookline, so far as they relate to the election of acted'
the moderator, town officers, town meeting members, as ^^''-
hereinbefore provided, to referenda and to all matters to be
acted upon and be determined by ballot by the registered
voters of the town in their respective precincts, shall be so
acted upon and be determined. All other articles in the
warrant for any town meeting in Brookline shall be acted
upon and be determined exclusively by the town meeting
members at a meeting to be held at such time and place as
shall be set forth by the selectmen in the warrant for such
meeting and subject to the referendum under section eight.

Section 6. A moderator shall be elected by ballot at Moderator.
each annual town meeting and shall serve as the moderator
of all town meetings until his successor is elected and qualified.
Nominations for moderator and his election shall be as in the
case of other elective town officers. If a vacancy in the said
office occurs during any term it may be filled by the town
meeting members at a meeting held for that purpose. If a
moderator is absent, a moderator pro tempore may be
elected by the town meeting members.

Section 7. Any vacancy or vacancies in the full number vacancies, how
of twenty-seven town meeting members from any precinct ^ '^'^'.
may be filled by the remaining members from such precinct

articles, how
upon,

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 36.

Town clerk to
give notice of
vacancy, etc.

Quorum.

Votes author-
izing certain
expenditures,
when to be-
come opera-
tive.

Referendum.

from among the registered voters of the precinct for and
during the unexpired term of the year and until the next
annual town election. Upon a petition therefor, signed by
not less than ten town meeting members from such precinct,
notices thereof shall be promptly given by the town clerk to
the remaining members from the precinct in which such
vacancy or vacancies exist, and the town clerk shall call a
special meeting of such members for the purpose of filling
such vacancy or vacancies. He shall cause to be mailed to
each of such members, not less than four days before the
time set for such meeting, a notice thereof, specifying the
object, the time and the place therefor. At such meeting a
majority of such members shall constitute a quorum, and
they shall elect from their own number a chairman and a
clerk. The choice to fill any such vacancy or vacancies shall
be by ballot and a majority of the votes cast shall be required
to choose. The chairman and clerk shall make a certificate
of such choice and forthwith file the same with the town
clerk, together with a written acceptance of the office by the
member or members so chosen, which filing shall constitute
an election of, and give to such member or members the full
powers of a town meeting member or members under this
act, subject to the right to judge of the election and qualifi-
cation of members as set forth in section three.

Section 8. If at any limited town meeting in Brookline,
a vote is passed that authorizes an expenditure of twenty-five
thousand dollars or more for a special appropriation, such
vote shall not become operative until after the expiration of
a period of five days, exclusive of Sundays and holidays, from
the day of the dissolution of such meeting. If, within the
said period of five days, a petition is addressed to and filed
with the selectmen, and is signed by not less than twenty
registered voters of Brookline from each precinct therein,
giving their street addresses, asking that the question or
questions involved in such vote be submitted to the registered
voters at large of the town, the selectmen and the moderator
shall, within fourteen days after the filing of the said petition,
frame and present the question or questions so involved to a
special town meeting of the registered voters at large of the
town, to be held for that purpose, at which meeting the
ballot and the check lists shall be used in the respective pre-
cincts, and such question or questions shall be determined
by vote of the same proportion of the voters at large voting
thereon as would have been required by law had the ques-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 36. 25

tion been finally determined at a limited town meeting. If
such petition be not filed within the said period of five days,
the vote authorizing an expenditure of t^^■enty-five thousand
dollars or more for a special appropriation shall become
operative upon the expiration of the said period.

Section 9. The municipal corporation of the town of Action binding
Brookline, after its acceptance of this act, shall be capable of
acting and of being bound by its said elected and its said
designated town meeting members as aforesaid, who shall,
when convened from time to time as hereinunder pro\-ided
constitute limited town meetings; such limited town meet-
ings shall exercise exclusively, so far as shall conform to the
provisions of this act, all powers vested in the municipal cor-
poration of Brookline. All provisions of law now or hereafter
applicable to the transaction of town aftairs in town meet-
ings and to the effect thereof, and now or hereafter ap]3licable
to town officers shall, when not inconsistent with the pro-
visions of this act or any amendment or amendments thereof,
be hereby extended in their application and eft'ect to the
transaction of town affairs in the Brookline limited town
meetings, to the members thereof, and to the town of Brook-
line as affected by the action of such meetings. Lawful
action upon any and all articles in the warrant determined by
any limited town meeting in Brookline, or as herein provided
by the registered voters at large of that town, either under
a warrant for an annual to\\ii meeting or under a warrant
for a special meeting, shall have the same legal effect upon
the town of Brookline and its citizens as heretofore under
the law and practice binding upon that town and its citizens
in town meetings.

Section 10. This act shall not abridge the rights of the General meet-
citizens of Brookline to hold general meetings, according to hefd.'^te. ^^
any right secured to its voters or to the people by the con-
stitution of this commonwealth; nor shall this act confer
upon any Hmited town meeting in Brookline the power
finally to commit that town to any proposition affecting
its municipal existence or any change in the form of its gov-
ernment, without action thereon by the qualified voters of
the town at large, using the ballot and the check list there-
for.

Section 11. Chapter two hundred and one of the acts of Repeals,
nineteen hundred and one, being an act relative to town
meetings in the town of Brookline, and chapter two hundred
and fifty of the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and fifteen

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 37.

Certain acts
ratified and
confirmed.

To be sub-
mitted to
voters at next
annual town
meeting, etc.

Time of taking
effect.

and any amendments thereof are hereby repealed, but all
acts done, elections held, and votes passed under the provi-
sions of the said chapter two hundred and fifty and amend-
ments thereof by the said town or any of its officers or town
meeting members, from the time of the passage of the said
act to the time such repeal takes effect, are hereby ratified
and confirmed. The calling of the general town meeting
held in the said town on Wednesday, February second, nine-
teen hundred and twenty-one, and any and all actions
taken and votes passed at the same are also hereby ratified
and confirmed.

Section 12. The question of the acceptance of this act
by the town of Brookline shall be submitted to the registered
voters of that town at the next annual town meeting. The
vote shall be taken by ballot in accordance with the provi-
sions of chapters fifty to fifty-six, inclusive, of the General
Laws, so far as the same shall be applicable and not incon-
sistent herewith, in answer to the following question which
shall be printed on the official ballot used for the election of
town officers: "Shall an act passed by the general court in
the year nineteen hundred and twenty-one, entitled 'An Act
to provide for precinct voting, limited town meetings, town
meeting members, a referendum and an amuial moderator
in the town of Brookline', be accepted by this town?", and
the affirmative votes of a majority of the registered voters of
that town present and Aoting thereon shall be required for
and shall determine its acceptance by that town.

Section 13. So much of this act as authorizes its sub-
mission to the registered voters of the town of Brookline shall
take effect upon its passage but this act shall not take
further effect unless and imtil accepted by the town of Brook-
line as herein provided. Approved February 18, 1921 .

Chap. 37 An Act authorizing the city of Worcester to make

ORDINANCES PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL OR PREVEN-
TION OF SMOKE AND CINDERS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section one of chapter one hundred and

twenty-tlu-ee of the acts of nineteen hundred and fourteen is

hereby amended by inserting after the word "smoke", in the

third and fifth lines, the words: — or cinders, ^ — so as to

Control or read as follows: — Section 1. The city of Worcester, by

smJke'and °^ votc of its city couiicil, may make ordinances for the control

1914, 123, § 1,
amended.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 38. 27

or prevention of the emission of smoke or cinders of such cinders in city
character as shall be adjudged harmful, and for the control
or prevention of agencies causing such smoke or cinders, and
for the enforcement thereof may appoint officers or agents
and appropriate money for salaries and for expenses: pro- Proviso.
vided, that no such ordinance shall apply to railroads or rail-
road operations or employees.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved February 21, 1921.

An Act to authorize counties to pay their employees (jfidj) 3^

WHO SERVED IN THE WORLD WAR THE DIFFERENCE BE-
TWEEN THEIR MILITARY AND THEIR COUNTY COMPENSA-
TION.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section one of chapter two hundred and l^'JamenlSd.
fifty-four of the General Acts of nineteen hundred and seven-
teen is hereby amended by inserting before the word " Cities",
in the first line, the word : — Counties, — and by inserting
before the word "city", in the thirteenth line, the word: —
county, — so as to read as follows: — Section 1. Counties, Counties, cities
cities and towns are hereby authorized to pay to employees may pl^v their
leaving their service between March twenty-fifth, nineteen t"ho'sli-''vld in
hundred and seventeen, and the close of the war, as de- dffferenre be-^
termined by the United States government, for the purpose *'X??" ^^^^^,

p • I •!• 1 • p 1 TT • 1 n military and

of entering the military or naval service oi the United States, their county
an amount equal to the difference between the compensation compensation.
which such employees were receiving at the time of leaving
such service and the pay which they receive while in said
military or naval service under the acts of congress and of
this commonwealth, including aid to their dependents. The
payments herein provided for shall date from the time when
the employee leaves the service of the county, city or town.
Payments hereunder shall continue to be made for six months
after the close of the war as determined aforesaid unless the
recipient is sooner discharged.

Section 2. Chapter two hundred and thirty-five of the 1920, 235, § 1,
acts of nineteen hundred and twenty is hereby amended by ''"^"
striking out section one and inserting in place thereof the
following : — Section 1 . Payments made by counties, cities Payments to
and towns, under section one of chapter two hundred and such em-*" ^"
fifty-four of the General Acts of nineteen hundred and seven- p'o^^es. etc.
teen, as amended, to employees who served in the world war.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 39, 40.

To be sub-
mitted to
county com-
missioners.

of the difference between their mihtary and their county or
municipal compensation, shall be made to all such employees
whether they enlisted, or were drafted, inducted or com-
missioned in the service of the United States.

Section 3. This act shall take effect as to any county
upon its acceptance by the county commissioners.

{The foregoing was laid before the governor on the fifteenth
day of February, 1921, and after five days it had "the force of
a law", as prescribed by the constitution, as it was not returned
by him with his objections thereto within that time.)

Chap. 39 An Act authorizing the town of framingham to re-
tire EMMA L. CLARKE ON A PENSION.

Town of
Framingham
may pension
Emma L. ■
Clarke.

To be sub-
mitted to
voters, etc.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The town of Framingham may retire Emma
L. Clarke, for thirty years librarian of its free public library,
on an annual pension not exceeding eight hundred dollars,
payable, so long as she lives, in equal quarterly payments.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by a majority of the voters of the town of Framingham
present and voting thereon at a meeting called for the purpose
within one year from its passage, but for the purpose of being
submitted to the voters as aforesaid shall take effect upon its
passage. Approved February 23, 1921.

Chap. 40 An Act to validate the organization of the monterey

WATER COMPANY.

Organization
of Monterey
Water Com-
pany validated.

Proviso.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Upon the making and filing of the certificate
required by section thirteen of chapter one hundred and
fifty-five of the General Laws, the organization of the Mon-
terey Water Company, incorporated by chapter two hun-
dred and sixty-seven of the Special Acts of nineteen hundred
and seventeen is hereby validated, and all the acts purport-
ing to be acts of a corporation of that name are hereby rati-
fied and confirmed as the legal acts of said corporation, pro-
vided that said certificate is made and filed within thirty
days after the passage of this act.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved February 28, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 41, 42. 29

An Act authorizing the town of braintree to borrow Chap. 41

MONEY FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter twenty-seven of the acts of nineteen 1920, 27, § 1,
hundred and twenty is hereby amended by striking out sec- ^™^"'^^'^-
tion one and inserting in place thereof the following: — Sec- Town of
tio7i 1. For the purpose of constructing a new high school borrow mo'iJe^
building or additions to school buildings where such addi- for school
tions increase the floor space, and other school buildings, and
for the purchase of original equipment and furnishings for
said buildings or additions, the town of Braintree may borrow
a sum not exceeding four hundred thousand dollars and may
issue notes or bonds therefor which shall bear on their face
the words, Braintree School Loan, Act of 1920. Each au- Braintree
thorized issue shall constitute a separate loan. Indebtedness let o°f 1920."'
incurred under this act shall be in excess of the statutory
limit but shall otherwise be subject to chapter forty-four of
the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved February 28, 1921.

An Act to extend the budget system to expenditures (Jfidj) 42

FOR clerical assistance IN THE SEVERAL REGISTRIES
OF PROBATE.

Whereas, Delay in the taking effect of this act would cause Emergency

. • • ' • ii 1 • !• • preamble.

great incon\'eniencc ni the making or necessary appropria-
tions for clerical assistance in the several registries of pro-
bate, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law,
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public con-
venience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter two hundred and seventeen of the o. l. 217, §33,
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section ^"'''"'^^'^•
thirty-three and inserting in place thereof the folloA\ang: —
Section 33. (a) The registers for the several counties shall f^l'\%Zt^
annually be allowed for clerical assistance in their respective for clerical
counties, to be paid by the commonwealth, such sums as the several
shall annually be appropriated by the general court. The probate.
said registers shall annually submit on or before the fifteenth
day of October to the supervisor of administration a state-

30 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 42.

ment showing in detail the amounts expended by them for
clerical assistance in their respective counties for the current
fiscal year, and estimates of the amounts required for clerical
assistance for the ensuing fiscal year, \\ath an explanation of
any increased appropriations recommended and citations of
the statutes relating thereto, together with such other in-
formation from time to time as may be required by the
Registers to file supcrvisor. The registers shall file at the same time dupli-
wkh'stlite^"^^^^ cate copies thereof with the state auditor. If said estimates
auditor. include any recommendations for expenditures for new or

special purposes or objects not authorized by statute, such
recommendations shall be separately itemized in detail, to-
gether with such other information relating thereto as the
supervisor requires. The super\isor shall study and review
all estimates and requests for appropriations and other au-
thorizations for expenditure of state funds filed with him
pursuant to this section, and shall make such investigations
as he may deem necessary in the preparation of the budget
^m Yo^ees^In**' ^^^ ^^^ govcmor. (b) In the case of any clerical employees
registries of in tlic registries of probate of INIiddlesex and Suffolk counties
Middlesex and whosc salarics are assumed by the commonwealth under the

Suffolk counties , j" ^i • i* • ' i i • o^ i

to become tcmis 01 this scction, scrMcc rendered prior to such assump-
Slte'j^etire- tiou shall be counted as part of a continuous service under
ment system, ^j^g tcrius of scctious ouc to five, iuclusive, of chapter thirty-
two, and any such employee, irrespective of age, shall be-
come a member of the state retirement system, but no such
employee shall remain in the serxice of the commonwealth
Classification after reaching the age of seventy, (c) All clerical employees
employees in in tlic various registries of probate shall be subject to the
reWsIdes o^f provisions of sections fortA'-fiAe to fifty, inclusive, of chapter

probate. ^j^j^^y_

^mi'ndld.' ^ ^^' Section 2. Section thirty-nine of said chapter two hun-
Saiaries of f^^ed and seventeen is hereby- amended by striking out lines

clerks of „ . , . "^

registers, etc. one tO fivC, UlcluSU'e.

Additional Section 3. In addition to the amounts which may be

allowances to • i i i i • i • i •

registers of appropriated by the general court m accordance with section
Middlesex and one of this act for the current fiscal year, the registers of
ties duri'^ng "' probatc for Middlesex and Suffolk counties shall be allowed
during the current fiscal year the following amounts for
clerical assistance from their respective counties: —

Middlesex county, forty-eight hundred dollars and such
further amount as may be required to comply with section
one of chapter two hundred and sixty of the General Acts of
nineteen hundred and eighteen, and chapter two hundred

current fiscal
year.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 43, 44. 31

and seventy-six of the General Acts of nineteen hundred and
nineteen.

Suffolk county, twenty-five hundred dollars and such
further amount as the city council of Boston may lawfully
approve.

The registers of probate for Middlesex and Suffolk coun- Registers of
ties may continue expenditures in the fiscal year beginning SiTddiesex and
December first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, at the fo"u^tiesmay
rate authorized by appropriations from the commonwealth p°"j^^i""|^.
and from their respective counties until the general court penditurea,
makes an appropriation therefor or provides otherwise.

Approved February 28, 1921.

An Act to provide for the retention in service of Chap. 43

CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE
CITY OF LAWRENCE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The following named persons shall be ehgible Certain
as substitute or as call firemen in the fire department of the eHg!b"eas ^
city of Lawrence: — J. Louis Boehm, Joseph E. Cookson, eau^'firemen'^ ^
John W. Colbert, Thomas Craven, Stephen J. Hayes, James jfre^^^p'^r'!?
Hazelhurst, Henry M. Kane, Joseph H. Lamond, Edward ment.
F. McCarthy, John F. McCarthy, William A. Summers,
Harry T. Knight and Frank C. Ray.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage. .

Approved February 28, 1921.

An Act relative to unauthorized or irregular acts Chap. 44

OF CERTAIN OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE PROBATE
COURT.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section twenty-three of chapter two hun- g. l. 204, § 23,
dred and four of the General Laws is hereby amended by ^"^^"
striking out, in the second line, the word "or", and inserting
in place thereof a comma, and by inserting after the word
"trustee", in the same fine, the words: — , receiver, com-
missioner or in any other fiduciary capacity, — so as to read
as follows: — Section 23. If an act or proceeding of a person Confirmation,
acting as executor, administrator, guardian, conservator, Lts of e^x'^cu-
trustee, receiver, commissioner or in any other fiduciary trator''s'!'i^"'^ .
capacity under an appointment or license of a probate court gfoners' et™™'^
is void or voidable by reason of an irregularity or of want of

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 44.

G. L. 204, § 24,
amended.

Ratification,
etc., of doubt-
ful acts of
executors, ad-
ministrators,
receivers, com-
missioners,
etc.

Certain acts
not to be
ratified.

G. L. 204, § 25,
amended.

Liability
of irregularly
appointed
executors, ad-
ministrators.

jurisdiction or authority in the court which made the ap-
pointment or granted the Hcense, any person interested in
or affected by such act or proceecUng may have the matter
heard and determined by the supreme judicial court in
equity, which may confirm or set aside, in Avhole or in part,
the act or proceeding.

Section 2. Section twenty-foiu* of said chapter two hun-
dred and four is hereby amended by inserting after the word
"receiver", in the third and thirteenth hues, respectively,
the words : — , commissioner or other fiduciary officer, — so
as to read as follows: — Section 24- If the authority or
validity of an act or proceeding of the probate court or of a
person acting as executor, administrator, guardian, con-
servator, receiver, commissioner or other fiduciary officer ap-
pointed by the probate court, or trustee is dra\ni in question
by reason of an alleged irregularity, defective notice or
want of authority, any party interested in or aft'ected by
such act or proceeding may apply to the probate court
having jurisdiction of the subject matter relative to which
the act or proceeding has been had, and the court, after
notice to all parties interested, and to the persons who may
be the parents of such parties not in being, with power to ap-
point a guardian or next friend to represent the interests of
any person unborn or unascertained, may hear and determine
the matter and confirm the act or proceeding, in whole or in
part, and may authorize and empower the executor, adminis-
trator, guardian, conservator, receiver, commissioner or other
fiduciary officer appointed by the probate court, or trustee,
or any successor or other person who may be legally ap-
pointed to act in the same capacity, to ratify and confirm
such act or proceeding and to execute and deliver such deeds,
releases, conveyances and other instruments as may be found
necessary therefor; but no act or proceeding shall be ratified
or confirmed which the court might not have passed or au-
thorized in the first instance upon due proceedings.

Section 3. Section twenty-fi\'e of said chapter two hun-
dred and four is hereby amended by striking out, in the first
line, the word "or", and inserting in place thereof a comma,
and by inserting after the word "trustee", in the second
line, the words: — , receiver, commissioner or other fiduciary
officer appointed by the probate court, — so as to read as
follows: — Sectioned. An executor, administrator, guard-
ian, conservator, trustee, receiver, commissioner or other
fiduciary officer appointed by the probate court \Ahose

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 45. 33

appointment is invalid by reason of an irregularity or of mirsioMrsr™'
want of jurisdiction or authority in the court which made it, ^t'^-
shall account for all money, property or assets coming to his
hands in said capacity as if the appointment had been regular
and valid; and any bond given in pursuance of such ap-
pointment shall be valid and binding on the principals and
sureties; and payments to or by a person so appointed, if
in other respects properly made, may with the approval of
the probate court be ratified and confirmed by the executor,
administrator, guardian, conservator or trustee who is after-
ward legally appointed.

Section 4. Section twenty-six of said chapter two hun- g. l. 204. § 26,
dred and four is hereby amended by striking out, in the first ^'^^^ ^
line, the word "or", and inserting in place thereof a comma,
and by inserting after the w^ord "trustee," in the second
line, the words: — receiver, commissioner or other fiduciary
officer appointed by the probate court, — so as to read as
follows: — Section 2G. If an executor, administrator, guar- Failure of
dian, conservator, trustee, receiver, commissioner or other of appoint"*'^*
fiduciary officer appointed by the probate court, or a person by eLTutorl,
employed by him to give notice of an appointment or notice r^e'^i'vJrTco°m-
of sale of real estate, has failed to file an affida^^t of such missioners.
notice in the probate court and such affidaAit cannot be ob- remedied.
tained, the court may, upon petition of any person interested
in real estate the title to which may be affected thereby,
stating the particular failure complained of and averring
that the affidavit cannot be obtained, order notice by publi-
cation to creditors of, and others interested in, the estate in
the settlement of which the failure complained of occurred.
If, upon return of such notice and after hearing, the court is
satisfied that such notice was in fact given, it may make a
decree to that effect. Approved February 28, 1921.

An Act to provide for the marking and sealing of Chav. 45

CANS and containers USED IN THE WHOLESALE DISTRI-
BUTION OF MILK OR CREAM,

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter ninety-eight of the General Laws is g. l. 98, § is,
hereby amended by striking out section eighteen and in- ^'"^"'^'''^•
serting in place thereof the follo^^^ng: — Section 18. All c^^s ot^coh-
cans or containers sold for use in the purchase or sale of in wholesale
milk or cream at wholesale shall have their capacity plainly, miik or cream
conspicuously and indelibly marked thereon in terms of andleaieS^'^

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 45.

Sealing of
containers not
to exempt
users from
certain laws.

Inspection of

containers,

etc.

G. L, 98, § 19.
amended.

Penalty for
selling con-
tainers not
marked and
sealed.

Penalty for
using contain-
ers not marked
and sealed.

Time of taking
effect.

liquid quarts. They shall be sealed by the manufacturer
thereof, as hereinafter provided, or by a sealer of the town
where the user resides or has a usual place of business. The
director shall prescribe regulations governing the sealing of
such cans or containers by the manufacturer and may au-
thorize such sealing by any manufacturer upon his agreement
to conform to said regulations. The director may at any
time, for cause, revoke the authority so given by him to any
manufacturer. When sealed by the manufacturer, such cans
or containers shall be marked with his name, initials or
trade-mark and with any other designating marks which
the director may require. The sealing of such containers by
the manufacturer shall not exempt the user from the laws
relative to giving a false or insufficient measure, using a
false measure, or having the same in possession with intent
to use. Sealers of the town where the user resides or has a
usual place of business shall at least annually inspect all
cans or containers marked and sealed in accordance with
this section and shall make a record of such inspections.
When once sealed as herein required, a can or container need
not again be sealed vdiile in the same condition as when first
sealed.

Section 2. Said chapter ninety-eight is hereby further
amended by striking out section nineteen and inserting in
place thereof the following: — Section 19. Whoever, by him-
self or by his servant or agent, or as the servant or agent of
another person, sells any can or container to be used in
the purchase or sale of milk or cream at wholesale that is not
marked and sealed as required by the preceding section,
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding ten dollars for
each can or container so sold. Whoever, by himself or by
his servant or agent, or as the servant or agent of another
person, uses any can or container in the purchase or sale of
milk or cream at wholesale that is not marked and sealed as
required by the preceding section, shall be punished by a fine
not exceeding ten dollars for each oftence. The director, in-
spectors and sealers shall enforce the provisions of this and
the preceding section.

Section 3. So much of this act as relates to the sale of
said cans or containers shall take efi^ect on September first
in the current year. So much as relates to the use thereof
shall take effect on January first, nineteen hundred and
twenty-four. Approved February 28, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 46. 35

An Act to provide for biennial municipal elections QJiav. 46

IN THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Beginning with the first Tuesday in Decern- Municipal
ber, nineteen hundred and twenty-two, municipal elections city oTnLw
in the city of New Bedford, for the choice of mayor, aldermen, bl1!ew ^°
common councihnen, and other elective city officers, shall be biennially.
held biennially, on the first Tuesday of December in every
even numbered year.

Section 2. The mayor, aldermen and common council- Mayor,

(••J-, 111 £ ^ £ J.1 n A^ aldermen and

men ot said city shall serve tor two years from the farst common
Monday of January following their election and until their terms'iToffice,
successors have qualified. The inauguration meeting and ^"auguration,
induction into office of the mayor and city council shall be
held at eight o'clock in the evening, on the said first INIonday
of January, provided that w^henever said first Monday in
January falls on a holiday, said meeting and induction shall
occur at the same hour on the following day.

Section 3. At each Ijiennial municipal election beginning Assessors at
in December, nineteen hundred and twenty-two, one assessor terms of od',
at large shall be chosen by the voters of said city to serve for ^^^'
the term of six years from the first Monday of the following
January. The terms of the two present assessors at large
which would expire, in accordance with existing law, in Jan-
uary, nineteen hundred and twenty-four, and in January,
nineteen hundred and twenty-five, shall expire in January,
nineteen hundred and twenty-five, and in January, nineteen
hundred and twenty-seven, respectiA ely.

Section 4. At the municipal election to be held in the school com-
year nineteen hundred and twenty-one, two members of the term^oFofficer'
school committee shall be chosen by the voters of the city ^*''-
for the term of one year, from the following first Monday
in January. At the biennial municipal election to be held
in nineteen hundred and twenty-two, three members of the
said committee shall so be chosen for terms of two years,
and three members for terms of four years, from the follow-
ing first Monday in January. Thereafter, at every biennial
municipal election, three members of the school committee
shall be chosen by the voters of the city for terms of four
years, from the following first Monday in January.

Section 5. This act shall be submitted to the voters of ^-tSaTo^"
the said city at the municipal election to be held in nineteen voters, etc.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 47, 48, 49.

hundred and twenty-one, in the form of the following ques-
tion to be placed upon the ballot : — " Shall an act of the
general court of the year nineteen hundred and twenty-one,
providing for biennial municipal elections in the city of New
Bedford, be accepted?" If a majority of the votes cast upon
said question are in the affirmative, this act shall take effect,
but not otherwise. Approved February 28, 1921.

Chap. 47 An Act authorizing the registration of edna e. briggs

AS a chiropodist.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The board of registration in medicine is hereby authorized
to register Edna E. Briggs as a chiropodist without examina-
tion, and thereupon she shall have and enjoy the same rights
and privileges as if registered as provided by chapter one
hundred and twelve of the General Laws.

Approved February 28, 1921.

Board of
registration in
medicine may
register Edna
E. Briggs as a
chiropodist
without
examination.

Chap. 48 An Act dispensing with the abstract of certain acci-
dents in the annual report of the department of
public utilities.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section seventy-seven of chapter one hundred and sixty-
four of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out,
in the sixth and seventh lines, the words " and an abstract of
the accidents reported to it under section ninety-five", so
as to read as follows:- — Section 77. The department shall
make an annual report of its doings under this chapter, with
such suggestions as to the condition of affairs or conduct of
corporations and companies subject to this chapter as may
be appropriate, with such abstracts of the returns required
by section eighty-three as it deems expedient, but including
the names and addresses of the principal officers and of the
directors. Approved February 28, 1921

G. L. 164, § 77,
amended.

Annual report
of department
of public
utilities.

Chap. 49 An Act to extend the time for completion of the

LINES OF THE HAMPDEN RAILROAD CORPORATION.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
JXn^of'Ce's The time within which The Hampden Railroad Corpora-
Ham^^den ^lou, iucorporatcd in nineteen hundred and eleven under the

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 50, 51. 37

general laws, is required to locate and complete its lines to Raiir9ad Cor-
Holyoke and Chicopee Falls and open them for use, is hereby tended"' ^^
extended to July first, nineteen hundred and twenty-four.

Approved February 28, 1921.

An Act relative to the health and safety of certain Qhav 50

EMPLOYEES IN FACTORIES AND WORKSHOPS. .

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and forty-nine of the General Laws g. l. ho, § 120,
is hereby amended by striking out section one hundred and ^°^®"'**'''
twenty and inserting in place thereof the following: — Sec- Emery wheels,
tion 120. Every such wheel shall be fitted with a hood or tories anT
hopper of such form and so placed that the particles or dust have*devices°
produced by the operation of the wheel or of any belt con- dusrTtc"^^"^
nected therewith shall fall or will be thrown into such hood
or hopper by centrifugal force; and the fans or blowers shall
be of such size and shall be run at such speed as will produce
a volume and velocity of air in the suction and discharge
pipes sufficient to convey all particles or dust from the hood
or hopper through the suction pipes and so outside of the
building or to a receptacle as aforesaid. The hoods or hoppers Approval of
shall be so constructed and the suction pipes and connections partment^of^
shall be suitable and efficacious and such as shall be approved IndusrHw.
by the department. Approved February 28, 1921.

An Act to provide for the aveekly payment of wages Chap. 51

TO EMPLOYEES OF TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section one hundred and forty-eight of chapter one hun- g. l. 149, § hs,
dred and forty-nine of the General Laws is hereby amended ^™^°
by inserting after the word "express", in the fourth line, the
following: — , transportation, — so as to read as follows: —
Section I48. Every person engaged in carrying on a hotel m^t'of^wages
or club in a city, or a factory, workshop, manufacturing, JJoye'es*.'" ^™"
mechanical or mercantile establishment, mine, quarry, rail-
road or street railway, or telephone, telegraph, express,
transportation or water company, or in the erection, altera-
tion, repair or removal of any building or structure, or the
construction or repair of any railroad, street railway, road,
bridge, sewer, gas, water or electric light works, pipes or
lines, shall pay weekly each employee engaged in his business
the wages earned by him to within six days of the date of

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 52.

Section not to
apply to
certain em-
ployees, unless,
etc.

Exemptions by
department
of public
utilities.

No exemptions
by special
contract.

Penalty.

said payment; but any employee leaving his employment
shall be paid in full on the following regular pay day; and
any employee discharged from such employment shall be
paid in full on the day of his discharge, or in Boston as soon
as the laws requiring pay rolls, bills and accounts to be
certified shall have been complied with; and the common-
wealth, its departments, officers, boards and commissions
shall so pay every mechanic, workman and laborer employed
by it or them, and every person employed by it or them in
any penal or charitable institution; and every county and
city shall so pay every employee engaged in its business the
wages or salary earned by him, unless such mechanic, work-
man, laborer or employee requests in writing to be paid in a
different manner; and every town shall so pay each employee
in its business if so required by him ; but an employee absent
from his regular place of labor at a time fixed for payment
shall be paid thereafter on demand. This section shall not
apply to an employee of a co-operative corporation or asso-
ciation if he is a stockholder therein unless he requests such
corporation to pay him weekly. The department of public
utilities, after hearing, may exempt any railroad corporation
from paying weekly any of its employees if it appears that
such employees prefer less frequent payments, and that their
interests and the interests of the public will not suffer thereby.
No person shall by a special contract with an employee or
by any other means exempt himself from this section or sec-
tion one hundred and fifty. Whoever violates this section
shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten nor more
than fifty dollars. Approved February 28, 1921.

Chap. 52 An Act relative to the sewerage system of the town

OF DEDHAM.

Be it enacted, etc., as f allows. •
Assessment of SECTION 1. The board of sewer commissioners of the
fited by town of Dedham may determine the value of the benefit or

syJtem^of town advantage to every parcel of real estate in the town beyond
of Dedham. ^^^ general advantage to all real estate therein from the con-
struction hereafter of any sewer or extension of any existing
sewer or from the doing of any other work authorized by the
provisions of chapter two hundred and seventy of the acts of
eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, and may assess on every
such parcel a proportionate share of such part, not exceeding
one half, as the board shall deem just, of the expenses in-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 53. 39

curred by the town for the improvements aforesaid, provided Proviso,
that no assessment on any parcel of real estate shall exceed
the value of the special benefit to that parcel.

Section 2. The town of Dedham may, however, at any uniform rate to
town meeting held after the annual town meeting of nine- upM^clrtain
teen hundred and twenty-one, vote that one half the esti- ^^^^^'^^' ^'^
mated average cost of the completion or extension of the
existing sewer system or systems in said town be thereafter
assessed upon the estates benefited by said system or sys-
tems, and in such case the board of sewer commissioners of
said town shall fix a uniform rate according to the frontage
of estates upon any street or way in which a sewer is con-
structed or according to the area of estates within a specified
distance from such street or way or according to both frontage
and area, and shall make all assessments, thereafter levied,
in accordance with such rate, provided that no assessment Proviso.
on any parcel of real estate shall exceed the value of the
special benefit to that parcel.

Section 3. The provisions of said chapter two hundred villons"onlw
and seventv of the acts of eighteen hundred and ninety-seven, to apply to
so far as they are applicable and not inconsistent herewith, etc.
shall apply to assessments made under section one or two of
this act.

Section 4. This act shall be submitted to the voters of J°tfeYt'o*''
the town of Dedham at its next annual town meeting and voters, etc.
shall take eff'ect upon its acceptance by a majority of the
voters present and voting thereon.

Approved February 28, 1921.

An Act requiring medical and surgical chests in Chaj). 53
mechanical establishments.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section one hundred and forty-one of chapter one hun- o. l. 149. § hi,
dred and forty-nine of the General Laws is hereby amended ^"'^"'^^'^•
by striking out, in the first line, the word "or" and inserting
in place thereof a comma, and by inserting after the word
"shop", in the same line, the words: — or mechanical estab-
lishment, — by striking out, in the thirteenth fine, the word
"or", and inserting in place thereof a comma, and by insert-
ing after the word "shop", in the same line, the words: —
or mechanical establishment, — so as to read as follows: —
Section I4I. Every person operating a factory, shop or Medical and
mechanical establishment where machinery is used for any and otter"''*'

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 54.

accommoda-
tions for em-
ployees in me-
chanical
establish-
ments, etc.

Penalty.

manufacturing or other pui'pose except for elevators, or for
heating or hoisting apparatus, shall keep and maintain, free
of expense to the employees, such medical or surgical chest,
or both, as shall be required by the department, containing
plasters, bandages, absorbent cotton, gauze, and all other
necessary medicines, instruments and appliances for the
treatment of persons injured or taken ill upon the premises.
Every such person employing one hundred or more persons
shall, if so required by the department, provide accommo-
dations satisfactory to it for the treatment of persons injured
or taken ill upon the premises, and also suitable and sanitary
facilities for heating or warming food to be consumed by
those employees of the factory, shop or mechanical establish-
ment who so desire. Every person carrying on a mercantile
establishment where twenty or more women or children are
employed shall in the manner aforesaid provide such medical
and surgical chest as the department may require. Who-
ever violates any pro\ision hereof shall be punished by a fine
of not less than five nor more than five hundred dollars for
every week during which such violation continues.

Approved February 28, 1921.

Chap. 54 An Act increasing the amount that may be expended

BY the city of boston TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section two of chapter two hundred and
seventy-four of the acts of nineteen hundred and fourteen is
hereby amended by striking out, in the fifth line, the words
"twenty-five hundred", and inserting in place thereof the
words: — five thousand, ^ — so as to read as follows: — Sec-
tion 2. The mayor and city council of the city of Boston are
hereby authorized to appropriate annually, under the provi-
sions of section three of chapter four hundred and eighty-six
of the acts of the year nineteen hundred and nine, an amount
not exceeding five thousand dollars to defray the travelling
and other necessary expenses incurred under the provisions
of section one of this act. An itemized account of such ex-
penses shall be filed with the city auditor.

Approved February 28, 1921.

1914, 274, § 2,
amended.

Expenditures
by city of
Boston for
representation
at congresses,
etc., held to
consider mu-
nicipal affairs.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.

Proviso.

Acts, 1921.— Chaps. 55, 56. 41

An Act relative to the better protection of birds (Jhap. 55

WITHIN reservations.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section seventy-two of chapter one hundred and thirty- g. l. isi, § 72,
one of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting *'"^°
after the word "territory", the first time it occurs in the fifth
Hne, the words: — or any other responsible person, — so as
to read as follows: — Section 72. The director may appoint ^r*h°n\'ing°fnd
wardens or deputies to enforce sections sixtv-nine to seventv- {^1"*"^ harmful
five, inclusive, and anv rules and regulations made there- within reserva-

, , . 1 ' • • • , • 1 1 tions, etc.

under, and may authorize ni wTitmg any such warden or
deputy or the owner or occupant of any land within any
such territory or any other responsible person to hunt, pur-
sue, trap, snare or kill within the said territory and under the
direction of the director any quadrupeds or birds which he
may consider harmful to birds and game or to agriculture, or
to take or remove the nests or eggs of any such birds.

Approved February 28, 1921.

An Act relative to probate proceedings in cases (jjid'n 55
where husband and wife are living apart.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter two hundred and nine of the General Laws is g. l. 209, 1 32,
hereby amended by striking out section thirty-two and in- '*"*'" ^ '
serting in place thereof the following : — Section 32. If a Orders by pro-
husband fails, without justifiable cause, to pro\ide suitable relative to per-
support for his wife, or deserts her, or if the wife, for justifiable support'^of wife,
cause, is actually living apart from her husband, or if the where"h?sblnd
husband is deserted by the wife, or is actually living apart nvfng aparT
from his wife for justifiable cause, the probate court may,
upon his or her petition, or if he or she is insane, upon the
petition of the guardian or next friend, prohibit the husband
or wife from imposing any restraint on the personal liberty
of the other during such time as the court shall by its order
direct or until the further order of the court thereon; and,
upon the application of the husband or wife or of the guardian
of either, the court may make further orders relative to the
support of the wife and the care, custody and maintenance
of their minor children, may determine with which of their
parents the children or any of them shall remain and may,
from time to time, upon a similar application, revise and

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 57, 58, 59.

alter such order or make a new order or decree, as the cir-
cumstances of the parents or the benefit of the children may
require. Approved February 28, 1921.

Chap. 57 An Act authorizing the city of holyoke to pay a

SUM OF MONEY TO THE GUARDIAN OF THE CHILDREN OF
MICHAEL FAHEY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Holyoke may pay to the legal
guardian of the children of Michael Fahey, who died in the

City of Hol-
yoke may pay
a sum of

dian^of c°hfidren performance of liis duties as a janitor in the Holyoke public
Fahe *''*'' schools, a sum equal to the yearly compensation received by
the said Fahey at the time of his death. The said sum shall
be used for the maintenance and education of said children.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by the city council of said city, subject to the provisions of
its charter, provided such acceptance occurs prior to Decem-
ber thirty-first in the current year.

Approved February 28, 1921.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.
Proviso.

Chap. 58 An Act relative to the taking of eels in hingham

HARBOR, WEYMOUTH BACK RIVER, HULL BAY AND AD-
JACENT WATERS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter three hundred and nine of the acts of nineteen
hundred and fourteen, as amended by chapter twenty-seven
of the General Acts of nineteen hundred and sixteen, is
hereby further amended by adding thereto the following
new section: — Section 3. The pro\isions of section one
shall be construed to permit the taking of eels as provided
in section eighty-four of chapter one hundred and thirty of
the General Laws. Approved February 28, 1921.

1914, 309, etc.,
new section
after § 2.

Law regulating
taking of fish
in Hingham
harbor, Wey-
mouth Back
river, Hull bay
and adjacent
waters, how
construed.

Chap. 59 An Act authorizing a fee for lodging house licenses.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and forty of the General Laws is
hereby amended by striking out section twenty-three and
inserting in place thereof the follo\\ing: — Section 23.
Licensing authorities may grant licenses for lodging houses

G. L. 140, § 23,
amended.

Lodging house
licenses, fees
for, etc.,

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 60. , 43

which shall be for the period provided in section four, and
shall charge for each license such fee, not exceeding two dol-
lars, as the city council or selectmen may establish, otherwise
the same shall be granted without charge. Said authorities
shall enforce sections twenty-four to thirty-one, inclusive, and
shall prosecute all violations thereof.

Approved February 28, 1921.

An Act relative to the construction, alteration and nhr.j^ ar\

MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section ten of chapter five hundred and fifty i907, 550, § 10,
of the acts of nineteen hundred and seven, as amended ^'^-^^^
by section two of chapter three hundred and fifty-two of
the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and fifteen, is hereby
further amended by inserting before the word "bridges", in
the second line, the words : — public highway and railway,
— so as to read as follows: — Section 10. The provisions of Building laws
this act shall not apply to public highway and railway Boston not to
bridges, quays, or wharves, nor to buildings on land ceded to structures.
the United States or owiied and occupied by the common-
wealth, nor to the Suffolk county court house, jail, or house
of correction, nor to railroad stations, nor to portable or
permanent school buildings erected and maintained by the
schoolhouse department, except as provided in section
seventeen of this act and amendments thereof or additions
thereto, nor to voting booths erected and maintained by the
board of election commissioners; and also provided that Proviso.
permits from the building commissioner for the erection of
school buildings shall be required and that such buildings
shall be subject to the inspection of the building department.

Except as otherwise provided by law, the provisions of ^^n'^oa'rd''^'^'
this act shall not be held to deprive the board of health, the and commis-

,. .. .11 ir> •• j1 sions not to be

ponce commissioner, the board 01 street commissioners, the abridged.
board of park commissioners, the board of examiners of gas
fitters, the commissioner of wires, or the fire commissioner
of the city of Boston of any power or authority which they
have at the date of the passage of this act, or of the remedies
for the enforcement of the orders of said boards or officers;
unless such powers, authorities, or remedies are inconsistent
with the provisions of this act; nor to repeal any existing
law, not herein expressly repealed, except so far as it may be
inconsistent with the provisions of this act.

Acts, 1921.— Chap. 60.

1907, 550. § 32,
etc., amended.

Requirements
as to fire protec-
tion not to apply
to certain metal.

1907, 550, § 77.
amended.

Theatre, term
defined.

1907, 550. § 78,
amended.

Construction of
theatres.

1907, 550, § 83.
amended.

Fireproof wall
to separate
stage from
auditorium in
theatres.
No openings in
wall, except,
etc.

Section 2. Section thirty-two of said chapter five hun-
dred and fifty, as amended by section five of chapter seven
hundred and eighty-two of the acts of nineteen hundred and
fourteen, and by section thirteen of chapter one hundred and
seventy-nine of the Special Acts of nineteen hun(h-ed and
eighteen, is hereby further amended by striking out, in the
second fine of subparagraph (/) the words " roof loads (with-
out roof gardens) ", so that said paragraph will read as fol-
lows:— (/) Metal, other than columns, carrying no other
loads than ceilings, or suspended balconies not over eight
feet wide. When a suspended ceiling is used it shall be of
metal lath and plaster with all hanging rods, ties, stiffening,
and the like, of metal.

Section 3. Section seventy-seven of said chapter five
hundred and fifty is hereby amended by striking out, in the
fifth and sixth lines, the words "and of a size to provide
seats for more than five hundred spectators", so as to
read as ioWows: — Section 77. Every building hereafter
erected so as to contain an audience hall and a stage, with
curtain, movable or shifting scenery, and machinery, adapted
for the giving of plays, operas, spectacles or similar forms of
entertainment, shall be a theatre within the meaning of this
act. No existing building not now used as a theatre shall be
altered and used as a theatre, unless it conforms to the pro-
visions of this act for a new theatre.

Section 4. Section seventy-eight of said chapter five
hundred and fifty is hereby amended by striking out, in the
second and third lines, the words "fireproof construction
throughout, except that the floor boards may be of wood ",
and inserting in place thereof the words : — first class con-
struction,— so as to read as follows: — Section 78. Every
theatre hereafter built shall be of first class construction, and
the steel work of the stage, of the fly galleries, and of the
rigging loft need not be fireproof ed.

Section 5. Section eighty-three of said chapter five hun-
dred and fifty is hereby amended by inserting after the word
"stage", in the eighth fine, the words: — , and plumbing,
ventilating and such other pipe openings as may be approved
by the building commissioner, such openings to be firestopped,
— so as to read as follows : — Section 83. The stage of every
theatre shall be separated from the auditorium by a wall of
fireproof construction, which wall shall extend the whole
width of the auditorium and the whole height to the roof of
the portion occupied by the stage. There shall be no open-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 60. 45

ings through this wall except the curtain opening, one door-
way each side behind the boxes, and one doorway which
shall be located at or below the level of the stage, and plumb-
ing, ventilating and such other pipe openings as may be ap-
proved by the building commissioner, such openings to be
firestopped. The doorways shall not exceed twenty-one
superficial feet each, and shall have standard fire-doors hung
in a manner satisfactory to the commissioner. The finish
or decorative features around the curtain opening of every
theatre shall be of fireproof material.

Section 6. Section eighty-se\'en of said chapter five hun- wot, sso, § 87,
dred and fifty is hereby amended by striking out, in the '*'"''"
fourth, fifth and sixth lines, the words "No seat in the
auditorium shall have more than six seats intervening be-
tween it and an aisle, on either side", and inserting in place
thereof the words : — No rows of seats in the auditorium
shall contain more than fourteen seats between aisles and
where there is but one aisle no row shall contain more than
seven seats, — so as to read as follows : — Section 87. All foAum^or''''
seats in the autlitorium excepting those contained in boxes theatres.
shall be spaced not less than thirty inches from back to back,
measured in a horizontal direction, and shall be firmly secured
to the floor. No row of seats in the auditorium shall contain
more than fourteen seats between aisles and where there is
but one aisle no row shall contain more than seven seats.

The platforms for seats in balconies and galleries shall no- Platforms for

11 i'iijj •! J seats in bal-

wnere nave a greater rise than twenty-one inches, nor be conies, etc.
less than thirty inches from back to back.

Section 7. Section eighty-nine of said chapter five hun- i907, 550, § 89,
dred and fifty is hereby amended by inserting after the word ^^^^'^
"rising", in the fourth line, the words: — or declining, — by
inserting after the word "inclines", in the same line, the
words: — or declines, — and by inserting after the word
"rising", in the sixth fine, the words: — or declining, — so
as to read as follows: — Section 89. All changes in the levels Changes in
of the floors of such buildings, except under stairways, from inTheatres"*"^^
story to story, and except the necessary steps in galleries and
balconies rising or declining toward the exits, shall be made
by inclines or declines of no steeper gradient than two in
ten within the auditorium, and rising or, declining toward
the exits, and one in ten for all others.

Section 8. Section ninety-eight of said chapter five hun- 1907, 550, § 98,
dred and fifty is hereby amended by striking out, in the '''°^°'^^'^-
thirteenth and fourteenth lines, the words "If counter-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 60.

Emergency
exits in
theatres.

Stairways
from exterior
bfdconies.

Proviso.

1907, 550, § 99,
amended.

Exits in
tiieatres,
greater num-
ber, etc., may
be required.
Exits and fire-
escapes to be
plainly
marked, etc.

Plans of exits
to be printed
on programmes
or shown by

weighted, these stairs shall be lowered during all perform-
ances", so as to read as follows: — Section OS. In addition
to the exits previously described there shall be one exit from
each side of each gallery, balcony, and main floor of audi-
torium, at least fi\'e feet wide, leading to exterior balconies
not less than four feet wide and twenty feet long on each
side of the auditorium. From such balconies there shall
be staircases extending to the groimd level, which may be
counterweighted, with risers of not over eight and one half
inches and treads of not less than nine and one half inches,
exclusive of nosing. The aggregate width of these emergency
stairs shall be not less than ten inches for every one hundred
people served thereby, no single stairs being less than thirty
inches wide.

Where all such stairs are in an interior court, each run
shall be covered by a light awning of iron.

Nothing herein shall prohibit the building of emergency
stairs and exits inside the walls of the building, pro\ided that
they are surrounded by a fireproof partition not less than
four inches thick separating the exits and stairA\ ays from the
audience room or auditorium.

Section 9. Section ninety-nine of said chapter Hxe hun-
dred and fifty is hereby amended by adding at the end of the
third paragraph, the words: — or shall be shown by stere-
opticon upon a moving picture screen at least once during
the afternoon and evening for a period of not less than two
minutes, — so as to read as f ollo\\s : — Section 99. The com-
missioner shall have power to require a greater number or
capacity of exits than is herein prescribed.

In every theatre there shall be over every exit, on the in-
side, and over every opening to a fire-escape, on the inside,
an illuminated sign, bearing the word "exit" or "fire-escape",
respectively, in letters not less than four inches high. The
lights for the exit signs, passages, stairs, lobbies, auditoriums,
rear of auditoriums, balconies, galleries, and for the balconies
and stairs outside the building, shall be so arranged that
they can be turned on or oflP independently of the means
pronded on the stage or in any part of the building in the
rear of the proscenium wall. Every exit sign shall be kept
illuminated, and every outside balcony and fire-escape shall
be kept well lighted during the performance, except outside
exits during a performance before sunset.

Plans showing the exits and stairways shall be legibly
printed so as to occupy a full page of every programme or

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 60. 47

play-bill or shall be shown by stereopticon upon a moving stereopticon,
picture screen at least once during the afternoon and evening
for a period of not less than two minutes.

In said buildings there shall be such number of gas pipe Gas pipe out-
outlets as the commissioner may require, fitted with no less bura^s, ^^
than two gas burners. Such burners shall be inspected and "pe'^uon, Tt c.
tried at least once in every three months by inspectors of the
department, to ascertain if they are in proper working order.
The inspector shall make a report of each visit, stating the
condition of the burners and the action of the inspector in
regard to them.

The commissioner shall have authority to order any de- Defects in gas

» . • , 1 1 • p 1 I p burners to be

lect m the workmg ot such burners as are necessary tor remedied.
public safety to be remedied.

So much of this section as applies to the inspection of gas
burners shall apply to buildings now used as theatres.

Section 10. Section one hundred and one of said chapter i^'';^^^^ ^ *°^'
five hundred and fifty is hereby amended by inserting after
the word "turn", in the seventh line, the words: — except
stairways leading to private boxes, — so as to read as fol-
lows:— Section 101. Every landing shall be at least four Landings of
feet wide. When straight stairs return directly on them- th^tres.
selves, a landing of the full width of both flights, without
any steps, shall be provided. The outer line of landings shall
be curved to a radius of not less than two feet to avoid square
angles. Stairs turning at an angle shall ha^'e a proper land-
ing without winders introduced at the turn except stairways
leading to private boxes. No door shall open immediately
upon a flight of stairs, but a landing at least two feet wider
than the width of the door opening shall be provided between
such stairs and such door. When two side flights connect
with one main flight, no winders shall be introduced, and the
width of the main flight shall be at least equal to the aggre-
gate width of the side flights.

Section 11. Section one hundred and five of said chap- 1907, 550, § 105,
ter five hundred and fifty as amended by section one of chap- ^^^ - amended.
ter three hundred and scA'enty of the acts of nineteen hun-
dred and twelve, and by chapter fifty of the acts of nineteen
hundred and thirteen, is hereby further amended by insert-
ing after the word "walls", in the fifth line of the fourth
paragraph, the w^ords: — or floors, — so that said paragraph
will read as follows : — If several halls or assembly-rooms Buildings hav-
are provided in one building, their aggregate capacity shall haiis or^ssem-
be considered as determining whether or not the building when°maybe

Acts, 1921. —Chap. 61,

of second class shall be of fircDroof construction, unless the several halls

construction. iii ip iiio

are enclosed by or separated rrom each other by fireproof
walls or floors, with fireproof doors in the same, in which
case the building may be of second class construction.

Approved February 28, 1921.

Precinct vot-
ing, representa-
tive town
meetings, etc.,
in town of
Weymouth.

Selectmen to
report doings,
etc.

Chap. 61 An Act to provide for precinct voting, representa-
tive TOWN meetings, TOWN MEETING MEMBERS, A REFER-
ENDUM AND AN ANNUAL MODERATOR IN THE TOWN OF
WEYMOUTH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Upon the acceptance of this act by the town
of Weymouth as hereinafter pro\'ided the selectmen of the
town shall forthwith divide the territory thereof into not
less than six nor more than tweh'e voting precincts, each of
which shall be plainly designated. The precincts shall be
so established as to consist of compact and contiguous terri-
tory. Their boundaries shall be reviewed and, if need be,
wholly or partly revised, by the selectmen, in January, once
in five years, or in January of any year when directed by a
vote of the town meeting. The selectmen shall, within ten
days after any establishment or revision of the precincts,
file a report of their doings with the town clerk, the registrars
of voters, and the assessors, with a map or maps or description
of the precincts and the names and residences of the voters
therein. The selectmen shall also cause to be posted in
the town hall a map or maps or description of the precincts
as established or revised from time to time, with the names
and residences of the registered \oters therein; and they
shall also cause to be posted in at least three public places
in each precinct a map or description of that precinct, with
the names and residences of the voters therein. The division
of the town into voting precincts and any re^'ision of such
precincts shall take effect upon the date of the filing of the
report thereof by the selectmen with the town clerk. When-
ever the precincts are established or re\'ised, the town clerk
shall forthwith give written notice thereof to the secretary of
the commonwealth, stating the number and designation of
the precincts. The provisions of the General Laws relating
to precinct voting at elections, so far as the same are not
inconsistent with this act, shall apply to all elections and
primaries in the town upon the establishment of voting pre-
cincts as hereinbefore provided.

Division of
town into
voting pre-
cincts, date of
taking effect,
etc.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 61. 49

Section 2. The voters in every precinct established under Town meeting
tliis act, shall, at a special town election to be held on May Tion, et7.' ^ ^'
second next ensuing after the acceptance of tliis act, and at
the first ensuing annual town election follo^^ing any precinct
revision and conformably to the laws relatiA'e to elections not
inconsistent with this act, elect by ballot as nearly as may
be three per cent of the voters in the precinct, other than the
officers designated in section three as town meeting members
at large, such elected voters to be town meeting members of
the town, one third of M'hom shall be elected for the term of
one year, one tliird for the term of t^^■o years and one third
for the term of tliree years from the day of the annual to^^•n
meeting; and thereafter, except as other^^ise pro\dded herein,
at each annual town election the \'oters of each precinct in
the town shall, in like manner, elect as nearly as may be
one per cent of their number to be town meeting members of
the town for the term of three }'ears, and shall at such elec-
tion fill for the unexpired term or terms any vacancies then
existing in the number of town meeting members in their
respecti\'e precincts. Upon every revision of the precincts. New election
or of any of them, the terms of office of all town meeting "ng'mem'bers,"
members from every such rexised precinct shall cease upon ^'^^^' ^^'^■
the election of their successors, and at the first ensuing annual
town election there shall be an entirely new election of town
meeting members in every precinct so revised, as well as in
any new precinct or precincts established. The town clerk Notice of
shall, after every election of town meeting members, forth-
with notify each member by mail of his election.

Section 3. Any town meeting held under the provisions Town meetings
of this act, except as otherwise provided herein, shall, at and tain elected
after the first election held under this act, be limited to the members at*
voters elected under section two together with the following, '^'"^'^'
designated as town meeting members at large; namely, any
member of the general court of the commonwealth from the
town, the moderator, the town clerk, the selectmen, the town
treasurer, the town counsel, the town collector of taxes, the
town accountant, the chairman of the board of assessors,
the chairman of the school committee, the chairman of the
trustees of Tufts library, the chairman of the board of health,
the chairman of the park commission, the chairman of the
water commissioners, the tree warden, the chairman of the
planning board, the chairman of the overseers of the poor,
members of the appropriation committee and chairman of
any board of town officers hereafter constituted by law or by

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 61.

Notice of
town meetings.

Quorum.

Notice of
adjourned
town meetings
to be posted,
etc.

Town meetings
to be public,
etc.

Resignations,
etc.

Nominations,
how made.

Warrant arti-
cles, how acted
upon, etc.

the acts of the town. The town clerk shall notify the toM n
meeting members of the time and place at which town meet-
ings are to be held, the notices to be sent by mail at least
seven days before the meeting. The town meeting members,
as aforesaid, shall be the judges of the election and qualifica-
tion of their members. A majority of the town meeting
members shall constitute a quorum for doing business; but
a less number may organize temporarily and may adjourn
from time to time. Notice of every adjom-ned town meeting
shall be posted by the town clerk in ten or more public places
in the town, and he shall notify by mail the members of the
town meeting of the adjournment at least twenty-four hours
before the time of the adjourned town meeting. The notices
shall state briefly the business to be acted upon at the meet-
ing, and shall include notice of any proposed reconsideration.
All town meetings shall be public. The town meeting mem-
bers as such shall receive no compensation. Subject to such
conditions as may be determined from time to time by the
members of the representative town meeting, any voter of
the town who is not a to^\'n meeting member may speak,
but he shall not vote. A town meeting member may resign
by filing a written resignation with the town clerk, and his
resignation shall take effect on the date of such filing. A
town meeting member who remoA'es from the town or from
the precinct from which he was elected shall cease to be a
town meeting member.

Section 4. Nomination of candidates for town meeting
members to be elected under tliis act shall be made by nomi-
nation papers, which shall bear no political designation, and
signed by not less than ten ^^oters of the precinct in which
the candidate resides, and filed v.dth the tov.Ti clerk at least
ten days before the election. No nomination papers shall
be valid in respect to any candidate whose written accept-
ance is not thereon or attached thereto.

Section 5. The articles in the warrant for every town
meeting, so far as they relate to the election of town officers,
and town meeting members, as hereinbefore pro\aded, refer-
enda, and all matters to be acted upon and determined by
ballot, shall be so acted upon and determined by the voters
of the town in their respective precincts. All other articles
in the warrant for any town meeting shall be acted upon and
determined exclusively by toM-n meeting members at a meet-
ing to be held at such time and place as shall be set forth by

Acts, 1921.— Chap. 61. 51

the selectmen in the warrant for the meeting, subject to the
referendum provided for by section eight.

Section 6. A moderator shall be elected by ballot at the Moderator,
first election for the choice of town meeting members and at ^''^''*'°"' *"*"•
each annual town election thereafter by the \'oters and shall
serve as moderator of all town meetings, except as otherwise
provided by law, until his successor is elected and qualified.
If a moderator is absent, a moderator pro tempore may be
elected by the town meeting members.

Section 7. Any vacancy in the full number of towm vacancies, how
meetmg members from any precinct may be filled until the ^ • ® '=•
next annual election by the remaining members of the pre-
cinct from among the \'oters thereof. Upon petition therefor,
signed by not less than ten town meeting members from
the precinct, notices of the vacancy shall be promptly given
by the town clerk to the remaining members from the pre-
cinct in which the vacancy or vacancies exist, and he shall
call a special meeting of such members for the purpose of
filling any vacancy. He shall cause to be mailed to each of ^^jin°^etc
such members, not less than four days before the time set
for the meeting, a notice specifying the object and the time
and place of the meeting. At the said meeting a majority of
the members shall constitute a quorum, and they shall elect
from their own number a chairman and a clerk. The choice choice to be
to fill any vacancy shall be by ballot, and a majority of the
votes cast shall be required for a choice. The chairman and
clerk shall make a certificate of the choice and forthwith file
the same with the town clerk, together with a written accept-
ance by the member or members so chosen, who shall there-
upon be deemed elected and qualified a town meeting mem-
ber or members, subject to the right of all the town meeting
members to judge of the election and qualification of mem-
bers as set forth in section three.

Section 8. No measure passed at any representative Measures

^ , . ^ X passed, when

town meeting, except a \'ote to adjourn or a measure appro- to become

• , • 1 • i. 1 • I operative.

priatmg or borrowing money tor emergency purposes A\nicn
shall contain a preamble specif;>dng the facts constituting the
emergency and requiring for its passage a separate vote of
two thirds of the town meeting members present and voting
thereon, shall become operative until after the expiration of
five days, exclusive of Sundays and holidays, from the dis-
solution of the meeting. If, within said five days a petition. Referendum.
signed by not less than one hundred voters of the town, con-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 61.

Questions,
how stated
upon ballot,
etc.

Action binding
upon town.

General meet-
ings may be
held, etc.

taining their names and addresses as appearing on the voting
list is filed with the selectmen asking that the question or
questions involved in such measure l)e submitted to the
voters of the town at large, then the .selectmen, after the ex-
piration of five days, shall forthwith call a special meeting
for the sole purpose of presenting to the voters at large the
question or questions so involved. The polls shall be opened
at two o'clock in the afternoon and shall be closed not earlier
than eight o'clock in the evening and all votes upon any
questions submitted shall be taken by ballot, and a check
list shall be used in the several precincts in the same manner
as in the election of town officers. The questions submitted
at the said town meeting shall be determined by vote of a
majority of the \^oters at large voting thereon. The ques-
tions so submitted shall be stated upon the ballot in the
same language and form in which they were stated ^^•hen
presented to said representative town meeting by the moder-
ator, and as they appear upon the records of said representa-
tive town meeting. If such petition be not filed within the
said period of five days, the vote in the representative town
meeting shall become operative and effective upon the ex-
piration of said period.

Section 9. The town of Weymouth, after the accept-
ance of this act, shall have the capacity to act through and
to be bound by its said town meeting members who shall,
when convened from time to time as herein provided, con-
stitute representative town meetings; and such representa-
tive town meetings shall exercise exclusively, so far as will
conform to the provisions of this act, all powers vested in
the municipal corporation. Action in conformity with all
provisions of law now or hereafter applicable to the trans-
action of town affairs in town meetings shall, when taken by
any representative town meeting in accordance with the pro-
visions of tliis act, have the same force and effect as if such
action had been taken in a town meeting, open to all the
voters of the town as heretofore organized and conducted.

Section 10. This act shall not abridge the right of the
people of Weymouth to hold general meetings; nor shall
this act confer upon any representative town meeting in
Weymouth the power finally to commit the town to any
measure affecting its municipal existence or changing its
government, without the action thereon by the voters of
the town at large, using the ballot and check list therefor.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 62. 53

Section 11. The question of the acceptance of this act n.Hte/to"
by the town of Weymouth shall be submitted to the regis- voters, etc.
tered voters of the town at the annual town election in the
year nineteen hundred and twenty-one. The vote shall be
taken by ballot, in accordance with the provisions of the
General Laws so far as the same shall be applicable and not
inconsistent herewith, in answer to the following question
which shall be placed upon the official ballot used for the
election of town officers: — "Shall an act passed by the
general court in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-one,
entitled * An Act to provide for precinct voting, representative
town meetings, town meeting members, a referendum and
an annual moderator in the town of We^anouth', be accepted
by this town?" and the affirmative votes of a majority of
the registered voters of the town present and voting thereon
shall be required for and shall determine its acceptance. So
much of this act as authorizes its submission to the registered
voters of the town shall take effect upon its passage; but
this act shall not take further effect unless and until accepted
by the town as herein provided.

Approved February 28, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of Worcester to lay Chap. 62

AND maintain PIPES AND FURNISH WATER TO SAINT
VINCENT HOSPITAL IN THE TOWN OF MILLBURY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Worcester may lay and maintain cityof
pipes in the highway of the town of Millbury from the Worces- ^ay'and mX-^
ter city line to the Saint Vincent Hospital buildings in said fumish'water'^
town, for the purpose of furnishing water for said buildings, p°,ft''HospHai
and may, subject to the approval of the selectmen of said Vjlf^'jj""*
town, make excavations in said highway for the purpose of
laying, maintaining and renewing such pipes. Said city may
furnish water to said hospital as aforesaid, upon its pajang
to said city such sum as the city council, with the approval
of the mayor, may fix.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by the city council of said city, subject to the provisions of council, etc.
its charter. Approved February 28, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 63.

City of North-
hampton to
establish a
board of
public works.

Membership,
appointment,
etc.

Chap. 63 An Act authorizing the city of Northampton to

ESTABLISH A BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Northampton shall, within thirty
days after the acceptance of this act by the city council,
establish a board of public works in accordance with the pro-
visions of this act.

Section 2. The board of public works shall consist of
three persons, legal voters of said city, who shall be ap-
pointed as follows:- — The mayor shall appoint, subject to
the confirmation of the board of aldermen, one person for
one year, one for two years and one for three years, the
terms of office dating from the first Monday in IVIarch, nine-
teen hundred and twenty-one, and thereafter in the month
of February of each year, one person for the term of three
years from the first Monday of March then next ensuing.
A vacancy occurring may be filled at any time for the un-
expired term by the mayor, subject to the confirmation of
the board of aldermen. The members of said board of public
works shall serve without compensation and no member
thereof shall be eligible to election or appointment to any
paid position within the gift of the board, during his term of
office.

Section 3. The powers of the board of public works
shall be administrative. It shall have cognizance, direction
and control; (a) of the construction, location, relocation, re-
pair and care of streets, ways and sidewalks, and the sprink-
ling of streets; (b) the construction, alteration and repair
and maintenance of public bridges; (c) the care, superin-
tendence and management of the public grounds belonging
to the city and of shade and ornamental trees growing in and
along city highways; provided that this act shall not affect
the management of any public park belonging to the city
unless after the date this act takes effect the management
thereof is specifically transferred to the board of public works
by vote of the city council. Except as otherwise provided
herein, the said board shall perform all the duties heretofore
performed by the city council committee on highways, street
sprinkling and sidewalks, and such other duties as the city
council shall from time to time by ordinance or otherwise
prescribe.

Vacancies, how
filled.

Members to
serve without
compensation,
etc.

Powers,
duties, etc.

Proviso.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 63. 55

Section 4. The board may require that no person or Powers,
corporation authorized by the board of aldermen to dig up
any pubUc street or sidewalk in said city shall begin such
digging before furnishing to said board of pubhc works se-
curity satisfactory to them that such streets or sidewalks
shall be restored to their former condition. The said board
of public works shall, except as otherwise provided by law,
have exclusively the powers of, and be subject to the Habilities
imposed by law upon, road commissioners of towns.

Section 5. The board of public works shall have ex- To assess
elusive authority to determine and assess all betterment as- assessments,
sessments for street and sidew^alk improvements authorized "*'■
under chapter eighty or eighty-three of the General Laws.
The board of public works and the board of aldermen, sit- Board of
ting jointly, shall constitute the board of survey provided
for by section seventy-three of chapter forty-one of the
General Laws, and sections se\'enty-three to eighty-one,
inclusive, of said chapter shall, so far as appHcable, apply
in said city.

Section 6. The board of public works shall annually in civii engineer.
the month of March appoint a competent ci\il engineer, who term! diSfe".'
shall be styled the city engineer, and who shall perform such ^*'''
duties as may be required of him by said board. He shall
hold office during the pleasure of the board, and the said
board shall fix his compensation. Said board may appoint ^"ffrc^/^^ete"*
a superintendent of streets and such subordinate officers as appointment,
may be necessary and establish their terms of office. The ^
salaries of the superintendent of streets and the subordinate
officers shall be fixed by said board. Said board shall have Mechanics,
authority to employ and discharge such mechanics, laborers empioyriient,'
and other employees as may be necessary for the conduct of '"'^''^' ^^''^
the public work and shall have exclusive power to fix the
wages of said mechanics, laborers and other employees.

Section 7. The board of public works shall keep proper to keep
books and records and shall make an annual report to the records'" and
city council for each year ending November thirtieth. The report!*"""*
said board shall include in its report such detailed statements
of receipts and expenditures and work performed as the
city council may require or the interests of the citizens may
seem to demand. The said annual report shall also contain
a schedule of all city property coming under the care of the
said board. Unexpended balances of appropriations once Unexpended
appropriated for the use of said board shall not be transferred appropriations.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 64.

Inconsistent
acts repealed.

Proviso.

Existing con-
tracts not to
be affected.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.

to the contingent account or to other accounts without the
consent in writing of said board.

Section 8. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent here-
with are hereby repealed, in so far as they relate to the city
of Northampton; provided, that this act shall not affect the
powers and duties heretofore granted to or imposed upon
the board of sewer commissioners of said city.

Section 9. This act shall not affect any existing con-
tract between the city of Northampton and any person or
corporation.

Section 10. This act shall not take effect until accepted
by the city council of said city of Northampton. Upon such
acceptance, so much thereof as provides for the appointment
and confirmation of the members of the new board of public
works shall take effect, and all other provisions thereof shall
take effect upon such appointment and confirmation.

Approved March 1, 1921.

Chap. 64 An Act rel.\tive to the appointment of public
administrators to administer testate estates.

G. L. 19.3, § 7,
amended.

Administra-
tion with the
will annexed.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section seven of chapter one hundred and ninety-three of
the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the
word "heirs", in the nineteenth line, the words: — or lega-
tees or de^^sees under the will, — so as to read as follows: —
Section 7. If no executor is named in a will, or if all the
executors therein named are dead or incompetent or refuse
to accept the trust, or if, after being duly cited therefor, the
executor neglects to accept the trust, or if he neglects for
thirty days after the probate of the will to give bond accord-
ing to law, the court shall commit administration of the
estate, with the will annexed, to any person interested in the
will of said deceased, to any creditor of the deceased or to
any suitable person; but after the expiration of said thirty
days, and before letters of administration with the will an-
nexed have been granted, the court may grant letters test-
amentary to any person named as executor who gives the
bond required by law. If a person named as executor in a
\xi\\ petitions for the probate of the same and dies, declines
or becomes unable to act before final decree is entered on
said petition, any person interested in the will of said de-
ceased, or any creditor of the deceased, or any suitable
person, may, on petition, be allowed to enter and to prose-

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 65, 66. 57

cute the original petition for probate, to apply for letters of
administration with the will annexed, and to act and proceed
in any proposed compromise under sections fifteen and six-
teen of chapter two hundred and four. If it appears that there Public admin-
are no known heirs or legatees or de\isees under the will of toTfeap-"^ ^"
the deceased, a public administrator of the county shall be p"'"*^"^-
appointed to the trust. Approved March 1, 1921.

An Act enabling women to sign nomination papers (Jhav 65

FOR CANDIDATES AND TO BE CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE IN
THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Section 1. Section fifty-fi^'e of chapter four hundred and i^"^, 486. § 55,

• 1 "PI c • 1 11 1 • • 1 1 amended.

eighty-six 01 the acts 01 nnieteen hundred and nine is hereby
amended by striking out, in the first and second lines, the
words "for a member of the school committee", and by strik-
ing out, in the third line, the word "that", so as to read
as follows: — Section 55. Women who are qualified to vote women may
may be nominated as and sign nomination papers for can- tlo" paperTfor
didates for office in the manner and under the same pro- be^ctndidatea^
visions of law as men. f?: ^^\% '".

1 11 1 n • City of Boston.

Section 2. Tins act shall take efiect upon its passage.

Approved March 1, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of fall river to borrow Qjidj) gg

MONEY FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of purchasing or otherwise city of Fail
acquiring land, and for the purpose of constructing school bonw^Inoney
buildings and providing for the original equipment and fur- p'llrposes.'
nishing of said buildings, the city of Fall Ri\-er may from
time to time borrow such sums not exceeding, in the ag-
gregate, one million fi\'e hundred thousand dollars and may
issue notes or bonds therefor which shall bear on their face
the Avords, Fall River School Loan, Act of 1921. Each au- Fail River
thorized issue shall constitute a separate loan. Indebtedness ici°o°f mi^'
incurred under this act shall be in excess of the statutory
limit but shall otherwise be subject to the provisions of chap-
ter forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 1, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 67, 68.

City of Woburn
may issue
additional
water bonds.

Chap. 67 An Act authorizing the city of woburn to issue

ADDITIONAL WATER BONDS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1, For the purpose of reconstructing, relaying,
and replacing conduits and pipes in its present water system,
the city of Woburn may, from time to time, borrow such
sums as may be necessary not exceeding, in the aggregate,
two hundred thousand dollars in addition to the amount
previously authorized to be issued, and may issue bonds or
notes therefor which shall bear on their face the words,
Woburn Water Loan, Act of 1921, Each authorized issue
shall constitute a separate loan, and such loans shall be pay-
able in not more than twenty years. Indebtedness incurred
under this act shall be in excess of the statutory limitation,
but shall otherwise be subject to the provisions of chapter
forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. All income from the water works in the city
of Woburn shall be applied to defrajdng operating expenses,
interest charges, and payments upon the principal as they
accrue upon bonds or notes issued under the authority of
this act or of any other act authorizing the issue of bonds or
notes for water purposes, and in case the income should be
insufficient to meet such charges, the assessors shall assess
a sum sufficient to meet debt and interest charges not pro-
vided for in the same manner as taxes are assessed for other
purposes. If there should be a net surplus remaining in the
water revenue after providing for the aforesaid charges, it
shall be used for such new construction or the reconstruction
of such parts of the distribution system as may be determined
upon, and in case a surplus should remain after pajmient
for such new construction and reconstruction, the water rates
shall be reduced proportionately.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 1, 1921.

Woburn Water
Loan, Act of
1921.

Income from
water works,
how to be
applied.

Chap. 68 An Act authorizing the town of Winchester to
establish a board of appeal in matters of building
construction.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Town of Win- SECTION 1. The towu of Winchester may by by-law pro-

chester may • i r> i i • • p i i p i

establish a yidc for tlic clcction or appointment of a board oi appeal, to

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 69, 70. 59

consist of not less than three residents of the town who appeal in
shall hear and act upon appeals from orders and decisions of, building con-
and refusals of permits by, its building commissioner and ^^'■"*'^'°"-
inspectors, acting under present or futiu-e by-laws for the
regulation of building, plumbing, wiring or gas fitting. Said
town may likewise pro\ade that such board may, by unani-
mous decision, authorize construction, installation, altera-
tion, repair and removal not authorized by such by-laws in
specific cases which appear to such board not to have been
contemplated by the same although co\'ered thereby, or in
cases where manifest injustice would result from the en-
forcement thereof, if such decision does not conflict with the
spirit of any pro\dsion of such by-laws. The said town may
make other pro\'isions not inconsistent A\ath law defining the
powers, duties and authority of said board and the qualifica-
tions and tenure of office of its members.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 1, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of woburn to borrow Chav. 69

MONEY for school PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., a.s follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of acquiring land for and ^}^7°^

1 • e 1 1 1 Ml- 1 !• 1 Woburn may

the construction of a school bmlding and tor the purpose borrow money
of originally equipping and furnishing said building, the city purposes.
of Woburn may, from time to time, borrow such sums as
may be necessary not exceeding, in the aggregate, one hun-
dred and twenty-five thousand dollars and may issue bonds
or notes therefor which shall bear on their face the words,
Woburn School Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue wobum School
shall constitute a separate loan. Indebtedness incurred {921"' ^^^ °
under this act shall be in excess of the statutory limit, but
shall otherwise be subject to the pro\'isions of chapter forty-
four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 1, 1921.

An Act to authorize the sale of certain land held (JJiaj) 70

BY the city of BROCKTON FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section 1. The city of Brockton may, by a majority city of
vote of its city council, approved by the mayor, sell and ^Wcertri™*^

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 70.

land now held
by it for
school pur-
poses.

Walnut street
school lot.

Ashland
street school
lot.

convey, upon such terms and conditions as it may deem ex-
pedient, the following described parcels of land, or any part
thereof, situated in said city, now held by it for school pur-
poses; — A certain parcel of land known as the Walnut street
school lot, containing about twenty-eight thousand four hun-
dred and forty-six square feet, situated on the easterly side
of Walnut street, and bounded and described as follows : —
Beginning at a point in the easterly line of Walnut street
at the northwest corner of land of Peter ^ arros, which point
is located one hundred nineteen and six tenths feet north of
the northerly hne of Spring street; thence easterly by land
of said \^arros fifty-nine and one tenth feet to land of the
Greek Orthodox Community of Brockton, Inc.; thence
northerly by land of said community about ele\'en and nine
tenths feet to a corner; thence easterh' by land of said com-
munity and Sarah E. Brown about one hundred seventeen
and five tenths feet to land of Grace A. Sexton et al; thence
northerly by land of said Sexton et al and land of Helen W.
Hamilton about one hundred forty-one and nine tenths feet
to land of Ashton Hamilton; thence westerly by lands of
said Hamilton and Peter Varros about one hundred ninety-
one and four tenths feet to the easterly line of Walnut street;
thence southerly by the easterly line of said Walnut street
one hundred seventy-one feet to point of beginning.

Also another parcel of lantl kno\\n as the Ashland street
school lot, containing about fourteen thousand two hundred
ninety-four square feet, situated at the northwest corner of
East Ashland and Mulberry streets, bounded and described
as follows : — Begimiing at a ])oint in the northerly line of
East Ashland street, at its intersection with the westerly
line of Mulberry street; thence northerly by the westerly
line of Mulberry street one hundred forty-seAen and nine
tenths feet to the southeast corner of land of the Standard
Oil Company of New York; thence westerly by land of said
company about ninety-seven and thirt;>'-fi\'e one hundredths
feet to a corner; thence southerly by land of said company
and James G. Wilde and George Clarence Holmes about one
hundred forty-eight and tA\'o tenths feet to the northerly line
of East Ashland street; thence easterly by the northerly
line of East Ashland street about ninety-eight and thirty-
eight hundredths feet to the point of beginning. The price
to be paid for said land or any part thereof shall be fixed by
the city council, with the approval of the mayor, and the
money received therefor shall be appropriated and expended

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 71, 72, 73. 61

for the constructing of new school buildings or additions to
existing school buildings in the said city. The mayor may
execute and deliver on behalf of the city of Brockton such
instruments as may be necessary to convey a proper title to
said land to the purchasers.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 1, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of revere to pension Chap. 71

ELBRIDGE G. PAINE.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:

Section 1. The city of Revere may retire Elbridge G. ^i^,^ ^L^foT'
Paine, the present janitor of the Shurtleff school in said city, f^^^'J^^** *^-
on an annual pension equal to one half his present annual
compensation.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be submited
by the city council of said city, subject to the pro\isions of ^c"*^ ''°""'" '
its charter, provided that such acceptance occurs prior to Proviso.
December tliirty-first in the current year.

Approved March 1, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of lynn to pension Chap. 72

CHARLES F. WAITT.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Lynn may pay annually tocityofLynn
Charles F. Waitt, for thirty years an engineer in its street charieri!""
department, a sum not exceeding one half the compensation ^^'*'""
received by him during the last year of his service.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance to be sub-
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro- coundi^etc!'^
visions of its charter, provided that such acceptance occurs Proviso.
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved March 1, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of lynn to pension Chap. 73

CLAVIC BARCELO.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Ljiin may retire Clavic Barcelo, city of Lynn
who has been for twenty-one years in the employ of its ciavic Brrceio.
health department as a laborer and has reached the age of
seventy-five years, on an annual pension equal to one half the
annual compensation paid him at the time of his retirement.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 74, 75.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.

Proviso.

Approved March 1, 1921.

Chap. 74 An Act authorizing the city of newton to pension

HERBERT W, HALL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Newton may pay to Herbert
W. Hall, formerly a call member of its fire department, an
annual pension not exceeding seven hundred dollars.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by the city council of said city, subject to the provisions of
its charter, provided that such acceptance occurs prior to
December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved March 1, 1921.

City of Newton
may pension
Herbert W.
Hall.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.

Proviso.

Chap. 75 An Act relative to the protection of wild or un-

DOMESTICATED BIRDS.

G. L. 131, § 19,
amended.

Penalty for kill-
ing wild or un-
domesticated
birds.

Exemptions.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:

Section nineteen of chapter one hundred and thirty-one of
the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the
seventh and eighth lines, the following: — "and fresh water
or sea fowl not named in said sections", and by striking out,
in the twelfth line, the words "over twenty-one", so as to
read as follows: — Section 19. Whoever, except as provided
in section thirty-three, thirty-four, thirty-seven, thirty-nine,
forty-three, forty-four or seventy-two, takes or kills or has
in his possession a wild or undomesticated bird except an
English sparrow, crow blackbird, crow, jay, starling, the fol-
lowing named birds of prey, — sharp-shinned hawk, cooper's
hawk, goshawk, red-tailed hawk, red-shouldered hawk, duck
hawk, pigeon hawk, barred owl, great horned owl and snowy
owl, or wilfully destroys, disturbs or takes a nest or eggs of
any wild or undomesticated bird, except such as are not
protected by this section, shall be punished by a fine of ten
dollars for each bird taken, killed or had in possession or for
each nest or egg disturbed, destroyed or taken; but a person
who has a certificate from the commissioner or from the
president of the Boston Society of Natural History that he
is engaged in the scientific study of ornithology or is collect-

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 76, 77. 63

ing in the interests of a scientific institution, may at any
season take or kill a wild or undomesticated bird, except
woodcock, ruffed grouse and quail, or take the nests or eggs
of such bird; but this section shall not authorize a person to
enter upon private grounds without the consent of the owner
thereof for the purpose of taking nests or eggs or killing birds.
The commissioner or the president of said society may at any
time revoke said certificate. The proxisions of this section
as to certificates shall not apply to the birds mentioned in
sections twenty-one, twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-six
and twenty-seven.

Approved March 1, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of boston to pay a sum Phny 76

OF MONEY TO THE WIDOW OF JOHN F, CULLEN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Boston may pay to Bridget M. city of Boston
Cullen, widow of John F. Cullen, late employee of the public sum of money
works department, the sum of nine hundred and ninety John f. Cuiien.
dollars and fifty-three cents, the same being the sum wliich
he would have received had he lived and served in said
capacity for the remainder of the current year.

Section 2. Tliis act shall take effect upon its acceptance to be sub-
by the city council of said city, subject to the provisions of coundi,*etc!*^
its charter, provided that such acceptance occurs prior to Proviso.
December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved March 2, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of lynn to pension anna Qhav. 77

E. chase.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of L}Tin may pay to Anna E. Chase, city of Lynn
for twenty-two years in the employ of its health department AnnaToTase.
as a matron at the Contagious Hospital, an annual pension,
so long as she remains unmarried, not exceeding five hundred
dollars.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance to be sub-
by the city council of said city, subject to the pro\asions of Muncii.^etc.^^
Its charter, provided that such acceptance occurs prior to Proviso.
December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved March 2, 1921.

Acts, 1921.— Chap. 78.

G. L. 167. § 12.
amended.

Unauthorized
banking pro-
hibited.

Chap. 78 An Act prohibiting the use by certain persons and

CORPORATIONS OF ANY FOREIGN EQUIVALENT OF THE
WORDS "bank" or "trust" AND THE LIKE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section twelve of chapter one hundred and
sixty-seven of the General Laws is hereby amended by in-
serting before the word " as", in the twenty-third and twenty-
fifth lines, respectively, the words:- — or any word in a
foreign language having the same or similar meaning, — so
as to read as follows: — Section 12. No corporation, do-
mestic or foreign, and no person, partnership or association
except sa\ings banks and trust companies incorporated
under the laws of this commonwealth, or such foreign bank-
ing corporations as w^ere doing business in this common-
wealth, and were subject to examination or supervision of
the commissioner on June first, nineteen hundred and six,
shall hereafter make use of any sign at the place where its
business is transacted having thereon any name, or other
words indicating that such place or office is the place or office
of a savings bank; nor shall such corporation, person, part-
nership or association make use of or circulate any written
or printed or partly written and partly printed paper what-
ever, ha\ing thereon any name or other words, indicat-
ing that such business is that of a sa\'ings bank; nor shall
any such corporation, person, partnership or association, or
any agent of a foreign corporation not ha\ing an established
place of business in this commonA\ealth, solicit or receive de-
posits or transact business in the way or manner of a savings
bank, or in such a way or manner as to lead the public to
believe, or as in the opinion of the commissioner might lead
the public to believe, that its business is that of a savings
bank; nor shall any person, partnership, corporation or asso-
ciation except co-operative banks incorporated under the
laws of this commonwealth and corporations described in
the first sentence of this section hereafter transact business
under any name or title which contains the word "bank" or
"banking", or any word in a foreign language having the
same or similar meaning, as descriptive of said business, or, if
he or it does a banking business or makes a business of re-
ceiving money on deposit, under any name or title contain-
ing the word "trust", or any word in a foreign language
having the same or similar meaning, as descriptive of said
business.

Words "bank"
or "trust",
etc., or foreign
equivalent
thereof,
restrictions
upon use.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 79. 65

Section 2. Section thirteen of said chapter one hundred ^m^d^^.' ^ ^^'
and sixty-seven is hereby amended by inserting after the
word "trust", in the fifth Hne, the words: — , or any word
in a foreign language having the same or similar meaning,
— so as to read as follows: — Section 13. The commis- Penalty for
sioner or his examiners may examine the accounts, books and banking and
papers of any corporation, person, partnership or associa- submittoexam-
tion making a business of receiving money on deposit, or ji^^mi's^ioner
which has the word "bank", "banking", "banker", "bank- of banks,
ers", or "trust", or any word in a foreign language ha\ing
the same or similar meaning, in the name under which its
business is conducted, in order to ascertain whether such
corporation, person, partnership or association has violated
or is violating any provision of the preceding section; and
any corporation, person, partnership or association refusing
to allow such examination or violating any provision of said
section shall forfeit to the commonwealth one hundred dol-
lars a day for every day or part thereof during which such
refusal or violation continues. Any violation of this or the
preceding section shall forthwith be reported by the com-
missioner to the attorney-general. The said forfeiture may
be recovered by an information or other appropriate pro-
ceeding brought in the supreme judicial or superior court in
the name of the attorney-general. Upon such information
or other proceeding the court may issue an injunction re-
straining such corporation, person, partnership or associa-
tion from further prosecution of its business within the com-
monwealth during the pendency of such proceeding or for all
time, and may make such other orders or decrees as equity
and justice may require. Approved March 2, 1921.

An Act authorizing savings banks to establish and Chap. 79

MAINTAIN SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS AND TO RENT BOXES
THEREIN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and sixty-eight of the General Laws g l. m. new
is hereby amended by inserting after section thirty-two the §^2!'*" ^^^^"^
following new section: — Section 32 A. Savings banks may. Savings banks
with the WTitten permission of, and under regulations ap- TnYma'Tn'titn
proved by, the commissioner, establish and maintain safe vauitt^d*
deposit vaults and rent boxes therein. The provisions of 'herei^!'^^
section seventeen of chapter one hundred and fifty-eight
shall apply to said banks. Approved March 2, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 80.

G. L. 40, § 9,
amended.

Cities and
towns may
appropriate
money to pro-
vide headquar-
ters for posts
of American
Legion.

Chap. 80 An Act authorizing cities to appropriate money to

DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF SUITABLE QUARTERS FOR POSTS
OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section nine of chapter forty of the General Laws is hereby
amended by inserting after the word "RepubHc", in the
twenty-first hne, the following: — including the heating and
lighting of such quarters, ■ — so as to read as follows: — Sec-
tion 9. A city or town may for the piupose of providing a
suitable headquarters for a post of the American Legion,
lease for a period not exceeding five years a building or part
of a building which shall be under the direction and control
of such post, subject to regulations made in cities by the
mayor with the approval of the council and in towns by
vote of the town, and for this piu-pose a town with a valua-
tion of less than five million dollars may annually appropriate
not more than one thousand dollars; a town with a valua-
tion of five million dollars but not more than twenty million
dollars may annually appropriate not more than fifteen hun-
dred dollars; a town with a valuation of twenty million dol-
lars but not more than seventy-five million dollars may an-
nually appropriate not more than two thousand dollars; a
town with a valuation of seventy-fiAe million dollars but not
more than one hundred fifty million dollars may annually
appropriate not more than twenty-five hundred dollars; and
a town with a valuation of one hundred fifty million dollars
or more may annually appropriate twenty-five hundred dol-
lars for each one hundred fifty million dollars of valuation,
or fraction thereof. The city council of a city may, by a
two thirds vote, appropriate money for armories for the use
of the state militia, for the celebration of holidays, for the
purpose of providing or defraying the expenses of suitable
quarters for posts of the Grand Army of the Republic, in-
cluding the heating and lighting of such quarters, and for
other like public purposes to an amount not exceeding in
any one year one fiftieth of one per cent of its valuation for
such year. Approved March 2, 1921.

Cities may
appropriate
money for
armories, etc.,
and to defray
expenses of
quarters for
posts of Grand
Army of the
Republic.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 81, 82. 67

An Act to provide for a larger appropriation for the Chav. 81

FINANCE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter four hundred and eighty-six of the acts of nine- i909, 486, § 20,
teen hundred and nine is hereby amended by striking out ^""^^
section twenty and inserting in place thereof the following:
— Section 20. The said commission is authorized to employ Finance com-
such experts, counsel, and other assistants, and to incur such ^'foston! '''^^
other expenses as it may deem necessary, and the same shall appropriation,
be paid by said city upon requisition by the commission, not
exceeding in the aggregate in any year the sum of thirty-five
thousand dollars, or such additional sums as may be appro-
priated for the purpose by the city council and appro^'ed by
the mayor. A sum sufficient to cover the salary of the
chairman of the commission and the further sum of at least
thirty-five thousand dollars to meet the expenses as aforesaid
each year shall be appropriated by said city. The commis-
sion shall have the same right to incur expenses in anticipa-
tion of its appropriation as if it were a regular department of
said city. Approved March 2, 1921.

An Act to establish the boundary line between the Chav. 82

TOWNS OF carver AND MIDDLEBOROUGH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The following described line shall hereafter Boundary line
be the boundary line between the towns of Middleborough orca?v"er°aTd^
and Carver : — Beginning at an irregular stone monument, ^{abifsh°Jd°."^'^
marked CMP, standing about eighty feet west of a cart
path, at the corner of Carver, Middleborough and Plympton;
.thence south thirty-seven degrees fifteen minutes east six
thousand four hundred and forty-one feet to a rough, tri-
angular, stone monument, unmarked, standing in thick
bushes in the water, about eight hundred and fifty feet east
of the house belonging to E. H. Marsh; thence south four-
teen degrees sixteen minutes east fourteen thousand four
hundred and nine feet to a light colored granite monument
broken into three pieces, the stub remaining in the ground,
marked C M, standing on the northeasterly side of a dyke
running northwesterly through a bog formerly owned by
John Bent; thence south seventy-six degrees nine minutes
west two thousand six hundred and eleven feet to a dark

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 82.

Boundary line
between towns
of Carver and
Middleborough
established.

colored stone monument, marked C M, standing on the
easterly wooded slope of an elevation about two hundred feet
west of open meadow and about three hundred and twenty-
five feet westerly from the junction of Rocky Meadow brook
with a small stream ; thence south twenty-one degrees thirty-
eight minutes east one thousand nine hundred and seventeen
feet to a triangular stone monument, unmarked, standing on
the easterly wooded slope of a slight elevation, about forty
feet west of open meadow and about two hundred feet south-
west from Rocky Meadow brook; thence south forty-one
degrees thirty-eight minutes east three thousand one hun-
dred and thirty feet to a rough, triangular stone monument,
marked C M, standing at an angle in a fence eight feet south
of a wood road leading southeasterly from France street, on
the eastern edge of woodland at the western limit of open
meadow; thence south sixty degrees seven minutes east
eight hundred feet to an irregular stone monument, un-
marked, standing in a thick growth of birches, pines, etc.,
twelve feet southwest of an angle in a fence and about two
thousand one hundred feet east of the house of James C.
Warr on France street; thence north eighty-seven degrees
three minutes east four hundred and ninety-two feet to a
rough stone monument, marked C M, standing in a wood-
land about fifty feet west of Rocky Meadow brook; thence
south thirty-one degrees thirty-six minutes east one thou-
sand seven hundred and two feet to an irregular stone monu-
ment, marked C M, standing a few feet west of the eastern
edge of woodland and about one hundred and twenty-five
feet west of the Weweantitt river; thence south two degrees
thirty-three minutes east one thousand six hundred and
nineteen feet to a light colored, irregular stone monument,
marked C M, standing in an open meadow about seventy-
five feet east of the wood line on the western edge of the
meadow and about two thousand four hundred feet east of
France street; thence south twenty-three degrees fifty min-
utes west eight hundred feet to a light colored, irregular
stone monument, unmarked, standing in an open pasture
about two thousand four hundred feet northeasterly from
the house of Frank N. Shurtleff on France street; thence
south ten degrees five minutes east five hundred and ninety-
six feet to a Hght colored stone monument, unmarked, stand-
ing in a wooded swamp about forty feet west of the western
edge of open meadow, and about two thousand three hun-
dred feet east of the junction of a farm road with France

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 83. 69

street; thence south thirty-six degrees thirty-five minutes Boundary Hne
east one thousand three hundred and fifty-nine feet to a S'caXrand^
broken, triangular stone monument, marked C M, standing StobiSd"^^
in bushes on the southwesterly edge of an open meadow
near "Rocky Point"; thence north seventy-nine degrees
eleven minutes east one hundred and twenty-three feet to a
dark colored stone monument, marked C M, standing on
"Rocky Point" in woodland; thence south eighty-one de-
grees fifty-eight minutes east one hundred and fifty-two feet
to witness mark, a light colored stone monument, unmarked,
standing in open meadow four feet west of the west bank of
the Weweantitt river and near "Rocky Point"; thence in
the same direction about thirty feet to a point in the center
of the river; thence southeasterly, along the center of the
Weweantitt river to a point in the center of the river north
twelve degrees forty-three minutes west and about twenty-
five feet distant from a witness mark, a rough granite monu-
ment, marked C M, standing in a line of bushes on the
southerly bank of the river and about one hundred and fifty
feet southeasterly from the bridge on Pine street; thence
south twelve degrees forty-three minutes east about one
thousand three hundred and one feet to a rough granite
monument, marked C M W, standing near the northwesterly
corner of the barn on the farm of Harvey H. Garney, on the
easterly side of East street at the corner of Carver, Middle-
borough and Wareham.

Section 2. The citizens of the territory by this act an- voting rights
nexed to the town of Carver shall have the same right to territory Un-
vote for town officers and to vote on all other town matters "f (^rver*.'"^°
at the annual town meeting of the town of Carver in the
current year as they would have had if said territory had
formed part of the town of Carver for more than six months
next before said annual town meeting and if other^^^se en-
titled to vote shall be registered as voters in the town of
Carver by the registrars of voters of said town.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 7, 1921.

An Act authorizing the town of fairhaven to incur (Jfidj) 33

INDEBTEDNESS FOR SCHOOL HOUSE PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of purchasing land and con- Townof Fair-
structing thereon a school house and for furnishing and TncuTi^e^t-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 84.

edness for
school house
purposes.

Fairhaven
School Loan,
Act of 1921.

equipping the same, the town of Fairhaven may borrow from
time to time such sums as may be necessary not exceeding,
in the aggregate, sixty thousand dollars and may issue bonds
or notes therefor, which shall bear on their face the words,
Fairhaven School Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue
shall constitute a separate loan. Indebtedness incurred
under this act shall be in excess of the statutory limit but
shall otherwise be subject to chapter fortj^-four of the Gen-
eral Laws.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 8, 1921.

Chap. 84 An Act relative to the listing and registration of

VOTERS in C.-LMBRIDGE, CHELSEA AND WATERTOWN.

1917, 106 (G),
§§ 9-12; 1918,
282 (G), §§ 9-
12: and 1919,
108 tG), §§ 9-
12, amended.
Words "male"
and "or
woman voter"
struck out
from laws rela-
tive to listing
and registra-
tion of voters
in Cambridge,
Chelsea and
Watertown.

1917, 106 (G),
§9;andl918, 2S2
(G), § 9, fur-
ther amended.

Listing and
registration of
voters in Cam-
bridge and
Chelsea.

1919, 108 (G),
§ 9, further
amended.

Listing and
registration of
voters in
Watertown.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Sections nine to twelve, inclusive, of chapter
one hundred and six of the General Acts of nineteen hun-
dred and seventeen, sections nine to twelve, inclusive, of
chapter two hundred and eighty-two of the General Acts of
nineteen hundred and eighteen, and sections nine to twelve,
inclusive, of chapter one hundred and eight of the General
Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen, are hereby amended
by striking out the word "male", and the words "or woman
voter", wherever they occur.

Section 2. Section nine of said chapter one hundred and
six, and section nine of said chapter two hundred and eighty-
two, are hereby further amended by striking out the follow-
ing words, constituting, in each section, the third sentence:
— " The board shall also inquire at the residences of the
women voters whose names are contained in the list prepared
by the registrars of voters, under the pro\isions of section
forty-four of chapter eight hundred and thirtj^-five of the
acts of the year nineteen hundred and thirteen, and which
shall be transmitted by said registrars to the listing board
before the first day of April in each year, whether such
women voters are resident thereat, and shall thereupon make
true lists of the women voters found by them."

Section 3. Section nine of said chapter one hundred
and eight is hereby further amended by striking out the fol-
lowing words, constituting the third sentence: — "The
board shall also inquire at the residence of the women voters
whose names are contained in the list prepared by the regis-
trars of voters, under the provisions of section forty-four of

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 85. 71

chapter eight hundred and thirty-five of the acts of nineteen
hundred and tliirteen, and which shall be transmitted by
said registrars to the hsting board before the first day of
April in each year, whether such women voters are resident
thereat, and shall thereupon make true lists of the women
voters found by them."

Section 4. Section fifteen of said chapter one hundred §^/J' }9i8,^82
and six, section fifteen of said chapter two hundred and \^^^^ \oi\cf
eighty-two, and section fifteen of said chapter one hundred § is. further *
and eight, are hereby further amended by striking out, in
the third sentence of each section, the words: — "; and Jfg*j"^|t^"^j,f
likewise the name and residence, as aforesaid, of everv 1°^"/^ '?,P^™'

. ' " bndge, Chelsea

woman voter whose name is contained m the list or women and water-
voters transmitted to them under this act"; by inserting
at the end of the next to the last sentence in each section
the words: — and if upon investigation they are satisfied
that the name of any such voter has been omitted by mistake
from the lists transmitted to them by the listing board, they
may enter his name in the annual register and shall cause
such entry to be attested by their clerk, — and by striking
out, in each section, the following words, constituting the
last sentence: — "They shall, before the first day of April
in each year, transmit to the listing board a list of the women
voters whose names are contained upon the register of the
preceding year, with their residences, as they appear on said
register."

Section 5. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 10, 1921.

An Act increasing the number of members of the Chap. 85

CORPORATION KNOWN AS THE UNIVERSALIST PUBLISHING
HOUSE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section one of chapter two hundred ^^id i^2.^2s^ § i,
eighty-six of the acts of eighteen hundred and seventy-two
is hereby amended by striking out, in the fourth line, the
word "twenty-one", and inserting in place thereof the word:
— thirty, — so as to read as follows: — Section 1. Alonzo Number of
A. Miner, Newton Talbot, John D. W. Joy, Henry B. Met- Tor^^r^tion
calf, Henry D. WiHiams, Russell A. Ballou, their associates fc°^4isS"
and successors, not exceeding at any one time thirty in housI'"'"^
number, are hereby made a corporation by the name of the increased.
Universalist Publishing House, to be established in Boston,

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 86.

for the purpose of printing, publishing, purchasing, selling
and distributing books, newspapers, magazines and other
periodicals; with all the powers and privileges, and subject
to all the duties, restrictions and liabilities contained in all
general laws applicable to such corporations.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 10, 1921.

Trustees of
The Boston
City Hospital
may sell cer-
tain unclaimed
property.

Sale of prop-
erty if p)erish-
able, etc.

Chap. 86 An Act relative to unclaimed property in the boston

CITY hospital.

Be it enacted, etc., as foUoios:

Section 1. If any money, goods or other property re-
mains unclaimed in the possession of the trustees of The
Boston City Hospital for a period of one year, and the owner
or his place of abode or business is unknown, said trustees
may sell such goods or other property at public auction,
notice of the time and place of sale, with a description of the
property to be sold, first being given by publishing once a
week in tlu-ee successive weeks in any newspaper published
in Boston.

Section 2. Such property, if perishable or likely to de-
teriorate greatly in value by keeping or the value of which
will probably be less than the expense of keeping, may be
sold at public auction at any time the said trustees deem ad-
visable, except that reasonable notice of the time and place
of sale shall first be given by publishing the same once in
any newspaper in Boston.

Section 3. Such unclaimed money, or the proceeds of
such sale, after deducting all reasonable charges and expenses
incurred on account of such money or property, shall be paid
into the city treasury.

Section 4. If, within two years after such sale, the owner
claims and proves his title to such property, the proceeds
of such sale, after deducting all reasonable charges and ex-
penses, shall be paid over to him upon the order of the said
trustees.

Section 5. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 10, 1921.

Unclaimed
money and
proceeds of
sales to be paid
into city
treasury.

Payment of
proceeds to
owners proving
title, etc.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 87, 88, 89. 73

An Act authorizing the town of Gardner to incur nhnj) 87

INDEBTEDNESS FOR SEWERAGE PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purposes stated in chapter sixty-four Townof Gard-
of the acts of eighteen hundred and ninety, as amended, the indebtedness
town of Gardner may, from time to time, borrow such sums pjrrwlls^^
as may be necessary not exceeding, in the aggregate, one
hundred thousand dollars in addition to the amounts previ-
ously authorized and may issue bonds or notes therefor
which shall bear on their face the words, Gardner Sewer Gardner Sewer
Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue shall constitute a mi.'
separate loan. Indebtedness incurred under this act shall be
in excess of the statutory limit but shall otherwise be subject
to chapter forty-four of the General Laws,

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 10, 1921.

An Act authorizing the county of Suffolk to pension QJidj) gg

FLORA M. PARRISH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Flora M. Parrish, for twenty-five years a County of
faithful clerical assistant in the office of the clerk of the pension Fbra
superior court for ci\'il business for the county of Suffolk, ^- p^^'^*^-
shall at her request and with the approval of the chief justice
of said court, be retired on a pension, payable by said county
in monthly instalments, equal to one half the annual com-
pensation received by her in said capacity at the time of her
retirement.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by the city council of the city of Boston, subject to the pro- Boston city
visions of its charter, provided that such acceptance occurs p^^^jg^ **"■
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved March 10, 1921.

An Act relative to the sale of paper bags or sacks Qfiav, 89
used in the sale of coke, charcoal and kindling

WOOD,

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section two hundred and forty-three of chap- g. l. 94, § 243,
ter ninety-four of the General Laws is hereby amended by ^^^ended.
adding at the end thereof the words: — Whoever himself or

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 89.

Paper bags,
etc., used in
sale of coke,
etc., regulated.

Penalty for
sale of bags,
etc., not con-
forming to
requirements.

G. L. 94, § 248,
amended.

Penalty for
certain offences
in connection
with sale of
coal, coke,
charcoal and
kindling wood.

Enforcement
of the laws.

by his servant or agent or as the servant or agent of another
sells or offers for sale a paper bag or sack to be used in the
sale of coke, charcoal or kindling wood by measure which
does not conform in every particular to the requirements of
this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one
hundred dollars, — so as to read as follows : — Section 243.
Paper bags or sacks used or intended to be used in the sale
of coke, charcoal or kindling wood by measure shall be not
less than twenty-five inches in height, not less than thirteen
and one half inches in width, and the bottoms shall not be
less than four and three quarters inches wide. They shall
be filled to a point not more than six inches from the upper
end. Bags of unpacked kindling wood or of coke or charcoal
sold or offered for sale by measure shall contain, and shall be
sold as containing, one half bushel, Massachusetts standard
dry measure. Bags and sacks shall be plainly marked with
the name and business address of the person putting up the
same, and the words "one half bushel" in bold, uncondensed,
capital letters at least one inch in height. Whoever himself
or by his servant or agent or as the servant or agent of
another sells or offers for sale a paper bag or sack to be used
in the sale of coke, charcoal or kindling wood by measure
which does not conform in every particular to the require-
ments of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more
than one hundred dollars.

Section 2. Section two hundred and forty-eight of said
chapter ninety-four is hereby amended by inserting after
the word "inclusive", in the second line, the words: — , ex-
cept as otherwise provided therein, — so as to read as fol-
lows : — Section 2^8. Whoever violates any provision of
sections two hundred and forty to two hundred and forty-
seven, inclusive, except as otherwise provided therein, or
fails to comply with any request for information or direction
made under authority of sections tAvo hundred and forty,
two hundred and forty-one, two hundred and forty-four to
two hundred and forty-six, inclusive, or gives a false answer
to any such request, shall be punished by a fine of not more
than fifty dollars; and whoever is guilty of fraud or deceit
as to the weighing, selling or delivering of coke, charcoal or
coal, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hun-
dred dollars. The director of standards and local sealers of
weights and measures shall cause sections two hundred and
forty-two, two hundred and forty-three and two hundred
and forty-seven to be enforced, and said local sealers shall

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 90, 91, 92. 75

cause sections two hundred and forty, two hundred and
forty-one, two hundred and forty-four to two hundred and
forty-six, inclusive, to be enforced.

Apyromd March 10, 1921.

An Act relative to the release of wild birds or Chap. 90

ANIMALS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and thirty-one of the General Laws g. l. 131,
is hereby amended by inserting after section eighty-two afterT82°"
the following new section: — Section 82 A. No person shall Release of wild
liberate any propagated wild birds or quadrupeds, other mais'restricted.
than live decoys, without first obtaining a permit therefor
from the director. No person shall liberate any sick or dis-
eased birds or quadrupeds at any time. Violation of this Penalty.
section shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten nor
more than one hundred dollars for each bird or quadruped
liberated. Approved March 10, 1921.

An Act relative to the old colony mutual relief Qfiap, 91

ASSOCIATION.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The Old Colony Mutual Relief Association is hereby au- oid Coiony
thorized to retain as members all persons who were carried As'^ocfatSn,'*'^
on its rolls as members prior to July first, nineteen hundred ^embership,
and twenty, and the said association shall be held and con-
sidered a fraternal benefit society.

Approved March 10, 1921.

An Act authorizing the department of education Chap. 92

TO GRANT DEGREES IN EDUCATION.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter seventy-three of the General Laws is hereby o. l. 73, new
amended by adding at the end thereof the following new |^q'°'^''
section: — Section 7. The department may grant the de- Department of
gree of Bachelor of Education to any person completing a granfdegr^^
four-year course in a Massachusetts state normal school. *" education.

Approved March 10, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 93.

Chap. 93 An Act relative to the form of the general regis-
ter AND STREET LISTS OF VOTERS IN THE CITY OF BOS-
TON,

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter eight hundred and thirty-five of the
acts of nineteen hundred and thirteen is hereby amended by
striking out section eighty-two and inserting in place thereof
the following: — Section 82. Said board shall prepare books
for the registration of the voters, and the books so prepared
shall constitute the general register of voters in said city.
Said books shall be in substantially the following form : —

1913, 835, § 82.
amended.

Books for reg-
istration of
voters in
city of Boston
to be prepared,
etc.

Form.

.Street.
12.

nee or
nation,
e Year
an.

Personal
Description.

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§
1

(ll

Under the several headings, there shall be entered as fol-
lows : —

One, The day, month and year when the applicant is ad-
judged a qualified voter.

Two, The name of the applicant and the number on the
street, place or other location of his or her dwelling on that
day, or if there is no number, such clear and definite descrip-
tion of the place of said dwelling that it can be readily ascer-
tained; if more than one family resides in said dwelling, the
floor on which the applicant resides; and if there is more than
one house at the number given by the applicant, in which
one of them he or she resides.

Three, The full surname and the Christian name of the
applicant, or the name by which he or she is generally known,
and the initial of every other name which he or she may
have.

Four, The applicant shall write his or her name on a line
with the statements herein set forth.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 93.

Five, The number of months or years which the appUcant Form
states that he or she has Hved in said city.

Six, A full statement of his or her occupation.

Seven, The place of his or her occupation.

Eight, The name of the city or town, county and state,
country, kingdom, empire or dominion where he or she was
born.

Nine, The designation of the court where the applicant,
if he or she was an alien, was naturalized.

Ten, The date of such naturalization.

Eleven, The age and approximate height of the appli-
cant.

Twelve, The residence of the applicant at the date of reg-
istration.

The names of all voters residing in the same dwelling shall
be placed together.

Section 2. Section eighty-five of said chapter eight hun-
dred and thirty-five, as amended by section seven of chapter
two hundred and sixty-nine of the General Acts of nineteen
hundred and nineteen, is hereby further amended by striking
out in the form the word "Weight", so as to read as follows:
— Section 85. Said board shall after the close of registra- ,str^t '.'f tf.°f
tion and before the biennial state election and in odd num-
bered years before the annual city election, make, by pre-
cincts, from the annual register, street lists of the voters to
be used as the voting lists at elections. Each list shall con-
tain not less than two hundred names, and names shall be
added to or taken therefrom, as persons are found qualified
or not qualified to vote. Said lists shall be in the following
form : — Form

. ■ St.rfiet.

1913, 835, § 85,
etc., amended.

voters in city
of Boston
to be made.

Name of Voter.

Residence, Number,

or Other Desig-
nation, April 1, of the
Year of Election.

Length of
Residence in City.

Personal
Descrip-
tion.

Approved March 10, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 94, 95.

Chap. 94 An Act relative to the use of labels on loaves of

BREAD.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section eight of chapter ninety-four of the General Laws
is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence and in-
serting in place thereof the following: — No label, attached
to an unwrapped loaf, shall be larger than provided herein,
nor shall any such label be affixed in any manner or witR
any gum or paste which is unsanitary or unwholesome.

Approved March 10, 1921.

G. L. 94, § 8,
amended.

Use of labels
on loaves of
bread.

Chap. 95 An Act relative to the sale of coal and coke.
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

G. L. 94, § 241.
amended.

Sale of coal,
coke and char-
coal in bags
and baskets.

G. L. 94, § 240,
amended.

Coal and coke
sold by weight,
when.

Section 1. Section two hundred and forty-one of chap-
ter ninety-four of the General Laws is hereby amended by
striking out, in the first, second and third lines, the words
"less than one hundred pounds shall be sold by weight,
and coke in quantities of less than one hundred pounds",
and inserting in place thereof the following: — one hundred
pounds or less shall be sold by weight, and coke in quantities
of one hundred pounds or less, — so as to read as follows: —
Section 2Jfl. Coal in quantities of one hundred pounds or
less shall be sold by weight, and coke in quantities of one
hundred pounds or less and charcoal in any quantities shall
be sold by weight or measure, in bags or baskets, and until
delivered shall be kept in the same bags or baskets in which
they were weighed or measured; and coal, coke and charcoal
thus sold shall be exempt from section two hundred and
forty-four. When sold by weight, such bags or baskets shall
be plainly marked with the name of the person who puts up
the same and with the weight of the coal, coke or charcoal
therein in letters and numerals, respectively, of bold uncon-
densed type at least one inch in height.

Section 2. Section two hundred and forty of said chap-
ter ninety-four is hereby amended by striking out the last
sentence and inserting in place thereof the following: — Coke
sold in quantities of more than one hundred pounds shall be
sold only by weight, — so as to read as follows: — Section
2Jfi. Coal shall be sold by weight, and, except when sold

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 96, 97. 79

by cargo, two thousand pounds avoirdupois shall be the
standard for the ton. Coke sold in quantities of more than
one hundred pounds shall be sold only by weight.

Approved March 10, 1921.

An Act relative to the boston and Gloucester con- Chap. 96

STRUCTION COMPANY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The corporation heretofore known as the Boston and
Boston and Gloucester Construction Company is hereby re- CoMtruction
vived and continued for the term of six months from the ^XedXr
passage of this act for the purpose of disposing of its remain- certain pur-
ing assets, to wit: a certain parcel of land near the corner
of Seaver and Harold streets in Boston, discharging mu-
nicipal liens and other incumbrances thereon, if any, and
executing and delivering a deed thereof to any person who
may purchase the same.

Section 2. Tliis act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 12, 1921.

An Act authorizing the town of sharon to borrow Chap. 97

MONEY FOR A GRAMMAR SCHOOL BUILDING.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the pm-pose of acquiring land for and Jhrronmay
the construction of a grammar school building, and for the ho"ow money

, „ . . , ° . ^ 1 1. • 1 • P -1 for a grammar

purchase or original equipment and lurmshmgs tor said school building.
building, the town of Sharon may borrow from time to time
such sums as may be necessary not exceeding, in the aggre-
gate, twenty-five thousand dollars, and may issue notes or
bonds therefor, which shall bear on their face the words,
Sharon School Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue sharon School
shall constitute a separate loan. Indebtedness incurred ^°^^'-^^^'^^
under tliis act shall be in excess of the statutory limit but
shall otherwise be subject to chapter forty-four of the Gen-
eral Laws.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 12, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 98, 99.

Chap. 98 An Act authorizing the city of fall river to borrow

MONEY FOR CONSOLIDATING ITS HOSPITALS AND FOR ES-
TABLISHING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT PLANTS FOR THEIR
JOINT USE.

City of Fall
River may
borrow money
for consolidat-
ing its hospi-
tals, etc.

Fall River
Hospital Con-
solidation
Loan, Act of
1921.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of constructing, uniting,
and consolidating its municipal hospitals now existing or
hereafter to be built, including its contagious, general, and
tuberculosis hospitals, and for establishing for their joint
use, common heating, laundry, garage, kitchen and admin-
istrative buildings, and such other buildings, facilities and
equipment as may be found necessary, on any land now be-
longing to the city of Fall River and authorized to be used
for hospital purposes or any additional land which may be
acquired by it, the city of Fall River may from time to time
borrow such sums as may be necessary not exceeding, in the
aggregate, three hundred thousand dollars in addition to any
sums heretofore authorized on account of said hospitals, and
may issue notes or bonds therefor which shall bear on their
face the words. Fall River Hospital Consolidation Loan, Act
of 1921. Each authorized issue shall constitute a separate
loan. Indebtedness incurred under this act shall be in excess
of the statutory limit, but shall otherwise be subject to chap-
ter forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 12, 1921.

Chap. 99 An Act authorizing the city of malden to incur in-
debtedness FOR sidewalk construction.

City of Maiden
may incur
indebtedness
for sidewalk
construction.

Maiden Side-
walk Loan,
Act of 1921.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of the construction of side-
walks of brick, stone, concrete or other material of similar
lasting character, the city of Maiden may from time to time
borrow such sums as may be necessary not exceeding, in the
aggregate, one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and may
issue bonds or notes therefor which shall bear on their face
the words. Maiden Sidewalk Loan, Act of 1921. Each au-
thorized issue shall constitute a separate loan which shall be
paid within five years from its date. Indebtedness incurred
under this act shall be in excess of the statutory limit but

Acts, 1921.— Chaps. 100, 101. 81

shall otherwise be subject to the provisions of chapter forty-
four of the General Laws.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 12, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of pittsfield to make C/iap.lOO

AN additional LOAN FOR STREET GRADING AND PAV-
ING.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of carrying out the provi- gew ma^* m^ake
sions of chapter two hundred and fifty-three of the Special an additional
Acts of nineteen hundred and sixteen, as amended by chapter grading and
three hundred and forty-three of said Special Acts, the city p*^*°^'
of Pittsfield may borrow, in excess of the statutory limit of
indebtedness, the further sum of two hundred thousand dol-
lars, and may issue bonds or notes therefor, which shall bear
on their face the words, Pittsfield Paving Loan, Act of 1921, Pittsfield
and shall be issued subject to the provisions of said chapter Act of 1921.
two hundred and fifty-three, as amended, except that the
rate of interest shall be fixed in accordance with section
twenty-two of chapter forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 12, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of malden to incur in- QJkij) \q\
debtedness for permanent street paving.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of the construction of stone, city of Maiden
block, brick, or other permanent pavement of similar lasting hJdebTeTness
character, and for the original construction of streets or high- Sr^r^vS
ways or the extension or widening of streets or highways, in-
cluding land damages and the cost of pavement and sidewalks
laid at the time of said construction, the city of ISIalden
may, from time to time, borrow such sums as may be neces-
sary not exceeding, in the aggregate, six hundred thousand
dollars, and may issue bonds or notes therefor which shall
bear on their face the words, Maiden Paving Loan, Act of K^aK''^
1921. Each authorized issue shall constitute a separate loan i92i.
which shall be paid within ten years from its date. Indebted-
ness incurred under this act shall be in excess of the statutory

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 102.

limit but shall otherwise be subject to the provisions of
chapter forty-four of the General Laws.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 12, 1921.

Emergency
preamble.

Chap. 102 An Act relative to selectmen acting as registrars

OF VOTERS IN SMALL TOWNS.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to
defeat its purpose, which is to avoid the trouble and expense,
in a small town, of creating a separate board of registrars of
voters when the number of registered voters is increased to
more than three hundred by the registration of women,
therefore, it is declared to be an emergency law, necessary
for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

G. L. 51, § 15,
amended.

Registrars of
voters in
certain cities
and towns,
appointment,
term of office,
etc.

G. L. 51, § 16,
amended.

Registrars of
voters in small
towns.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter fifty-one of the General Laws is
hereby amended by striking out section fifteen and inserting
in place thereof the following: — Section 15. Except as pro-
vided in sections sixteen and seventeen, there shall be in
every city, except Boston and Lowell, and in every town a
board of registrars of voters consisting of the city or town
clerk and three other persons who shall, in a city, be appointed
by the mayor, with the approval of the aldermen, and in a
town, by a writing signed by the selectmen and filed with the
town clerk. When a board of registrars is first appointed,
the registrars shall be appointed in February or March for
terms respectively of one, two and three years, beginning
with April first following. In February or March in every
year after the original appointment, one registrar shall be
appointed for the term of three years, beginning with April
first following.

Section 2. Said chapter fifty-one of the General Laws
is hereby further amended by striking out section sixteen and
inserting in place thereof the following: — Sectio7i 16. In
every town having less than six hundred voters registered for
the biennial state election, the selectmen and the town clerk
may, if the selectmen so vote, constitute a board of registrars
of voters; but when six hundred voters shall be so registered,
a board of registrars shall in the following year be appointed
as provided in the preceding section, and shall continue to
perform the duties of registration until the number of voters
so registered for two successive biennial state elections shall
be less than six hundred, whereupon, on April first following

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 103, 104, 105. 83

such second biennial state election, if the selectmen so vote,
such board shall cease to exist and thereafter the selectmen
and town clerk shall constitute a board of registrars of voters.

Approved March 12, 1921.

An Act authorizing the county of Suffolk to pension Chav.lOZ

GEORGE A. HOLMES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Section 1. The county of Suffolk may retire George A. Suffolk county

TTi PT-» ii'oiTii • i-ii- may pension

Holmes or Boston, a clerk ni Suiiolk registry or deeds smce George a.
eighteen hundred and fifty-seven, on an annual pension of
four hundred and eighty dollars, payable monthly.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by the city council of the city of Boston, subject to the pro- council o°f *"*^^
visions of its charter, provided that such acceptance occurs ^°^*'?°' ®'*'-

T-v 1 1 • n • 1 Proviso.

prior to December thirty-nrst m the current year.

Approved March 12, 1921.

An Act relative to permits for the construction and (Jjidj) X04
maintenance of certain tanks.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section fifty-four of chapter one hundred and forty-eight Q- l. hs, § 54,
of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in
the fifth Hue, the word "marshal", and inserting in place
thereof the word : — commissioner, — so as to read as fol-
lows:— Section 54- No person shall construct, maintain Permits for

,1 , . n , 1 , , 1 1 construction

or use any tank or container 01 more than ten thousand and mainte-
gallons capacity, unless constructed principally of wood, for cer'tain°tanks.
the storage of any fluid other than water, unless the same is
underground, without first securing a permit therefor from
the commissioner. Whoever \aolates tliis section or a rule Penalty.
or regulation made under the following section shall be
punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than one
thousand dollars. Approved March 12, 1921.

An Act authorizing the Norfolk county law library (JJkij) ^05
association to purchase and deposit law books in
the law library of the municipal court of brook-
LINE.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloios:

The Norfolk County Law Library Association, a corpora- Norfolk
tion established under general law, may expend from the L^bl-ar^A^^

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 106.

purlhasTand fuHcls HOW in its posscssion a sum not exceeding five hundred
&s1nirw dollars for the purchase of law books to be deposited in the
library of Jaw library of the municipal court of Brookline; and may.

municipal court . ^ ^ . i i i i ■^•^'^■^ "^"j >

of Brookline. lu the year mneteen hundred and twenty-two and in each
year thereafter, expend from funds then in its possession, a
sum not exceeding five hundred dollars for the same pur-
pose. Approved March 12, 1921.

G. L. 101, § 1,
amended.

Chap. 10% An Act relative to transient vendors.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section one of chapter one hundred and one
of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out all
after the word "merchandise", in the fifth line, and also by
adding the following new paragraph : — " Temporary or
transient business" for the purposes of this chapter shall
mean and include any exhibition and sale of goods, wares or
merchandise which is carried on in any tent, booth, building
or other structure, unless such place is open for business
during usual business hours for a period of at least ten months
in each year, — so as to read as follows: — Section 1. "Tran-
sient vendor" for the purposes of this chapter shall mean
and include any person, either principal or agent, who en-
gages in a temporary or transient business in the common-
wealth, either in one locality or in traveling from place to
place selling goods, wares or merchandise.

"Temporary or transient business" for the purposes of
this chapter shall mean and include any exhibition and sale
of goods, wares or merchandise which is carried on in any
tent, booth, building or other structure, unless such place is
open for business during usual business hours for a period
of at least ten months in each year.

Section 2, Section two of said chapter one hundred and
one is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the fol-
lowing: — No transient vendor shall be relieved or exempted
from the pro\isions and requirements of this chapter relative
to transient vendors by reason of associating himself tempo-
rarily with any local dealer, trader or merchant, or by con-
ducting such temporary or transient business in connection
with or as a part of the business of, or in the name of any
local dealer, trader or merchant, — so as to read as follows:
JiuJn of the"* — Section 2. The provisions of this chapter relative to
[^w^^ebtive to transient vendors shall not apply to sales by commercial
vendors. travelers or by selling agents to dealers in the usual course

" Transient
vendor ",
term defined.

"Temporary
or transient
business",
term defined.

G, L. 101, § 2.
amended.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 107. 85

of business, or to bona fide sales of goods, wares or mer-
chandise by sample for future delivery, or to sales of goods,
wares or merchandise by any person, whether principal or
agent, who engages in temporary or transient business in
any town in which he has paid taxes upon his stock in trade
during the current year, or to hawkers and pedlers as de-
fined in section thirteen, nor shall they affect the right of
any town to pass ordinances or by-laws authorized by law
relative to transient vendors. No transient vendor shall be
relieved or exempted from the provisions and requirements
of this chapter relative to transient vendors by reason of
associating himself temporarily with any local dealer, trader
or merchant, or by conducting such temporary or transient
business in connection with or as a part of the business of,
or in the name of any local dealer, trader or merchant.

Approved March 12, 1921.

An Act authorizing the governor to proclaim a close Chap.107

SEASON for game IN TIMES OF DROUTH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter one hundred and thirty-one of the g. l isi. § 29.
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section
twenty-nine and inserting in place thereof the folloAAing: —
Section 29. Whenever, during an open season for the hunt- Governor may
ing of any kind of game, it shall appear to the governor that llll^nlovllme
by reason of extreme drouth the use of firearms is likely to d"roith!^°^
cause forest fires, he may, by proclamation, suspend the
open season and make it a close season for the shooting of
birds and wild animals of every kind for such time as he
may designate, and may prohibit the discharge of firearms
on or near forest land during the said time; pro^^ded that Proviso,
the governor, by proclamation, may extend such open season
on pheasants, partridges, woodcock, quail and squirrels for
a period equivalent to the time of such suspension or for a
shorter time, as soon as the forest shall be deemed free from
danger by fire, but the open season on woodcock shall not
be extended beyond the time established by federal law as
the end of the open season on woodcock in this common-
wealth.

Section 2. Said chapter one hundred and thirty-one is Jniidil* ^ ^°'
hereby further amended by striking out section thirty and
inserting in place thereof the following: — Section 30. During Penalty for
a close season proclaimed as aforesaid, all laws relating to the pr^y?ng **

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 108, 109.

close season shall be in force, and whoever violates any pro-
vision thereof shall be subject to the penalty prescribed
therefor. Wlioever, during a close season so proclaimed,
discharges a firearm on or near forest land, or shoots any
wild animal or bird, as to which there is no close season
otherwise provided by law, shall be punished by a fine of
not more than one hundred dollars.

Approved March 12, 1921.

1919, 185 fS),
amended.

C/iap. 108 An Act to change the date of the annual report of

THE board of trustees OF THE BOSTON ELEVATED RAIL-
WAY COMPANY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and eighty-five of the Special Acts
of nineteen hundred and nineteen is hereby amended by
striking out, in the fom-th line, the words "the fifteenth day
of January", and inserting in place thereof the words: —
February first, — and by striking out, in the seventh line,
the word "first", and inserting in place thereof the word: —
thirty-first, — so as to read as follows: — The board of
trustees of the Boston Elevated Railway Company, created

Annual report
of board of
trustees of

vafed^Raiiway uudcr chapter oiic liuudred and fifty-nine of the Special Acts
Company. ^^ nineteen hundred and eighteen, shall, on or before Febru-
ary first in each year, make a report to the general court of
its proceedings during the preceding year, together with a
statement of the financial condition as of December thirty-
first of the preceding year, and the results of operation, of
the system under its control, and such other information
and comments relative thereto as the board may deem proper.

Approved March 12, 1921.

Chap. 109 An Act exempting certain buildings in the city of

BOSTON FROM THE LAWS RELATIVE TO FIRE PROTECTION
in STABLES FOR HORSES AND MULES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The existing buildings upon premises numbered forty-nine
on North Margin street, in Boston, shall be exempt from the
provisions of section eighty-six of chapter two hundred and
seventy-two of the General Laws; provided that such build-
ings continue to be equipped with a line of fire hose on each
floor above the first, to be used for fire purposes only, suffi-
cient to reach all parts of said floor and connected with a

Certain build-
ings in city
of Boston
exempted from
laws relative
to fire protec-
tion in stables
for horses and
mules.
Provisos.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 110, 111. 87

fire supply pipe on each such floor, and provided that at
least one man shall be on duty at such buildings at all times
during the day and night. Approved March 12, 1921.

An Act relative to the board of survey in the city (JJiav HO

OF MALDEN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The street and water commission of the city street and
of Maiden established under chapter one hundred and fifty- ^on^/^it;^'^'
two of the acts of nineteen hundred and six shall be the board be boird"of°
of survey of said city and shall have and exercise all the ^^^^vey, etc.
powers and duties conferred or imposed upon boards of sur-
vey in cities by sections seventy-three to eighty-one, in-
clusive, of chapter forty-one of the General Laws or by any
other provision of law.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by the city council of said city, subject to the provisions of councii.^etc!**'
its charter, provided that such acceptance occurs prior to proviso.
December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved March 12, 1921.

An Act to change the harbor line in boston harbor Qjidr, \\\

ON THE southerly AND EASTERLY SIDES OF EAST BOS-
TON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Section 1. The harbor lines on the northerlv side of |rf ^^A? r"""^""

'■ lines in Jioston

Boston harbor are hereby changed and established as fol- '^^'j'^°'^t?uf"Pj
lows: — The locations of the angle points in said lines are
fixed by distances, hereinafter called longitude, in feet from
a meridian passing through the center of the apex of the
dome of the state house in Boston, and bj' distances, herein-
after called latitudes, in feet from a line at right angles to
said meridian and passing through the said center of the
apex of the state house dome, and the bearings refer to the
true meridian passing through center of said apex.

Beginning at the point I of the harbor line established by
chapter forty-eight of the acts of eighteen hundred and
eighty-two, in latitude one thousand six hundred and forty-
eight and four tenths feet north and longitude six thousand
nine hundred and twenty-four and four tenths feet east;
thence seven thousand six hundred feet south, sixty-one de-
grees, two minutes, thirty-one and six tenths seconds east to

88 Acts, 1921.— Chap. 111.

Certain harbor point K at OF near the westerly shore of Governors Island in

lines m Boston , • i i i i i • 11

harbor changed latitude two thousand and thirty-one and three tenths feet
south and longitude thirteen thousand five hundred and
seventy-four and two tenths feet east; thence four hundred
and seventy-one and two tenths feet south, ten degrees,
twenty-two minutes, fourteen and four tenths seconds
east to point K in latitude two thousand four hundred
and ninety-four and eight tenths feet south and longitude
thirteen thousand six hundred and fifty-nine feet east ; thence
four thousand two hundred and three and eight tenths feet
south, forty-nine degrees, thirty-two minutes, forty-nine and
two tenths seconds east to point L in latitude five thousand
two hundred and twenty-three feet south and longitude six-
teen thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight feet east; thence
three thousand five hundred feet south, seventy-four de-
grees east to point M in latitude six thousand one hundred
and eighty-seven and eight tenths feet south and longitude
twenty thousand two hundred and twenty-two and five
tenths feet east; thence one thousand eight hundred and
forty-six and six tenths feet north, nineteen degrees east to
point N in latitude four thousand four hundred and forty-one
and eight tenths feet south and longitude twenty thousand
eight hundred and twenty-three and six tenths feet east;
thence nine thousand nine hundred and thirty-four and two
tenths feet north, forty-nine degrees, fourteen minutes, fifty-
five seconds west to point O in latitude two thousand and
forty-three and one tenth feet north and longitude thirteen
thousand two hundred and ninety-eight feet east; thence
one thousand feet north, forty degrees, forty -five minutes,
five seconds east to point P in latitude two thousand eight
hundred and six tenths feet north and longitude thirteen
thousand nine hundred and fifty and eight tenths feet east;
thence seven thousand six hundred feet south, forty -nine de-
grees, fourteen minutes, fifty-five seconds east to point Q
in latitude two thousand one hundred and sixty and five
tenths feet south and longitude nineteen thousand seven
hundred and eight and one tenth feet east; thence one thou-
sand seven hundred and ninety-nine and nine tenths feet
south, seventy-four degrees east to point S in latitude two
thousand six hundred and fifty-six and six tenths feet south
and longitude twenty-one thousand four hundred and thirty-
eight and three tenths feet east; thence two thousand three
hundred feet north, nineteen degrees east to point T in lati-
tude four hundred and eighty-one and nine tenths feet south

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 112. 89

and longitude twenty-two thousand one hundred and eighty- Certain harbor
seven and one tenth feet east; thence four thousand six harto"ch^n^rd
hundred and forty-eight and five tenths feet north, forty- a^d established.
nine degrees, fourteen minutes, fifty-five seconds west to
point U in latitude two thousand five hundred and fifty-
two and five tenths feet north and longitude eighteen thou-
sand six hundred and sixty -five and seven tenths feet east;
thence five thousand one hundred and eighty-one and six
tenths feet north, fifty-nine degrees, thirty-seven minutes,
fifty-five seconds west to point V in latitude five thousand
one hundred and seventy-two feet north and longitude four-
teen thousand one hundred and ninety-five and one tenth feet
east; thence three hundred and fourteen and one tenth feet
north, twenty-one degrees, six minutes, four and three tenths
seconds east to point R in the harbor line established by
chapter two hundred and ninety-tlu-ee of the acts of eighteen
hundred and fifty-six in latitude five thousand four hundred
and sixty-five feet north and longitude fourteen thousand
three hundred and eight and two tenths feet east.

Section 2. The harbor line established by chapter tlu-ee Harbor line.
hundred and thirtv-four of the Special Acts of nineteen hun- LTaSed,
dred and fifteen is hereby abohshed. '^''°''^'^"^-

Approved March 12, 1921.

An Act relative to the disposition of motor vehicle Qfidj) \\2

FEES AND FINES AND TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE COM-
MONWEALTH'S SHARE OF THE EXPENSE OF MAINTENANCE
OF BOULEVARDS IN THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT.

Whereas, It is important that this act take effect before Emergency
the passage of the general appropriation bill, therefore, it is p'"^™''^^-
hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter ninety of the General Laws is g. l. 90, § 34,
hereby amended by striking out section thirty-four and in- ^'^'"'^^'^■
serting in place thereof the following: — Sec/ion 34. The Disposition of
fees and fines received under the preceding sections, together f'^e°s°andtS.
with all other fees received by the registrar or any other
person under the laws of the commonwealth relating to the
use and operation of motor vehicles, shall be paid by the
registrar or by the person collecting the same into the treas-
ury of the commonwealth. Out of said fees and fines there

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 112.

G. L. 81, § 9,
amended.

Reimburse-
ment of com-
monwealth for
laying out of
state highways.

G. L. 92. !
amended.

56,

Appropriations
for common-
wealth's share
of expense of
maintaining
boulevards,
etc.

shall be appropriated such amount as is necessary to carry
out the provisions of law regulating the use of motor vehicles.
The balance then remaining may be appropriated for expendi-
ture under the direction of the division for maintaining, re-
pairing, improving and constructing town and county high-
ways together with any money which any town or county
may appropriate for said purpose to be used on the same
highway, and said way shall remain a town or county way;
for expenditure under the direction of the division for main-
taining, repairing and improving state highwaj'^s, and for
constructing state highways to an amount not exceeding
that part of the cost thereof which is not assessed upon the
counties under the provisions of section nine of chapter
eighty-one; and for meeting the commonwealth's share of
the expenses of the metropolitan district commission for
maintaining boulevards in the metropolitan parks district
under section fifty-six of chapter ninety-two.

Section 2. Section nine of chapter eighty-one of the
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the
first, second and third lines, the words ", except money
appropriated from motor vehicle fees and fines under sec-
tion thirty- four of chapter ninety ", and by striking out, in
the fourth line, the words " and sections thirteen and four-
teen,", so as to read as follows: — Section 9. One fourth
of any money which may be expended under any provision
of sections four to eight, inclusive, for a highway in any
county, with interest thereon at the rate of three per cent per
annum, shall be repaid by said county to the commonwealth
in such instalments and at such times within six years there-
after as the division, with the approval of the state auditor,
having regard to the financial condition of the county, shall
determine.

Section 3. Section fifty-six of chapter ninety-two of the
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the last
sentence and inserting in place thereof the following: —
The remaining half of the cost of maintenance of boulevards
shall be annually appropriated by the general court from the
revenue of the commonwealth received from motor vehicle
fees and fines or from any other available source.

Approved March 14, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 113. 91

An Act to provide certain remedies relative to the (JJiaj) 113

TAXATION OF INCOMES.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would cause Emergency
substantial inconvenience, therefore, it is hereby declared to ^^^^"^
be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preserva-
tion of the public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section forty-seven of chapter sixty-two of <^- ^-62, § 47,
the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the
word "business", in the sixth line, the following: — or, if
such person claims a domicile without the commonwealth,
by filing a complaint against the commissioner in the superior
court for any county, — so as to read as follows: — Section Appeal from
4?'. Any person aggrieved by the refusal of the commissioner c(^m'iss1o°ner of
to abate in whole or in part under section forty-three a tax anTtaxatlCn
assessed under this chapter, and who has paid his tax, may, talfiuon^^^f
instead of pursuing the remedy pro\dded in section forty- incomes.
five, appeal from such refusal by filing a complaint against
the commissioner in the superior court for the county where
such person resides or has his principal place of business,
or, if such person claims a domicile \Wthout the common-
wealth, by filing a complaint against the commissioner in the
superior court for any county, AAithin thirty days after the
notice by the commissioner of his decision in accordance "with
section forty-three. An order of notice shall be issued by
said court and served on the commissioner wathin such time
as the court directs, and subsequent proceedings shall be
conducted in accordance with sections sixty-five to sixty-
eight, inclusive, of chapter fifty-nine. If an abatement is
granted, the amount thereof shall be repaid to the com-
plainant by the state treasurer, with interest at the rate of
six per cent per annum from the time when the tax was
paid, and costs.

Section 2. Section forty-eight of said chapter six-ty-two g. l. 62, § 48,
is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the follow- '*™^"'*®'^-
ing: — But the word "exclusive" in this section shall not
be construed to deprive any person of a right of action at
law in any federal court, — so as to read as follows: — Sec- certain reme-
tion 48. The remedies provided by sections forty-three to toTaxatfon of
forty-seven, inclusive, shall be exclusive, whether or not the exdiSfve, etc.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 114.

tax is wholly illegal. But the word "exclusive" in this sec-
tion shall not be construed to deprive any person of a right
of action at law in any federal court.

Approved March 15, 1921.

Chap. 114: An Act relative to the listing of voters in the city

OF BOSTON.

Emergency
preamble.

Whereas, It is necessary that this act take effect forthwith
in order to apply to the current listing of voters in the city
of Boston, therefore, inasmuch as certain pro\isions thereof
are not restricted in their operation to said city, the act is
hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public convenience.

1917, 29 fG),
§ 8, amended.

Listing board
in city of
Boston to make
lists of voters.

Buildings used
as residences
to be desig-
nated, etc.

Police commis-
sioner may take
further time
when necessary,
etc.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter twenty-nine of the General Acts of
nineteen hundred and seventeen is hereby amended by
striking out section eight and inserting in place thereof the
following: — Section 8. The listing board shall, within the
first twenty week days of April in each year, by itself or by
police officers subject to the jurisdiction of the police com-
missioner, visit e\'ery building in said city, and after diligent
inquiry make true lists, arranged by streets, wards and voting
precincts, and containing, as nearly as the board can ascer-
tain, the name, age, occupation and residence on the first
day of April in the current year, and the residence on the
first day of April in the preceding year, of every person,
twenty years of age or upwards, who is not a pauper in a
public institution, residing in said city. Said board shall
designate in the said lists all buildings used as residences by
such persons, in their order on the street where they are
situated, by gi\ing the number or other definite description
of every such building so that it can readily be identified,
and shall place opposite the number or other description of
every such building the name, age and occupation of every
such person residing therein on the first day of April in the
current year, and residence on the first day of April in the
preceding year. If in any year the police commissioner shall
believe it to be impracticable, because of any public exigency
requiring unusual ser\ice from the police force of the city,
to complete within the first twenty week days of April the
said visitation, and to transmit to the election commissioners

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 114. 93

on or before the twenty-fifth day of May the Hsts described
in this section, he shall have authority, after having given
notice in writing to the fisting board and to the board of
election commissioners of the city, to take such further time
for the said visitation and transmission, not exceeding ten
week days, as he shall deem necessary.

The board shall place in the fists made by it,' opposite the Names of in-
name of every such person, the name of the inmate, owner g^™n °etc^° ^^
or occupant of the building, or the name and residence of
any other person who gives the information relating to such
person. Where such information is given by one person re-
lating to more than one such person residing in one building,
ditto marks may be used in the lists under the name of the
person giving the information, after his name has once been
placed opposite the name of such person first written down
as residing in such building.

The board shall, upon the personal application of a person To correct
listed for the correction of any error in their lists or whenever etc""^^ *" ''^*^'
informed of any such error, make due investigation, and
upon proof thereof correct the same on their lists, and shall
immediately notify the election commissioners of such cor-
rection, who shall correct their copies of said lists accordingly
and proceed to revise and correct the registers under the pro-
visions of section thirty-eight of chapter fifty-one of the
General Laws. The board shall cause all applications and
affidavits received by it under this section to be preserved
for two years.

Section 2. Section nine of said chapter twenty-nine is 1917, 29 (G),
hereby amended by striking out, in the first line, the word ^ ^' ^°^®°'*^-
"eighteenth", and inserting in place thereof the word: —
twenty-fifth, — by striking out, in the second line, the word
"April", and inserting in place thereof the word: — May,
— and by striking out, in the seventh fine, the word "male",
so as to read as follows : — Section 9. The board shall, on Listing board
or before the twenty-fifth day of May in each year, transmit Boston to
to the election commissioners certified copies of those parts ofStVeiec^-^
of the lists prepared as provided in the preceding section, gionere^eTcl^'
containing the name, age, occupation and residence on the
first day of April in the current year, and the residence on
the first day of April in the preceding year, of every person,
twenty years of age or upwards, residing in said city, and
shall promptly transmit to the election commissioners notice
of every addition to and correction in the lists made by it.
The board shall furnish all information in its possession neces-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 114.

1917, 29 (G),
§ 10, amended.

Listing board
in city of
Boston to pre-
pare printed
copies of lists,
etc.

1917, 29 (G),
I 11, etc.,
amended.

Listing of
persons in city
of Boston not
previously
listed.

Certain persons
desiring to be
listed to pre-
sent a state-
ment in
writing, etc.

Election com-
missioners to
place names on

sary to aid the election commissioners in the performance of
their duties.

Section 3. Section ten of said chapter twenty-nine is
hereby amended by striking out, in the second hne, the
word "June", and inserting in place thereof the word: —
July, — so as to read as follows: — Section 10. The board
shall, on or before the first day of July in each year, prepare
printed copies of the lists prepared for the use of the election
commissioners. The board shall print such lists in pamphlet
form by predncts, deliver to the election commissioners as
many copies thereof as they may require, and hold the re-
maining copies for pubhc distribution.

Section 4. Said chapter twenty-nine, as amended by
chapter one hundred and forty-five of the acts of nineteen
hundred and twenty, is hereby further amended by striking
out section eleven and inserting in place thereof the follow-
ing:— Section 11. If a person, twenty years of age or up-
ward, resident in Boston on the first day of April, was not
listed by the board, such person shall, in order to establish
the right to be listed, in person present a statement in writing
under oath to the election commissioners or assistant regis-
trars at their principal office, who are hereby authorized to
administer oaths for this purpose, that the applicant was on
the first day of April a resident of said city, giving his or her
name, age, occupation and residence on the first day of April
in the current year, and his or her residence on the first day
of April in the preceding year. A person, twenty years of
age or upward, who becomes a resident of said city after the
first day of April shall in person present a statement in
writing under oath to the election commissioners or assistant
registrars at their principal office, who are hereby authorized
to administer oaths for this purpose, that the applicant be-
came a resident of said city at least six months immediately
preceding the election at which the applicant claims the right
to vote, giving his or her name, age, occupation and his or
her residence, and the date when said applicant became a
resident, and his or her residence on the first day of April in
the current year. The board of election commissioners shall
forthwith transmit a copy of such statement to the police
commissioner who shall detail an officer to verify the state-
ment of the applicant as to residence, and shall report to the
election commissioners within five days the result of the in-
vestigation of the officer. If the statement of the applicant
as to residence is found to be true, the election commissioners

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 114. 95

shall place the name of the applicant on the voting list; voting lists if
otherwise the election commissioners shall forthwith notify true.
the applicant to appear before them, and, if not satisfied
that the statement is true, shall not place the applicant's
name upon the voting list; provided, that no application Proviso,
for registration under the provisions of this section shall be
received by the election commissioners or assistant registrars
later than the twentieth day preceding a state or municipal
election.

Section 5. Chapter eight hundred and thirtv-five of the i9i3, 835. § 76,

„ . 1 1 I 1 1 • 1 "^ 1 • • ^t'^' amended.

acts 01 nmeteen hundred and thirteen, as amended ni section
seventy-six by section seven of chapter ninety-one of the
General Acts of nineteen hundred and fifteen and by section
twelve of said chapter twenty-nine, is hereby further amended
by striking out said section seventy-six and inserting in place
thereof the following: — Section 76. The election commis- Election com-
sioners shall, after the first day of April in each year, prepare BostoTto%°/e-
an annual register containing the names of all qualified voters fe'LTste" o"f*'
in Boston for the current year, beginning with such first day ^"ters.
of April. Such names shall be arranged by wards and pre-
cincts and, opposite the name of each voter, shall be entered
his or her residence on the preceding first day of April or
any subsequent day when the voter became a resident of
said city. The election commissioners shall enter in the
annual register every name contained in the lists, for the
current year, of persons transmitted to them by the listing
board, giving, as the residence of each person on the first
day of April, the place at which such person was listed by
said board; provided, that in every case they are able to Proviso,
identify the name so transmitted as that of a person whose
name was borne on the voting list of said city at the last pre-
ceding election. In the year nineteen hundred and twenty- To enter in
one the election commissioners shall enter in the annual ofcertlin*
register every name contained in the list of women voters as '^°'"''" ''°*'"'^"
registered, qualified to vote in the city of Boston at the city
election December fourteenth, nineteen hundred and twenty;
provided, that in each case they are able to identify the name Proviso,
as that of a woman voter returned by the listing board as of
April first of the current year. They shall make all inquiries To make
and investigations necessary to identify such person, and quidls^nd
they shall not enter in the annual register the name of a ^■JJ^'^^'^^tions.
person objected to by any commissioner, until such person
has been duly notified and given an opportunity to be heard
by them, and shall have appeared and satisfied them of the

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 114.

G. L. 56, § 2,
amended.

Penalty for
false listing in
Boston, Cam-
bridge, Chelsea
or Watertown.

G. L. 56, § 5.
amended.

Penalty for
failure to give
name or infor-
mation to
assessor, etc.

G. L. 56, § 6.
amended.

Penalty for
giving false
information
to assessor,
etc.

right to have his or her name so entered. They shall forth-
with enter in the annual register the name of every per-
son whose qualifications as a voter have been determined by
them in the current year and whose name has accordingly
been entered in the general register. They shall, on or before
the first Monday of August in each year, send notice in
writing by mail to each voter of the preceding year whose
name has not been entered in the annual register of the
current year that the name of such voter has not been so
entered.

Section 6. Section two of chapter fifty-six of the Gen-
eral Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word
"officer", in the first line, the words: — or interpreter, —
and by striking out, in the third line, the word "male", and
the words "or women voters", so as to read as follows: —
Section 2. A member of the listing board or a police officer
or interpreter in Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea or Watertown
who knowingly enters on any list of persons, or causes, or
allows to be entered thereon, or reports the name of any
person as a resident of a building, who is not a resident
thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than
one year.

Section 7. Section five of said chapter fifty-six is hereby
amended by striking out, in the first line, the word "male",
and by inserting after the word "his", in the second and
eighth lines, in each instance, the words: — or her, — so as
to read as follows : — Section 5. Whoever, being an inmate
of a building and a resident twenty years of age or upward,
refuses or neglects to give his or her true name when asked
by an assessor or assistant assessor or, in Boston, Cambridge,
Chelsea or Watertown, by a member of the listing board or
a police officer, or whoever, being an owner or occupant of a
building, or a clerk, superintendent, manager or other person
having in charge the affairs of a hotel or lodging house, re-
fuses or neglects to give the full and true information within
his or her knowledge relating to all persons residing in such
building, when asked by such assessor or other officer, shall
be punished by imprisonment for not more than three months.

Section 8. Section six of said chapter fifty-six is hereby
amended by striking out, in the fourth line, the word "male",
and by striking out, in the fifth fine, the words "or women
voters", so as to read as follows: — Section 6. Whoever
knowingly gives to an assessor or assistant assessor, for the
purpose of the assessment of a poll tax or in Boston, Cam-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 115. 97

bridge, Chelsea or Watertown to a member of the listing
board or a police officer, for the pm-pose of making a list of
residents twenty years of age or upward or a report under
the laws relating to listing and registration of voters in said
cities and town, the name of any person as a resident of a
building, who is not a resident thereof, shall be punished by
imprisonment for not more than one year.

Approved March 15, 1921.

An Act relative to the election commission in the Qjiqj) 115

CITY of LOW^ELL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section one of chapter one hundred and fifty- 1920, 154, § 1,
four of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty is hereby *™^° ^ '
amended by striking out the last sentence and inserting in
place thereof the following : — The commission shall have
the same powers and duties in relation to nominations,
nomination papers, preparing and printing ballots, prepar-
ing for and conducting primaries, caucuses, counting, re-
counting, tabulating and determining votes cast at caucuses,
primaries and elections, and all other matters relating to
elections which have heretofore been exercised by the regis-
trars of voters or the city clerk, — so as to read as follows: —
Section 1. There shall be established in the citv of Lowell Election com-

, . . , . . . , . „ 11' 1 1 mission in city

a bi-partisan election commission, hereinafter called the com- of Lo\yeii,

I'liiii ipp 1 1 111 establishment,

mission, which shall be composed of tour members who shall powers, duties,
have the powers and duties pertaining to registrars of voters ^^"^
in that city. The commission shall have the same powers
and duties in relation to nominations, nomination papers,
preparing and printing ballots, preparing for and conducting
primaries, caucuses, counting, recounting, tabulating and de-
termining votes cast at caucuses, primaries and elections,
and all other matters relating to elections wliich have here-
tofore been exercised by the registrars of voters or the city
clerk.

Section 2. Said chapter one hundred and fifty-four is 1920, 154, § 2,
hereby further amended by striking out section two and in- ^"'*'"
serting in place thereof the follo\nng: — Section 2. The Membership of
mayor shall during the month of February or IVIarch in the «°°''^*«^^°°-
year nineteen hundred and twenty-two, and every year there-
after, appoint one member to the commission for a term of
four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 116.

Vacancies.

1920, 154, § 4,
amended.

Commission
to supervise all
elections, etc.

Provisos.

Sessions for
registration of
voters.

Records open
to public
inspection,
unless, etc.

The city clerk shall cease to be a member of the registrars of
voters upon the passage of this act, but the remaining mem-
bers of the present board of registrars of voters shall, unless
removed in accordance with law, hold office as commis-
sioners for the remainder of their respective terms, notwith-
standing the provisions of this act. Any vacancy in the com-
mission by reason of death, resignation or otherwise shall be
filled forthwith by the mayor.

Section 3. Said chapter one hundred and fifty-four is
hereby further amended by striking out section four and
inserting in place thereof the folloA^dng : — Section 4- The
commission shall, under the pro\dsions of law, have general
supervision of all elections; the appointment, supervision and
compensation of precinct officers; the location of polling
booths; and may employ such persons as they may deem
necessary in the performance of their duties; provided, how-
ever, that among the persons so employed after the passage
of this act, the two dominant political parties shall at all
times be equally represented; and provided, further, that
nothing contained herein shall be construed as affecting
present employees of the registrars of voters, who were em-
ployed by them as of January first, nineteen hundred and
twenty. Whenever, in their opinion, pubhc convenience or
necessity so requires, the commission may order sessions for
the registering of voters to be held in any of the several
voting precincts, or at the office of the commission in the
city hall, and they may require suitable accommodations
and necessary records in connection therewith, and they may,
furthermore, prepare voting lists of the voters in the several
voting precincts by streets or by alphabetical order as pro-
vided in section fifty-five of chapter fifty-one of the General
Laws. The commission shall at all times maintain suitable
records which shall, unless it is otherwise provided by law,
be open to public inspection.

Section 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 15, 1921.

C/iap. 116 An Act relative to the granting of licenses for the

CATCHING OF LOBSTERS.

Emergency
preamble.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to
defeat its purpose, therefore it is hereby declared to be an
emergency law necessary for the immediate preservation of
the pubfic convenience.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 116. • 99

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter one hundred and thirty of the Gen- g. l. iso, § io4,
eral Laws is hereby amended by striking out section one hun- *™®°'^^^-
dred and four and inserting in place thereof the following : —
Section IO4. The clerk of any town in Essex, Middlesex, cierksof
Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes or andt"^fsfo
Nantucket county, situated on the shores of the common- ^^^ lobsTe'rs.*^
wealth, shall grant licenses in the form prescribed and upon ^*''-
a blank furnished by the director, to catch or take lobsters
from the waters of the commonwealth within three miles of
the shores of the county where the town lies. Except as
hereinafter provided, such licenses shall be granted only to
individuals who are citizens of the commonwealth and who
have resided therein for at least one year next preceding the
date of the same. The clerk of any such town may grant Licenses for
such a license to any individual who is an alien and who re- ^
sides in the county where the town lies; pro\aded, that such ^^^'30.
ahen has resided in said county, and has been actually en-
gaged in lobster fishing therein, for five years next preceding
the date of the license. A non-resident citizen of the United Licenses for

f^ .,.,.. . 1 !• temporary non-

States temporarily residnig m any town grantmg such li- residents, etc.
censes may, during June, July, August and September in
each year, upon payment of the fee required by this section
procure a license to take lobsters for consumption by the
hcensee and his family only. Licenses, except those granted fcTnses.'°" °^
to non-residents, shall expire on November thirtieth next
succeeding the granting of the same unless sooner revoked
as provided in the following section. The town clerk grant- Fees.
ing a license shall collect therefor a fee of one dollar, which,
less fifteen cents to be retained by him, shall be forwarded
to the director on the first Monday of the following month,
together with coupons provided by the director for a de-
scription of the licensee and his buoys, and for such other
information as may be required. All books of forms fur-
nished to town clerks under tliis section shall be returned to
the director on January first of each year. Each applicant Color, etc., of
for a license shall state the color ' scheme or other special stated, etc.
markings of the buoys to be used by him wliich shall be set
forth in his license, and all buoys used by him shall be marked
accordingly and also with the licensee's initials or name which
shall be branded or cut into the surface of the buoy. A li- licenses to be

1 1 • • 1 11 11 • 1 •! • • exhibited.

censee under this section shall at all times, while acting m
pursuance of the license, exhibit his license upon the demand
of any officer qualified to serve criminal process.

100

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 117, 118.

Eligibility of
certain aliens
to receive
license.

Section 2. The fact that an ahen has been unable law-
fully to engage in lobster fishing between December first,
nineteen hundred and twenty and the time this act takes
effect shall in no way affect his eligibility to receive a license
under the preceding section. Approved March 15, 1921.

Chap. 117 An Act relative to rights of way by necessity as

AFFECTING REGISTERED LAND.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section fifty-three of chapter one hundred and eighty-five
of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the
end thereof the folloA\ing sentence: — Nor shall a right of
way by necessity be implied under a conveyance of registered
land, — so as to read as follows: — Section 53. No title to
affect registered registered land, or easement or other right therein, in dero-
gation of the title of the registered owner, shall be acquired
by prescription or adverse possession. Nor shall a right of
way by necessity be implied under a conveyance of registered
land. Approved March 15, 1921.

G. L. 185, § 53,
amended.

Prescription,
etc., not to

land.

C/iap. 118 An Act authorizing the town of reading to establish

A board of public w^orks.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Town of Section 1. There shall be estabhshed in the town of

of ^public' works Reading an unpaid board of pubhc works, hereinafter called
established. ^j^^ board, to cousist of five members. The initial members
thereof shall be elected, one to serve for one year, two for
two years, and two for three years, from the date of the
meeting at which they are elected, if the same is an annual
meeting, or from the date of the next annual meeting fol-
lowing their election, if elected at a special meeting, and
thereafter when the term of any member expires his successor
shall be elected to serve for three years. In all cases the
members shall serve until their successors are elected and
qualified. The members of the board shall, after each elec-
tion, elect one of their number to act as chairman for the
ensuing year. If a vacancy occurs therein, the remaining
members, if they constitute a quorum, may fill such vacancy
until the next annual town meeting, when a new member
shall be elected to fill the unexpired term. No person shall
serve on the board who holds another elective or appointive
office in the town.

Chairman.

Vacancies,
how filled.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 118. 101

Section 2. The board shall have all the rights, powers, Certain
and Habilities vested in the selectmen, in respect to the lay- ^S^'in *'"
ing out, construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, trWwred fo'
ways, bridges, sidewalks, monuments at the termini and pubjic^works.
angles of roads, and guide posts, and in the lading out, con-
struction, maintenance and repair of drains, and in the
granting of franchises or locations in pubhc w^ays for electric
or other railroads or street railways and pole locations in-
cluding the authority vested in them as a board of survey
under the provisions of chapter forty-one of the General
Laws; and the board shall also have all the rights, powers,
and habilities vested in the water commissioners of said
town, under chapter foiu" hundred and five of the acts of
eighteen hundred and eighty-nine, and acts in amendment
thereof and in addition thereto, in the board of sewer com-
missioners under chapter three hundred and fourteen of the
acts of nineteen hundred and nine, and acts in amendment
thereof and in addition thereto, and in the board of park com-
missioners under chapter forty-five of the General Laws ; and
the acceptance of this act as hereinafter provided, shall be
held an acceptance of said chapter forty-five of the General
Laws, notwithstanding that such chapter requires the ac-
ceptance thereof by written ballot and the use of the voting
list. Upon the election and qualification of the members of ^ertahTtown
the board it shall succeed to the rights, privileges, duties boards
and liabilities, as herein set forth, and thereupon the board etc.
of sewer commissioners, the board of water commissioners,
and the board of park commissioners, in said town of Reading,
shall cease to exist, and the board of selectmen of said town
shall cease to have any authority relati^•e to streets and
drains in said town, as herein proAided; and it shall be the
duty of the selectmen in relation to streets and drains, and
of said water commissioners, sewer commissioners, and park
commissioners relative to their respective departments, to
turn over to said board of public works all contracts, papers,
documents, plans, and other property of any kind or nature
whatsoever then in their custody.

Section 3. The initial election of the board may occur Nomination
at an annual or special town meeting. If elected at an of bollrfoT
annual meeting the members shall be nominated and elected p*^^''^ '^°''^^-
in the same manner as other town officers; if at a special
meeting they shall be elected by secret ballot in the same
manner in every respect as town officers at annual town
elections. Nominations of candidates for such election at a

102

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 118.

Proviso.

Superintendent
of public
works, appoint-
ment, etc.

Bond and ex-
pense therefor.

Appointment
of assistants,
agents, etc.

Records,
annual reports,
etc.

special meeting shall be made by a writing, signed by fifteen
registered voters naming a person or persons as candidates.
Such writing shall be filed with the town clerk ten days at
least before the date of the election, and thereupon the
names of the nominees appearing thereon shall be placed
upon the official ballot to be used at such election, provided
that registered voters of the town whose names do not appear
on the official ballot may be elected to the board at such
special meeting.

Section 4. The board shall, as soon as practicable after
every election thereto, appoint an agent wiio shall be known
as the superintendent of public works and shall be the ad-
ministrative head of all departments of the town coming
within the board's supervision. He shall be subject to the
direction and super\ision, and shall hold office at the will of
the board, shall be specially fitted by education, training, or
experience to perform the duties of said office, shall be chosen
irrespective of liis political opinions, and may or may not
be a resident of the town. During his tenure he shall hold
no other elective or appointive office, nor shall he be engaged
in any other business or occupation. He shall be responsible
for the efficient administration of all departments within the
scope of his duty. He shall give bond to the town for the
faithful performance of his duties in such sum, with such
conditions and with such surety or sureties as the board may
require and approve. The expense of procuring a surety
company as surety thereon shall be paid by the town. The
superintendent shall, subject to the approval of the board,
appoint such assistants, agents, and employees as the per-
formance of the duties of the various departments under his
super\ision shall require. He shall collect all moneys pay-
able to the board, and in the collection of money and other
properties, and in the handling or disposition of funds, he
shall specifically designate certain persons to assist him, if
necessary, and the persons so designated shall give a bond,
if the board so requires, at the expense of the town. The
superintendent shall keep full and complete records of the
doings of his office, and render to the board as often as it
may require, a full report of all operations during the period
reported upon; and annually or from time to time as re-
quired by the board, he shall make a synopsis of all reports
for publication. The superintendent shall keep the board
fully advised as to the needs of the town within the scope of
his duties, and shall furnish to the board on or before the

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 119. 103

fifteenth day of January in each year, a carefully prepared
and detailed estimate in \\Titing of the appropriations re-
quired during the ensuing fiscal year for the proper conduct
of all departments of the town under liis super\ision.

Section 5. This act shall take effect upon its passage so To be sub-
far as it provides for its submission to the voters of the town voters, etc.
of Reading for their acceptance, but it shall not take further
effect until it has been accepted by a majority of the voters
of said town present and voting thereon, at an annual or
special town meeting, and at the meeting w^hen so accepted,
a date may be fixed for the election of the members of said
board as aforesaid, and in anticipation thereof, the folloAnng
article shall be inserted in the warrant for such meeting : —
"To fix a date for the election of members to the board of
public works if the act to establish the same is accepted",
and the first election of members to the board shall be held
on the date so fixed, and forthAnth upon the official announce-
ment of the results of such election and the qualification
of its members, the board, as pro\ided for herein, shall be
deemed to be duly established. Approved March 15, 1921.

An Act to incorporate the city of Gardner. Chav 119

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The inhabitants of the town of Gardner shall 2'*^,°^

111 IT- 1 Oardner

continue to be a body corporate and politic under the name incorporated.
of the City of Gardner, and as such shall have, exercise and
enjoy all the rights, immunities, pov/ers and pri\'ileges, and
shall be subject to all the duties, liabiUties and obligations
provided for herein or by statute, or otherwise pertaining to
cities as municipal corporations.

Section 2. Upon the acceptance of this act, the select- Division^into
men of the town then in office shall fortlnnth divide the
territory of the town into five wards, so that the wards will
contain, as nearly as may be consistent v.ith well defined
limits, an equal number of voters, and they shall designate
the wards by numbers. The number of wards may, in any
year fixed by law for a new division of wards in cities, be
changed by vote of the city council, with the assent of the
mayor; but the number of wards shall not be less than five.

The selectmen, for the pm-poses of the first preliminary First preiim-
election and the first regular city election, after the acceptance Ln^'nuateicc-
of this act, shall provide suitable polling places and give piaces.^ieitfon
notice thereof, and shall at least ten days before said pre- ''^''^''' ^'''-

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Duties of
town clerk.
Lists of voters.

First meeting
of mayor,
council and
school
committee.

Mayor, election,
term, etc.

City council,
election,
terms, etc.

liminary election appoint all proper election officers therefor
and for said regular city election; and they shall in general
have the powers and perform the duties of the board of
aldermen in cities under the General Laws, the pro\isions of
wliich, so far as may be applicable, shall apply to said elec-
tions; and the town clerk shall perform the duties therein
assigned to city clerks. The registrars shall cause to be pre-
pared and pubhshed, according to law, Hsts of quahfied voters
in each of the wards estabhshed by the selectmen.

Section 3. The selectmen shall notify the persons elected
at the said first regular city election and shall provide and
appoint a place for the first meeting of the maj^or and council
on the first Monday in January, next ensuing; and shall, by
written notice, left at their respective places of residence at
least twenty-four hours prior to such meeting, notify the
mayor elect and the councilmen elect, who shall immediately
proceed to organize and carry into eflFect the pro\isions of
this act, which shall thereupon have full force and effect.
The selectmen shall, in like manner, appoint a place and time
for the first meeting of the school committee, and shall
notify the members thereof.

Section 4. There shall be a mayor, elected by and from
the qualified voters of the city, who shall be the chief executive
officer of the city. He shall hold office for the term of two
years from the first Monday in January follo\nng his election
and until his successor is elected and qualified.

Section 5. The legislati^'e powers of the city shall be
vested in a city council. The city council shall be composed
of not less than eleven members, of whom one shall be elected
from each ward by and from the qualified voters of that ward,
and the remaining members shall be elected at large by and
from the qualified voters of the city. One of its members
shall be elected annually by the council as its president. At
the first regular city election after the acceptance of this act
the councillors elected from each ward shall serve for one
year and those elected at large for t^^'o years, from the first
Monday in January following their election and until their
successors are elected and qualified. At each regular city
election thereafter, their respective successors shall be elected
to serve for two years. If the number of wards shall be in-
creased, as pro\ided in section two, the number of coun-
cillors shall also be increased, so that the number of coun-
cillors elected at large shall always exceed by one the number
elected by wards.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 119. 105

Section 6. All heads of departments and members of by mLyo?.^"^^
municipal boards, except the school committee, the city
clerk, city treasm-er, city auditor and city collector of taxes,
officers whose election is provided for by this act and officials
appointed by the governor, shall be appointed by the mayor,
subject to confirmation by the city council; but the city
solicitor shall be appointed by the mayor, without confirma-
tion by the city council.

Section 7. In making his appointments the mayor shall
sign and file with the city clerk a certificate in the following
form:

CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT.

I appoint (name of appointee) to the position of (name of appo^^menf
office), and I certify that in my opinion he is a recognized
expert in the work which will devolve upon him, and that I
make the appointment solely in the interest of the city.

Mayor,
or the following form, as the case may be:

CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT.

I appoint (name of appointee) to the position of (name of
office), and I certify that in my opinion he is a person specially
fitted by education, training or ex]^erience to perform the
duties of said office, and that I make the appointment solely
in the interest of the city.

Mayor.

Section 8. The mayor may, with the approval of a ma- Removal of
jority of the members of the city council, remove any head ^''''*^*'"° ''''^^•
of a department or member of a board before the expiration
of his term of office, except members of the school committee,
officers elected by the city council, officers whose election
is pro\'ided for by tliis act, and officials appointed by the
governor. The person so removed shall receive a copy of
the reasons for his removal in writing; and he may contest
the same at a hearing to be given by the city council, at which
he shall have the right to be represented by counsel.

Section 9. The city clerk, city treasurer, city auditor Election, etc.,
and city collector of taxes shall be elected by the city council offidLisW city
for terms of three years and may be removed at any time •=°^''''»'-
by a two thirds vote of the city council.

Section 10. Until superseded under the provisions of Organization of

,1 • . j> 1 • Ml • • departments,

this act or by action of the city council, the orgamzation powers and

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duties of
officers and
employees, etc.

No action to
conflict with
civil service
laws, etc.

Mayor, salary.

Council, salary.

Preliminary
election for
nominations,
date, etc.

What names
to be printed
on official
ballots.

Proviso.

of the executive and administrative departments, and the
powers and duties of the officers and employees of said town,
shall remain as constituted at the time when this act takes
full effect as provided in section three, but the city council
may from time to time by ordinance, subject to the pro\isions
of this act and in accordance with the general laws, reorganize,
consolidate or abohsh departments, in whole or in part ; may
transfer the duties, powers and appropriations of one de-
partment to another, in whole or in part; may establish new
departments; and may increase, reduce, establish or abolish
salaries of heads of departments or members of boards.
Nothing in this section shall authorize any action in conflict
with the ci\il ser\ice laws and the rules and regulations
made thereunder.

Section 11. The mayor shall receive for his services such
salary as the city council by ordinance shall determine, not
exceeding fifteen hundred dollars a year, and he shall receive
no other compensation from the city. His salary shall not be
increased or diminished during the term for which he is elected.

The council may, by a two thirds vote of all its members,
taken by call of the yeas and nays, establish a salary for its
members not exceeding tW'O hundred dollars each year. Such
salary may be reduced, but no increase therein shall be made
to take effect during the year in which the increase is voted.

Section 12. On the third Tuesday preceding every regu-
lar and special city election at which any officer mentioned
in this act is to be elected, there shall be held a preliminary
election for the purpose of nominating candidates for such
offices as, under the provisions of tliis act, are to be filled at
such election. Voters qualified to vote at a regular city
election shall be qualified to vote at a preliminary election.
No special election for mayor or any other officer shall be
held until after the expiration of forty days from the calling
of the preliminary election.

Section 13. Any person w^ho is qualified to vote for a
candidate for any oflSce mentioned in this act, and who is a
candidate for nomination for that office, may have his name
as such candidate printed on the official ballot to be used
at a preliminary election; provided that at least ten days
prior to the preliminary election, he shall file with the city
clerk a statement in waiting of his candidacy, and with it
the petition of at least fifty voters of the city, qualified to
vote for a candidate for the said office. Said statement and
petition shall be in substantially the following form:

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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE.

I, ( ), on oath declare that I reside at Formotstate-

(, ... /^ I ment of

(number if any) on (name of street) m the city of Gard- candidate.
ner; that I am a voter therein, c|ualified to vote for a candi-
date for the hereinafter mentioned office; that I am a candi-
date for nomination for the office of (state the office) for
(state the term) to be voted for at the prehminary election
for nominations to be held on Tuesday, the
day of , nineteen hundred and ,

and I request that my name be printed as such candidate on
the official ballots to be used at said preliminary election.

(Signed)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester, ss.

Subscribed and sworn to this day of

, nineteen hundred and , before

me,

(Signed) ^ -

Justice of the Peace

or (Notary Public).
My commission expires

PETITION ACCOMPANYING ST.\TEMENT OF CANDIDATE.

Whereas (name of candidate) is a candidate for nomina- Form of peti-
tion for the office of (state the office) for (state the term), we pany^in^Sate-
the undersigned, voters of the city of Gardner, duly ciualified '^^^^ °^ '"*°'^^"
to vote for a candidate for said office, do hereby recjuest that
the name of said (name of candidate) as a candidate for nomi-
nation for said office be printed on the official ballots to be
used at the preliminary election to be held on the
Tuesday of , nineteen hundred and

We further state that we believe him to be of good moral
character and qualified to perform the duties of the office.

No acceptance by a candidate for nomination named in Acceptance
the said petition shall be necessary for its validity or for its ne^es°sa*ry."°*
filing, and the petition need not be sworn to. The petition
may be on one or more papers.

Section 14. On the first day, not being Sunday or a Names of
legal hohday following the expiration of the time for filing whellKe
the above-described statements and petitions, the city clerk p^^*^"^-
shall post in a conspicuous place in the city hall the names

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Printing of
ballots.

and residences of the candidates for nomination who have
duly filed the above-mentioned statements and petitions, as
they are to appear on the official ballots to be used at the
preliminary election, except as to the order of the names, and
shall cause the ballots to be printed, and the ballots so pre-
pared shall be the official ballots and the only ballots used at
the preliminary election. They shall be headed as follows:

Official pre-
liminary ballot,
heading.

OFFICIAL PRELIMINARY BALLOT.

Candidates for nomination for the offices of ( )

in the city of Gardner. At a preUminary election to be
held on the day of , in the year

nineteen hundred and

(The heading shall be varied in accordance with the office
for which nominations are to be made.)

Names on
ballot, order,
etc.

Blank spaces
to be left on
ballots, etc.

Party or politi-
cal designa-
tions, etc.,
prohibited.

Counting of
ballots and
return of
votes.

Section 15. The name of each person, and of none other,
who has filed a statement and accompanying petition as
aforesaid vdth his residence and the title and term of the
office for which he is a candidate for nomination, shall be
printed on said ballots under the designation of said office
in the order in which they may be drawn by the city clerk,
whose duty it shall be to make such drawing and to give
each candidate an opportunity to be present in person or by
one representative. Blank space shall be left at the end of
each list of candidates for nomination for the different offices
equal to the number to be nominated therefor, in which the
voter may insert the name of any person not printed on the
ballot for whom he desires to vote for nomination for such
office. There shall be printed on said ballots such directions
as will aid the voter, as to wit: "vote for one", "vote for
two", and the like.

Section 16. No ballot used at any prehminary, special or
regular city election shall have printed thereon any party
or other political designation or mark, and there shall not be
appended to the name of any candidate any such party or
other political designation or mark, or anything showing how
he was nominated, or indicating his views or opinions.

Section 17. The election officers shall, immediately upon
the closing of the polls at preliminary elections, count the
ballots and ascertain the number of votes cast in the voting
places where they officiate for each person for nomination
for each office, and shall forthwith make return thereof to

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the city cl6rk upon blanks to be furnished as in regular city
elections.

Section 18. On the first day, not being Sunday or a Canvassand
legal holiday, following the preHminary election, the city fe'tS.*'*''' °^
clerk shall canvass the retui-ns received from the election
officers, and shall forthmth determine the result of the
canvass and publish the same in one or more newspapers
published in the city, and shall post the same in a conspicuous
place in the city hall.

Section 19. The two persons receiving at a preliminary Nominations,
election the highest and second highest number of votes, nSned^ '"^"
respectively, for any office, shall be the candidates and the
only candidates for that office whose names shall be printed
on the official ballots to be used at the succeeding regular or
special city election. If two or more persons are to be elected
to the same office at such regular or special city election, the
several persons, to a number equal to twice the number so
to be elected to such office, receixdng the highest number of
votes for nomination for that office, or all such persons if
less than twice the number of those so to be elected, shall
be candidates, and except as otherwise provided herein the
only candidates, for that office whose names shall be printed
on the official ballots to be used at such regular or special
city election.

The names shall be printed on the ballots under the desig- Candidates'
nation of the respective offices for which they are candidates pri^tld^on^
in the order in which they may be drawn by the city clerk, ^^^^°^^- ^tc-
as provided in section fifteen. In case two or more persons Tie vote.
should receive an equal nmnber of votes for the same office
at any preliminary election held under this act and one of
such persons would otherwise be entitled to have his name
upon the official ballot then the names of all such persons
shall be placed on the ballot.

Section 20. If at the expiration of the time for filing wheninsuffi-
statements of candidates to be voted for at any preliminary ofTtat'L'^nts
election not more than twice as many such statements haA'e candidal fif-*^'
been filed with the city clerk for the office of mayor, councillor to^fe^deXTd^
at large, or school committee as ther-e are candidates to be no^^^ated^''
elected to said offices respectively, the candidates whose etc.
statements have thus been filed shall be deemed to have been
nominated to said offices respectively, and their names shall
be used at such regular or special city election, and the city
clerk shall not print said names upon the ballot to be used
at said preliminary election, and no other nomination to said

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Candidates in
any ward,
when deemed
to have been
nominated,
etc.

Preliminary
elections, when
not to be held.

Acceptance of
nomination not
necessary.

City election,
date, etc.

Mayor and
council, when
to be sworn,
etc.

Legislative
powers of
council.

Voting powers,
quorum, etc.

offices shall be made. And if in any ward, at the expiration
of the time for filing statements of candidates to be voted
for at any preliminary election, not more than tvn.ce as many
such statements have been filed with the city clerk for the
office of councillor from such ward as are to be elected, the
candidates whose statements have thus been filed shall be
deemed to have been nominated, and their names shall be
printed on the official ballot to be used at such regular or
special city election, and the city clerk shall not print said
names upon the ballot to be used at said preliminary election,
and no other nominations to said offices shall be made. And
if it shall appear that no names are to be printed upon the
official ballot to be used at any preUminary election, in any
ward or wards of the city, no preliminary election shall be
held in such ward or wards.

Section 21. No acceptance of a nomination made at a
preliminary election shall be necessary for its validity.

Section 22. The first regular city election shall take
place on the Tuesday following the first Monday in Decem-
ber, following the acceptance of this act, and thereafter the
regular city election shall take place annually on the Tuesday
next following the first Monday of December, and the mu-
nicipal year shall begin and end on the first Monday of
•January in each year. The first preliminary election shall
take place on the Tuesday following the second Monday in
November, following the acceptance of this act.

Section 23. On the first Monday in January the mayor-
elect and the councillors-elect shall meet and be sworn to the
faithful discharge of their duties. The oath may be ad-
ministered by the city clerk or by any justice of the peace,
and a certificate that the oath has been taken shall be entered
on the journal of the city council. At any meeting there-
after the oath may be administered, in the presence of the
city council, to the mayor, or to any councillor absent from
the meeting on the first Monday in January.

Section 24. Except as pro\ided in tliis section, the legis-
lative powers of the city council may be exercised as provided
by ordinance or rule adopted by it.

1. Except as otherwise pro\aded in tliis act, every member
of the council shall have the right to vote on any question
coming before it. A majority of the council shall constitute
a quorum, and the affirmative vote of a majority of all the
members of the council shall be necessary to adopt any mo-
tion, resolution or ordinance.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 119. Ill

2. The city council shall, from time to time, establish rules Rules.

for its proceedings. Regular and special meetings of the ^^^^^^^^' ^^°-
council shall be held at a time and place fixed by ordinance.
All legislative sessions shall be open to the public, and every
matter coming before the council for action shall be put to
vote, the result of which shall be duly recorded. A full and
accurate journal of the proceedings of the council shall be
kept, and shall be open to the inspection of any registered
voter of the city.

3. The city clerk shall have such powers and perform city clerk,
such duties as the council may from time to time prescribe, ^cl^'^' '*"''^^'
in addition to such duties as may be prescribed by law. He

shall keep the records of the meetings of the council.

Section 25. The city council may at any time request Council may
from the mayor specific information upon any municipal mationof
matter within its jurisdiction, and may request his presence ^'^^°'^'
to answer written questions relating thereto at a meeting to
be held not earlier than one week after the date of the receipt
by the mayor of said questions. The mayor shall personally,
or through a head of a department or a member of a board,
attend such meeting and publicly answer all such questions.
The person so attending shall not be obliged to answer ques-
tions relating to any other matter. The mayor at any time
may attend and address the city council in person, or through
the head of a department or a member of a board, upon any
subject. The council, or any committee thereof duly au- Mayinvesti-
thorized by the council so to do, may investigate the financial transactions^
transactions of any office or department of the city govern- ^'*''
ment, and the official acts and conduct of any official, and,
by similar investigations, may secure information upon any
matter.

Section 26. No ordinance shall be passed finally on the Passage of
date on w^hich it is introduced, except in cases of special emer- °^ '"^"'^®-
gency invohing the health or safety of the people or their
property.

No ordinance shall be regarded as an emergency measure Emergency
unless the emergency is defined and declared in a preamble Se^* *° ^°
thereto separately voted on and recei\^ng the affirmative
vote of two thirds of the members of the city council.

No ordinance making a grant, renewal or extension, what- Granting of
ever its kind or nature, of any franchise or special privilege
shall be passed as an emergency measure, and, except as
provided in sections seventy and seventy-one of chapter one
hundred and sixty-four of the General Laws and in chapter

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Amendment
or nullification
of ordinances.

Passage at
one session.
Proviso.

Ordinances,
etc., to be
published.

Orders, ordi-
nances, votes,
etc., to be
approved by
mayor.

Civil service
laws not to
apply to cer-
tain appointees
of mayor.

one hundred and sixty-six thereof, no such grant, renewal or
extension shall be made otherwise than by ordinance.

Section 27. No ordinance, or part thereof, shall be
amended or annulled except by an ordinance adopted in
accordance with the provisions of this act.

Section 28. Any ordinance, order or resolution may be
passed through all its stages of legislation at one session, pro-
vided that no member of the council objects thereto; but if
any member of the council objects, further action on the
measure shall, unless it is an emergency measure as defined
in section twenty-six, be postponed for that meeting.

Section 29. Every proposed ordinance or loan order,
except emergency measures as hereinbefore defined, shall at
least ten days before its final passage, be published in full
in at least one newspaper of the city, and in any additional
manner that may be provided by ordinance.

After final passage, it shall, in the same manner as before,
again be published once, as amended and completed, except
in the case of an emergency ordinance which may be passed
as hereinbefore provided and wliich shall take effect on its
passage, and shall so be published at the earliest practicable
moment.

Section 30. Every order, ordinance, resolution and vote
relative to the affairs of the city, adopted or passed by the
city council, shall be presented to the mayor for his approval.
If he appro\-es it he shall sign it; if he disapproves it he shall
retiu-n it, with his objections in writing, to the city council,
which shall enter his objections at large on its records, and
again consider it. If the city council, notwithstanding such
disapproval of the mayor, shall again pass such order, ordi-
nance, resolution or vote by a two thirds vote of all the
members of the city council, it shall then be in force, but such
vote shall not be taken for seven days after its return to the
city council. Every such order, ordinance, resolution or vote
shall be in force if it is not returned by the mayor within
ten days after it was presented to him. This section shall
not apply to budgets submitted under section thirty-two of
chapter forty-fom- of the General Laws or to appropriations
by the city council under section thirty-three of said chapter.

Section 31. The civil serxice laws shall not apply to the
appointment of the mayor's secretaries nor of stenographers,
clerks, telephone operators and messengers connected with
his office, and the mayor may remove such appointees Anthout

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a hearing and without making a statement of the cause for
their removal.

Section 32. If a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor Certain vacan-
or in the city council before the last six months of the term "^' ^^^ ^''^•
of office, the city council shall order an election to fill the
same for the unexpired term; and if such vacancy occurs in
the office of mayor in the last six months of said term, the
president of the city council shall succeed thereto for the un-
expired term.

If the mayor is absent or unable from any cause temporarily President of
to perform his duties, or if liis office is vacant during the first - actfng""' "^
eighteen months of liis term, his duties shall be performed pjfwers, duties,
by the president of the city council. The person upon whom ^*^*'-
such duties shall devolve shall be called "acting mayor", and
he shall possess the powers of mayor only in matters not
admitting of delay, but shall have no power to make perma-
nent appointments.

Should an appointive officer of the city be temporarily Temporary
unable for any cause to perform his duties, the mayor or the ^pp<"°*™^°*^^-
city council, whichever has the power of original appoint-
ment, may make a temporary appointment of some person
to act until the official shall resume his duties.

Section 33. It shall be unlawful for the mayor or for a certain offi-
member of the city council or school committee or for any mtke"or share
officer or employee of the city, directly or indirectly, to make ^itT "ity!*^
a contract with the city, or to receive any commission, dis- ""•^*' ^^''■
count, bonus, gift, contribution, or reward from or any share
in the profits of any person or corporation, making or per-
forming such a contract, unless the mayor, such member,
officer or employee, immediately upon learning of the exist-
ence of such contract, or that such a contract is proposed,
shall notify in writing the mayor, city council or school com-
mittee of the nature of his interest in such contract, and shall
abstain from doing any official act on behalf of the city in
reference thereto. In case of such interest on the part of an Contracts in
officer whose duty it is to sign the contract on behalf of the howslgn^ed.
city, the contract may be signed by any other ofl^icer of the
city duly authorized thereto by the mayor, or if the mayor
has such interest, by the city clerk, provided, however, that Proviso,
when a contractor \^ith the city is a corporation or a voluntary
stock association, the ownership of less than five per cent of
the stock or shares actually issued shall not be considered
as invoking an interest in the contract within the meaning of

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Penalty for
violation.

Proposals for
certain con-
tracts to be
advertised.

Contracts not
to be split,
etc.

Certain con-
tracts to be
approved by
mayor, etc.

Bond or other
security to
accompany
contracts, etc.

this section, and such ownership shall not affect the validity
of the contract unless the owner of such stock or shares is
also an officer or agent of the corporation or association, or
soHcits or takes part in the making of the contract.

A \dolation of this section shall render the contract in re-
spect to which such violation occurs voidable at the option
of the city. Any person violating the provisions of this sec-
tion shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thou-
sand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than one year,
or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Section 34. No contract for construction work or for
the purchase of apparatus, supplies or materials, whether the
same shall be for repairs or original construction, the esti-
mated cost of which amounts to or exceeds two hundred
dollars, except in cases of special emergency involving the
health or safety of the people or their property, shall be
awarded unless proposals for the same shall have been in-
vited by advertisements in at least one newspaper pubHshed
in the city once a week for at least two consecutive weeks,
the last publication to be at least one week before the time
specified for the opening of said proposals. Such advertise-
ments shall state the time and place where plans and specifi-
cations of the proposed work or supplies may be had and
the time and place for opening the proposals in answer to
said advertisements, and shall reserve to the city the right
to reject any or all of such proposals. All such proposals
shall be opened in pubhc. No bill or contract shall be split
or di\aded for the purpose of evading any pro\asion of this
act.

Section 35. All contracts made by any department,
board or commission in which the amount involved is two
hundred dollars or more shall be in writing, and no such
contract shall be deemed to have been made or executed
until the approval of the mayor and of the department or
board making the contract is affixed thereto. Any contract
made as aforesaid may be required to be accompanied by a
bond yviih sureties satisfactory to the board or oflScials ha\dng
the matter in charge, or by a deposit of money, certified
check or other security conditioned on the faithful per-
formance thereof, and such bonds or other securities shall be
deposited with the city treasurer until the contract has in
all respects been carried out; and no such contract shall be
altered except by a written agreement of the contractor, the
sureties on his bond, and the officer, department or board

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making the contract, with the approval of the mayor affixed
thereto.

Section 36. At the request of any department, the city Council may
council may, with the approval of the mayor, acquire by munidpai pur-
purchase, or take by eminent domain under chapter seventy- p°^®^' ^*''"
nine of the General Laws in the name of the city, for any
municipal purpose, any land or interest therein within the
limits of the city not already appropriated to public use.
Whenever the price proposed to be paid for land for any
municipal purpose is more than twenty-five per cent higher
than its average assessed valuation during the previous three
years, said land shall not be purchased, but shall be taken
by eminent domain and paid for in the manner pro\ided for
the payment of damages for land taken under said chapter
seventy-nine. The city council shall estimate the damages,
if any, sustained by persons in their property by such taking,
and shall state the share of each separately. No land shall
be taken until an appropriation by loan or otherwise for the
general purposes for Avhich land is needed shall have been
made by the city council by a two thirds vote of all its mem-
bers and approved by the mayor; nor shall a price be paid
in excess of said estimated damages unless a larger sum is
awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Section 37. The school committee shall consist of the school com-
mayor, w^ho shall be the chairman, and six members who uonrt^rmT
shall be elected at large. At the first annual city election ^^''^
held after the acceptance of this act, there shall be elected
two members to serve for one year, two for two years and
two for tlu-ee years, and annually thereafter there shall be
elected two members to serve for the term of thi*ee years.

Section 38. The school committee shall elect annually Superintendent
a superintendent of schools except as proxided in section eLctk>°n,^etc.,
forty-one of chapter seventy-one of the General Laws, and mett^^rewtain
may, under the laws regulating the ci\dl service, appoint, officerei'Sc"
suspend or remove such subordinate officers or assistants,
including janitors of school buildings, as it may deem neces-
sary for the proper discharge of its duties and the conduct of
its business; it shall define their terms of service and their
duties, and shall fix their compensation. No member of the
school committee, except the mayor, shall, during the term
for which he is elected, hold any other office or position the
salary or compensation for which is payable out of the city
treasury. The committee shall organize annually on Tues- schooicom-
day following the first Monday in January, and shall elect Sn etf °"

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Powers and
duties.

To approve
plans, etc.,
for school
buildings.

To make rules
and regula-
tions.

Proviso.

Meetings to be
public, except,
etc.

Vacancies,
how filled.

Initiative
petition for
passage of a
" measure".

one of its members as vice-chairman, whose duty it shall be
to preside at all meetings of the committee at which the
mayor is not present.

Section 39. The school committee, in addition to the
powers and duties pertaining by law to school committees,
shall have power to provide, when they are necessary, tempo-
rary accommodations for school pm-poses, and shall have the
control of all school buildings and of the grounds connected
therewith, and the power to make all repairs, the expenditures
for which are made from the regular appropriation for the
school department, except as is otherwise provided herein.

Section 40. No site for a school building shall be ac-
quired by the city unless approval of the site by the school
committee is first obtained. No plans for the construction or
alteration of a school building shall be accepted, and no work
shall be begun on the construction or alteration of a school
building, unless the approval of the school committee and
the mayor therefor is first obtained; but such approval shall
not be required for the making of ordinary repairs.

Section 41. The school committee shall make all reason-
able rules and regulations for the management of the public
schools of the city and for conducting the business of the
committee, provided that such rules are not inconsistent
with any laws of the commonwealth.

Section 42. All meetings of the school committee shall
be open to the public, except that when requested by not
less than foiu* members of the committee, any particular
meeting shall be private. The vote on any particular measure
shall be by the call of yeas and nays, when it is so requested
by not less than two members of the committee.

Section 43. If a vacancy occurs in the school committee
by failure to elect, or otherwise, the city council and the re-
maining members of the school committee shall meet in joint
convention and elect a suitable person to fill the vacancy
until the next regular city election. The mayor, if present,
shall preside at the convention.

Section 44. A petition meeting the requirements here-
inafter specified and requesting the city council to pass an
ordinance, resolution, order or vote, except an order granted
under the provisions of chapters one hundred and sixty-four
and one hundred and sixty-six of the General Laws or re-
questing the school committee to pass a resolution, order or
vote, all of these four terms being hereinafter included in the
term "measure", therein set forth or designated, shall be

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termed an initiative petition, and shall be acted upon as
hereinafter provided.
Section 45. Signatures to initiative petitions need not signatures to

1 11 A 11 1 J • • initiative

be all on one paper. All such papers pertaimng to any one petitions.
measure shall be fastened together, and shall be filed in the
office of the city clerk as one instrument, with the endorse-
ment thereon of the names and addresses of three persons
designated as fihng the same. With each signature to said
petition shall be stated the place of residence of the signer,
giving the street and number, if any.

Within five days after the filing of said petition the regis- Certification by
trars of voters shall ascertain by what number of registered voTIrs"^!"^^ °^
voters the petition is signed, and what percentage that num-
ber is of the total number of registered voters, and shall
attach thereto their certificate sho^^'ing the result of such
examination.

The city clerk shall forth^^^th transmit the said certificate Certificates to
with the said petition to the city council or to the school council, *^tc.
committee, accordingly as the petition is addressed, and at
the same time shall send a copy of said certificate to one or
more of the persons designated on the petition as filing the
same.

Section 46. If an initiative petition be signed by regis- Action by
tered voters equal in number, except as otherwise provided schooT'c^mmit-
in this act, to at least twenty per cent of the whole number pe'tiUon'bf ''"'
of registered voters, the city council or the school committee properly signed.
shall, within twenty days after the date of the certificate of
the registrars of voters that the petition has been signed by
the required percentage of registered voters, either —

1. Pass said measure without alteration, subject to the Passage,
referendum vote provided by tliis act, or

2. The city council shall call a special election to be held S^'iotCTs^"™
on a Tuesday fixed by it not less than thirty nor more than
forty-five days after the date of the certificate hereinbefore
mentioned, and shall submit the proposed measure without
alteration to a vote of the registered voters of the city at that
election, provided, however, that if any regular city election Proviso.

is otherwise to occiu- within ninety days after the date of
said certificate, the city council may, at its discretion, omit
calling the special election and submit the proposed measure
to the voters at such other election.

Section 47. If an initiative petition be signed by regis- Referendum.
tered voters equal in number to at least eight per cent but Ta.ih! p^*'*'°"
less than twenty per cent of the total number of registered

118

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 119.

Referendum
petition as to
passage of a
"measure or
part thereof
protested
against", etc.

Procedure, etc.

Council may
submit meas-
ures to voters
of its own
motion, etc.

Measures with

conflicting

provisions.

voters, and said measure be not passed without alteration
\vithin twenty days by the city council or the school com-
mittee, as provided in the preceding section, then such pro-
posed measure, without alteration, shall be submitted by the
city council to a vote of the registered voters of the city at
the next regular city election.

Section 48. If within twenty days after the final passage
of any measure by the city council or by the school committee,
a petition signed by registered voters of the city, equal in
number to at least twelve per cent of the total number of
registered voters, be presented to the city council or to the
school committee, as the case may be, protesting against
such measure or any part thereof taking efl'ect, the same shall
thereupon and thereby be suspended from taking effect; and
the city council or the school committee, as the case may be,
shall immediately reconsider such measure or part thereof;
and if such measure or part thereof be not entirely annulled,
repealed or rescinded, the city council shall submit the same,
by the method herein proxided, to a vote of the qualified
voters of the city, either at the next regular city election, or
at a special election which may, in its discretion, be called
for the ])urpose, and such measure or part thereof shall forth-
with become null and void unless a majority of the qualified
voters voting on the same at such election shall vote in
favor thereof. The petition pro\'ided for by this section shall
be termed a referendum petition.

The procedure in respect to the referendum petition shall
be the same as that provided by section forty-five of this
act, except that the words "measure or part thereof pro-
tested against" shall for tliis purpose be understood to re-
place the word "measure" in that section wherever it may
occur, and that the word "referendum" shall be understood
to replace the word "initiative" in that section.

Section 49. The city council may of its own motion,
and shall upon request of the school committee in case of a
measure originating with that committee and pertaining to
the affairs under its administration, submit to a vote of the
registered voters of the city for adoption or rejection at a
regular or special city election any proposed measure, or a
proposition for the annulment, repeal or amendment of any
measure, in the same manner and with the same force and
effect as are hereby provided for submission on petition.

Section 50. If two or more proposed measures passed
at the -same election contain conflicting provisions, that one
of said measures which received the largest number of af-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 120. 119

firmative votes shall take effect and the other shall be
void.

Section 51. The ballots used in voting upon such pro- Ballots to show
posed measure shall state the nature of the measure in terms me^s'irref etc.
sufficient to show the substance thereof. No measiu-e shall
go into effect unless it receives the affirmative votes of at
least a third of the whole number of registered voters.

Section 52. All official bonds, recognizances, obhgations. Existing obii-
contracts and all other instruments entered into or executed tr^acts°^taTe"'
by or to the town of Gardner before the organization of the to bl'l'nfor^ced,
city government under this act and all taxes, special assess- ®**'-
ments, fines, penalties, forfeitures incurred or imposed, due
or owing to the town, shall be enforced and collected, and all
writs, prosecutions, actions and causes of action, except as
herein otherwise pro\'ided, shall continue without abatement
and remain unaffected by this act; and no legal act done by
or in favor of the town shall be rendered invahd by the
acceptance of this act.

All laws, by-laws, rules and regulations, general or special, ah laws, etc^^
relating to the town of Gardner, in force at the time when force, until,
this act takes full effect, shall, until altered, amended or re- ^^'
pealed, continue in force in the city of Gardner, so far as the
same are not inconsistent herewith.

Section 53. This act shall be submitted to the voters of ^°t^g/JJ^'
the town of Gardner at the annual town election in March voters, etc.
in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-two for their ac-
ceptance. At such election the polls shall be open not less
than eight hours; and the vote shall be taken by ballot, in
accordance with the provisions of the General Laws so far
as the same shall be applicable and not inconsistent here-
with, in answer to the following question w-hich shall be
placed upon the official ballot used for the election of town
officers: "Shall an act passed by the general court in the
year nineteen hundred and twenty-one, entitled 'An Act to
incorporate the city of Gardner', be accepted?" If a ma-
jority of the voters present and voting thereon vote to accept
this act then the same shall take effect; but not otherwise.

Approved March 15, 1921.

An Act to provide for the participation of the county (Jfiaj) 120
in the repair and improvement of public ways.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter eighty-one of the General Laws is g. l. si, new
hereby amended by inserting after section twenty-six the f 25!°" *^*^"^

120

Acts, 1921.— Chap. 120.

Counties may
contribute,
etc., for repair
and improve-
ment of public
ways in small
towns.

Counties not
to be liable for
defects, etc.

G. L. 84, new
section after
§ 11.

Counties may
aid in main-
tenance of
public ways
constructed or
improved by
county funds,
etc.

Counties not
to be liable for
defects, etc.

following new section: — Section 26 A. The county com-
missioners of the county wherein any public way is to be re-
paired or improved under the pro\isions of the preceding
section may contribute and expend county funds therefor in
accordance \dth such agreements as the commissioners may
make with the division and the selectmen of the town. Said
county funds may be paid to the division or to the town
from time to time as the work progresses, to the extent that
the said commissioners are satisfied that the work for which
agreements have been made is being done in accordance
therewith. Such contributions or ex]Denditures by a county
shall not render it liable for defects in any way or for damages
to persons travehng thereon, and when the work of repair or
maintenance for which such contribution or expenditure is
made is completed, there shall be no further obligation on
the part of the county as to the repair and maintenance
thereof until a further contribution is made by the county
commissioners for such purpose.

Section 2. Chapter eighty-four of the General Laws is
hereby amended by inserting after section eleven the fol-
lowing new section: — Section 11 A. When a public way
other than a state highway has been constructed or improved
in whole or in part by aid of money contributed by a county,
the said way shall be kept and maintained in good repair and
condition by the town in which the same Hes, but the county
may aid in such maintenance, and for such purpose the
county commissioners may grant sums of money from the
county treasury to be paid to the town to aid in such repairs
as the commissioners may order. Such money may be paid
to the town from time to time as the work progresses to the
extent that the commissioners are satisfied that the same is
being done in accordance with their directions. Such grants
or contributions shall not render a county hable for defects
in any way or for damages to persons travehng thereon, and
when the work of repair or maintenance for w^hich such
grants or contributions are made is completed there shall be
no further obligation on the part of the county as to the
repair or maintenance thereof until a further grant or order
is made by the county commissioners for such purposes.

Approved March Id, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 121, 122. 121

An Act relative to the taking of muskrats. Chap. 121

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to Emergency
defeat its purpose of supplying needed employment; therefore ^'^^"^
it is hereby declared to be an emergency law necessary for
the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and thirty-one of the General Laws JnJided' ^ ^^'
is hereby amended by striking out section fifty-one and in-
serting in place thereof the following : — Section 51 . Except ^J°*jj®i^®fy^°" ^°^
in Dukes and Nantucket counties, no person shall, except as bearing
pro\ided in the two following sections and in sections eighty- *°'™'* ^'
one to eighty-eight, inclusive, hunt, take or kill or have in
possession the hving or dead bodies or parts thereof of
minks, otters, muskrats, skunks or raccoons, except that such
animals may be taken by shooting or trapping between
November first and March first, both dates inclusive, and
except that muski-ats may also be taken by trap only, between
March first and April tenth, both dates inclusive, and rac-
coons may also be taken with the aid or by the use of dogs
or guns in October, but not more than twenty-five raccoons
shall be taken by one person in one season.

Approved March 16, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of taunton to borrow Chap. 122

MONEY FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of purchasing land and con- cityof xaun-
structing thereon a schoolhouse, at East Taunton within the row money for
city of Taunton, and for furnishing and equipping the same,
the city of Taunton may from time to time borrow^ such sums
as may be necessary, not exceeding, in the aggregate, two
hundred thousand dollars, and may issue bonds or notes
therefor wiiich shall bear on their face the words, Taunton Taunton
Schoolhouse Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue shall Loan, Act
constitute a separate loan. Indebtedness incurred under this ° *^^^"
act shall be in excess of the statutory Umit, but shall other-
wise be subject to chapter forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 18, 1921.

school pur-
poses.

122

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 123, 124.

C hap. 12S An Act to shorten the time for taking appeals from

CERTAIN DECISIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF CORPORA-
TIONS AND TAXATION.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would cause
substantial inconvenience, therefore it is hereby declared to
be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preserva-
tion of the pubhc convenience.

Emergency
preamble.

G. L. 63,

§ 71, amended.

Appeals from
decisions of
commissioner
of corporations
and taxation
relative to
taxation of
corporations.

Overpayments
to be reim-
bursed.
Abatement of
uncollectible
assessments.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section seventy-one of chapter sixty-three of the General
Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the fourth line,
the word "thirty", and inserting in place thereof the word:
— ten, — so as to read as follows: — Section 71. Except as
otherwise pro\'ided, any party aggrieved by any decision of
the commissioner upon any matter arising under this chapter
from which an appeal is given, may apply to the board of
appeal from decisions of the commissioner within ten days
after notice of his decision. Said board shall hear and de-
cide the subject matter of such appeal, and give notice of its
decision to the commissioner and the appellant; and its
decision shall be final and conclusive as to questions of fact,
although pajonents have been made as required by the de-
cision appealed from. Any overpa>anent of tax determined
by decision of said board of appeal shall be reimbursed by
the commonwealth. Taxes, excises, costs or expenses of
any kind assessed upon any corporation, company or as-
sociation, except a municipal corporation, which are unpaid
and are uncollectible, may be abated by the board of appeal
on the recommendation of the attorney general and commis-
sioner at any time after the expiration of five years from the
date when the same became payable.

Approved March 18, 1921

Chap. 124: An Act relative to the account by collectors of

TAXES OF CERTAIN CHARGES AND FEES.

Emergency
preamble.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would cause
great inconvenience in the keeping of the accounts of col-
lectors of taxes and add to the expense, therefore it is hereby
declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the im-
mediate preservation of the public convenience.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 125. 123

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section two of chapter sixty of the General Laws is hereby g. l. eo, § 2,
amended by striking out, in the seventh and eighth hnes, the *™^°
words "upon each tax in the Ust", so as to read as follows: —
Section 2. Every collector of taxes, constable, sheriff or Collection and
deputy sheriff, receiving a tax list and warrant from the of tS^* ""^^"^
assessors, shall collect the taxes therein set forth, with
interest, and pay over said taxes and interest' to the town
treasurer according to the warrant, and shall make written
return thereof with his tax list and of his doings thereon at Return
such times as the assessors shall in writing require. He shall ^'^^ '
also give to the treasurer an account of all charges and fees
collected by him. In towns, not cities, he shall, on or before
the fifth day of each month, pay over to the town treasurer
all money received by him during the preceding month on
account of taxes and interest. Approved March 18, 1921.

An Act to ratify and confirm certain acts of the (jjidrt 125

SHELBURNE FALLS FIRE DISTRICT.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter two hundred and sixty-two of the 1855,262, §4.
acts of eighteen hundred and fifty-five is hereby amended by
striking out section four and inserting in place thereof the
following: — Section 4- Meetings of said district shall be sheiburne
called by a warrant under the hands of its board of water Diitrictr
commissioners directed to the clerk, or some other person, meet"mgs.
who shall forthwith give notice of such meeting in the man-
ner prescribed by the General Laws.

Section 2. All provisions of general or special laws re- Board of water
quiring said district to choose a prudential committee shall to have powers,
not apply to said district; and the board of water commis- de'iitiai com"'
sioners of said district, established under chapter six hundred ™'"'^-
and forty-four of the acts of nineteen hundred and eleven,
shall have all the powers of and perform all the duties of a
prudential committee.

Section 3. From and after the passage of this act said Jc'.^ippolnt^''
district shall no longer choose a chief engineer and assistant ment, etc.
engineers, but such officers shall be appointed by the board
of water commissioners.

Section 4. At the first annual meeting of said district Assessors

iijr. , 1.,. .,,.. 1111 1 election, terms,

held after the passage of this act said district shall elect by etc.
ballot three assessors to hold office, one until the expiration

amended.

124

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 126.

Certain acts
ratified and
confirmed.

of three years, one until the expiration of two years, and
one until the expiration of one year; and at every annual
meeting thereafter one assessor shall be elected by ballot for
the term of tliree years.

Section 5. All acts done and all votes passed by said
district at any meeting called by its board of water commis-
sioners, and all acts done by any of its officers pursuant to
votes passed at any meeting so called, are hereby made vahd
and confirmed to the same extent that they would have been
valid had such meetings been called by the clerk of said
district; and all acts of said district and of its officers per-
formed by authority of its board of water commissioners
acting in place of or instead of a prudential committee are
hereby made valid and confirmed to the same extent that
they would have been valid had its water commissioners
been elected as a prudential committee.

Section 6. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 18, 1921.

Chap. 126 An Act relative to the salary of the clerk of the

BOARD OF POLICE FOR THE CITY OF FALL RIVER.

1894, 351, § 4.
etc., amended.

31 pol
for city of Fall
River, salaries
of members
and clerk,
accommoda-
tions, etc.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter three hundred and fifty-one of the
acts of eighteen hundred and ninety-four, as amended in
section four by chapter one hundred and sixty-four of the
Special Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen, is hereby
further amended by striking out said section four and in-
serting in place thereof the following: — Section 4- The
annual salary of the chairman of the board of police shall be
one thousand dollars, that of each of the other members
seven hundred and fifty dollars, and of the clerk not less than
fifteen hundred nor more than twenty-five hundred dollars,
as shall be determined by the board. Said salaries shall be
paid monthly from the treasury of said city. Said clerk
shall not engage in any other business, nor shall any member
of the board engage or be interested in any business for which
said board is authorized to grant licenses. Said board, with
the approval of the governor and council, shall be provided
with such rooms as shall be convenient and suitable for the
performance of its duties, the rent of which shall be paid by
said city. Said city shall provide all such suitable accommo-
dations for the police as said board shall require, and all
buildings and property used by said pohce shall be under the

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 127. 125

control of said board. All expense for the maintenance of
buildings, the pay of the police, and all incidental expenses
incurred in the administration of said police shall be paid by
said city upon the requisition of said board.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 18, 1921.

An Act relative to the hours and places of public

auctions.

Chap.127

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section five of chapter one hundred of the General Laws g. l. loo, § 5,
is hereby amended by inserting after the word "situated", *™^°
in the fifth hne, the words: — and in accordance with such
conditions relative to the hours and places of seUing goods
and chattels in the town of sale as the licensing authority
thereof deems expedient, — and also by adding at the end
thereof the following : — If an auctioneer makes a sale by
auction at a time or place in a town not authorized by the
licensing authority thereof he shall be liable to like penalties
as if he had sold without a license, — so as to read as fol-
lows:— Section 5. An auctioneer, except as pro\T[ded in Hours and
section eight or in section twenty-nine of chapter one hun- L^'^ctions! "
dred and one, may sell real or personal property by public
auction in any place witliin liis county and, when employed
by others, may sell such property in any place within the
commonwealth, if such sale is made where such property is
situated and in accordance with such conditions relative to
the hours and places of selling goods and chattels in the town
of sale as the licensing authority thereof deems expedient;
provided, that such personal property does not consist of p™^»^-
goods, wares or merchandise which have been brought into
a town by persons engaged in the business of traveling and
carrying stocks of goods, wares or merchandise from one
town to another within the commonwealth for the purpose
of selling the same by auction. An auctioneer selling by Forfeiture and
auction in a town where he is not authorized to sell shall unauthorized
forfeit fifty dollars. If an auctioneer makes a sale by auction
at a time or place in a town not authorized by the licensing
authority thereof he shall be hable to Hke penalties as if he
had sold without a hcense. Approved March 18, 1921.

126

Acts, 1921.— Chaps. 128, 129, 130.

Chap. 128 An Act authorizing the city of boston to pay a sum

OF MONEY TO EDWIN B. BARNES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Boston may pay the sum of four
thousand dollars to Edwin B. Barnes to reimburse him for
injuries sustained on account of being run into on the high-
way by a motor cycle policeman of said city.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by the city council of said city, subject to the provisions of
its charter, pro\ided such acceptance occurs prior to Decem-
ber thirty-first in the current year.

Approved March 18, 1921.

City of Boston
may pay a sum
of money to
Edwin B.
Barnes.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.

Proviso.

C/iap. 129 An Act authorizing the city of boston to pay a sum

OF money TO THOMAS F. GOODE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Boston may pay to Thomas F.
Goode a sum not to exceed four thousand dollars for injuries
received by him while assisting a police officer in the per-
formance of his duty.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro-
visions of its charter, provided that such acceptance occurs
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved March 18, 1921.

City of Boston
may pay a
sum of money
to Thomas F.
Goode.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.

Proviso.

C/iap. 130 An Act enabling towns to transfer to selectmen the
powers and duties of water and municipal light
commissioners and municipal light boards.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section twenty-one of chapter forty-one of the General
Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the words " water
commissioners", in the fourth line, the words: — water and
municipal light commissioners, municipal fight board, — so
as to read as follows : — Section 21. Ten per cent of the
registered voters in any town may file a petition with the
selectmen thirty days or more before the annual town meet-
ing asking that the selectmen act as a water and sewer board,
water commissioners, water and municipal light commis-

G. L. 41, § 21,
amended.

Referendum in
towns relative
to selectmen
acting as or
appointing
other officers.

YJES.

NO.

YES.

NO.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 131. 127

sioners, municipal light board, sewer commissioners, park
commissioners, board of health, assessors or overseers of the
poor, or perform the duties of such boards or officers or any
of them, or that cemetery commissioners, assessors, a super-
intendent of streets, a chief of the police and fire departments
or a tree warden be thereafter appointed by the selectmen.
The selectmen shall thereupon direct the town clerk to cause
the question whether the petition shall be granted to be
printed upon the official ballot used for the election of town
officers at the next annual election in substantially the fol-
lowing form:

Shall the town vote to have its selectmen act
as ?

Shall the town vote to have its selectmen ap-
point ?

If the vote is in the affirmative it shall be valid and binding Terms of office
and the town shall, at the next annual meeting, unless the uponaffirma-
selectmen are then so elected, provide for their election for *'^^ ™*'''
three year terms in the manner pro\ided in section one.
Upon the election and qualification of the selectmen at such Termination
next annual meeting, and upon the appointment and quah- offic^o'^?fc°ertain
fication by oath of the officers herein authorized to perform ?^"ns%otl''"o
the duties of any existing town board or officer, the term of Ijfen ac^fs'or
office of such existing board or officer shall thereupon termi- '^J^'^yg* euj""*^'"
nate, and all the duties, powers and obligations of said
boards and officers shall be transferred to and imposed upon
their successors; and if the town votes to have a superin-
tendent of streets appointed, the office of highway surveyor
or road commissioner shall terminate.

Approved March 18, 1921.

An Act relative to the pensioning of permanent Chav.V^^

MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF
HAVERHILL,

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter two hundred and sixty-eight of the Special Acts i9i6, 268 fs).
of nineteen hundred and sixteen is hereby amended by in- afterif""
serting after section two the following new'section: — Section Pensioning of
2A. The words "permanent member" as used in this act 5^8^111°^
shall be construed to include chiefs or other officers in charge menlTo''rds
of the department, and members of the board of engineers "permanent

,1 • 1 1" 1 1 ,-. , , member ,

or orner governnig bodies who are also firemen, and such how construed.

128 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 132, 133, 134.

persons if in other respects entitled to retirement and a
pension shall be entitled thereto notwithstanding that they
are subject to election at stated intervals by the municipal
authorities. Approved March 18, 1921.

Chap. 1S2 An Act relative to the boston firemen's mutual

RELIEF ASSOCIATION.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:

men'Tifiituai The Bostou Firemeu's Mutual Relief Association, a fra-

d^t^n'^ef^tion tcmal benefit society, is hereby authorized at the annual

of officers, mcctiiigs for the election of officers to take the vote for said

voting, etc. officcrs at the respective company quarters established by

the Boston fire and protective departments. The votes as

cast shall be placed by the official in charge of the voting in

a sealed receptacle and sent by messenger to the place of the

annual meeting and deposited by this messenger in the

ballot box. Approved March 18, 1921.

Chap.lSS An Act increasincx the authorized property holdings

OF the BOSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

etc!' amended. Sectlou fivc of chapter two huudrcd and fifty-one of the

acts of nineteen hundred and nine, as amended by section

one of chapter one hundred and sixty of the acts of nineteen

hundred and twenty, is hereby further amended by striking

out, in the tliird line, the word "five", and inserting in place

thereof the word : — eight, — so as to read as follows : —

Boston^cham- Scction 5. The said Boston Chamber of Commerce author-

merce may izcd hereunder is hereby authorized to hold real and personal

et°c. '"^"^^'^ ^' estate to an amount not exceeding eight million dollars, with

authority to sell, purchase, mortgage, lease or rent the same

or any part thereof. Approved March 18, 1921.

Chap. 134: An Act establishing a harbor line on the northerly

SIDE of the MERRIMACK RIVER IN THE CITY OF HAVER-
HILL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Harbor une The followiug described line on the northerly side of the

side of Merri- Mcrrimack river, in the city of Haverhill, is hereby estab-
dfy of"^^"^ '" lished as a harbor line beyond wliich no wharf, pier or other

Haverhill,

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 135. 129

structure shall be extended into or over the tide waters of
said river : — Beginning at the southeasterly corner of the
stone abutment at the northerly end of the Boston and
Maine railroad bridge in the line established by chapter one
hundred and four of the acts of eighteen hundred and eighty-
three; thence running southwesterly by the face of said
abutment about fifty-tlu-ee and tlu-ee tenths feet to the
southwesterly corner thereof; thence running southwesterly
in a straight line about tlu-ee hundred and sixty feet to a
point in the extension of the westerly line of property of
A. J. Tilton one hundred and twenty-five feet from its in-
tersection with the southerly line of River street; thence
running southwesterly in a straight line about two thousand
three hundred and fifty feet to an angle in a timber bulkhead
formerly the property of Lahey, Tilton and Lennox; the ex-
tension of said line a distance of one hundred and seven and
five tenths feet intersects an extension of the easterly line
of Ayer street at a point two hundred and ninety-six and six
tenths feet southerly therein from a concrete bound in the
southerly line of River street. The above described Une is
shown on a plan on file in the office of the department of
public works, di\ision of waterways and public lands, marked
"Plan showing Harbor Line above the Boston and Maine
Railroad Bridge on the Northerly side of Merrimack River
in Haverhill. December 1920. Scale 1: 1000".

Approved March 18, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of boston to pay a sum (JfiaT) 135

OF MONEY TO THE WIDOW OF JAMES E. McDONOUGH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Boston may pay to the widow of B^^J^n^a
James E. McDonough of Boston who died on or about pay a
August first, nineteen hundred and twenty, while in the to widow of^^
employ of the pubfic buildings department of said city, the il^onough.
sum of five hundred and seventy-five dollars, being the
balance of the salary to which he would have been entitled
had he lived and continued to occupy his position until
February first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro- Sundi^et?^
visions of its charter, pro\ided that such acceptance occurs Proviso,
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved March 18, 1921.

130 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 136, 137.

Chap.lSQ An Act relative to blanket policies of accident or

HEALTH insurance.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

?m. amended. Scction one huiidred and ten of chapter one hundred and
seventy-five of the General Laws is hereby amended by
adding at the end thereof the following: — Where the pre-
mium is to be paid by the employer and employees jointly
and the benefits of the policy are offered to all eligible em-
ployees, a policy covering not less than seventy-five per cent
of such employees, or covering members of an association of
such employees if the members so insured in fact constitute
not less than seventy-five per cent of all eligible employees,
shall be considered a general or blanket policy within the
Certain provi- meaning of this section, — so as to read as follows : — Section
not applicable 110. Notliiug iu tlic two preceding sections shall apply to
WankeTyiLies or affcct auy general or blanket policy of insurance issued to
hiafth''^'" *"' any employer, whether an individual, corporation, co-part-
insurance. ncrship, or associatiou, or to any municipal corporation or
department thereof, police or fire department, underwriters
corps, salvage bureau or like organization, where the officers,
members or employees or classes or departments thereof are
insured against specified accidental bodily injin-ies or diseases
while exposed to the hazards of the occupation or otherwise,
for a premium intended to cover the risks of all the persons
Mnside^red^a i^surcd uudcr such policy. Where the premium is to be
l^neraUr ^^^ paid by the employer and employees jointly and the benefits
etc. ' of the policy are offered to all eligible employees, a policy

covering not less than seventy-five per cent of such em-
ployees, or covering members of an association of such em-
ployees if the members so insured in fact constitute not less
than seventy-five per cent of all eligible employees, shall be
considered a general or blanket policy within the meaning of
this section. Approved March 23, 1921.

Chap, 137 An Act to establish harbor lines in south bay in

THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Kuth'bly Section 1. The harbor lines in South bay in the city of
in city of Boston arc herebv changed and established as follows: — Be-

Boston changed .. •*'ai ii-iot-v

and established, gmniug at a poiut A ou the southerly side oi Dover street

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 137. 131

bridge, which point is distant one hundred and eighty-three Harbor Hnes
feet southeasterly from the southeasterly side line of Albany }" ci°y*of *^
street; thence running southwesterly, parallel with said side and'StabUshId!
line, nine hundred feet, to point B; thence running south-
westerly, a little more westerly, about five hundred and
fifty-five feet to a point C which is distant three hundred
and seventy feet southeasterly from the northwesterly side
line of Albany street, measuring at right angles to said side
line from a point therein six hundred and twenty-seven feet
northeasterly from the northeasterly side line of Wareham
street; thence running southwesterly still more westerly,
about sixteen hmidred and fifteen feet, to a point D which is
distant three hundred and fifty-three feet southeasterly from
said northwesterly side line of Albany street, measuring at
right angles to said side line from the point of its intersection
with the southwesterly side line of East Brookline street;
thence rmining southwesterly, still more westerly, five hun-
dred feet, to a point E which is distant three hundred and
forty feet southeasterly from said northwesterly side line of
Albany street, measuring at right angles thereto; thence
running southeasterly one hundred feet at right angles to the
harbor line last described to a point F; thence running
northeasterly, about four hundred and thirty-five feet, to a
point G which is distant four hundred and fifty-five feet
southeasterly from said northwesterly side line of Albany
street, measuring at right angles to said side line from a point
therein sixty-five feet southwesterly from the southwesterly
side line of East Brookline street; thence running south-
easterly, parallel with the northerly side line of Southampton
street, six hundred and eighty feet to a point H; thence de-
flecting to the left one hundred degrees, six minutes and
running northwesterly about seven hundred and five feet to
a point J which is distant two hundred and ten feet south-
easterly from the line C-D, measuring at right angles thereto;
thence running northeasterly parallel to said line C-D, eight
hundred and twenty-nine feet to a point K; thence running
northeasterly more northerly parallel to and two hundred and
ten feet distant southeasterly from the fine B-C about one
thousand and ten feet to point L wiiich is situated at the
intersection of said fine K-L, and a line perpendicular to
the southerly side line of Dover street bridge and forty feet
northwesterly from the center of pier number four of said
Dover street bridge, said line also being about eighty-five
feet southeasterly from the southeasterly side of the draw

132

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 138.

Wharves, etc.,
not to extend
beyond harbor
lines.

License for
certain con-
struction work
inside harbor
lines.

Provision to be
made for
drainage of
surface waters,
etc., in case of
certain
construction
work.

Certain harbor
lines annulled.

opening in said bridge; thence northeasterly more northerly
in said Hne forty feet northwesterly of said pier number four
about nine hundred and twenty-seven feet to its intersection
with the harbor line on the easterly side of Fort Point channel
and northerly of Dover street bridge established by chapter
thirty-five of the acts of eighteen hundred and forty.

Section 2. No wharf, pier, wall, filling or other structure
or work, shall hereafter be built or extended in said South
bay beyond the harbor lines aforesaid; nor shall any structure
be built or filling done inside said harbor lines and below the
present high water mark in said bay, without authority or
license therefor first duly obtained under and subject to the
provisions of chapter ninety-one of the General Laws.

Section 3. No structure shall be built or filling or other
Avork done in any portion of said South bay below the present
high water mark thereof, whereby the existing flow or drain-
age of surface or other waters in or into and tlu-ough said
bay towards the sea is cut oft' or obstructed, without first
making such other provision for such flow or drainage as
shall be approved by the department of public works of
both the commonwealth and the city of Boston.

Section 4. All harbor lines heretofore established in
South bay, so far as they differ from those established by this
act, are hereby annulled. Ajjproved March 23, 1921.

Chap. 138 An Act authorizing the department of public works
TO expend for highway construction in the town
of hingham the balance of an appropriation here-
tofore made for such purpose.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

The division of highways of the department of pubHc
works may expend during the years of nineteen hundred and
twenty-one and nineteen hundred and twenty-two, for the
construction of a state highway in the town of Hingham in
accordance with chapter two hundred and thirteen of the
General Acts of nineteen hundred and sixteen, the unex-pended
balance of the two hundred thousand dollars heretofore au-
thorized for such purpose by said chapter.

Approved March 23, 1921.

Department of
public works
may expend
for highway
construction in
town of Hing-
ham balance
of certain
appropriation.

Acts 1921. — Chap. 139. 133

An Act establishing in the city of salem a board of Qfiav.lS^

APPEAL RELATIVE TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MAIN-
TENANCE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. , There shall be established in the city_ of ^p^^^Jfeiative
Salem a board to be known as the board of appeal, consist- coil'struition
ins: of five members, one of whom shall be an architect, one and mainte-

° , ij^ j^ 1 A 11 nance in city

a mason, one a carpenter and one an attorney at law. All of saiem, es-

the members shall be appointed by the mayor subject to membeTship.

confirmation by the city council and shall serve without com- te'J-mi'of office.

pensation. When first appointed two members shall be ap- ^'*'-

pointed for terms of three years, two for terms of two years

and one for the term of one year and said terms shall begin

on May first next succeeding the acceptance of this act by

the city council, and thereafter as the term of any member

expires his successor shall be appointed in the same manner

for the term of tlu-ee years. The mayor may remove any

member with the consent of the city council, and may with

like consent fill any vacancy for the unexpired term. The

members of said board shall be residents of the city of Salem.

No member shall act in any case in which he is interested,

and if any member is so disqualified or is absent because of

illness or other cause the decision shall require the unanimous

appro\'al of the remaining members. E\'ery decision of the

board shall be in writing and shall require the assent of at

least four members of the board.

Section 2. An applicant for a building permit whose Method of ap-
application has been refused by the inspector of buildings Fu^aiofbuiiding
may appeal therefrom within thirty days to the board of Cfspector^of
appeal. A person who has been ordered by said inspector buildings.
to incur any expense may, within ten days after being
notified of such order, appeal therefrom by giving notice in
writing of his appeal to said inspector. The notice, or a
certified copy thereof, shall at once be transmitted by the
inspector to the board of appeal. After notice given to
such persons as the board shall order, a hearing shall be held,
and the board shall affirm, annul, or modify said refusal or
order. The board may dispense with and vary the applica- Powers, deci-
tion or enforcement of the building ordinances and regula- bMrd.^ *'" °
tions of said city in cases which do not appear to them to be
within the intent of said ordinances or regulations, or in

134

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 139.

Proviso.

Decision to
specify varia-
tions, etc.

Modified
methods of
construction,
etc., may be
allowed.

Report to be

submitted to
mayor.

Additional
safety require-
ments to be
determined
by inspector
of buildings.

Further powers
and duties of
board.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.

Proviso.

cases where a literal interpretation thereof would result in
manifest injustice; provided that such decision shall not
conflict with the spirit of the building laws, or of said ordi-
nances or regulations. Such a decision shall specify the
variations allowed and the reasons therefor, and shall be
filed in the office of said inspector within ten days after the
hearing. A certified copy thereof shall be sent by mail or
otherwise to the applicant and a copy kept publicly posted
in the oflBce of said inspector for two weeks thereafter. If
the order or refusal of the inspector is affirmed, such order
or refusal shall have full force and effect. If the order or re-
fusal is modified or annulled, said inspector shall issue a
permit in accordance with such decision.

Section 3. Methods of construction or maintenance
equivalent to those required by the provisions of said building
ordinances or regulations may be allowed with the written
consent of the inspector of buildings and of the board of ap-
peal, and the same shall in all cases be specified. A record
of the required method and of the equivalent method allowed
shall be kept in the ofl'ice of said inspector. The board of
appeal shall submit to the mayor on or before February first
in each year, a report gi\'ing a summary of all its decisions,
together with such recommendations for revision of the
building ordinances and regulations as may seem to it ad-
\isable. Any requirement necessary for the strength or
stability of any proposed structure or for the safety of the
occupants thereof, not specifically covered by said building
ordinances or regulations, shall be determined by the in-
spector of buildings, subject to appeal. The board of appeal
shall have such further powers and duties, not inconsistent
with law, as the city council may by ordinance from time to
time prescribe.

Section 4. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro-
visions of its charter, pro\aded that such acceptance occurs
prior to December thirty-first in the current year; but so
much thereof as authorizes its submission to the city council
shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 23, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 140. 135

An Act relative to primary elections in the city of (JJiqjj X40

MEDFORD.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Except as otherwise provided herein, there Primary eiec-
shall not be printed on the official ballots to be used at any SoJd^"^ °^
biennial or special city election in the city of Medford the
name of any person as a candidate for any elective office unless
such person be nominated as such candidate at a city primary
election to be held as pro\'ided in this act. There shall not
be printed on the official ballots to be used at a city primary
election the name of any person as a candidate unless such
person shall have filed, witliin the time hmited by section
four of this act, the statement of the candidate and the pe-
tition accompanying the statement described in said section.

Section 2. Except as other^^dse pro\aded herein, on the Date of city
second Tuesday preceding every city election there shall be tioX'^e'tc.*""''
held a city primary election for the purpose of nominating
candidates for elective offices. No special election shall be
held until after the expiration of forty days from the calling
of the special city primary election, which shall be held
on the second Tuesday preceding such special election. At ^^'^®'"{i-n° *°
every city primary election the polls shall be kept open hours, etc.
during such hours as shall be fixed by the board of aldermen
and, except as otherwise provided in this act, every such city
primary election shall be called by the same officers and
held in the same manner as a regular city election, and
polling places shall be designated, proA-ided and furnished,
official ballots, special ballots, ballot boxes, voting lists,
specimen ballots, blank forms, apparatus and supplies shall
be provided for every such city primary election of the same
number and kind, and in the same manner and by the same
oflScials as at a regular city election, and the same election
officers shall officiate as at a regular city election.

Section 3. The pro\'isions of law relating to election Certain eiec-
officers, voting places for elections, election apparatus and appiy!'^xce°pt,
blanks, calling and conduct of elections, manner of voting ^*''"
at elections, counting and recounting of votes at elections,
corrupt practices and penalties, shall apply to the city pri-
mary elections, except as otherwise provided in this act.

Section 4. Any person who is qualified to vote for a Names of
candidate for an elective office, and who is a candidate for appeLr'^upon"
nomination for the said oflSce may have his name as such p"'"'*'"^ ^^"°*-

136

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 140.

Proviso.

candidate printed on the official ballots to be used at a city
primary election; provided that he shall, at least ten days
prior to such city primary election, file with the city clerk a
statement in writing of his candidacy in substantially the
following form : —

Form of state-
ment of candi-
date.

STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE.

I ( ), on oath declare that I reside at

(number, if any) on (name of street), in the city of ]\Iedford,
that I am a voter therein qualified to vote for a candidate
for the hereinafter mentioned office; that I am a candidate
for nomination for the office of (name of office) for (state the
term), to be voted for at the city primary election to be held
on Tuesday, the day of , 19 , and I

request that my name be printed as such candidate on the
official ballots to be used at said city primary election.

(Signed)

Petition to be
filed.

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

Middlesex, ss.

Subscribed and sworn to on this day

of , 19 , before me.

(Signed)

Justice of the Peace.
(Or Notary Public.)
My commission expires

Every such candidate shall at the same time file with the
statement the petition of at least twenty-five voters of the
city qualified to vote for a candidate for said office. The
petition shall be in substantially the following form : —

Form of
petition.

PETITION ACCOMPANl'ING STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE.

Whereas (name of candidate) is a candidate for nomination
for the office of (name of office) for (state the term), we, the
undersigned voters of the city of Medford, duly qualified to
vote for a candidate for the said office, hereby request that
the name of said (name of candidate) as a candidate for nomi-
nation for said office, be printed on the official ballots to be
used at the city primary election to be held on the
Tuesday of , 19 . We further state

that we believe him to be of good moral character and quali-
fied to perform the duties of the office.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 140. 137

Name of Voter.

Street Number, if any. I Street.

Section 5. On the first day, not being Sunday or a Publication
legal holiday, following the expiration of the time for filing cindidates.
the above described statements and petitions, and pro\'iding
there are thi'ee or more candidates, the city clerk shall cause
to be published in one or more newspapers published in the
city the names and residences of the candidates for nomina-
tion who have duly filed the above mentioned statements
and petitions, as they are to appear on the official ballots to
be used at the city primary election. The city clerk shall Preparation of
thereupon prepare the ballots to be used at the city primary
election and shall cause them to be printed, and the ballots
so prepared shall be the official ballots, and the only ballots,
used at the said election. They shall be headed as follows : —

OFFICIAL PRIMARY BALLOT.

Candidates for nomination for (name of office) of the city Form of official
of Medford. At a city primary election held on the ^""''''^ ^^"°*-

day of , in the year nineteen hundred and

Section 6. Except as other\dse provided herein, the what names to
name of each person who has filed a statement and accom- hl\&"^ °°
panymg petition as aforesaid, and liis residence and the title
and term of the office for which he is a candidate for nomina-
tion shall be printed on said ballots, and the names of no
other candidates shall be printed thereon.

Section 7. No ballot used at anv citv primarv election Party or pouti-
shall have printed thereon any party* or political designation tTo'nfS'"
or mark, and there shall not be appended to the name of any '''^'*^'^-
candidate any such party or political designation or mark,
or anything showing how he was nominated, or indicating
his views or opinions.

Section 8. Voters qualified to vote at city elections shall St^'voir""
be qualified to vote at the city primary elections.

Section 9. The election officers shall immediately, upon Counting of
the closing of the polls at city primary elections, count the ^^^^°*'' ^^''

138

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 140.

Canvass of
returns and
publication of
result.

Nominations,
how deter-
mined.

Tie vote.

Persons filing
statements
shall be deemed
nominated,
when.

Election, how
determined.

Certain elec-
tion laws to
apply.

To be sub-
mitted to
voters, etc.

ballots and ascertain the number of votes cast in the voting
places where they officiate, for each person for nomination
for any office, and shall make return thereof to the city clerk
forthwith upon blanks to be furnished as in city elections.

Section 10. On the first day, not being a legal hohday,
following the city primary election, the city clerk shall can-
vass the returns so received from the election officers, and
shall forthwith publish the result of the canvass in one or
more newspapers published in said city.

Section 11. Except as otherwise pro\ided herein, the
two persons receiving at a city primary election the highest
number of votes for nomination for any office shall be the
candidates, and the only candidates, for that office whose
names shall be printed on the official ballots to be used at
the regular or special city election for the making of nomina-
tions for which the city primary election was held.

If the primary election results in a tie among candidates
for nomination recei^'ing the smallest number of votes which,
but for the tie, would enable the person receiving such number
to have his name printed upon the official ballots for the
election, candidates participating in such tie vote shall have
their names printed upon the official ballots.

Section 12. If, at the expiration of the time for filing
statements of candidates to be voted for at any city primary
election, not more than two such statements have been filed
with the city clerk for any office, then the candidates whose
statements have thus been filed shall be deemed to have
been nominated for that office, and their names shall be
used at the city election.

Section 13. At city elections, other than the above de-
scribed city primary elections, the person receiving the
highest number of votes for any office shall be deemed and
declared elected to that office.

Section 14. Except as otherwise provided in this act,
the laws of the commonwealth governing city elections,
special elections of city officers and special elections in cities
shall, so far as applicable, govern such elections in the said
city.

Section 15. This act shall be submitted to the voters of
the city of Medford for their acceptance at the regular city
election in the current year in the form of the following
question to be placed upon the official ballot : — " Shall chap-
ter of the acts of nineteen hundred and
twenty-one, being an act relative to primary elections in the

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 141, 142. 139

city of Medford, be accepted?" If a majority of the voters
voting thereon shall vote in the affirmative then this act
shall take effect, but not otherwise.

Approved March 23, 1921.

An Act relative to group life insurance. C/iap. 141

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section one hundred and thirty-three of chapter one hun- g. l. 175, § 133,
dred and seventy-five of the General Laws is hereby amended '*™^" ^
by inserting after the word "employment, ", in the sixth and
seventh lines, the words : — or by dm-ation of service in
which case no employee shall be excluded if he has been
for one year or more in the employ of the person taking out
the policy, — so as to read as follows: — Section 133. Group Group ufe
life insurance is hereby defined to be that form of Hfe in- dXned.''^
surance covering not less than fifty employees, with or without
medical examination, written under a policy issued to the
employer, the premium on which is to be paid by the em-
ployer or by the employer and employees jointly, and in-
suring only all of his employees, or all of any class or classes
thereof determined by conditions pertaining to the employ-
ment, or by duration of ser\ace in which case no employee
shall be excluded if he has been for one year or more in the
employ of the person taking out the policy, for amounts of
insurance based upon some plan precluding indi\'idual selec-
tion, and for the benefit of persons other than the employer:
provided, that when the premium is to be paid by the em- Proviso.
ployer and employee jointly and the benefits of the policy
are offered to all eligible employees, not less than seventy-
five per cent of such employees may be so insured; or not
less than forty per cent if each employee belonging to the
insured group has been medically examined and found ac-
ceptable for ordinary insurance by an individual policy.

Approved March 23, 1921.

An Act relative to the charter of the annisquam (7/iap.l42

MUTUAL fire INSURANCE COMPANY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section one of chapter seventy-two of the acts of eighteen 1847, 72, § 1,
hundred and forty-seven is hereby amended by striking out, '''"^°

140

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 143.

Annisquam

Mutual Fire

Insurance

Company,

powers,

restrictions,

etc.

in the fifth Hne, the words "for the term of twenty-eight
years,", and also by striking out all after the word "prop-
erty,", in the seventh line, and inserting in place thereof the
following : — , wherever located, with all the powers and
privileges, and subject to all the Habihties, duties and re-
strictions, set forth in chapter one hundred and seventy-five
of the General Laws and in anj' subsequent laws, so far as
the same are applicable to this corporation, — so as to read
as follows: — Section 1. Timothy A. Smith, Wilham L.
Langsford, and Michael Duley, their associates and successors,
are hereby made a corporation, by the name of the Annisquam
Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Gloucester, in the
county of Essex, for the purpose of insuring upon dwelling-
houses and other buildings, and on personal property, wher-
ever located, with all the powers and privileges, and subject
to all the Habilities, duties and restrictions, set forth in
chapter one hundred and seventy-five of the General Laws
and in any subsequent laws, so far as the same are applicable
to this corporation. Approved March 23, 1921.

1896, 516, § 4,
amended.

Boston

Terminal Com-
pany may
borrow
money by
issue of deben-
ture bonds.

C/iap.l43 An Act authorizing the boston terminal company to

BORROW money BY THE ISSUE OF DEBENTURE BONDS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section four of chapter five hundred and sixteen of the
acts of eighteen hundred and ninety-six is hereby amended
by adding at the end thereof the following : — Said terminal
company to provide means to carry out the purposes of this
act may also from time to time issue its debenture bonds to
such an amount and upon such terms and conditions, both
as to sale and, if sold below par, as to amortization of dis-
count, as may be approved by the department of public
utilities, in smns of not less than one hundred dollars each,
and not to exceed, in the aggregate, three milhon dollars
payable at periods not to exceed one hundred years from the
date thereof, bearing interest at a rate not to exceed eight
per cent per annum, payable annually, semi-annually, or
quarterly. No such bond shall be issued unless approved in
writing by at least three of the trustees of the corporation.
Said railroad companies, their successors and lessees may
jointly or severally or jointly and severally guarantee said
debenture bonds as to principal or interest or both.

Approved March 23, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 144, 145. 141

An Act relative to vouchers for disbursements by Chap. 14:4:

DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section thirty-seven of chapter one hundred and seventy- ^^j^^- 1!5' ^ ^''•
five of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting
after the word "more", in the second Hne, the words: — ,
except disbursements on account of return premiums on
cancelled policies, — so as to read as follows : — Section 37. vouchers for
No domestic company shall make any disbursements of by domestic

/, , ,, J !• 1 J J insurance com-

twenty-nve dollars or more, except disbursements on account panies.
of return premiums on cancelled policies, unless the same be
evidenced by a voucher signed by or on behalf of the person
receiving the money and correctly describing the considera-
tion for the payment; and if the same be for services and
disbursements, setting forth the services rendered and an
itemized statement of the disbursements made; and if it be
in connection with any matter pending before any legislature
or public body, or before any department or officer of any
government, correctly describing in addition the nature of
the matter and of the interest of such company therein; or
if such a voucher cannot be obtained, by an affidavit stating
the reason for not obtaining such voucher, and setting forth
the particulars above mentioned.

Approved March 23, 1921.

An Act to shorten the period of daylight saving, Chap. 145

SO-CALLED.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would in part Emergency
defeat its purpose, therefore it is hereby declared to be an
emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of
the public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section ten of chapter four of the General Laws is hereby g. l. 4, § lo.
amended by striking out, in the second and ninth fines, the '*'"^"
word "March", and inserting in place thereof the word: —
April, — and also by striking out, in the fourth and ninth
fines, the word "October", and inserting in place thereof the
word : — September, — so as to read as follows : — Section Daylight sav-
10. At two o'clock ante-meridian of the last Sunday in how effected.'

rules, contracts,

142 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 146.

April of each year, the standard time in this commonwealth
shall be advanced one hour, and at two o'clock ante-meridian
of the last Sunday in September of each year the standard
time in this commonwealth shall, by the retarding of one
hour, be made to coincide with the mean astronomical time
of the degree of longitude governing the zone wherein the
commonwealth is situated, the standard official time of which
is described as United States standard eastern time, so that
between the last Sunday of April at tw^o o'clock ante-meridian
and the last Sunday in September at two o'clock ante-
meridian in each j^ear the standard time in this common-
wealth shall be one hour in advance of the United States
Time of per- Standard eastern time. And in all laws, statutes, orders,

formance, etc., , , , ,. ,. i-r>

of certain acts, aecrces, rulcs and regulations relatmg to the tmie oi per-

etc, under laws, p n ,i rr- ^ , , i> ,^

orders, decrees, lormauce 01 auy act by any omcer or department oi the
commonwealth, or of any county, city, town or district
thereof, or relating to the time in which any rights shall
accrue or determine, or within which any act shall or shall
not be performed by any person subject to the jurisdiction
of the commonwealth, and in all the public schools and in
all institutions of the commonwealth, or of any county,
city, town or district thereof, and in all contracts or choses
in action made or to be performed in the commonwealth,
it shall be understood and intended that the time shall be
United States standard eastern time as changed by this
section. Approved March 23, 1921.

Chap. 14:6 An Act to change the name of the overseers of the

POOR IN THE CITY OF BOSTON TO OVERSEERS OF THE
PUBLIC WELFARE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

fhrpubiic"' Section 1. The Overseers of the Poor in the City of

afy^'offios-^^ Boston, incorporated April twenty-fifth, seventeen hundred

to^^he. and seventy-two, and so named by chapter one hundred and

twenty-eight of the acts of eighteen hundred and sixty-four,

shall hereafter be known as The Overseers of the Public

Welfare in the City of Boston, but said change of name

shall in no respect affect the rights, powers or duties of said

overseers.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 25, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 147, 148. 143

An Act to revive the cil\rter of the associated mer- (Jfiaj) 147

CHANTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would cause Emergency
great inconvenience and expense, therefore it is hereby de- ^^^^
clared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The Associated Merchants Mutual Insurance Company, Associated
a corporation whose charter expired August ninth, nine- Muuiafinsur-
teen hundred and twenty, by virtue of section thirty-one of charter°?^vtvJd.
chapter five hundred and seventy-six of the acts of nineteen
hundred and seven, is hereby revived with the same powers,
duties and obligations as if the period mentioned in said
section had not expired; pro^'ided that its corporate powers
shall cease unless it commences to issue policies witliin one
year after the date of the passage of this act.

Approved March 25, 1921.

An Act authorizing the county of Plymouth to pro- Phnj^ ^40

TECT, FORTIFY AND REPAIR THE PIERS, ABUTMENTS AND
OTHER PARTS OF UNION BRIDGE OVER NORTH RIVER BE-
TWEEN THE TOWNS OF MARSHFIELD AND NORWELL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The county commissioners of the county of fou"y"may
Plymouth, subject to the provisions of chapter ninety-one of ^^c'^'^'arte of"^'
the General Laws and of other laws which ma}' be applicable, union bridge
are hereby authorized and directed, within one year after river between
the passage of this act, to protect, fortify and repair the piers fi°eTd Ind
and abutments of Union bridge, so-called, over North river ^°''*®'^-
between the towns of INIarshfield and Norwell, and to pro-
tect, fortify and repair such other parts of said bridge as
may be necessary to protect said bridge against the current,
the flow of ice and other incidents of the flow of water in
said North river. The whole work shall be done subject to
the approval of the division of water ways and public lands
of the department of public works.

Section 2. The expense incurred under this act shall not Limit of
exceed the sum of fifteen thousand dollars, and said county Mrylssue
commissioners are hereby authorized to borrow on the credit °°*^®^' ^^'^-

144 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 149, 150.

of the county, and to issue notes of the county therefor, such
sums not exceeding said amount as may from time to time
be required for the cost and expense aforesaid. Such notes
shall be payable by such annual payments, beginning not
more than one year after the date thereof, as will extinguish
each loan within five years from its date. The amount of
such annual payment in any year shall not be less than the
amount of the principal of the loan payable in any subsequent
year. Each authorized issue of notes shall constitute a
separate loan. All amounts so borrowed shall be deposited
in the county treasury, and the treasurer of the county shall
pay out of the same such sums as are authorized by the
county commissioners.
wst^^"*°^ Section 3. The total cost and expense of the work au-

thorized by this act shall be borne by the county of Plymouth,
and thereafter the cost of the maintenance and operation of
the said bridge shall be borne equally by the towns of Norwell
and Marshiield.

Section 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 25, 1921.

C/iap. 149 An Act reviving the corporation known as a. bass

COMPANY.

^^mbfe*'^ Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would cause

great inconvenience and tend to defeat its purpose, therefore
it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for
the immediate preser\'ation of the public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

pan^TeWv^'. ^^^ ^' ^^^^ Company, a corporation which was dissolved
by chapter two hundred and twelve of the acts of nineteen
hundred and twenty, is hereby revived with the same powers,
duties and obligations as if the said act had not been passed.

Approved March 25, 1921.

Chap. 150 An Act reviving the corporation known as the sun

AMERICAN PUBLISHING COMPANY.

prTambiT^ Whcrcos, The deferred operation of this act would cause

great inconvenience and expense, therefore it is hereby de-
clared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public convenience.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 151, 152. 145

Be it enacted, etc., as folloics:

The Sun American Publisliing Company, a corporation Sun American
dissolved by chapter one hundred and eleven of the Special Comply,
Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen, is hereby revived ^^"^^^ '
with the same powers, duties and obligations as if the said
chapter had not been passed. Approved March 25, 1921.

An Act to enable the county of Middlesex to provide Chav 151

ADEQUATE ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE CITY OF MALDEN FOR
THE FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF EASTERN MIDDLESEX.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section two of chapter five hundred and one 1920, 5oi, §2,
of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty is hereby amended ^'^®"^'''^-
by striking out, in the third line, the word "one", and in-
serting in place thereof the word : — two, — so as to read as
follows: — Section 2. For the purposes aforesaid, the county Middlesex
commissioners of the county of ]\liddlesex are hereby au- may issue bonds
thorized to borrow a sum not exceeding two hundred thou- adi'qulte''
sand dollars, and to issue bonds or notes of the county uo^nrin cfty of
therefor. Such bonds or notes shall be payable by such firgi'^drstrkt
annual payments, beginning not more than one year after ^^^^^^"^
the date of each loan, as will extinguish the loan within Middlesex,
twenty years from its date, and the amount of such annual
payment in any year shall not be less than the amount of
the principal of the loan payable in any subsequent year.
The county may sell the said securities at public or private
sale, upon such terms and conditions as it may deem proper,
but not for less than their par value, and the proceeds, except
premiums, shall be used only for the purposes herein specified.
Premiums receiA'ed on account of loans hereby authorized
may be used to pay the cost of issuing the bonds or notes,
and any balance shall be held and applied to the first bond
or note maturing.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

A I) proved March 25, 1921.

An Act relative to the closed season on hares and (Jjidj) 152

rabbits.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section forty-six of chapter one hundred and thirty-one of ^ni^d* d' ^ *^'
the General Laws is hereby amended b}' inserting, in the

146

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 153.

Closed season
on hares and
rabbits.

Proviso.

third line, after the word "rabbit", the words: — in Dukes
or Nantucket county except between November fifteenth
and February fifteenth, both dates inclusive, or in any other
county, — so as to read as follows : — Section J^S. No
person, except as provided in sections forty-nine, fifty-three
and eighty-two to eighty-eight, inclusive, shall hunt, take,
kill or have in possession a hare or rabbit in Dukes or Nan-
tucket county except between November fifteenth and
February fifteenth, both dates inclusive, or in any other
county except between October twentieth and January
thirty-first, both dates inclusive, or during the open season
take or kill more than two northern varying hares, otherwise
known as Canada hares, snow-shoe rabbits or white rabbits,
or more than five rabbits in any one day, or have in possession
more than two of the said hares or five of the said rabbits
taken or killed in any one day; nor shall any person at any
time buy, sell, ofi^er for sale or have in possession for the
purpose of sale a hare or rabbit taken or killed in this com-
monwealth, but during the open season in this common-
wealth hares or rabbits lawfully taken without the common-
wealth may be sold; pro\ided, that the sale thereof is lawful
in the state or country in which they were taken. This sec-
tion shall not apply to European hares in the county of
Berkshire which may be taken or killed at any time.

Approved March 25, 1921.

Chap. 153 An Act increasing the m.-u^imum amounts of joint

DEPOSITS IN BANKS.

G. L. 167, § 15,
amended.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section fifteen of chapter one hundred and sixty-seven of
the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the
second and ninth fines, the word "two", and inserting in
place thereof in each instance the word : — four, — and by
striking out, in the fourth, fifth, eleventh and twelfth lines,
the word "four", and inserting in place thereof in each
instance the word : — eight, — so as to read as follows : —
Section 15. The bank may receive deposits on the accounts
hit ? T^T'^*^' provided for in the preceding section to the amount of four
thousand dollars, and may allow interest upon such deposits
and upon the interest accumulated thereon until the principal
with the accrued interest amounts to eight thousand dollars,
and thereafter upon no greater amount than eight thousand
dollars. Persons ha\dng a deposit as provided for in the

Joint deposits
in banks, maxi-

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 154, 155. 147

preceding section may also make deposits in their individual
names, but the total amount of such deposits, both joint
and individual, shall not exceed four thousand dollars, and
the bank may allow interest upon such deposits and upon the
interest accumulated thereon until the principal with the
accrued interest on all said accounts amounts to eight thou-
sand dollars, and thereafter upon no greater amount than
eight thousand dollars. Approved March 25, 1921.

An Act authorizing the reaction and benevolence (Jjidrt 154

MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETY, INCORPORATED, SITUATED IN
the CITY OF LAWRENCE TO HOLD PROPERTY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The corporation known as the Reaction and Benevolence Reaction and
Mutual Benefit Society, Incorporated, situated in the city of Mululf ITnefit
Lawrence and incorporated under the general laws, may ac- porlted may'^'
quire by purchase, gift, grant, de\ise or bequest, and may ^oid property.
hold, manage, mortgage, lease, and otherwise dispose of real
or personal estate, to an amount not exceeding two hundred
thousand dollars. All of said property, or the income de-
rived therefrom, shall be used for the purposes of the said
society as set forth in its charter or certificate of incorpora-
tion. Approved March 25, 1921.

An Act relative to certain fraternal benefit Qhav 155

SOCIETIES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows. •

Section 1 . Chapter one hundred and seventy-six of the g. l. m, § 46,
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section ^'"®"'^®'*-
forty-six and inserting in place thereof the following : —
Section 46. A domestic society which limits its membership Certain fra-
as provided in section four, or which Hmits its membership sodetie^s^etc!
to the members and ex-members of any social organization CusLesT^'*''*
having a lodge system and secret form of work; or a secret conforming to
order or fraternity which operates on the lodge system with certain provi-

' n CD %/ SJ0Q9 01 IflW

a representative form of government and grants insurance
benefits as incidental only to the work of the order or fra-
ternity; or a purely charitable association or corporation
existing on May twenty-third, nineteen hundred and one,
any one of which pays a death or funeral benefit limited to
not more than two hundred dollars, disability benefits not

148 Acts, 192L — Chap. 155.

exceeding ten dollars a week, or any or all of such benefits
or a domestic society which limits its membership as pro-
vided in said section fom* to the employees of a designated
firm, business house or corporation, or any department
thereof, and pays disability benefits not exceeding fifteen
dollars a week, and which is not conducted as a business
enterprise or for profit, and a subordinate lodge of a secret
fraternity or order as defined in this section which is not
conducted as a business enterprise or for profit, wliich pays
death benefits to families or dependents of deceased members
as fixed by its by-laws, but not more than two hundred dol-
lars if the lodge membership is two hundred or less, and if
over two hundred not in excess of the amount of an assess-
ment of one dollar upon each member thereof in good stand-
ing at the time of the death of the member, may transact
business in the commonwealth without conforming to the
provisions of this chapter, chapter one hundred and seventy-
five, or chapter one hundred and seventy-se\'en, except this
Proviso. section and sections twenty-nine, thirty and thirty-six; pro-

vided that no proceeding shall be instituted imder said section
thirty-six because such society has a membership of less than
four hundred. The seventh clause of section five of chapter
fifty-nine shall apply to such a society.
d«it^of*wife°o'f Any society transacting business under this section may,
member Jn the cvcut of tlic death of the wife of a member, pay to said

member a part of the amount payable at said member's
Proviso. death; provided that the amount so paid shall be deducted

from the amount payable at the member's death, and that
the total amount so paid, both at the death of the member
and of the member's wife, shall not exceed the amount
allowed by this section to be paid at the death of a member.
Any such society may also furnish physicians and nurses for
its members and their families.
Limited Any such limited societj' may be incorporated, and hmited

howincor- fraternal benefit corporations may be formed, in the manner
pora e , e . prescribed in and be subject to this section and to sections
six, seven, nine, ten, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-two and
thirty-six and the seventh clause of section five of chapter
fifty-nine; provided that no proceeding shall be instituted
under said section tliirty-six because such society has a
membership of less than four hundred.
^tfure^to°fiie '^^^ recording officer of any organization subject to this

copy of by- or the preceding section failing to file a certified copy of its
by-laws with the commissioner, whenever he so requires in

Proviso.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 156, 157. 149

writing, and also such organization shall be punished by a
fine of not more than two hundred dollars.

Section 2. Said chapter one hundred and seventy-six g. l. i76, new
is hereby further amended by inserting after section forty- He!**" *^*^^'
six the following new section to be numbered forty-six A : —
Section 46 A. A subordinate lodge of a society with ritualistic Subordinate
form of work and representative form of government duly may^'pay dis-
authorized to transact business in the commonwealth under fits'withput'
this chapter may pay disability benefits not exceeding ten certariTprovi-
dollars a week \\'ithout conforming to the pro\isions of this ^ions of law.
chapter, chapter one hundred and seventy-five or chapter one
hundred and seventy-seven. Approved March 25, 1921. .

An Act to exempt assistant registrars of voters in Qhav 156

CERTAIN CITIES FROM CIVIL SERVICE LAWS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section twenty-two of chapter fifty-one of the General ^m^iided^^^'
Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the
following: — Except in the city of Boston, persons appointed
to serve temporarily as assistant registrars shall not be sub-
ject to chapter tliirty-one, — so as to read as follows : —
Section 22. The registrars in cities may appoint assistant Assistant
registrars for the term of one year, beginning with April voTersIn cities,
first, unless sooner removed by the registrars, and they shall, ^pp«»"tment,
as nearly as may be, equally represent the different pohtical
parties. Assistant registrars shall be subject to the same
obligations and penalties as registrars. Registrars may re-
move an assistant registrar, and may fill a vacancy for the
remainder of the term. Except in the city of Boston, per- Exemption
sons appointed to serve temporarily as assistant registrars ser^ice'iawa.
shall not be subject to chapter thirtj'-one.

Approved March 25, 1921.

An Act relative to the guaranty fund and sur- (Jfiaj) 157

PLUS ACCOUNT REQUIRED TO BE HELD BY CO-OPERATIVE
BANKS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section forty-one of chapter one hundred and ^n^d^ii' ^ *^'
seventy of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking
out, in the fourth line, the words "the dues capital and
profits capital", and inserting in place thereof the words: —
its total liabilities, — so as to read as follows: — Section Al. Guaranty

' ' fund of CO-

150

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 158.

operative
banks.

Transfer to

guaranty

fund.

G. L. 170, § 42,
amended.

Surplus
account of
co-operative
banks.

At each distribution of profits the board of directors shall re-
serve as a guaranty fund not less than one nor more than
five per cent of the net profits accrued since the last preceding
adjustment, until such fund amounts to five per cent of its
total liabilities, and the fund shall thereafter be maintained
and held, and shall at all times be available to meet losses in
the business of the corporation from depreciation of its se-
curities or otherwise. The board of directors may at any
time, by vote duly recorded, transfer to the guaranty fund
such part of the surplus account as they deem wise.

Section 2. Section forty-two of said chapter one hun-
dred and seventy is hereby amended by striking out, in the
eighth and ninth lines, the words "the dues capital and
profits capital", and by striking out, in the eleventh line,
the words "dues capital and profits capital", and inserting
in place thereof in each instance the words: — its total
liabiHties, — so as to read as follows: — Section 4^. At each
distribution of profits not more than one per cent of the net
profits accrued since the last preceding adjustment shall be
credited to the surplus account unless there shall have been
reserved and credited to the guaranty fund the maximum
per cent of the net profits under the preceding section. Any
such corporation may hold in its surplus account such sum
as the board of directors may, from time to time, deem wise;
but whenever the guaranty fund and surplus account together
exceed five and one fourth per cent of its total liabiUties, the
board of directors shall declare an extra dividend at such
rate as may be necessary to apportion to the shareholders
the accumulation in excess of five per cent of its total
liabilities. Approved March 25, 1921.

Chap. 158 An Act relative to the right of co-operative banks

TO HOLD REAL ESTATE FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSI-
NESS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section thirty-one of chapter one hundred and seventy of
the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the
second line, the word "account", and inserting in place
thereof the words : — and guaranty fund accounts, — so as
to read as follows: — Section 31. Any such corporation
may, with the approval of the commissioner, invest a sum
not exceeding its surplus and guaranty fund accounts in the
purchase of a suitable site and the erection or preparation

G. L. 170, § 31,
amended.

Co-o{)erative
banks may
hold real estate
for transaction
of business.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 159, 160. 151

of a suitable building for the convenient transaction of its
business, but in no case exceeding two per cent of its dues
capital. Approved March 25, 1921.

An Act permitting the sale under a license of the Chav.\b''d

UNPLUCKED bodies OF CERTAIN EUROPEAN OR GRAY
PARTRIDGES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section eighty-five of chapter one hundred and thirty-one g. l, isi, § 85,
of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after '*™«'^^«'i-
the word "plover", in the fifth Hne, the words: — , European
or gray partridge, — so as to read as follows: — Section 85. f^^^^l^^f\^.
Any person licensed under section eighty-six may have in tain birds and
possession and sell the unplucked entire bodies of the fol-
lowing species of birds imported from without the United
States, namely, pheasants, mallard ducks, Scotch grouse,
European black game, European black plover, European or
gray partridge, red-legged partridge, and Egyptian or mi-
gratory quail. Any such person may buy, sell and have in
possession deer, moose, caribou and elk legally killed outside
of the commonwealth and legally transported therein; pro- Provisos.
vided, that there is attached to some part of the body of
such deer, moose, caribou or elk the game warden's tag
allowing the same to be shipped from the state or country
in which it was killed; and pro^^ded, further, that before
each bird is sold in the commonwealth, there shall be affixed
to each carcass or body, or part thereof, a numbered tag to
be supplied at a cost of five cents each by the director, and
said tag shall be affixed to said body or carcass upon its
entry into the commonwealth and be kept thereon while the
same is within the commonwealth.

Approved March 25, 1921.

An Act to provide that mutual fire insurance com- Chap. 1^0

PANIES MAY FURTHER CLASSIFY THE KINDS OF BUSINESS
WRITTEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPORTIONING THE SAVINGS
OR SO-CALLED DIVIDENDS AMONG THE POLICY HOLDERS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section eighty of chapter one hundred and seventy-five of ^^aJd.' ^ ^^'
the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the first
paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following : —
From time to time the directors of a mutual fire company Mutual ere

insurance com-

152

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 161,

panies, classifi-
cation of kinds
of business
written for
purpose of ap-
portioning
dividends, etc.

may by vote fix and determine the percentages of dividend
or expiration return of premium to be paid on expiring
policies, which may in their discretion, and with the written
approval of the commissioner, be different for policies in-
suring farm risks, fireproof risks, including risks equipped
with automatic sprinkler or fire alarm systems, manufacturing
or storage risks and, if the company is authorized to transact
the kinds of business specified in the second clause of section
forty-seven, for policies insuring automobile, inland marine
and ocean marine risks, from those insuring other classes of
risks of the same term; but policies insuring risks in this
commonwealth in the same classification shall have an equal
rate of dividend or return of premium. If an assessment is
levied under section eighty-three the rate thereof may be
different for policies insuring farm risks, fireproof risks, in-
cluding risks equipped with automatic sprinkler or fire alarm
systems, automobile, inland marine, ocean marine, manu-
facturing or storage risks from that on policies insuring other
classes of risks for the same term; but policies insuring risks
in the same class shall have the same rate of assessment.
Every policy placed in any of the aforesaid classes of risks
shall, when issued, bear an endorsement to the effect that
it is so classified. Approved March 25, 1921.

C/ia/?.161 An Act providing for biennial municipal elections in

THE CITY OF MEDFORD.

Biennial munic-
ipal elections
in city of
Medford.

Terms of
mayor and
aldermen.

Inauguration
meeting, when
held.

Proviso.

School com-
mittee, terms,
etc.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Beginning with the second Tuesday of
December in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-two,
municipal elections in the city of Medford, for the choice of
the mayor, members of the board of aldermen and members
of the school committee shall be held biennially, on the
second Tuesday of December in every even-numbered year.

Section 2. The terms of the mayor and aldermen of
said city shall be for two years and until their successors are
duly elected and qualified in their stead. The inauguration
meeting of the city government shall be held at eight o'clock
in the evening, on the first Monday of January following the
election of its members; provided that if the first Monday
of January falls on a holiday, the said meeting shall take
place at the same time on the following day.

Section 3. At the biennial municipal election to be held
in nineteen hundred and twenty-two, and at every biennial

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 162. 153

election thereafter, all members of the school committee to
be elected shall be chosen for terms of four years each. The
members of the said committee elected in nineteen hundred
and twenty, whose terms of office would under existing law
expire in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-four shall
continue to hold office until the election and qualification of
their successors, who shall be elected at the biennial election
in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-four.

Section 4. The provisions of chapter three hundred and Repeal,
forty-five of the acts of nineteen hundred and three that are
inconsistent with this act are hereby repealed.

Section 5. Tliis act shall be submitted to the voters of ^°tte/t(!'"
the city of Medford for their acceptance at the municipal voters, etc.
election in the current year in the form of the following
question to be printed on the official ballot: "Shall an act
passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred
and twenty-one entitled 'An Act providing for biennial mu-
nicipal elections in the city of Medford' be accepted?" If
a majority of the voters, voting thereon, vote in the affirma-
tive in answer to said question, then this act shall take effect
in said city, otherwise it shall not take effect.

Approved March 25, 1921.

An Act authorizing the town of Plymouth to erect Qhn^ igo

A WHARF AND PUBLIC LANDING.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The town of Plymouth may erect and main- Town of
tain a wharf and public landing on land now owned by said authS^iied to
town or to be acquired by it on the easterly side of Water andVubu^^
street at its junction \vith Park avenue, and for the said '^"'•'"s-
purpose may purchase, or take by eminent domain under
chapter seventy-nine of the General Laws, land Ijing be-
tween Water street and low water mark in Plymouth harbor
and l>ing north of the northerly line of land owned by said
town near the said junction.

Section 2. The powers conferred by this act may be selectmen's
exercised by the selectmen, who shall also have power to ^"'^''^"
make rules and regulations governing the use of the said
wharf as a public landing, and shall have authority to ap- Appointinent
point a custodian of the wharf and to fix his compensation etc!"^ ° '^"'
to be paid by the town.

Section 3. For the purpose of acquiring said land and pfy'^outh,
of erecting said wharf, the town of Plymouth may borrow, P"'''''' Landing

154

Acts, 1921.— Chaps. 163, 164.

To be sub-
mitted to
voters, etc.

Proviso.

192^"' ^"^ °^ within the statutory Umit of indebtedness, such sums as
may be necessary, and may issue bonds or notes therefor
which shall bear on their face the words. Town of Plymouth
Public Landing Loan, Act of 192L Each authorized issue
shall constitute a separate loan and such loan shall be payable
in not more than ten years. Any indebtedness incurred
under this act shall otherwise be subject to chapter forty-four
of the General Laws.

Section 4. This act shall be submitted to the voters of
the town of Plymouth, at any time within three years after
its passage, either at an annual meeting, or at a special
meeting called for the purpose by the selectmen in the same
manner in which an annual meeting is called; and it shall
take effect upon its acceptance by a majority of the voters
present and voting thereon; provided that not more than
one such special meeting shall be called in any calendar year.
So much of tliis act as authorizes its submission shall take
effect upon its passage. Approved March 25, 1921.

Chap. 163 An Act to make uniform the awarding of compensa-
tion TO SPECIAL MASTERS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section fifty-five of chapter two hundred and twenty-one
of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in
the first Hne, the words "or superior court", and inserting in
place thereof the words: — com-t, the superior court or the
probate court, — so as to read as follows: — Section 55.
The supreme judicial court, the superior court or the probate
court shall award reasonable compensation to commissioners,
assessors, referees, masters in chancery and special masters,
for duties performed under the direction of said court, and
to arbitrators appointed under chapter two hundred and
fifty-one upon whose awards judgment is entered, which
shall be paid by the counties in which they are appointed.
Reasonable traveling expenses shall also be allowed in the
same manner as is provided for auditors.

Approved March 25, 1921.

C/iap. 164 An Act relative to the powers of officers and in-
spectors OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and forty-seven of the General
Laws is hereby amended by striking out section two and

G. L. 221, § 55,
amended.

Compensation
of masters,
etc.

G. L. 147, § 2
amended.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 165. 155

inserting in place thereof the following: — Section 2. ^^ ^^hYic^l^ty'f
officers and inspectors of the department shall have and Pflj^gj^g °|,jj
exercise throughout the commonwealth the powers of con- inspectors.
stables, police officers and watchmen, except as to serxdce of
civil process. The governor may command their serxices in
suppressing riots and in preserving the peace. The com-
missioner may detail any officer or inspector in the division
of inspection or in the division of fire prevention for tempo-
rary service in the division of state police. The commissioner,
with the approval of the governor, may authorize the officers
and inspectors of the department to carry badges, revolvers,
clubs, handcuffs and twisters, or such other articles as may
be required in the performance of their duties.

Approved March 25, 1921.

An Act relative to the allowance of agents' bal- Chap.X^b

ANCES ON FOREIGN BUSINESS AS ASSETS OF INSURANCE
COMPANIES.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section 1. Section one of chapter one hundred ^nd g^^-^/^^' ^ *'
seventy-five of the General Laws is hereby amended by in-
serting after the word "due", in the forty-third line, the
words : — , or in the case of business originating outside the
North American continent, Hawaii, Porto Rico, Cuba and
the West Indies not more than six months due, — so that
the paragraph included within lines thirty-eight to forty-six,
inclusive, \vill read as follows: — " Net assets", the funds of a insurance
company available for the payment of its obligations in the ^ "'^i°™-
commonwealth, including, in the case of a mutual fire com-
pany, its deposit notes or other contingent funds, and, in the
case of a mutual marine company its subscription fund and
premium notes absolutely due, and also including uncollected
and deferred premiums not more than three months due, or
in the case of business originating outside the North Ameri-
can continent, Hawaii, Porto Rico, Cuba and the West
Indies not more than six months due, on policies actually in
force, after deducting from such funds all unpaid losses and
claims, and claims for losses, and all other debts and lia-
biUties inclusive of net value of policies and exclusive of
capital.

Section 2. Section twenty-five of said chapter one hun- o. l. 175. § 25,
dred and seventy-five is hereby amended by striking out '^^^^
item thirty-two (6) in form A thereof and inserting in place change in

Form A,

156

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 166.

insurance
companies

me^n't^'of^*''^^ thcrcof the following: — (6) agents' balances representing
business written within the North American continent,
Hawaii, Porto Rico, Cuba and the West Indies, prior to
October first and agents' balances representing business
written elsewhere prior to July first.

Approved March 25, 1921.

Chap.lGQ An Act relative to the collection of certain charges

AND FEES BY THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE.

G. L. 175, § 14,
amended.

Collection of
certain charges
and fees by
the commis-
sioner of
insurance.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section fourteen of chapter one hundred and seventy-five
of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in
the twenty-third line, the word "twelve", and inserting in
place thereof the words: — twenty cents a page and for
copies of tabulations forty, — so as to read as follows: —
Section 14- He shall collect and pay to the commonwealth
charges and fees as follows: for valuation of life policies of
a domestic company, two and one half mills for each thou-
sand dollars of insurance; for each examination prior to
granting a Ucense or a certificate of authority to issue policies
of insurance or annuity or pure endowment contracts as
provided in sections four and thirty-two, thirty dollars; for
filing copy of charter or deed of settlement of each foreign
company under section one hundred and fifty-one, thirty
dollars; and for filing financial statement with application
for admission under section one hundred and fifty-one and
for each annual statement under section twenty-five, twenty
dollars; for each license or renewal thereof to a special in-
surance broker under section one hundred and sixty-eight,
twenty dollars; for each license or renewal thereof to an
insurance broker under section one hundred and sixty-six,
ten dollars ; for each license or renewal thereof to an insurance
agent of a foreign company under section one hundred and
sixty-three, two dollars; for each license or renewal thereof
to an adjuster of fire losses under section one hundred and
seventy-two, two dollars; for each certificate of the valua-
tion of the policies of any life company and for each certificate
of the examination, condition or qualification of a company,
two dollars; for each certificate issued under section sixteen,
two dollars; for each service of lawful process upon him as
attorney, under section one hundred and fifty-one, two dol-
lars; for each copy of any paper on file in his office, twenty
cents a page and for copies of tabulations forty cents a page

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 167. 157

and one dollar for certifying the same; and all other fees and
charges due and payable to the commonwealth for any
official act or ser\ice of the commissioner.

Approved March 25, 1921.

An Act exempting certain corporations from the Chap.lG7

INSURANCE LAWS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section one hundred and eighteen of chapter one hundred Pjj|- '^^'
and seventy-five of the General Laws is hereby amended by amended,
inserting after the word "survivors", in the thirteenth line,
the words : — ; provided that corporations incorporated for
any educational, charitable, benevolent or religious purpose
shall not be deemed life companies and shall not be subject
to this chapter, — so as to read as follows: — Section 118. Definition of

All • I • 1 • • 1 111 life insurance

All companies domg busmess m the commonwealth under company,
any charter, compact, agreement or statute of this or any
other state, involving the payment of money or other thing
of value to families or representatives of policy and certificate
holders or members, conditioned upon the continuance or
cessation of human life, or invohing an insurance, guaranty,
contract or pledge for the payment of endowments or annui-
ties, shall be deemed to be life companies, and shall not make
any such insurance, guaranty, contract or pledge in the
commonwealth, or to or with any resident thereof, which
does not distinctly state the amount of benefits payable, the
manner of payment and the consideration therefor, nor any
such insurance, guaranty, contract or pledge the performance
of which is contingent upon the payment of assessments
made upon survivors; pro\dded that corporations incorpo- Proviso,
rated for any educational, charitable, benevolent or religious
purpose shall not be deemed life companies and shall not be
subject to this chapter. Nothing herein relating to the con-
sideration for the policy shall apply to any extra compensa-
tion which may be charged by a company to the insured for
engaging in military or naval ser\dce in time of war.

All life insurance hereafter transacted by the corporations Corporations
which formerly issued poHcies on the assessment plan under ment*pkn^^'
chapter four hundred and twenty-one of the acts of eighteen
hundred and ninety and acts in amendment thereof shall be
carried on in accordance with this chapter; but such corpo-
rations may carry out in good faith their assessment contracts
made with their members prior to July first, eighteen hun-
dred and ninety-nine. Approved March 25, 1921.

158

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 168, 169.

Chap. 168 An Act to protect persons entitled to the proceeds

OF LIFE insurance AND ANNUITY POLICIES AND THE IN-
COME THEREFROM WHEN RETAINED BY LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANIES.

G. L. 175, new
section after
§119.

Proceeds of life
insurance and
annuity policies
and the in-
come arising
therefrom, per-
sona entitled
to, protected.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and seventy-five of the General
Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section one hun-
dred and nineteen the following new section: — Section 119 A.
If, under the terms of any annuity contract or policy of life
insurance, or under any written agreement supplemental
thereto, issued by any domestic life company, the proceeds
are retained by such company at maturity or otherwise, no
person entitled to any part of such proceeds, or any instal-
ment of interest due or to become due thereon, shall be per-
mitted to commute, anticipate, encumber, alienate or assign
the same, or any part thereof, if such permission is expressly
withheld by the terms of such contract, policy or supple-
mental agreement; and if such contract, policy or supple-
mental agreement so pro\ides, no payments of interest or of
principal shall be in any way subject to such person's debts,
contracts or engagements, nor to any judicial processes to
levy upon or attach the same for payment thereof. No such
company shall be required to segregate such funds but may
hold them as a part of its general corporate funds.

Approved March 25, 1921.

Chap.169 An Act authorizing the city of boston to utilize

SCHOOLHOUSE PROPERTY AS WAR MEMORIAL BUILDINGS
AND THE LIKE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The mayor of the city of Boston, the school
committee and the schoolhouse commissioners of said city,
acting jointly, are hereby established and created a board
with power to transfer to the mayor and city council of said
city, for the purpose of pro\dding quarters for, or the erection
thereon of memorial buildings to, the veterans of the Civil,
Spanish or World War, the custody and control of any land
or buildings owned by said city and heretofore used for school
purposes, which at the time of transfer are not needed for
such purposes, and as to which the school committee, by a

City of Boston
may utilize
schoolhouse
property as
war memorial
buildings.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 170, 171. 159

majority vote of all its members, has voted that it is ad-
visable to so transfer such custody and control.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by the city council of said city, subject to the provisions of city council,
its charter, provided that such acceptance occurs prior to proviso.
December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved March 25, 1921.

An Act relative to the distribution of copies of the Chap. 170

JOURNALS of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MASSA-
CHUSETTS FROM SEVENTEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN TO
SEVENTEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter four hundred and thirteen of the acts of nineteen i92o. 413, § 2.
hundred and twenty is hereby amended by striking out
section two and inserting in place thereof the following : —
Section 2. The volumes purchased as aforesaid shall be dis- Distribution
tributed by the secretary of the commonwealth as follows: hoise'^fMpre-
One copy to the office of the said secretary; one to the state l^^ach^setts
library; one to the free public library of each city and town ^^780°™ ^^^^
in the commonwealth; one to the library of congress; one
to any library which has contributed to the work by allowing
its original journals to be used in preparation of the said
publication; twenty-five copies to the librarian of the state
library for purpose of exchange; and the remainder at the
discretion of the secretary to state and territorial libraries
and incorporated colleges and historical societies in the com-
monwealth. Approved March 25, 1921.

An Act relative to the distribution of copies of Chap. 171

TOWN RECORDS OF BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS PRE-
VIOUS TO THE YEAR EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter five hundred and sixty-two of the acts of nineteen 1920, 562, § 2,
hundred and twenty is hereby amended by striking out sec- ^"'''°^^'^-
tion two and inserting in place thereof the following: —
Section 2. The volumes purchased as aforesaid shall be dis- Distribution of
tributed by the secretary of the commonwealth as follows: towL'pr°evto^^
One copy to the office of the said secretary; one to the state ^ '^^°-
library; one to the free public library of each city and town
in the commonwealth; one to each registry of deeds in the
commonwealth; one to the land court; one to the library

160

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 172.

of congress; twenty-five copies to the librarian of the state
Ubrary for the purpose of exchange; and the remainder at the
discretion of the secretary to state and territorial libraries
and incorporated colleges and historical societies in the com-
monwealth. Approved March 25, 1921.

G. L. 175, new
section after
§ 19.

Merger of in-
surance
companies.

Chap. 172 An Act relative to the merger of insurance com-
panies.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hmidred and seventy-five of the General
Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section nineteen
the following new section to be numbered nineteen A: —
Section 19A. Two or more domestic companies may merge
or consolidate into one corporation, the title of which shall
be approved by the commissioner. With the approval of
the commissioner a domestic company may also be merged
or consolidated with any company or companies organized
under the law of any state of the United States into one
corporation. In either case the companies may enter into
and make an agreement for such merger or consolidation,
prescribing its terms and conditions, the amount of its
capital, if any, which shall not be a larger amount than the
aggregate amount of capital of the merged or consolidated
companies, and the number of shares into which it is to be
divided. Such agreement shall be assented to by a vote of
the majority of the board of directors of each company and
approved by the votes of the stockholders, if anj^ owning at
least two thirds of the stock of each company at a meeting
called for the purpose, notice of which meeting shall be
given in accordance with law, and also published at least
once a week for tliree successive weeks in some newspaper
printed in the commonwealth, and if any of the merging
or consoUdating companies are domiciled outside of the com-
monwealth, at least once a week for tlu-ee successive weeks
in some newspaper printed in the town where such company
has its principal office, or if there are no stockholders, by
the votes of at least two tliirds of the policy holders present
or represented at a meeting called for the purpose, notice of
which meeting shall be given as hereinbefore pro\'ided. No
such agreement shall be valid until approved in writing by
the commissioner. The new company may require the re-
turn of the original certificates of stock held by each stock-
holder in each of the companies to be merged or consolidated

Assent of
directors and
stockholders.

Agreement,
when valid.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 173. 161

and issue in lieu thereof new certificates for such number of
shares of its own stock as the stockholder may be entitled to
receive. Upon such merger or consolidation all rights and
properties of the several companies shall accrue to and be-
come the property of the new company which shall succeed
to all the obligations and liabilities of the merged or con-
solidated companies in the same manner as if they had been
incurred or contracted by it. The stockholders and policy Liability of
holders of the merged or consolidated companies shall con- ln°d'i!Sicr^
tinue to be subject to all the liabilities, claims and demands coitfnue°
existing against them at or before such merger or consolida-
tion. No action or proceeding pending at the time of the
merger or consolidation in which any or all of the companies
merged or consolidated may be a party shall abate or be
discontinued by reason of the merger or consolidation, but
the same may be prosecuted to final judgment in the same
manner as if the merger or consolidation had not taken place,
or the new company may be substituted in place of any
company so merged or consolidated by order of the court in
which the action or proceeding may be pending. Nothing stock and
in this section shall authorize the merger or consolidation pan*ies'no°t"to
of stock companies with mutual companies. merge.

Approved March 25, 1921.

An Act relative to the commitment of school Chav 173

OFFENDERS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section one of chapter seventy-seven of the General Laws g. l. 77, § 1,
is hereby amended by inserting after the word "from", in '''"^"'^^''■
the eighteenth line, the word: — Boston, — and by inserting
after the word "but", in the twenty-fourth line, the word:
— Boston, — so as to read as follows: — Section 1. The Certain
county commissioners of each county, except Barnstable, m:^n\afn^°
Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Dukes, Nantucket and school"^
Suffolk, shall maintain either separately or jointly with the ^oS'^nd'pay-
commissioners of other counties as hereinafter provided, in ™ents by

• otli6r counties

a suitable place, remote from a penal institution, a school
for the instruction and training of children committed thereto
as habitual truants, absentees or school offenders. The com-
missioners of two or more counties may, at the expense of
said counties, establish and maintain a union school to be
controlled by the chairmen of the commissioners of said
counties. The chairmen of the commissioners of Norfolk,

162 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 174.

Bristol and Plymouth counties, having the management of
the Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth union training school,
shall each be paid the sum of one hundred dollars annually
by their respective counties. The commissioners of Barn-
stable, Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Dukes and Nan-
tucket counties shall assign a training school established by
law as the place for the instruction and training of children
so committed within their respective counties, and shall pay
for their support in said school such reasonable sum as the
Commitments commissioucrs having control of said school may fix. Com-
cheisea, Revere mitmcuts from Bostou, Chclsca, Rcvcrc and Winthrop shall
int rop. j^^ ^^ ^^^ training school for IVIiddlesex county. The town
from which an habitual truant, absentee or school oft'ender
is committed to a county training school shall pay to the
county maintaining it two dollars a week toward his support,
and reports of the condition and progress of its pupils in said
school shall be sent each month to the superintendent of
schools of such town; but Boston, Chelsea, Revere and
Winthrop shall pay to Middlesex county, for the support of
each child committed to the training school of said county,
two dollars and fifty cents a week, and an additional sum
for each child sufficient to cover the actual cost of mainte-
nance. Approved March 25, 1921.

Chap. 174 An xA-ct to place the chief engineer of the fire

DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF MEDFORD UNDER CIVIL
SERVICE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

cwef^ engineer Section 1. The officc of cliicf engineer of the fire depart-
ment of Med- ment of the city of Medford shall hereafter be subject to the
under civil cIvil scrvicc laws, and rules and regulations made thereunder,
but the present incumbent may continue to hold office with-
out examination.
rnkt'edTo'^the Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
voters, etc. ^jy ^j^g votcrs of Said city at its next municipal election. The
question shall be submitted to the voters on the ballot in
the following form : — " Shall chapter of the acts

of nineteen hundred and twenty-one placing the
chief engineer of the fire department under civil
service be accepted?" If accepted by a majority
of the voters voting thereon it shall take effect, otherwise it
shall not take effect. Approved March 25, 1921.

YES

NO.

ACTS; 1921. — Chaps. 175, 176, 177. 163

An Act authorizing the city of new Bedford to incur (Jhaj) 175

INDEBTEDNESS FOR SEWERAGE PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purposes of sewer construction, the New Bedford
city of New Bedford may from time to time borrow such SJdnesVfor
sums as may be necessary, not exceeding, in the aggregate, poses!*^" ^'""
one hundred thousand dollars, and may issue bonds or notes
therefor which shall bear on their face the words, New Bed- geTer^L^In^"^
ford Sewer Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue shall Act of 1021.
constitute a separate loan. Indebtedness incurred under this
act shall be in excess of the statutory limit, but shall other-
wise be subject to chapter forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passaj^c.

Ajjproved March 29, 1.921.

An Act authorizing the abatement of certain better- QJku) \'jq
ment assessments in the city of attleboro.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1 . The municipal council of the city of Attleboro Abatement of
may abate the whole or a proportionate part, as it may de- melu ass^"-"^"
termine, of all assessments for betterments made under au- At\"ebo?o.
thority of Part I of chapter one hundred and eight5^-se^'^en of
the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and eighteen or of
chapter two hundred and eight of the Special Acts of nine-
teen hundred and nineteen, or both. If any of such assess-
ments have already been paid, the city treasurer of said city
is hereby authorized to refund the whole or a proportionate
part thereof in accordance with the aforesaid determination
of the municipal council.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by a majority vote of the municipal council of the citj' of Municipal
Attleboro, subject to the approval of the mayor. ' ^""'"' ^'*'-

Approved March 29, 1921.

An Act authorizing the Worcester county institu- Chav.177

TION FOR savings TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL REAL ESTATE
SUITABLE FOR THE TRANSACTION OF ITS BUSINESS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The Worcester County Institution for Savings, incorpo- Worcester
rated by chapter fifty of the acts of eighteen hundred and ^kTfo^r'"'*'*""

savings may

164

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 178, 179.

twn'^freaf^'' tweiity-scven, approved on the eighth day of February,
estate, etc. eighteen hundred and twenty-eight, may invest its deposits,
to an amoimt not exceeding one milhon dollars, in the pur-
chase of an additional suitable site and the erection or prepa-
ration of a suitable building in the city of Worcester for the
transaction of its business. Approved March 29, 1921.

Amherst
College au-
thorized to
hold additional
property.

Chap. 17 8 An Act to authorize amiierst college to hold addi-
tional PROPERTY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The Trustees of Amherst College, for the purpose set forth
in the act establisliing said college, being chapter eighty-four
of the acts of eighteen hundred and twenty-four, and in the
several acts in addition thereto, are hereby authorized to
acquire by gift, grant, bequest, dexise or otherwise, lands,
tenements or other estate, real or personal, and to hold,
manage, and from time to time to invest and re-invest the
same, or the proceeds of any sale thereof, for the purposes
aforesaid; pro^^ded that the net annual income of all the
property so held shall not exceed the sum of one million
dollars. Aj)proved March 29, 1921.

Chap.179 An Act to increase the powers of milton academy to

HOLD AND CONVEY REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE.

1900, 208, § 1,
amended.

Milton

Academy em-
powered to
hold and
convey real
and personal
estate.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter two hundred and eight of the acts of nineteen
hundred is hereby amended by striking out section one and
inserting in place thereof the following: — Section 1. The
Trustees of Milton Academy may accept, receive and take,
by gift, grant, devise or otherwise, and may hold any real
and personal estate within or without the commonwealth to
an amount not exceeding three million dollars, and may sell
and dispose at its discretion of any real or personal estate
within or without the commonwealth which has been or may
hereafter be given, granted or devised to it, or which is held
by it and not expressly forbidden to be so sold or disposed
of by the terms of the gift, grant, de\ise or receipt thereof.

Approved March 29, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 180, 181, 182. 165

An Act to authorize the trustees of mount holyoke (Jfidj) igQ

COLLEGE TO HOLD ADDITIONAL REAL AND PERSONAL
ESTATE.

Be it enacted, etc., as fullows:

Section one of chapter ninety of the acts of eighteen hun- i894, 9o, § i,
dred and ninety-four, as amended by section one of chapter ^ "^ ' '''"™
one hundred and two of the acts of nineteen hundred and
ten and by chapter one hundred and twenty-two of the
Special Acts of nineteen hundred and seventeen, is hereby
further amended by striking out, in the tliird hne, the word
"seven", and inserting in place thereof the word: — ten, —
so as to read as f oIIoavs : — Sccfion 1 . The Trustees of ^^°^^\
Mount Holyoke College are hereby authorized to hold real College may

1 'liii i'j !• A •^^• hold additional

and personal estate to an amount not exceeding ten million estate.
dollars. Approved March 29, 1921.

An Act to enlarge the powers of the Massachusetts (7/^^r> 181

MEDICAL SOCIETY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The Massachusetts Medical Society is authorized to en- Massachusetts
gage in the publication and distribution of a journal or society,
periodical to be devoted mainly to medical and surgical fa"rged^^°'
science. Approved March 29, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of brockton to incur Chav. 182

INDEBTEDNESS FOR SEWERAGE PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Brockton, for the purposes Brockton may
specified in chapter two hundred and forty-seven of the acts Jfebtedness for
of eighteen hundred and ninety-two, may from time to time
borrow such sums as may be necessary not exceeding, in the
aggregate, two hundred thousand dollars in addition to
amounts previously authorized, and may issue bonds or notes
therefor which shall bear on their face the words, Brockton Brockton
Sewerage Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue shall Loin' Act of
constitute a separate loan. Indebtedness incurred under this *^^^-
act shall be in excess of the statutory limit, but shall other-
wise be subject to chapter forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 30. 1921.

sewerage
purposes.

166

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 183, 184, 185.

Chap. 183 An Act authorizing the town of acushnet to make

AN additional WATER LOAN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1 . For the purpose of extending its water mains
and improving its water distribution facilities, the town of
Acushnet may from time to time borrow such sums as may
be necessary not exceeding in the aggregate thirty-five thou-
sand dollars, and may issue bonds or notes therefor which
shall bear on their face the words, Acushnet Water Loan,
Act of 1921. Each authorized issue shall constitute a sepa-
rate loan, and such loans shall be payable in not more than
thirty years. Any debt incurred under this act shall be out-
side the statutory limit, but shall otherwise be subject to
chapter forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 30, 1921.

Acushnet may
make addi-
tional water
loan.

Acushnet
Water Loan,
Act of 1921.

C/iap. 184 An Act authorizing the city of brockton to make an
additional surface drainage loan.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of constructing surface drain-
age sewers, the city of Brockton may from time to time
borrow such sums as may be necessary not exceeding, in the
aggregate, two hundred thousand dollars in addition to
amounts previously authorized, and may issue bonds or notes
therefor, which shall bear on their face the words, Brockton
Surface Drainage Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue
shall constitute a separate loan. Indebtedness incurred
under this act shall be in excess of the statutory limit, but
shall otherwise be subject to chapter forty-foiu' of the Gen-
eral Laws.

Section 2. Tliis act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 30, 1921.

Brockton may
make addi-
tional surface
drainage loan.

Brockton Sur-
face Drainage
Loan, Act of
1921.

Chap.lSd An Act authorizing the apportionment of the ex-
pense incurred by the county of MIDDLESEX FOR A
TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

County of Section 1. The county commissioners of the county of

apportionment Middlescx may at any time after the passage of this act, and

of expense

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 185. 167

from time to time thereafter, determine the net amount of tuberculoid ^
the expenditm^es theretofore made and the indebtedness, in- hospital.
eluding interest, theretofore incurred on account of the pro-
posed construction of a hospital for the care of persons
suffering from consumption, under the provisions of sections
seventy-eight to ninety-one, inclusive, of chapter one hun-
dred and eleven of the General Laws, or corresponding pro-
visions of earlier laws, after deducting from the gross amount
of such expenditures and indebtedness the proceeds of any
receipts on account of the same and any receipts from the
sale of any property theretofore acquired for said purpose,
which sales said commissioners are hereby authorized in their
discretion to make, and may from time to time apportion to
the cities and towns in said county, except the cities of Cam-
bridge, Lowell and Somerville, the net amount of such ex-
penditures and indebtedness so determined, in accordance
with their valuation used in assessing the count}^ taxes; and
each of such cities and towns shall pay the sum so apportioned
to it into the treasury of said county in such manner and in
such instalments as the said county commissioners shall by
special order direct. The county commissioners shall have Remedies for
the remedies for the collection of sums so apportioned, and sumsap-°
the several cities and towns shall have the right to incur in- P°''t'°"«''' «*"•
debtedness to provide funds for the payment thereof, pro-
vided in sections eighty-three and eighty-four of said chapter
one hundred and eleven. If and when such hospital shall be
completed and equipped, the said county commissioners shall
determine the total cost of the same, together with the
interest paid or due on bonds or notes of said county issued
therefor, and shall deduct therefrom the sum of the appor-
tionments previously made under the provisions of this act,
and the balance of said cost and interest shall be apportioned
to, collected from and paid by said cities and towns in the
manner provided in section eighty-three of said chapter one
hundred and eleven; and such cities and towns may, if they Money may

o. 1 , i«i ,•,1^ 'be borrowed

see nt, borrow money to make said payments m the manner by cities and
provided in section eighty-four of said chapter one hundred *^°*"*'
and eleven. All the said cities and towns of said county, ^°^Jij.*.^'
except the cities of Cambridge, Lowell and Somerville, are
hereby determined to comprise the hospital district intended
to be served by such hospital, and to be subject to the duties
and obligations imposed by said chapter one hundred and
eleven in relation to county tuberculosis hospitals, and by
this act.

168 Acts, 1921. -- Chaps. 186,187.

^^p®^'- Section 2, Section two of chapter five hundred and

thirty-two of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty is
hereby repealed.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 30, 1921.

Chap. 186 An Act authokizing the town of Plymouth to pro-
vide FOR THE REGULATION AND LICENSING OF PUBLIC
GUIDES.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ivs:

I!fdHcen°?ng Section 1. The town of Plymouth may, by by-law, to

of public guides which the relevant pro^'isions of sections twenty-one to

thirty-two, inclusive, of chapter forty of the General Laws

shall apply, provide for the regulation and licensing of

persons acting as public guides therein.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 30, 1921.

Chap.187 An Act to provide for pensioning janitors employed

BY the city of fall RIVER,

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Pensioning Section 1. The head of any city department or any

janitors em- , • ,, ^^."^ . . ,

ployed by city board of trustccs of the city of Fall Itiver may retire with an
annual pension any janitor in the service of the city at the
time of the passage of this act, who has been employed by
the city for not less than twenty-fi\'e years, who has reached
the age of sixty years and who has become physically in-
capacitated. The pension shall be equal to one half the
compensation to which the pensioner would have been en-
titled for full employment during the last year of his service,
but in no case shall it exceed five liundred dollars per year.
The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this
act shall be appropriated annually by the board of aldermen.
mkted^o^cit Section 2, This act shall take effect upon its acceptance

council, etc. by votc of tlic city council of said city, subject to the pro-
Proviso. visions of its charter; provided that such acceptance occurs

prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved March 30, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 188, 189. 169

An Act relative to restrictions on the taking of Chap. 188

FRESH water FISH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and thirty of the General Laws is g. l. iso. new
hereby amended by inserting after section seventy-eight, a l^s'"" ^
new section to be numbered seventy-eight A: — Section 78 A. ^^fn'^f 1°"^ °"
No person shall take, sell, offer for sale or have in his posses- water fish.
sion more than six black bass, fifteen pickerel, forty horned
pout, forty yellow perch or five wall eyed pike taken from
the waters of the commonwealth in any one day. Whoever Penalty,
violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not more
than ten dollars for every fish so unlawfully taken, sold,
offered for sale or had in possession.

Approved March 30, 1921.

Chap. 189

An Act relative to lights on motor cycles with

side-cars.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section seven of chapter ninety of the General Laws is g. l. 9o, § 7,
hereby amended by inserting after the word "tint", in the ""^^^ ^ '
twentieth line, the words : — and every such motor cycle
with a side-car attached, in addition, one such light on the
front of the side-car, — so as to read as follows : — Section 7. Motor vehicles.
Every motor vehicle of more than ten horse power operated
in or on any way shall be provided with at least two brakes,
powerful in action and separated from each other, of which
one brake shall act directly on the driving wheels or on parts
of the mechanism which are firmly connected with said
wheels. Each of the two brakes shall suffice alone to stop Brakes,
the motor vehicle within a proper distance. One of the two
brakes shall be so arranged as to be operated with the foot.
Every automobile of not more than ten horse power and every
motor cycle shall be provided with at least one brake. Every Mufflers and
motor vehicle so operated shall be provided with a muffler ment.^''"'^
or other suitable dcA-ice to prevent unnecessary noise and
with a suitable bell, horn or other means of signalHng, and
with suitable lamps; and automobiles shall be pro\ided with
a lock, a ratchet brake which can be set, a key or other de-
vice to prevent such veliicle from being set in motion by un-
authorized persons, or otherwise, contrary to the will of the
owner or person in charge thereof. Every automobile oper- Lights.
ated during the period from one half an hour after sunset to

170 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 190.

one half an hour before sunrise shall display at least two
wliite lights, or lights of yellow or amber tint, and every
motor cycle so operated at least one white light, or light of
yellow or amber tint, and every such motor cycle with a
side-car attached, in addition, one such light on the front of
the side-car, which shall be visible not less than tMO hundred
feet in the direction toward which the vehicle is proceeding;
and every such motor vehicle shall display at least one red
light in the reverse direction. Every automobile so operated
shall have a rear light so placed as to show a red light from
behind and a white light so arranged as to illuminate and
Mirrors or not obscurc tlic rear register number. Every automobile

reflectors .

used for the carriage of passengers for hire, and every com-
mercial motor vehicle or motor truck, so constructed, equipped
or loaded that the person operating the same is prevented
from having a constantly free and unobstructed view of the
highway immediately in the rear, shall have attached to the
vehicle a mirror or reflector so placed and adjusted as to
afford the operator a clear, reflected view of the highwaj^ in
the rear of the vehicle. Approved March 30, 1921. .

Chap. 190 An Act requiring domestic insurance companies to

COMPLY WITH certain PREREQUISITES BEFORE ISSUING
POLICIES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
9iJ"' ^^^' I A Chapter one hundred and seventy-five of the General

§ 32, amended. • i i i i i -i • • i •

Laws IS hereby amended by striking out section thirty-two
Domestic and inserting in place thereof the f ollo\\ing : — Section 32.

companies No douicstic couipaiiy shall issue policies of insurance or
wiith*ce°tem^ aunuity or pure endowment contracts until, upon examina-
before'^ssufng ^^o^ ^y the commissiouer, liis deputy or examiner, it is found
policies. iq have complied with the laws of the commonwealth, adopted

a proper system of accounting, employed a competent ac-
countant and a competent and experienced underwriter, and
to be without liabilities except such organization expenses
as the commissioner shall certify as reasonable, and except,
if a stock company or a mutual company with a guaranty
capital, its liabilities to stockholders for the amount paid in
for shares of stock, nor until it has obtained from the com-
missioner a certificate stating that it has comphed Mith the
foregoing conditions and all other laws, and authorizing it
to issue such pohcies or contracts.

Approved March 30, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 191. 171

An Act authorizing the board of street commis- Chap.191

SIONERS OF THE CITY OF BOSTON TO MAKE REGULATIONS
RELATIVE TO STREET STANDS IN FANEUIL HALL MARKET.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Subject to the limitations hereinafter set Board of street
forth, the board of street commissioners of the city of Boston in Boston t^^
may make reasonable regulations governing the occupation stfnlfs^tn*'^'^*
of street stands within the limits of Faneuil Hall Market in ^''Xt. ^^^^
said city and may set the time for the opening and closing
of said stands. Any person occupying a street stand or any
place within the limits of said market for the sale of fresh
provisions or perishable produce or having in his possession
fresh pro\asions or perishable produce with intent to sell the
same within said limits, except during the hours and in
accordance with the regulations established by said board
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding twenty dollars for Penalty,
the first offence, and not exceeding one hundred dollars for
each subsequent offence, and should such person be unknown
to the police officer witnessing such use or occupation, he
may be arrested by the officer without a warrant. But no Certain
such regulation shall exclude from the occupation of street exempt from
stands in said market, between the hours of four o'clock in ■'^euiations.
the morning and five o'clock in the afternoon, except on
Sundays and holidays or upon the occurrence of some ex-
traordinary emergency, any person whose sole purpose it is
to sell fresh provisions or perishable produce which are the
product of his own farm or of some farm within ten miles of
his residence or any person selling such pro\dsions or produce
at wholesale only for some person or persons not residing or
having a usual place of business within eight miles of said
market, or as agent for such person or persons, or any person
selling meats at wholesale only derived from animals by him
slaughtered.

Section 2. Chapter two hundred and eleven of the acts Repeal,
of eighteen hundred and fifty-nine, as amended by chapter
one hundred and fifty-two of the acts of eighteen hundred
and sixty, is hereby repealed, and any existing by-laws,
ordinances or regulations inconsistent with the provisions of
section one are hereby annulled ; but this act shall not be Act, how
construed to annul or prohibit reasonable rules of police
which may be required for the convenience and good order
of the market and for the proper conduct of those who buy
or sell therein. Approved March 30, 1921.

172

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 192, 193, 194.

Chap. 192 An Act authorizing the county of Suffolk to retire

AND PENSION WILLIAM S. FOSTER.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The county of Suffolk may retire William S.
Foster, who has served the county as janitor in its court
house for the past twenty-eight years, on an annual pension
equal to one half of the salary received by him at the time
of his retirement.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by the city council of the city of Boston, subject to the pro-
visions of its charter; provided that such acceptance occurs
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Apjoroved March 30, 1921.

County of
Suffolk may
pension
William S.
Foster.

To be sub-
mitted to the
city council,
etc.
Proviso.

C/ia/?.193 An Act providing an annuity for maurice fitzgerald,

formerly sheriff of the county of HAMPSHIRE.

Hampshire
county may
pay an
annuity to
Maurice Fitz-
gerald.

Proviso.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Upon the acceptance of this act by the county commis-
sioners of the county of Hampshire, there shall be paid by
said county to Maurice Fitzgerald, for ten years sheriff of
said county, an annuity of seven himdred and fifty dollars
for the term of his life; provided that the town of Ware, if
the town so votes, may contribute toward said annuity, an
annual sum not exceeding tlu-ee hundred and seventy-five
dollars. Approved March 30, 1921.

Chap. 194: An Act rel.\tive to the maximum liability of a person

TO A TRUST COMPANY.

G. L. 172. § 40,
amended.

Liabilities of
any person to
a trust com-
pany limited,
etc.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section forty of chapter one hundred and seventy-two of
the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the
word "up", in the tenth line, the words: — , or one tenth
part of the surplus account and of such amount of the capital
stock of such corporation as is actually paid up, — so as to
read as follows: — Section Jfi. The total Habilities of a
person, other than cities or towns, including in the liabiUties
of a firm the liabilities of its several members, for money
borrowed from and drafts drawn on any such corporation
having a capital stock of five hundred thousand dollars or
more shall at no time exceed one fifth part of the surplus

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 195, 196. 173

account and of such amount of the capital stock of such
corporation as is actually paid up. Such total liabilities to
any such corporation ha\dng a capital stock of less than five
hundred thousand dollars shall at no time exceed one fifth
of such amount of the capital stock of the corporation as is
actually paid up, or one tenth part of the surplus account
and of such amount of the capital stock of such corporation
as is actually paid up; but the discount of bills of exchange
drawn in good faith against actually existing values, and the
discount of commercial or business paper actually owned by
the person negotiating it, shall not be considered as money
borrowed. The total liabilities to any one such corporation Liabilities
of any government, either foreign or domestic, other than governments
the government of the United States of America or of this ^'^''^ed, etc.
commonwealth, shall not exceed one tenth part of the surplus
account and of such amount of the capital stock of such '

corporation as is actually paid up, and no trust company
shall invest or advance an aggregate amount exceeding at
any one time twenty per cent of its surplus account and
paid up capital stock in such securities and evidences of in-
debtedness. Approved March 30, 1921.

An Act relative to the relief association in nan- C'/ia».195

TUCKET.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
The corporation known as the Relief Association situated ^•'1'.^^ ^?^°-

u J" XT 1 • ciatjon, in

m the town oi Nantucket, and incorporated under general Nantucket,
law, may be appointed trustee or substituted trustee under pointed''''"
a will or instrument creating a trust for the care and manage-
ment of property to an amount not exceeding that allowed
by law, under the same circumstances, in the same manner
and subject to the same control by the court having juris-
diction of the same, as a legally qualified person.

Approved March 30, 1921.

trustee.

C/iap.l96

An Act to provide for removing or placing under-
ground CERTAIN WIRES AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES IN
THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section 1. In the month of January in the year nine- Certain wires
teen hundred and twenty-two and in said month in each apjhwi'o

174

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 197.

be placed
underground
in Boston.

Fire commis-
sioner may
provide for
work to be
done in certain
years.

Extension of
certain powers
and duties.

year thereafter, to and including the year nineteen hundred
and twenty-six, the fire commissioner of the city of Boston
shall prescribe and give public notice thereof in at least two
daily newspapers in said city, by advertisement therein,
twice a week for two weeks in succession, of not more than
four miles of streets in any one year, from which poles shall
be removed and the wires buried underground, except such
poles and wires as are excepted in chapter three hundred and
sixty-four of the acts of nineteen hundred and eleven.

Section 2. The work for the years nineteen hundred and
twenty and nineteen hundred and twenty-one heretofore
prescribed under existing statutes need not be done but any
street or streets formerly included in the work prescribed for
said years may be included by the fire commissioner in the
future work to be done under this act. The obligation to
do any work prescribed under existing laws to be done in
years before nineteen hundred and twenty shall not be
affected by anything in this act contained.

Section 3. The powers conferred and the duties imposed
upon the officer mentioned in said chapter three hundred and
sixty-four, and other acts mentioned in said chapter, are
hereby extended and said powers shall be exercised and said
duties performed by said fire commissioner in each of the
years nineteen hundred and twenty-two to nineteen hun-
dred and twentv-six, inclusive.

Approved March 30, 1921.

Chap. 1^1 An Act to regul.yte the taking of bl.\ck bass.
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

G L. 130, § 64,
amended.

Close season
for black bass
established.

Section sixty-four of chapter one hundred and thirty of
the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the
second line, the word "April", and inserting in place thereof
the word: — February, — and by striking out, in the fourth
line, the word "eight", and inserting in place thereof the
word: — ten, — so as to read as follows: — Section 64. No
person shall take, sell, offer for sale, or ha^'e in possession a
black bass or any part thereof between February first and
June twentieth following, both dates inclusive, or at any
time have in possession a black bass less than ten inches in
length unless such bass was taken by a person lawfully fish-
ing and is immediately returned alive to the water whence
it was taken. Approved March 30, 1921,

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 198. 175

An Act relative to marine insurance. Chap.198

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section forty-seven of chapter one hundred and seventy- g. l. its, §47.
five of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting
after the word "transportation", in the thirteenth hne, the
words : — ; also, in connection wuth marine or inland marine
or transportation insurance on property, to insure against
any risk whether to person or to property, including liability
for loss or damage to either, arising out of the construction,
repair, operation, maintenance or use of the subject matter
of such primary insurance, — and by adding after the word
"hable", in the twenty-first line, the words: — ; but not
including insurance against loss or damage by reason of
bodily injury or death by accident to any person resulting
from the maintenance and use of motor vehicles, — so that
the second clause will read as follows: — Second, To insure Purposes of
upon the stock or mutual plan vessels, freights, goods, L^TeSn '°°
money, effects, and money lent on bottomry or respondentia, companies,
against the perils of the sea and other perils usually insured
against by marine insurance; risks of inland na\'igation and
transportation; also, in connection with marine or inland
marine or transportation insurance on property, to insure
against any risk whether to person or to property, including
liability for loss or damage to either, arising out of the con-
struction, repair, operation, maintenance or use of the subject
matter of such primary insurance; also to insure against loss
or damage to and loss of use of motor vehicles, their fittings
and contents, whether such vehicles are being operated or
not, and wherever the same may be, resulting from accident,
collision, and any of the perils usually insured against by ma-
rine insurance, cTr from risks of inland navigation and trans-
portation; and against loss or damage caused by teams,
automobiles or other vehicles, except rolling stock of rail-
ways, to the property of another, for which loss or damage
any person is liable; but not including insurance against Certain insur-
loss or damage by reason of bodily injury or death by accident
to any person resulting from the maintenance and use of
motor vehicles. Approved March 30, 1921.

176

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 199.

Biennial
municipal
elections in
Cambridge.

Certain
officials to be
sworn, time,
etc.

Chap. 199 An Act providing for biennial municipal elections in

THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The next regular city election in the city of
Cambridge, succeeding the passage of this act, shall be held
on Tuesday following the first Monday in November, nine-
teen hundred and twenty-one, and thereafter the regular
city elections in said city shall be held biennially on the
Tuesday next following the first Monday in November in
each odd-numbered year.

Section 2. On the first Monday in January following a
regular city election, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, the
mayor-elect, the councillors-elect and the assessors-elect,
shall meet and be sworn to the faithful discharge of their
duties. The oath shall be administered as pro\'ided in sec-
tion seventeen of chapter forty-tliree of the General Laws.
The terms of the mayor and all councillors shall be two years,
commencing on the first INIonday in January following their
election.

Section 3. The terms of councillors from each ward in
said city elected in December nineteen hundred and twenty
shall terminate on the first Monday in January, nineteen
hundred and twenty-foiu", and their successors shall be
elected at the biennial election in November nineteen hun-
dred and twenty-tlu-ee.

Section 4. The terms of the two members of the school
committee of said city elected in December nineteen hun-
dred and nineteen, shall terminate on the first Monday in
January, nineteen hundred and twenty-two. The four mem-
bers to be elected in November nineteen hundred and twenty-
one, shall be elected for two-year terms. At the November
election in nineteen hundred and twenty-three there shall be
elected six members of the school committee; three for terms
of two years and three for terms of four years. Thereafter
at each biennial election three members of the school com-
mittee shall be elected for terms of four years. The school
committee shall organize on the first Monday in January
after each biennial election and shall elect one of its mem-
bers as \ace-chairman, whose duty it shall be to preside at
all meetings at which the mayor is not present. The term of
a member of the school committee shall commence on the
first Monday of January following said member's election.

Terms of

councillors,

etc.

School com-
mittee, terms
of certain
members,
election, etc.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 200. 177

Section 5. If a vacancy occurs in the school committee vacancy in
of said city bj^ failure to elect or otherwise, the city council mittee. how
and the remaining members of the school committee shall
meet in joint convention and elect a suitable person to fill
the vacancy until the next regular city election. The mayor,
if present, shall preside at said convention.

Section 6. The term of the assessor for the city of Cam- Assessors.
bridge elected in December, nineteen hundred and nineteen, ef^fon! etc.
is hereby extended for one j-ear and shall terminate on the
first Monday in January, nineteen hundred and twenty-four.
At the election to be held in No\'ember, nineteen hundred
and twenty-one, there shall be one assessor elected for the
term of four years. At the election to be held in November,
nineteen hundred and twenty-three, there shall be two
assessors elected for the term of four years. Thereafter all
assessors shall be elected for terms of four years. The term
of an assessor shall commence on the first IMonday in Jan-
uary following his election.

Section 7. A vote on the question of granting licenses Biennial vote
for the sale of certain non-intoxicating be\erages, required question of
by chapter one hundred and thirty-eight of the General ficenle"^
Laws, or by any other general provision of law, so long as
said laws shall be in effect, shall hereafter be taken biennially
in said city at the biennial election herein pro\ided for.

Section 8. The word "annual", as used in section forty Meaning of
of chapter forty-three of the General Laws shall mean "annual."
"biennial" when used with reference to said city.

{The foregoing was laid before the governor on the twenty-
fourth day of March, 1921, and after five days it had "the
force of a law", as prescribed by the constitution, as it tvas
not returned by him with his objections thereto within that
time.)

An Act confirming the election of officers and Chap. 200
other proceedings of a meeting of the inhabitants
of the town of stow.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The election of officers and other proceedings Election of
at a meeting of the inhabitants of the town of Stow held on °n Town of""
February twenty-eighth in the current year are hereby vali- irmed°°'
dated and confirmed, and said meeting is hereby declared to
be the annual town meeting of the said town for the current
year, notwithstanding that the annual meeting of said tow^n

178

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 201.

was called for February twenty-first nineteen hundred and

twenty-one and adjourned to said February twenty-eighth.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 31, 1921.

Extension of
sewerage
system in
Northbridge
authorized.

C/iap. 201 An Act to authorize the town of northbridge to ex-
tend ITS SYSTEM OF SEWERAGE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The board of sewer commissioners of the
town of Northbridge, on behalf of the town, may take by
eminent domain under chapter seventy-nine of the General
Laws, or acquire by purchase or otherwise, any lands in fee
and any water rights, rights of way and easements in said
town, public or private, necessary for any of the purposes
mentioned in this act, and may construct within the to\vn
such main drains and sewers under or over any water course,
bridge, aqueduct, conduit, railroad, railway or way, or within
the location of any railroad or railway, and may enter upon
and dig up any private land, street or way, or railroad or
railway location, for the purpose of lading such main drains
and sewers, and of maintaining and repairing the same, and
may do any other thing necessary or proper for the purposes
of this act; provided that said board shall not take in fee
any land of a railroad corporation, and that it shall not
enter upon or construct any drains or sewers within the loca-
tion of any railroad corporation, except at such time and in
such manner as it may agree upon with such corporation, or,
in case of failure to agree, as may be approved by the de-
partment of public utilities. Any person injured in his prop-
erty by any action of the board under this act may recover
damages from said town under said chapter seventy-nine.

Section 2. No act shall be done under authority of the
preceding section until the plans for said system of sewerage
have been approved by the department of public health.
Upon application to said department for such approval, it
shall, after due notice to the public, give a hearing at which
plans showing in detail all the work to be done in construct-
ing said system of sewerage shall be submitted.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 31, 1921.

Proviso.

Approval of
plans by de-
partment of
public health.

Acts, 1921.— Chaps. 202, 203. 179

An Act relative to the taxation of certain shares Chap. 202
OF stock held by fiduciaries.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would cause Emergency
substantial inconvenience, and would result in the loss to the p''®*™'*'®-
commonwealth, and to cities and towns, of taxes that could
be assessed April first of the current year, therefore it is
hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Clause thirty-third of section five of chapter fifty-nine of ^- g'^ ^^' ^ ^•
the General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end amended,
thereof the following: — , except shares of stock taxable
under section one of chapter sixty-three, — so as to read as
follows: — Thirty-third, Intangible property held by any Taxation of
fiduciary in the commonwealth, except shares of stock of stock held
taxable under section one of chapter sixty-three. ^ ucianes.

Approved March 31, 1921.

An Act making appropriations for the maintenance Q}ia7).20^
of departments, boards, commissions, institutions

AND certain activities OF THE COMMONWEALTH, FOR
INTEREST, SINKING FUND AND SERIAL BOND REQUIRE-
MENTS, AND FOR CERTAIN PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. To provide for the maintenance of the several Appropriations
1 . . .... !• 1 main-

departments, boards, commissions and institutions, of sundry ^^"'^"^^"L

other services, and for certain permanent improvements, and etc., and

to meet certain requirements of law, the sums set forth in Sng^fund and

section two, for the several purposes and subject to the con- nfentsrand"^^

ditions therein specified, are hereby appropriated from the

general fund or revenue of the commonwealth unless some

other source of revenue is expressed, subject to the provisions

of law regulating the disbursement of public funds and the

approval thereof, for the fiscal year ending November

thirtieth, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, or for such

other period as may be specified.

certain im-
provements.

department.

180 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Section 2.

Service of the Legislative Department.

Item

Legislative^ 1 For the Compensation of senators, the sum of

"'"" """" sixty-one thousand five hundred dollars, . $61,500 00

2 For the compensation for travel of senators, a
sum not exceeding forty-five hundred dollars, 4,500 00

3 For the compensation of representatives, the
sum of three hundred sixtv-one thousand five
hundred dollars, . . ". . . . . 361,500 00

4 For compensation for travel of representatives,
a sum not exceeding twenty-six thousand
seven hundred dollars, 26,700 00

5 For the salaries of Henry D. CooHdge, clerk of
the senate, and James W. Kimball, clerk of
the house of representatives, the sum of ten
thousand dollars, 10,000 00

6 For the salaries of William H. Sanger, assistant
clerk of the senate, and Frank E. Bridgman,
assistant clerk of the house of representatives,
the sum of seven thousand dollars, . . . 7,000 00

7 For such additional clerical assistance to, and
with the approval of, the clerk of the senate,
as may be necessary for the proper despatch
of public business, a sum not exceeding fifteen
hundred dollars, 1,500 00

8 For such additional clerical assistance to, and
with the approval of, the clerk of the house of
representatives, as may be necessary for the
proper despatch of public business, a sum not
exceeding four thousand dollars, . . . 4,000 00

9 For the salary of the sergeant-at-arms, a sum
not exceeding thirty-five hundred dollars, . 3,500 00

10 For clerical assistance, office of the sergeant-at-
arms, a sum not exceeding forty-four hundred
and forty dollars, 4,440 00

11 For compensation for travel of doorkeepers,
assistant doorkeepers, messengers, pages and
other employees of the sergeant-at-arms, au-
thorized b.y law to receive the same, a sum
not exceeding thirty-eight hundred and fifty-
five dollars, 3,855 00

12 For the salaries of the doorkeepers of the senate
and house of representatives, and the post-
master, with the approval of the sergeant-at-
arms, a sum not exceeding fifty-eight hundred
doUars, 5,800 00

13 For the salaries of assistant doorkeepers and
messengers to the senate and house of repre-
sentatives, with the approval of the sergeant-
at-arms, a sum not exceeding thirty-eight
thousand one hundred dollars, .... 38,100 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203. 181

Item

14 For compensation of the pages of the senate and dipartm'int

house of representatives, with the approval of
the sergeant-at-arms, a sum not exceeding
seventy-two hundred dollars, .... $7,200 00

15 For the salaries of clerks employed in the legis-

lative document room, a sum not exceeding

thirty-nine hundred and fifty dollars, . . 3,950 00

IG For certain other persons employed by the ser-
geant-at-arms, in and about the chambers and
rooms of the legislative department, a sum not
exceeding twenty-four hundred and twenty-
five dollars, 2,425 00

17 For the salaries of the chaplains of the senate
and house of representatives, the sum of fifteen
hundred dollars, 1,500 00

18a For personal services of the senate counsel and
assistants, a sum not exceeding twelve thou-
sand two hundred dollars, 12,200 00

18b For personal services of the house counsel and
assistants, a sum not exceeding eleven thou-
sand one hundred and fifty dollars, . . . 11,150 00

18c For clerical and other assistance of the senate
committee on rules, a sum not exceeding forty-
one hundred dollars, 4,100 00

I8d For clerical and other expenses of the house
committee on rules, a sum not exceeding
thirty-five hundred and ninety-five dollars, . 3,595 00

19 For authorized traveling and other expenses of

the committees of the present general court,
with the approval of a majcjrity of the com-
mittee incurring the same, a sum not exceeding
nine thousand dollars, 9,000 00

20 For expenses of advertising hearings of the com-

mittees of the present general court, including
expenses of preparing and mailing advertise-
ments to the various newspapers, with the
approval of the auditor of the commonwealth,
a sum not exceeding three thousand dollars, . 3,000 00

21 For expenses of summoning witnesses, and for

fees of such witnesses, with the approval of
the sergeant-at-arms, a sum not exceeding
two hundred dollars, 200 00

22 For printing and binding ordered by the senate

and house of representatives, or by concurrent
order of the two branches, with the approval
of the clerks of the respective branches, a
sum not exceeding fifty-three thousand dollars, 53,000 00

23 For printing and binding the manual for the

general court, under the direction and with the
approval of the clerks of the senate and house
of representatives, a sum not exceeding six
thousand dollars, 6,000 00

182

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Legislative
department.

Item

For expenses in connection with the publication
of the bulletin of committee hearings, with
the approval of the joint committee on rules,
a sum not exceeding eighteen thousand dollars, $18,000 00

For stationery for the senate, purchased by and
with the approval of the clerk, a sum not ex-
ceeding eight hundred dollars, .... 800 00

For stationery for the house of representatives,
purchased by and with the approval of the
clerk, a sum not exceeding twelve hundred
dollars, 1,200 00

For contingent expenses of the senate and house
of representatives, and necessary expenses in
and about the state house, with the approval
of the sergeant-at-arms, a sum not exceeding
eighteen thousand four hundred dollars, . . 18,400 00

For the purchase of outline sketches of niembers
of the senate and house of representatives, a
sum not exceeding twelve hundred dollars, . 1,200 00

Total,

,315 00

Judicial de-
partment.
Supreme
Judicial Court.

Service of the Judicial Department.

Supreme Judicial Court, as follows :

29 For the salaries of the chief justice and of the

six associate justices, a sum not exceeding

seventy thousand five hundred dollars, . . $70,500 00

30 For traveling allowance and expenses, a sum not

exceeding forty-five hundred dollars, . 4,500 00

31 For the pensions of retired justices, a sum not

exceeding thirty thousand dollars, . . . 30,000 00

32 For the salary of the clerk for the common-

wealth, a sum not exceeding thirtj'-five hun-
dred dollars, 3,500 00

33 For clerical assistance to the clerk, a sum not

exceeding nine hundred dollars, . . . 900 00

34 For clerical assistance to the justices, a sum not

exceeding four thousand dollars, . . . 4,000 00

35 For the services of stenographers to the justices,

a sum not exceeding twenty-five hundred dol-
lars, 2,500 00

36 For office supplies, services and equipment of

the supreme judicial court, a sum not exceed-
ing twenty-five hundred dollars, . . . 2,500 00

37 For the salaries of the officers and messengers, a

sum not exceeding twenty-six hundred dol-
lars, 2,600 00

38 For the salary of the clerk for the county of

Suffolk, a sum not exceeding fifteen hundred

dollars, 1,500 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

183

Item

39
40

Reporter of Decisions:

For the salary of the reporter of decisions, a sum
not exceeding six thousand dollars, .

For clerk hire and office supplies, services and
equipment, a sum not exceeding eight thou-
sand dollars,

Reporter of
Decisions.

Total,

$6,000 00

8,000 00
$136,500 00

Superior Court, as follows :

41 For the salaries of the chief justice and of the

twenty-seven associate justices, a sum not
exceeding two hundred sixty-seven thousand
eight hundred ninetj^-one dollars and thirteen
cents, . . . ' $267,891 13

42 For traveling allowance and expenses, a sum not

exceeding fifteen thousand dollars, . . . 15,000 00

43 For the salary of the assistant clerk, Suffolk

county, a sum not exceeding one thousand

dollars, 1,000 00

44 For printing, transportation of papers and

documents, and office supplies, services and
equipment, a sum not exceeding fifteen hun-
dred dollars, 1,500 00

45 For pensions of retired justices, a sum not ex-

ceeding eighteen thousand dollars, . . . 18,000 00

Total, $303,391 13

Superior
Court.

Probate and Insolvency Courts, as follows:

46 For the salaries of judges of probate of the

several counties, a sum not exceeding eighty-
six thousand five hundred thirty-three dollars
and thirty-three cents, $86,533 33

47 For pensions of retired justices, a sum not ex-

ceeding seventy-eight hundred dollars, . . 7,800 00

48 For the compensation of judges of probate when

acting outside of their own county for other
judges of probate, a sum not exceeding twenty-
five hundred dollars, 2,500 00

49 For the salaries of registers of the several coun-

ties, a sum not exceeding fifty-two thousand
six hundred fifty-eight dollars and thirty-three
cents, 52,658 33

50 For the salaries of assistant registers, a sum not

exceeding fifty-two thousand five hundred

thirty-one dollars and twenty-five cents, . 52,531 25

Probate and

Insolvency

Courts.

Total,

$202,022 91

184

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Registers of
Probate and
Insolvency,
clerical assist-
ance.

District
Attorneys.

Item

51
52
53
54

55
56
57

58
59
60
61

For clerical assistance to Registers of the
several counties, as follows:

Barnstable, a sum not exceeding one thousand
dollars, $1,000 00

Berkshire, a sum not exceeding twelve hundred
dollars, 1,200 00

Bristol, a sum not exceeding sixty-eight hundred

thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents, . 6,833 33

Dukes County, a sum not exceeding four hun-
dred thirty-three dollars and thirt.y-three
cents, 433 33

Essex, a sum not exceeding ten thousand and
fifty dollars, 10,050 00

Franklin, a sum not exceeding one thousand dol-
lars, 1,000 00

Hampden, a sum not exceeding fifty-four hun-
dred thirty-three dollars and thirty-three
cents, 5,433 33

Hampshire, a sum not exceeding one thousand
dollars, 1,000 00

Middlesex, a sum not exceeding fifteen thousand
five hundred dollars, 15,500 00

Nantucket, a sum not exceeding four hundred

thirty-three dollars and thirty-three cents, . 433 <33

Norfolk, a sum not exceeding six thousand dol-
lars, 6,000 00

Plymouth, a sum not exceeding twenty-five
hundred sixty-six dollars and sixtj'-seven
cents, 2,566 67

Suffolk, a sum not exceeding eighty-six hundred
dollars, 8,600 00

Worcester, a sum not exceeding ninety-five
hundred sixteen dollars and sixtj^-seven
cents, 9,516 67

For the salary of the clerk to the register for the
county of Middlesex, a sum not exceeding
two thousand dollars, 2,000 00

For the salary of the clerk to the register for the
county of Suffolk, a sum not exceeding fifteen
hundred dollars, 1,500 00

Total, 173,066 66

District Attorneys, as follows:

For the salaries of the district attorney and
assistants for the Suffolk district, a sum not
exceeding thirtj^-seven thousand dollars, . S37,000 00

For the salaries of the district attorney and
assistants for the northern district, a sum not
exceeding fourteen thousand seven hundred
and fifty dollars, _ . 14,750 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

185

Item

For the salaries of the district attorney and
assistants for the eastern district, a sum not
exceeding ten thousand two hundred and
fifty dollars, $10,250 00

For the salaries of the district attorney, deputy
district attorney and assistants for the south-
eastern district, a sum not exceeding ten
thousand doUars, 10,000 00

For the salaries of the district attorney and
assistants for the southern district, a sum not
exceeding eighty-two hundred dollars, . . 8.200 00

For the salaries of the district attorney and
assistants for the middle district, a sum not
exceeding ten thousand two hundred and fifty
dollars, 10,250 00

For the salaries of the district attorney and
assistants for the western district, a sum not
exceeding forty-five hundred dollars, . 4,500 00

For the salary of the district attorney for the
northwestern district, a sum not exceeding
two thousand dollars. . . . 2,000 00

For traveling expenses necessarily incurred by
the district attorneys, except in the Suffolk
district, a sum not exceeding six thousand
dollars, 6,000 00

District
Attorneys.

Total,

$102,950 00

Service of the Land Court.

76 For salaries of the judge, associate judge, the

recorder and court officer, a sum not exceeding
twenty-eight thousand six hundred dollars, . $28,600 00

77 For engineering, clerical and other personal

services, a sum not exceeding nineteen thou-
sand dollars, . . . . . . . . 19,000 00

78 For personal services in the examination of titles,

for publishing and serving citations and other
services, traveling expenses, supplies and
office equipment, and for the preparation of
sectional plans showing registered land, a sum
not exceeding thirty-one thousand one hun-
dred dollars, 31,100 00

Land Court.

Total,

$78,700 00

Service of the Commission on Probation.

79 For personal services of the deputy commis-
sioner, clerks, and stenographers, a siun not
exceeding ten thousand five hundred and
eighty doUars, $10,580 00

Commission
on Probation.

186

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Commission
on Probation.

Item

For service other than personal, including print-
ing the annual report, traveling expenses, office
supplies and equipment, a sum not exceeding
twenty-six hundred dollars, ....

Total,

S2,600 00
$13,180 00

Board of Bar
Examiners.

Service of the Board of Bar Examiners.

For personal services of the members of the
board, a sum not exceeding sixty-three hun-
dred dollars, S6,300 00

For other services, including printing the annual
report and traveling expenses, office supplies
and equipment, a sum not exceeding twenty-
two hundred dollars, 2,200 00

Total.

^,500 00

Executive
Department.

Service of the Executive Department.

83 For the salary of the governor, the sum of ten

thousand dollars, $10,000 00

84 For the salary of the lieutenant governor, the

sum of four thousand dollars, .... 4,000 00

85 For the salaries of the eight councillors, the sum

of eight thousand dollars, 8,000 00

86 For the salaries of officers and employees of the

department, a sum not exceeding eighteen

thousand six hundred and sixty dollars, . . 18,660 00

87 For travel and expenses of the lieutenant gov-

ernor and council from and to their homes, a

sum not exceeding fifteen hundred dollars, . 1,500 00

88 For postage, printing, office and other contin-

gent expenses, including travel, of the gov-
ernor, a sum not exceeding eleven thousand
dollars, 11,000 00

89 For postage, printing, stationery, traveling and

contingent expenses of the governor and
council, a sum not exceeding four thousand
dollars, . 4,000 00

90 For expenses incurred in the arrest of fugitives

from justice, a sum not exceeding one thousand

dollars, 1,000 00

91 For payment of extraordinary expenses and for

transfers made to cover deficiencies, with the
approval of the governor and council, a sum
not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars, . 100,000 00

Total,

$158,160 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

187

Service of the Adjutant General.

Item

92 For the salary of the adjutant general, a sum not

exceeding forty-one hundred dollars, . . $4,100 00

93 For the salary of the adjutant general's assistant,

a sum not exceeding twenty-two hundred dol-
lars, 2,200 00

94 For the personal services of office assistants, a

sum not exceeding twenty-one thousand five

hundred and fifty dollars, . . . . . 21,550 00

95 For personal services of the members of the in-

telligence bureau, a sum not exceeding ten

thousand dollars, 10,000 00

96 For personal services in the division of records

of the world's war, a sum not exceeding eleven

thousand nine hundred dollars, . . . 11,900 00

97 For services other than personal, printing the

annual report, and for necessarj' office sup-
plies and expenses, a sum not exceeding ten
thousand dollars, 10,000 00

98 For expenses not otherwise provided for in con-

nection with military matters and accounts, a
sum not exceeding sixty-eight hundred dol-
lars, 6,800 00

99 For services other than personal, and for neces-

sary office supplies and expenses of the in-
telligence bureau, a sum not exceeding sixty-
five hundred dollars, 6,500 00

100 For services other than personal and for neces-

sary office supplies and expenses of the division
of records of the world's war, a sum not ex-
ceeding twenty-five hundred dollars, . . 2,500 00

101 For premium on bonds for officers, a sum not

exceeding seven hundred dollars, . . . 700 00

102 For the purchase of an automobile for the gov-

ernor, a sum not exceeding thirty-five hun-
dred and sixteen dollars, 3,516 00

103 For expenses of maintenance and operation of

an automobile for any use directed by the gov-
ernor or adjutant general, a sum not exceed-
ing five thousand dollars, 5,000 00

Adjutant
General.

Total,

$84,766 00

104

105

Service of Reorganized Militia.

For allowances to companies and other adminis-
trative units, a sum not exceeding one hundred
twenty-two thousand dollars, .... $122,000 00

For pay, expenses and transportation for re-
cruiting, a sum not exceeding twenty-five
hundred dollars, . 2,500 00

Reorganized

Militia.

188 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Militia.

Item

^«?y?fnized 106 For pay and transportation of certain boards, a

sum not exceeding five thousand dollars, . . 15,000 00-

107 For pay and expenses of certain camps of in-
struction, a sum not exceeding five thousand
dollars, . . . •.-.•.•.• • 5,000 00

108 For pay and transportation in making inspec-
tions and surveys, and for escort duty, a sum
not exceeding four thousand dollars, . . 4,000 00

109 (This item omitted.)

110 For transportation of officers and non-commis-
sioned officers for attendance at military
meetings, a sum not exceeding ten thousand
eight hundred dollars, . . . . . 10,800 00

111 For transportation to and from regimental and
battalion drills, a sum not exceeding sixty-two
hundred dollars, . . . . . . . 6,200 00

112 For transportation when appearing for examina-
tion, a sum not exceeding twenty-five hundred
dollars, . . . . . . . . . 2,500 00

113 For certain other military transportation pro-
vided by law, a sum not exceeding four thou-
sand dollars, . . 4,000 00

114 For expenses of rifle practice, a sum not exceed-
ing twenty thousand dollars, .... 20,000 00

115a For compensation, transportation and expenses
in the preparation for camp duty or maneu-
vers, a sum not exceeding seventy-five hun-
dred dollars, 7,500 00

1156 For subsistence, a sum not exceeding one thou-
sand dollars, . 1,000 00

115c For expenses of escort in attending the inaugura-
tion at Washington, D. C, a sum not exceed-
ing fifteen hundred dollars, .... 1,500 00

115d! For maintenance of horses, a sum not exceeding

ten thousand dollars, 10,000 00

116 (This item omitted.)

117 For compensation for special and miscellaneous
duty, a sum not exceeding fifteen thousand
dollars, . 15,000 00

118 For compensation for accidents and injuries
sustained in the performance of military duty,
a sum not exceeding twenty-five hundred dol-
lars, . . . 2,500 00

119 For reimbursement for death and injuries to
horses, a sum not exceeding twenty-five hun-
dred doUars, 2,500 00 .

Total, $222,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

189

Item

120

Service of the Property and Disbursing Officer.

For clerical services and other expenses for the
office of the property and disbursing officer, a
sum not exceeding thirtj^-five hundred dol-
lars,

Property and

Disbursing

Officer.

5,500 00

Mexican Border Service.

120§ For the expense of furnishing certificates of
honor for service on the Mexican border, as
authorized by law, a sum not exceeding five
hundred dollars, the same to be in addition to
any sum heretofore appropriated for the pur-
pose,

Mexican
Border

Service, certifi-
cates of honor.

$500 00

Service for the Publication of Records of Massachusetts Soldiers and
Sailors of the Civil War.

121 For services for the publication of records of
Massachusetts soldiers and sailors who served
in the civil war, a sum not exceeding seventy-
two hundred dollars,

Publication of
Records of
Massachusetts
Soldiers and

r,2oo 00 giTw^i.

Service of the Chief Quartermaster.

122 For personal services of the chief quartermaster,

superintendent of armories and superintendent
of arsenal, a sum not exceeding sixty-eight
hundred dollars, $6,800 00

123 For personal services of other employees of the

chief quartermaster, a sum not exceeding

twelve thousand one hundred dollars, . . 12,100 00

124 For expert assistance, the employment of which

may be exempt fro'n civil service rules, in the
disbursement of certain monej^ to the officers
and enlisted men of the state guard and
militia for compensation and allowances, a
sum not exceeding twelve hundred dollars, . 1,200 00

125 For the salaries of armorers and assistant

armorers of first class armories, a sum not
exceeding one hundred five thousand six hun-
dred and forty dollars, 105,640 00

126 For certain incidental military expenses of the

quartermaster's department, a sum not ex-
ceeding thirty-five hundred dollars, . . . 3,500 00

127 For office and general supplies and equipment, a

sum not exceeding eight thousand dollars, . 8,000 00

128 For the care and maintenance of the camp

ground and buildings at Framingham, a sum

not exceeding five thousand dollars, . . 5,000 00

Chief
Quartermaster,

190

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Chief
Quartermaster.

Chief
Surgeon.

Item

129

130

131

132

133

134
135

136

137

138

For the maintenance of armories of the first
class, a sum not exceeding one hundred fifty-
five thousand dollars, $155,000 00

For reimbursement for rent and maintenance of
armories of the second class, a sum not ex-
ceeding three thousand dollars, . . 3,000 00

For reimbursement for rent and maintenance of
armories of the third class, a sum not exceed-
ing forty-six hundred dollars, .... 4,600 00

For an allowance for a mechanic for each battery
of field artillery, a sum not exceeding ninety-
six hundred dollars, 9,600 00

For certain alterations and improvements of
armories of the first class, a sum not exceeding
fifteen thousand dollars, 15,000 00

For rental of certain stables for horses, a sum
not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars, . . 15,000 00

For rental of armories of the third class, a sum
not exceeding twenty-seven hundred dollars, . 2,700 00

Total,

$347,140 00

Service of the Chief Surgeon.

For personal services of the chief surgeon and
regular assistants, a sum not exceeding fifty-
eight hundred and twenty dollars, .

For services other than personal, and for neces-
sary medical and office supplies and equip-
ment, a sum not exceeding three thousand
dollars,

For the examination of recruits, a sum not ex-
ceeding eight thousand dollars,

Total,

$5,820 00

3,000 00

8,000 00

$16,820 00

Service of the Commission for Aiding Returned Soldiers, Sailors and

Marines.

139

Commission
for Aiding
Returned
Soldiers,
Sailors and
Marines.

Supervisor of 1 ^Q
Aaministra-

For expenses of continuing the work of the com-
mission for aiding returned soldiers, sailors
and marines in finding employment, a smn
not exceeding twelve thousand dollars, the
same to be in addition to any sum heretofore
appropriated for the purpose, ....

$12,000 00

141

Service of the Supervisor of Administration.

For the salaries of the supervisor and deputy, a
sum not exceeding ten thousand five hundred
dollars, . . $10,500 00

For other personal services, a sum not exceeding
twenty-one thousand one hundred and fifty
doUars, 21,150 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203. 191

Item

142 For services other than personal and for traveling - Supervisor of

I- _ o Administration.

expenses, ofnce supplies and equipment, a sum
not exceeding twenty-five hundred and twentv-
five dollars, . . ' $2,525 00

Total, $34,175 00

Service of the Armory Commission.

143 For compensation of members, a sum not ex- Armory

ceeding twenty-three hundred dollars, . . $2,300 00 Commission.

144 For office and traveling expenses, and certain

equipment, a sum not exceeding fifteen thou-
sand three hundred dollars, .... 15,300 00

Total, $17,600 00

Service of the Board of Appeal from Decisimis of the Commissioner
of Corporations and Taxation.

145 For expenses of the board, a sum not exceed- Board of

ing seventy-five dollars, $75 00 ^^^'''■^' ^*''-

Service of the Commissioner of State Aid and Pensions.

146 For personal services of the commissioner and Commissioner

J , J. J • • J. 1 of State Aid

deputy, a sum not exceeding sixty-seven hun- and Pensions

dred dollars, $6,700 00

147 For personal services of agents, clerks, stenog-

raphers and other assistants, a sum not ex-
ceeding thirty-one thousand seven hundred
and seventy dollars, 31,770 00

148 For services other than personal, including print-

ing the annual report, traveling expenses of the
commissioner and his employees, and neces-
sary office supplies and equipment, a sum not
exceeding fifty-five hundred dollars, . . 5,500 00

Total, $43,970 00

For Expenses on Account of Wars.
149 For reimbursing cities and towns for money paid Expenses on

on account of state and military aid to Massa- Ware!*'*

chusetts soldiers and their families, the sum of
five hundred five thousand five hundred dol-
lars, the same to be paid on or before the fif-
teenth day of November in the year nineteen
hundred and twenty-one, in accordance with
the provisions of existing laws relative to state
and military aid, $505,500 00

192

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Massachusetts
Soldiers' Home,
etc.

Item
150

151

152

For the maintenance of the Massachusetts Sol-
diers' Home, with the approval of the trustees
thereof, a sum not exceeding one hundred
seventy-five thousand dollars, .... $175,000 00

For certain improvements and additions at the
Massachusetts Soldiers' Home, a smn not ex-
ceeding fifteen thousand dollars, pajnnent to
be made upon vouchers approved by the trus-
tees of said institution, 15,000 00

For compensation to certain state employees in
the military or naval service of the United
States, as authorized by chapter three hundred
and one of the General Acts of nineteen hun-
dred and seventeen, a sum not exceeding four-
teen hundred forty-five dollars and fifty cents, 1,445 50

Total,

$696,945 50

.\rt Commis- 153
sion.

Service of tlie Art Commission.

For expenses of the commission, a sum not ex-
ceeding one hundred dollars, . . . .

$100 00

Ballot Law
Commission.

154
155

Commission
on Uniform
State Laws.

156

Service of the Ballot Law Commission.

For compensation of the commissioners, a sum
not exceeding fifteen hundred dollars, . . $1,500 00

For expenses, including travel, supplies and
equipment, a sum not exceeding two hundred
dollars, 200 00

Total,

$1,700 00

Service of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.

For expenses, for the current fiscal year, of the
commissioners on uniform state laws, a sum
not exceeding seven hundred and fifty dollars, $750 00

Service of the State Library.

State Library. J 57 For personal services of the librarian, a sum not

exceeding five thousand dollars, . . . $5,000 00

158 For personal ser\aces of the regular library as-

sistants, temporary clerical assistance, and for
services for cataloguing, a sum not exceeding
twenty-six thousand four hundred and twenty
dollars, . 26,420 00

159 For services other than personal, including

printing the annual report, office supplies and
equipment, and incidental traveUing expenses,
a sum not exceeding twenty-seven hundred
and fifty dollars, 2,750 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

193

Item

160

For books and other publications and things
needed for the hbrary, and the necessary
binding and rebinding incidental thereto, a
sum not exceeding ninety-five hundred dollars,

State
Library,

19,500 00

Total,

$43,670 00

Service of the Superintendent of Buildings.

161 For personal services of the superintendent and

office assistants, a sum not exceeding nineteen
thousand eight hundred dollars,

162 For personal services of engineers, assistant en-

gineers, firemen and helpers in the engineer's
department, a sum not exceeding sixty-five
thousand seven hundred and fiftj'-six dollars, .

163 For personal services of watclunen and assistant

watclimen, a sum not exceeding thirty-seven
thousand one hundred dollars, ....

164 For personal services of porters, a sum not ex-

ceeding twent}^ thousand nine hundred dollars,

165 For other personal services incidental to the care

and maintenance of the building, a sum not
exceeding twelve thousand nine hundred and
thirty dollars,

Total,

S19,800 00

65,756 00

37,100 00
20,900 00

12,930 00
$156,486 00

Superin-
tendent of
Buildings.

Other Annual Expenses.

166 For contingent, office and other expenses of the

superintendent, a sum not exceeding twelve

hundred dollars, $1,200 00

167 For telephone service in the building, and ex-

penses in connection therewith, a sum not ex-
ceeding thirty-six thousand dollars, . . . 36,000 00

168 For services, supplies and equipment necessary to

furnish heat, light and power, a smu not ex-
ceeding seventy-seven thousand dollars, . . 77,000 00

169 For other services, supplies and equipment neces-

sary for the maintenance and care of the state
house, including repairs of furniture and
equipment, a sum not exceeding ninety-nine
thousand dollars, 99,000 00

170 For the purchase of such new furniture and fix-

tures as mav be necessary, a sum not exceeding

ten thousand dollars, 10,000 00

Total, $223,200 00

Other annual
expenses.

194

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Drainage
Board.

Item

Service of the Drainage Board.

I7O2 For expenses of the board, a sum not exceeding

one thousand dollars, $1,000 00

Old State

House,

maintenance.

For tlie Maintenance of the Old State House.

171 For the contribution of the commonwealth
toward the maintenance of the old provincial
state house, the siun of fifteen hundred dollars,

$1,500 00

Commission
to Destroy
Obsolete
Records, etc.

Secretary of
the Common-
wealth.

Service of the Commission to Destroy Obsolete and Worthless Records,
Books and Documents.

172 For services and expenses of the commission, a

sum not exceeding one hundred dollars, . . $100 00

Service of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

173 For the salaries of the secretary and officers and

employees holding positions established by
law, a sum not exceeding twentj-one thousand
one hundred dollars, $21,100 00

174 For services of additional clerks and other assist-

ants, a sum not exceeding seventv-six thousand

five hundred dollars, . . \ . . . 76,500 00

175 For services other than personal, traveling ex- .

penses, office supplies and equipment, a sum

not exceeding twelve thousand dollars, . . 12,000 00

176 For postage and expressage on public documents,

and for mailing copies of l:)ills and resolves to
certain state, city and town officials, a sum
not exceeding five thousand dollars, . . 5,000 00

177 For the arrangement and preservation of state

records and papers, a sum not exceeding one

thousand dollars, 1,000 00

178 For printing registration books and blanks and

indexing returns, a sum not exceeding three

thousand dollars, 3,000 00

179 For the purchase of copies of certain town

records prior to eighteen hundred and fifty, a

sum not exceeding five thousand dollars, . 5,000 00

180 For printing the historj' of certain regiments in

the civil war and in the world war, the sum

of five thousand dollars, . . . . _ . 5,000 00

181 For the purchase of certain supplies and equip-

ment and for other things necessary in con-
nection with the reproduction of the manu-
script collection designated "Massachusetts
Archives", a sum not exceeding thirtj'-four
hundred dollars, \ . 3,400 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

195

Item

182

For the purchase and distribution of copies of
certain journals of the house of representa-
tives of Massachusetts Bay from seventeen
hundred and fifteen to seventeen hundred and
eighty, as authorized by chapter four hundred
and thirteen of the acts of nineteen liundred
and twenty, a sum not exceeding twelve
hundred and fifty dollars,

Total,

Secretary of
the Common-
wealth.

$1,250 00
$133,250 00

For printing laws, etc. :

183 For printing the pamphlet edition of the acts and

resolves of the present vear, a sum not exceed-
ing ten thousand dollars, $10,000 00

184 For the printing of a cumulative index to the

acts and resolves, a sum not exceeding one

thousand dollars, 1,000 00

185 For printing and binding the blue book edition

of the acts and resolves of the present year,
a sum not exceeding twenty thousand dol-
lars, 20,000 00

186 For the purchase of reports of decisions of the

supreme judicial court, a sum not exceeding

five thousand dollars, 5,000 00

187 For the purchase of paper used in the execution

of the contract for the state printing, a sum
not exceeding one hundred fift}^ thousand
dollars, ' . . . 150,000 00

188 For printing and binding public documents, a

sum not exceeding twenty-five thousand dol-
lars, 25,000 00

189 For the printing of another edition of Bradford's

History of Plymouth Plantation, a sum not

exceeding twenty-five hundred dollars, . . 2,500 00

Printing laws,
etc.

Total,

$213,500 00

190
191
192

193

194

For printing matters relating to elections:

(This item omitted.)

For the printing of blanks for town officers, elec-
tion laws and blanks and instructions on all
matters relating to elections, a sum not ex-
ceeding five thousand dollars, ....

For furnishing cities and towns with ballot
boxes and for repairs to the same, a sum not
exceeding one thousand dollars,

(This item omitted.)

Election

matters.

$5,000 00
1,000 00

196

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Item
Election 195

matters.

196
197

For the purchase of apparatus to be used at
poUing places in the canvass and counting of
votes, a sum not exceeding two hundred and
fifty dollars,

(This item omitted.)

Total,

$250 00

3,250 00

Supervisor of J 98

Public

Records.

199

200

Census
Division.

201

202

203

Supervisor of Public Records:

For personal services of the supervisor and liis
office assistant, a sum not exceeding forty-eight
hundred dollars, $4,800 00

For the purchase of ink for public records of the
commonwealth, a sum not exceeding eight
hundred dollars, 800 00

For traveling expenses of the supervisor of public
records, a sum not exceeding thirteen hundred
dollars, 1,300 00

Total, $6,900 00

Summer census:
(This item omitted.)

Decennial census:

For personal services of the census division of
the department of the secretar}'' of the com-
monwealth, a sum not exceeding five thousand
dollars, . . . $5,000 00

For expenses of the census division of the de-
partment of the secretary of the common-
wealth, a sum not exceeding one thousand
dollars, 1,000 00

Total, $6,000 00

Medical Exam- 204
iners' fees.

Medical Examiners' fees:
For medical examiners' fees as provided by law,
a sum not exceeding nine hundred dollars.

$900 00

Treasurer
and Receiver
General.

Service of the Treasurer and Receiver General.

205 For the salary of the treasurer and receiver gen-

eral and other officers and employees holding
positions established by law, a sum not exceed-
ing forty-one thousand two hundred and sixty
dollars, $41,260 00

206 For services of additional clerical and other as-

sistants, a sum not exceeding eleven thousand

six hundred dollars, 11,600 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

197

Item
207

208

209

210

211

212

213

For services other than personal, traveling ex-
penses, office suppUes and equipment, a sum
not exceeding nine thousand dollars, . . $9,000 00

For the expenses of administering chapter two
hundred and eleven of the General Acts of
nineteen hundred and seventeen, a sum not
exceeding four thousand dollars, to be paid
from the receipts from taxes levied under au- .
thority of chapters two hundred and eighty-
three and three hundred and forty-two of the
General Acts of nineteen hundred and nine-
teen, .' 4,000 00

Total,

Treasurer
and Receiver
General.

For relief disbursed, with the approval of the
conunissioners on firemen's relief, subject to
the provisions of law, a sum not exceeding
seventeen thousand five hundred dollars,

For the expenses of administration by the com-
missioners on firemen's relief, a sum not ex
ceeding five hundred dollars.

Total,

, $65,860 00

Commissioners
on Firemen's
Relief.

$17,500 00

500 00

, $18,000 00

State Board of
Retirement.

State Board of Retirement:

For personal services in the administrative office
of the state board of retirement, a sum not
exceeding eight thousand and sixty dollars, . $8,060 00

For services other than personal, printing the
annual report, and for office supplies and
equipment, a sum not exceeding thirtj^-four
hundred dollars, 3,400 00

For requirements of annuity funds and pensions
for employees retired from the state service
under authority of law, a sum not exceeding
seventy-one thousand dollars, .... 71,000 00

Total, ........ $82,460 00

Requirements for Extinguishing the State Debt.

214 For sinking fmid requirements and for certain
serial bonds maturing during the present year,
the sum of one million seven hundred eighty-
five thousand three hundred seventy-eight
dollars and seventy-five cents, of wliich sum
thirty-four thousand dollars for serial bonds
for the abolition of grade crossings shall be
paid from the balance now in the treasury of

Requirements
for Extinguish-
ing State Debt.

198

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Item

the proceeds of the last loan for said purpose ;
two hundred and five thousand doUars for the
development of the port of Boston loan shall
be paid from the balance of the proceeds of
the sale of the Boston dry dock out of the ap-
propriation made by section four of chapter
two hundred and twenty-five of the acts of
nineteen hundred and twent}^, and sixty thou-
sand dollars for serial bonds for the harbor
improvement loan shall be paid from the un-
expended balance now in the treasury of the

proceeds of said loan,

$1,785,378 75

Interest re-
quirements.

Interest Requirements.

215 For the payment of interest on the direct debt
and temporary loans of the commonwealth, a
sum not exceeding two million thirtj^-six
thousand eight hundred and seventy-five dol-

lars,

$2,036,875 00

Auditor of the
Common-
wealth.

Service of the Auditor of the Conimonicealth.

216 For the salary of the auditor and other officers

and employees holding positions established
by law, a sum not exceeding twenty-eight
thousand one hundred and fifty dollars, . . $28,150 00

217 For services of such additional clerical and other

assistance as may be necessary, a sum not ex-
ceeding forty-four thousand three hundred
dollars, 44,300 00

218 For services other than personal, traveling ex-

penses, office supplies and equipment, a sum

not exceeding seventy-four hundred doUars, . 7,400 00

Total,

$79,850 00

Unclassified
accounts and
claims.

Unclassified Accounts and Claims.

219 For the compensation of veterans of the civil

war and certain others formerly in the service
of the commonwealth, now retired, a sum not
exceeding seventy thousand dollars, . . $70,000 00

220 For the compensation of any veteran who may

be retired by the governor under the provi-
sions of sections fifty-six to sixtj'^, inclusive, of
chapter thirty-two of the General Laws, a
sum not exceeding five hundred dollars, . . 500 00

221 For the compensation of certain prison officers

and instructors formerly in the service of the
commonwealth, and now retired, a sum not
exceeding twenty-two thousand dollars, . . 22,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203. 199

Item

222 For the compensation of district police officers Unclassified

formerly in the service of the commonwealth, d^ms!^ ^"'^

and now retired, a smn not exceeding seven

thousand dollars, $7,000 00

223 For the compensation of certain women formerly

employed b,y the sergeant-at-arms in cleaning
the state house, and now retired, a sum not
exceeding thirteen hundred and fifty dollars, . 1,350 00

Total, $100,850 00

For certain other aid :

224 For the compensation of certain public em-

ployees for injuries sustained in the course of
their employment, as provided bj' section
sixty-nine of chapter one hundred and fifty-
two of the General Laws, a siun not exceeding
seventeen thousand dollars, .... $17,000 00

225 For the payment of certain annuities and pen-

sions of soldiers and others under the provi-
sions of certain acts and resolves, a smn not
exceeding eight.y-four hundred and fortv dol-
lars, . . " '. . 8,440 00

Total, $25,440 00

226 For expenses incurred in the construction and

repair of roads in the town of Mashpee during
the year nineteen hundred and twentj', the
sum of three hundred dollars, .... $300 00

227 For maintenance of boulevards and parkways,

with the approval of the metropolitan district
commission, a sum not exceeding two hundred
twenty-nine thousand four hundred and fifty
dollars, representing the state's portion or one
half of the estimated cost of maintenance, to
be paid from receipts in the Motor Vehicle
Fees Fund, 229,450 00

228 For maintenance of Wellington bridge, with the

approval of the metropolitan district com-
mission, a sum not exceeding thirty-seven
hundred and fifty dollars, representing the
state's portion or one quarter of the estimated

cost of maintenance, 3,750 00

228| For reimbursing oflScials for premiums paid for
procuring sureties on their bonds, as provided
by existing laws, a sum not exceeding three
hundred dollars, 300 00

229 For the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, as re-

quired by chapter eighty-seven of the resolves
of nineteen hundred and twelve, the sum of
fifty thousand dollars, 50,000 00

200

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Unclassified
accounts and
claims.

Item

230 For payment in accordance with law of such

claims as may arise in consequence of tlie
death of firemen, and of persons acting as
firemen, from injuries received in the discharge
of their duties, a sum not exceeding twentj'-
five thousand dollars,

231 For small items of expenditure for which no ap-

propriations have been made, and for cases in
which appropriations have been exhausted or
have reverted to the treasury in previous
years, a sum not exceeding one thousand dol-
lars,

232 For the payment of any claims, as authorized by

section eightj^-seven of chapter thirty-two of
the General Laws, for an allowance to the
families of policemen killed or fatally injured
in the discharge of their duties, a sum not
exceeding one thousand dollars,

Total,

125,000 00

1,000 00

1,000 00
1310,800 00

Attorney-
General's De-
partment.

Service of the Attorney-GeneraV s Department.

233 For the salary of the attorney-general, the sum

of eight thousand dollars, $8,000 00

234 For the compensation of assistants in his office,

and for such other legal and personal services
as may be required, a sum not exceeding sixty-
seven thousand dollars, 67,000 00

235 For services other than personal, traveling ex-

penses, office supplies and equipment, a sum

not exceeding eight thousand dollars, . . 8,000 00

Total,

$83,000 00

Department of 236
Agriculture.

237

238
239

240

241

Service of the Department of Agriculture.

For the salary of the commissioner, a sum not
exceeding five thousand dollars, . . . $5,000 00

For personal services of clerks and stenographers,
a sum not exceeding twelve thousand five hun-
dred dollars, . 12,500 00

For the traveling expenses of the commissioner,

a sum not exceeding six hundred dollars, . 600 00

For services other than personal, printing the
annual report, office supplies and equipment,
and printing and furnishing trespass posters,
a sum not exceeding fifty-five hundred dollars, 5,500 00

For the compensation and expenses of members
of the advisory board, a sum not exceeding
twenty-two hundred dollars, .... 2,200 00

For services and expenses of apiary inspection,
a sum not exceeding fifteen hundred dollars, . 1,500 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

201

Item

242

243

244
245

246

Division of Agricultural Information :
For personal services, a sum not exceeding sixty-
five hundred and forty dollars, ....
For other expenses and for disseminating useful
information in agriculture, a sum not exceeding
seventy-two hundred dollars, ....

Division of Dairying and Animal Husbandry:
For personal services, a sum not exceeding nine

thousand dollars,

For other expenses including the enforcement of

the dairy laws of the commonwealth, a smn

not exceeding forty-eight hundred dollars.
For expenses of demonstration sheep farms, a

sum not exceeding forty -three hundred dollars,

Division of
1 ,^40 00 Agricultural
J,U'±U UU Information.

7,200 00

Division of

9.000 00 ^^^

bandry.

4,800 00
4,300 00

Division of Plant Pest Control :

247 For personal services, a sum not exceeding ten

thousand seven hundred dollars,

248 For other expenses, a sum not exceeding sixty-

three hundred dollars,

249 For quarantine and other expenses in connection

with the work of suppression of the European
corn borer, so-called, a sum not exceeding six
thousand dollars,

Division of

1 n 700 on P'^"* P^st

1U,/UU UU Control.
6,300 00

6,000 GO

Division of Ornithology:

250 For personal services, a sum not exceeding thirty-

seven hundred dollars, 3,700 00

251 For other expenses, a sum not exceeding four

hundred and fifty dollars, 450 00

Division of
Ornithology.

Division of Markets:

252 For personal services, a sum not exceeding four-

teen thousand dollars, 14,000 00

253 For other expenses, a sum not exceeding three

thousand dollars, 3,000 00

Division of

Markets.

Division of Reclamation, Soil Survey and
Fairs:

254 For personal services, a sum not exceeding ninety-

five hundred dollars,

255 For travel and other expenses, a sum not exceed-

ing fifty-five hundred dollars, ....

256 For state prizes and agricultural exhibits, a sura

not e.xceeding twenty-seven thousand dollars,
this sum to be in addition to any amount
heretofore appropriated for this purpose, and
any unexpended balance remaining at the end
of the current fiscal year may be used in the
succeeding year,

Division of
9,500 00 Reclamation.
' Soil survey

and Fairs.

5,500 00

27,000 00

202 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Item

Riciamati^ 257 Foi the super\dsion and care of school boys
Soil Survey ' Working upon farms during the present season,
and Fairs. a gu^i not exceeding two thousand dollars, to
be expended with the approval of the commis-
sioner, $2,000 00

2571 For expense of drawings for book on birds of
Massachusetts, a sum not exceeding four
thousand dollars, 4,000 00

Total, 1151,290 00

Service of the Department of Conservation.

Administration :
Department 258 For the salary of the commissioner, a sum not
tion.°'^^^'^^^' exceeding five thousand dollars, . . . S5,000 00
259 For traveling expenses of the commissioner, a
sum not exceeding two hundred and fifty dol-
lars, 250 00

of Forestry,

Total, $5,250 00

Division of Forestry:
Division^^^ 260 For personal services of office assistants, a sum
not exceeding ten thousand five hundred dol-
lars, $10,500 00

261 For services other than personal, including
printing the annual report, and for traveling
expenses of the secretary, and necessary office
supplies and equipment, a sum not exceeding
fifty-five hundred dollars, 5,500 00

262 For the salaries and expenses of foresters and
necessary labor, supplies and equipment in
maintaining forest tree nurseries, a sum not
exceeding thirteen thousand dollars, . . 13,000 00

263 For the purchase of land and reforesting the
same, a simi not exceeding ten thousand dol-
lars, 10,000 00

264 For aiding towns in the purchase of equipment
for extinguishing forest fires and for making
protective belts or zones as a defense against
forest fires, a sum not exceeding one thousand
dollars, 1,000 00

265 For the personal services of the state fire warden
and his assistants, and for other services, in-
cluding traveling expenses of the fire warden
and his assistants, necessary supplies and
equipment and materials used in new con-
struction in the forest fire prevention service,
a sum not exceeding forty thousand dollars, . 40,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203. 203

Item

266 For the suppression of the gypsy and brown tail ^Forestr

moths, and for expenses incidental thereto,
a sum not exceeding two hundred ten thousand
dollars, this sum to be in addition to any
amount heretofore appropriated for this pur-
pose, and any unexpended balance remaining
at tlie end of the current fiscal year may be
used in the succeeding year, .... $210,000 00

267 For the planting and maintenance of state for-

ests, a sum not exceeding twent3'-five thousand

dollars, 25,000 00

268 For the purchase and development of state for-

ests, as authorized by section thirty-six of
chapter one hundred and thirty-two of the
General Laws, a sum not exceeding one hun-
dred seventy-five thousand dollars, this sum
to be in addition to any amount heretofore
appropriated for this purpose, and any unex-
pended balance remaining at the end of the
current fiscal year may be used in the succeed-
ing year, 175,000 00

269 For the maintenance of the Standish monument

reservation, a simi not exceeding three thou-
sand dollars, 3,000 00

270 For the maintenance of Mount Grace state for-

est, a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, 1,000 00

271 For the maintenance of nurseries for the growing

of seedlings for the planting of state forests, as
authorized by section thirty-six of chapter one
hundred and thirtj^-two of the General Laws,
a sum not exceeding twenty-five thousand dol-
lars, and any unexpended balance remaining
at the end of the current fiscal year may be used
in the succeeding year, 25,000 00

272 For reimbursement to certain towns, as author-

ized by section twenty-four of chapter forty-
eight of the General Laws, a sum not exceeding
one thousand dollars, 1,000 00

Total, ...'•?.... $520,000 00

Division of Fisheries and Game:

273 For the salary of the director, a sum not exceed- Division of

ing four thousand dollars, $4,000 00 Game?"'

274 For personal services of office assistants, a sum

not exceeding eighty-six hundred dollars, . 8,600 00

275 For services other than personal, including

printing the annual report, traveling expenses
and necessary office supplies and equipment,
a sum not exceeding eleven thousand six hun-
dred dollars, 11,600 00

204

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Division of
Fisheries and
Game.

Item

276

For expenses of exhibitions and other measures
to increase the interest of the public in the
protection and propagation of fish and game,
a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars, .

$1,000 00

Enforcement
of laws.

Enforcement of laws :

277 For personal services of fish and game wardens,

a sum not exceeding fifty-seven thousand dol-
lars, 57,000 00

278 For traveling expenses of fish and game wardens,

and for other expenses necessary for the en-
forcement of the laws, a sum not' exceeding
eighteen thousand three hundred dollars, . 18,300 00

Biological

work-

Biological work:

279 For personal services to carry on biological work,

a sum not exceeding forty-seven hundred and

forty dollars, . 4,740 00

280 For traveling and other expenses of the biologist

and his assistants, a sum not exceeding twenty-
four hundred dollars, 2,400 00

281 For the maintenance of game farms and fish

hatcheries, and for the propagation of game
birds and animals and food fish, a smn not
exceeding eighty-two thousand six hundred
and fifty dollars, 82,650 00

Marine
fisheries.

282

283

Marine fisheries:

For personal services for regulating the sale and
cold storage of fresh food fish, a sum not ex-
ceeding fifty-six hundred and thirty dollars, . 5,630 00

For other expenses for regulating the sale and
cold storage of fresh food fish, a sum not ex-
ceeding twenty-two hundred dollars, . . 2,200 00

Total,

$198,120 00

For certain
improvements
and purchase
of land.

284
285

286

287

For certain improvements and the purchase
of land to be made under the direction of
the Division of Fisheries and Game, as fol-
lows:
At the Montague rearing station, a sum not ex-
ceeding one thousand dollars, .... $1,000 00
At the Palmer hatchery, a smn not exceeding

twelve hundred dollars, 1,200 00

(This item omitted.)

At the Marshfield bird farm, a sum not exceeding

twenty-five hundred dollars, .... 2,500 00

Total,

$4,700 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

205

Item

288

Claims for Damages by Wild Deer.

For the pa3Tnent of damages caused by wild deer,
for the present year and previous years, as
provided by law, a suni not exceeding six
thousand dollars,

Claims for
Damages by
Wild Deer.

$6,000 00

Bounty on Seals.
289 For bounties on seals, a sum not exceeding one

290
291

292

293

294

295

296

hundred dollars,

Bounty on
SlOO 00 Seals.

Division of Animal Industry:

For the salary of the director, a sum not exceed-
ing thirty-live hundred dollars.

For personal sei-vices of clerks and stenographers,
a sum not exceeding eighty-one hundred dollars.

For services other than personal, including
printing the annual report, traveling expenses
of the director, and office supplies and equip-
ment, a sum not exceeding thirty-eight hundred
dollars,

For personal services of veterinarians and agents
engaged in the work of extermination of con-
tagious diseases among domestic animals, a
sum not exceeding fifty thousand dollars,

For the traveling expenses of veterinarians and
agents, a sum not exceeding twenty-four
thousand dollars,

For reimbursement of owners of cattle and horses
killed, travel, when allowed, of inspectors of
animals, incidental expenses of killing and
burial, quarantine and emergencj'' services,
and for laboratory and veterinary supplies
and equipment, a sum not exceeding sixty-five
thousand dollars, 65,000 00

Division of
3,500 00 Animal

Industry.

8,100 00

3,800 00

50,000 00

24,000 00

Total,

$154,400 00

Reimbursement of towns for Inspectors of
Animals:
For the reimbursement of certain towns for com-
pensation paid to inspectors of animals, a sum
not exceeding seven thousand dollars, .

Reimburse-
ment of towns
for Inspectors
$7,000 00 of Animals.

Service of Department of Banking and Insurance.

Division of Banks and Loan Agencies:

297 For salary of the commissioner, the sum of six

thousand dollars, . . . . . . J

298 For services of directors, examiners and assist-

ants, clerks, stenographers and experts, a sum

not exceeding two hundred thousand dollars, 200,000 00

Department

1 000 00 °^ Banking
),\j\j\j yjyj jjnjj Insurance.

Division of
Banks and
Loan Agencies.

206

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Division of
Banks and
Loan Agencies.

Item

299

For services other than personal, printing the
annual report, traveling expenses, office sup-
plies and equipment, a sum not exceeding
ninety-five thousand dollars, ....

Total,

$95,000 00

$301,000 00

Supervisor of 300
Loan Agencies.

301

302

Supervisor of Loan Agencies:
For salary of the deputy appointed supervisor, a

sum not exceeding thirty-five hundred dollars, $3,500 00
For services of assistants in the supervisor's
office, a sum not exceeding tloirtv-seven hun-
dred and fifty dollars, . / . . . 3,750 00
For services other than personal, printing the
annual report, office supplies and equipment,
a sum not exceeding eight hundred dollars, . 800 00

Total,

$8,050 00

Registration of 303
Public Ac-
countants.

Registration of Pul)lic Accountants:
For examinations and registration of public ac-
countants, including personal services of
examiners, other sendees and necessary sup-
plies and equipment, the said expenses to be
incurred under the direction and witli the
approval of the commissioner of banks, a sum
not exceeding twenty-three hundred and sixty-
five dollars,

2,365 GO

Division of
Insurance.

304

305

Division of Insurance:

For personal services of the division, a sum not
exceeding ninety-nine thousand dollars, . . 99,000 00

For other services, including printing the annual
report, traveling expenses, and necessary office
supplies and equipment, a sum not exceeding
twenty-one thousand dollars, .... 21,000 00

Total,

$120,000 00

Board of ^QQ

Appeal on Fire
Insurance
Rates.

Division of 307

Savings Bank
Life Insurance.

308

Board of Appeal on Fire Insurance Rates:
For expenses of the board, a sum not exceeding

two hundred dollars, $200 00

Division of Savings Banks Life Insurance:
For personal services of officers and employees, a
sum not exceeding eighteen thousand nine
hundred dollars, . . . . . . . 18,900 00

For publicity, including traveling expenses of
one person, a sum not exceeding fifteen hun-
dred dollars, 1,500 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

207

Item

309

310

For services other than personal, printmg the
annual report and traveling expenses, office
supplies and equipment, a sum not exceeding
forty-one hundred dollars, . . . _ .

For encouraging and promoting old age annuities
and the organization of mutual benefit associa-
tions among the employees of industrial plants
in the commonwealth, a sum not exceeding
two thousand dollars,

Total,

Division of
Savings Bank
Life Insurance.

$4,100 00

2,000 00
S26,500 00

Service of the Department of Corporations and Taxation.

311 For the salaries of the commissioner and certain

positions filled by the commissioner, with the
approval of the governor and council, a sum
not exceeding forty-four thousand and fifty-
five dollars,

312 For the services of additional clerical and other

assistants, a sum not exceeding seventy-eight
thousand dollars,

313 For traveling expenses, a sum not exceeding

forty-eight hundred dollars, ....

314 For printing valuation books, a sum not exceed-

ing forty-five hundred dollars, ....

315 For other services and for necessary office sup-

plies and equipment, a sum not exceeding
twenty-one thousand five hundred dollars.

Department of
Corporations
and Taxation.

Total,

$44,055 00

78,000 00
4,800 00
4,500 00

21,500 00
$152,855 00

Income Tax Division (the following appro-
priations are to be made from the receipts
from the income tax);

316 For personal services of the deputy, assistants,

assessors, assistant assessors, clerks, stenog-
raphers and other necessary assistants, a
sum not exceeding three hundred thirteen
thousand dollars,

317 For traveling expenses of members of the divi-

sion, a sum not exceeding eight thousand dol-
lars,

318 For services other than personal and for office

supplies and equipment, a sum not exceeding
. one hundred twelve thousand dollars, .

Income Tax
Division.

Total,

$313,000 00

8,000 00

112,000 00
$433,000 00

Division of Accounts:
319 For personal services, a sum not exceeding forty
thousand dollars, ..,.,,,

$40,000 00

Division
of Accounts.

208

Acts, 1921.— Chap. 203.

Division
of Accounts.

Item
320

321
322

323

Reimburse-
ment to
certain cities
and towns for
loss of certain
taxes.

324

For other expenses, a sum not exceeding ten
thousand five hundred dollars,

(This item omitted.)

For services and expenses of auditing and install-
ing municipal accounts, the cost of which is
to be assessed upon the municipalities for
which the work is done, a sum not exceeding
forty-eight thousand dollars, ....

For the expense of certain books, forms and other
material, which may be sold to cities and towns
requiring the same for maintaining their sys-
tem of accounts, a sum not exceeding four
thousand dollars,

Total,

S 10,500 00

48,000 00

4,000 00

$102,500 00

For reimbursing cities and towns for loss of taxes
on land used for state institutions, as certified
by the commissioner of corporations and taxa-
tion, for the fiscal year ending November
thirtieth, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, a
sum not exceeding seventy-two thousand dol-
lars,

$72,000 00

Department of
Education.

Service of the Department of Education.

325 For the personal services of officers, agents,

clerks, stenographers and other assistants, but
not including those employed in universit.y ex-
tension work, a sum not exceeding seventy-
eight thousand five hundred dollars, . . $78,500 00

326 For the training of teachers for vocational schools

to comply with the requirements of federal
authorities under the provisions of the Smith-
Hughes act, so-called, a sum not exceeding
thirty-one thousand sixty-two dollars and
fifty cents, 31,062 50

327 For traveling expenses of members of the board

and of agents and employees when required
to travel in discharge of their duties, a sum
not exceeding eighty-five hundred dollars, . 8,500 00

328 For services other than personal, necessary office

supplies, and for printing the annual report
and bulletins as provided by law, a sum not ex-
ceeding eighteen thousand dollars, . . . 18,000 00

329 For expenses incidental to furnishing school

committees with rules for testing the sight and
hearing of pupils, a sum not exceeding eight
hundred dollars, 800 00

330 For printing school registers and other school

blanks for cities and towns, a sum not exceed-
ing twenty-four hundred dollars, . . . 2,400 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

209

Item

331

332

333

334

335

336
337

119,500 00

For assisting small towns in providing themselves
with school superintendents, as provided by
law, a sum not exceeding one hundred eighteen
thousand dollars, $118,000 00

For the reimbursement of certain towns for the
payment of tuition of children attending high
schools outside the to\vns in which they reside,
aiS provided by law, a sum not exceeding one
hundred nineteen thousand five hundred dollars,

For the reimbursement of certain towns for the
transportation of pupils attending high schools
outside the towns in which they reside, as pro-
vided by law, a sum not exceeding fifty-seven
thousand dollars, 57,000 00

For the reimbursement of certain cities and
towns for a part of the expense of maintaining
agricultural and industrial vocational schools,
as provided by law, a sum not exceeding five
hundred eighty-one thousand six hundred
ninety dollars and seventy-four cents.

For the education of deaf and blind pupils of
the commonwealth, as provided by section
twenty-six of chapter sixty-nine of the General
Laws, a sum not exceeding three hundred one
thousand five hundred dollars, ....

For expenses of holding teachers' institutes, a
sum not exceeding two thousand dollars.

For aid to certain pupils in normal schools under
the direction of the department of education,
a sum not exceeding four thousand dollars, .

Department
of Education.

581,690 74

301,500 00
2,000 00

4,000 00

Total,

1,322,953 24

English Speaking Classes for Adults:
338a For personal services of administration, a sum
not exceeding eleven thousand seven hundred
_ and thirty dollars. .....

3386 For other expenses of administration, a sum not
exceeding fifty-nine hundred and seventy

dollars,

For reimbursement of certain cities and towns,
a sum not exceeding ninety-seven thousand
three hundred dollars,

English
Speaking
_ Classes for

111,730 00 Adults.

5,970 00

338c

Total,

University Extension courses:

339 For personal services, a sum not exceeding one

hundred forty thousand dollars,

340 For other expenses, a sum not exceeding fifty-six

thousand dollars.

97,300 00
$115,000 00

University

$140,000 00 gt^-i-
56,000 00

Total,

$196,000 00

210

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Division of
Immigration
and Ameri-
canization.

Item

341
342

Division of Immigration and Americaniza-
tion:
For personal services, a sum not exceeding

twenty-nine thousand and fifty dollars, . . $29,050 00
For other expenses, a sum not exceeding eight

thousand dollars, 8,000 00

Total,

$37,050 00

Division of

Public

Libraries.

Division of Public Libraries :

343 For personal services of regular agents and office

assistants, a sum not exceeding ninety-four

hundred dollars, $9,400 00

344 For other services, including printing the annual

report, traveling expenses, necessary office
supphes, and expenses incidental to the aiding
of public libraries, a sum not exceeding thirteen
thousand seven hundred and ninety dollars, . 13,790 00

Total,

$23,190 00

Division of
the Blind.

Division of the Blind :

345 For general administration, furnishing informa-

tion, industrial and educational aid, and for
carrying out the other provisions of the laws
estalDlishing said division, a smia not exceeding
sixty-seven thousand dollars, .... $67,000 00

346 For maintenance of industries under the control

of said division, a sum not exceeding fifty-three
thousand five hundred dollars, the same to
be in addition to the income collected by the
division from sales of products, . . . 53,500 00

347 For instruction of the adult blind in their homes,

a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars, . 10,000 00

348 For expenses of providing sight-saving classes,

with the approval of the division of the blind,

a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars, 10,000 00

349 For aiding the adult blind, subject to the condi-

tions provided by law, a sum not exceeding

eighty-one thousand dollars, .... 81,000 00

Total,

$221,500 00

Teachers' Re- 350

tirement

Board.

351

Teachers' Retirement Board:
For personal services of employees, a sum not

exceeding eight thousand and twenty dollars, . $8,020 00
For services other than personal, including
printing the annual report, traveling expenses
and office supplies and equipment, a sum not
exceeding fifteen hundred and fifty dollars, . 1,550 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203. 211

Item

352 For payment of pensions to retired teachers, a Teachers'

KtKiu J. wi t^ J f 1 1 • J- i Retirement

sura not exceedmg one hundred sixty-two Board,

thousand doUars, $162,000 00

353 For reimbursement of certain cities and towns

for pensions to retired teachers, a sum not
exceeding forty-seven thousand one hundred
five dollars and thirty-seven cents, . . . 47,105 37

Total, $218,675 37

Massachusetts Agricultural College:

354 For maintenance and current expenses, a sum Massachusetts

not exceeding eight hundred fifteen thousand Coiie^e'"'^^

and seventy-five dollars, . . . . _ . $815,075 00

355 For miscellaneous improvements and equip-

ment, a sum not exceeding twentv-five thou-
sand dollars, ' . . . 25,000 00

356 (This item omitted.)

357 (This item omitted.)

358 For the erection at the market garden field sta-

tion of an administration building and the
necessary equipment for same, a sum not ex-
ceeding ten thousand dollars, .... 10,000 00

359 (This item omitted.)

Total, $850,075 00

Massachusetts Nautical School:

360 For personal services of the secretary and office Massachusetts

assistants, a sum not exceeding thirty-nine Schoor^

hundred and sixty dollars, .... $3,960 00

361 For services other than regular clerical services,

including printing the annual report, rent,
office supplies and equipment, a sum not ex-
ceeding twenty-six hundred dollars, . . . 2,600 00

362 For the maintenance of the school and ship, a

sum not exceeding eighty-eight thousand two

hundred dollars, . . ' 88,200 00

Total, $94,760 00

For the maintenance of the state normal
schools, and the boarding halls attached
thereto, with the approval of the commis-
sioner of education, as follows:
363 Bridgewater normal school, a sum not exceeding Maintenance

one hundred twentv-seven thousand eight of state normal

hundred and twenty-five dollars, . . . $127,825 00 "'^ °°''
363| Bridgewater normal school boarding hall, a sum

not exceeding seventj'-eight thousand dollars, 78,000 00

212 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Item

Maintenance 3Q4 Fitchburg normal school, a sum not exceeding one
schools. °°'^™'^ hundred forty-four thousand two hundred and

five dollars, $144,205 00

364§ Fitchburg normal school boarding hall, a sum
not exceeding thirty-eight thousand four hun-
dred dollars, 38,400 00

365 Framingham normal school, a sum not exceed-

ing one hundred twenty-five thousand three
hundred and twenty dollars, .... 125,320 00
3652 Framingham normal school boarding hall, a sum
not exceeding ninety-seven thousand five hun-
dred dollars, 97,500 00

366 Hyannis normal school, a smn not exceeding

thirty-eight thousand seven hundred and

fifty dollars, 38,750 00

366| Hyannis normal school boarding hall, a sum not

exceeding thirty-one thousand dollars, . . 31,000 00

367 Lowell normal school, a sum not exceeding fifty-

nine thousand and ninety-five dollars, . . 59,095 00

368 North Adams normal school, a sum not exceed-

ing fifty-nine thousand two hundred and fifty

dollars, 59,250 00

368f North Adams normal school boarding hall, a smn
not exceeding fourteen thousand three hun-
dred and fifty dollars, 14,350 00

309 Salem normal school, a sum not exceeding one
hundred thousand seven hmidred and fifty
dollars, 100,750 00

370 Westfield normal school, a sum not exceeding

seventy-five thousand two hundred dollars, . 75,200 00
370^ Westfield normal school boarding hall, a sum
not exceeding twenty-two thousand five hun-
dred dollars, 22,500 00

371 Worcester normal school, a sum not exceeding

sixty-four thousand six himdred dollars, . . 64,600 00
37l| Worcester normal school boarding hall, a sum

not exceeding fifty-two hundred dollars, . . 5,200 00

372 Normal art school, a sum not exceeding seventy-

seven thousand one himdred and fifty dollars, . 77,150 00

Total, $1,159,095 00

Bradford 373 For the maintenance of the Bradford Durfee

Schorr. ^''^^ Textile School of Fall River, a sum not ex-

ceeding sixty-four thousand five hundred and
twenty-five dollars, of which sum ten thousand
dollars is to be contributed by the city of Fall
River, and the city of Fall River is hereby au-
thorized to raise by taxation the said sum of

ten thousand dollars, $64,525 00

374 For certain equipment for the Bradford Durfee
Textile School of Fall River, a sum not ex-
ceeding five thousand dollars, .... 5,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

213

Item

375

376

377

For the maintenance of the Lowell Textile School,
a sum not exceeding one hundred seventy-five
thousand four hundred and fifty dollars, of
which sum ten thousand dollars is to be con-
tributed by the city of Lowell, and the city of
Lowell is hereby authorized to raise by taxa-
tion the said sum of ten thousand dollars,

For the purchase of certain land for the use of
the Lowell Textile School, a sum not exceeding
four thousand dollars,

For the maintenance of the New Bedford Tex-
tile School, a sum not exceeding seventj'-four
thousand four hundred dollars, of which sum
ten thousand dollars is to be contributed by
the city of New Bedford, and the city of New
Bedford is hereby authorized to raise by taxa-
tion the said sum of ten thousand dollars,

Total,

Lowell Textile
School.

$175,450 00

4,000 00

New Bedford
Textile School.

74,400 00
$323,375 00

378

379

380

381

382

Service of the Department of Ciril Service and Registration.

For personal services of telephone operator for Department of

the department, a sum not exceeding eight and R^g^istra-

hundred and seventy dollars, .... $870 00 tion.

Division of Civil Service:

For personal services of the division of civil serv-
ice, a sum not exceeding seventy-eight thou-
sand seven hundred dollars, .... 78,700 00

(The above item is substituted for items Nos.
379 and 380.)

(See Item 379.)

For other services and for printing the annual
report, and for office supplies and equipment,
a sum not exceeding twenty-eight thousand
dollars, 28,000 00

For services and traveling expenses in conducting
investigations as provided by sections thirtj^-
three and thirty-four of chapter thirty-one of
the General Laws, a sum not exceeding one
thousand dollars, 1,000 00

Division of
Civil Service.

Total,

$107,700 00

Division of Registration:

383 For the salary of the director, a sum not exceed-

ing fifteen hundred dollars, .... $1,500 00

384 For expenses of the director, a sum not exceeding

one thousand dollars, 1,000 00

Division of
Registration.

Total,

$2,500 00

214

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Board of
Registration in
Medicine.

Item

385
386

387

388

Board of
Dental Exam-
iners.

389

390

Board of
Registration in
Pharmacy.

391

392

393

Board of
Registration of
Nurses.

394
395

396

Board of Registration in Medicine:

For services of the members of the board, a sum
not exceedmg fortj'-three hundred dollars, . $4,300 00

For services of office assistants, a sum not ex-
ceeding eighteen hundred and sixty dollars, . 1,860 00

For personal services of members of the board
and examiners for the registration of chiropo-
dists, a sum not exceeding six hundred dollars, 600 00

For services other than personal, including the
printing of the annual report, traveling ex-
penses, rent of office, office supplies and equip-
ment, a sum not exceeding two thousand
dollars, 2,000 00

Total,

Board of Dental Examiners :

For services of the members of the board and
clerical assistance, a sum not exceeding fortj^-
one hundred and twenty dollars.

For other services, including printing the annual
report, and for rent, traveling expenses, office
supplies and ecjuipment, a sum not exceeding
twent3'-eight hundred dcjllars, ....

$8,760 00

$4,120 00
2,800 00

Total,

Board of Registration in Pharmacy:
For personal services of members of the board,
a sum not exceeding thirtj'-eight hundred

dollars,

For services of the agent and office assistants, a
sum not exceeding thirtj^-eight hundred dol-
lars,

For services other than personal, printing the
annual report, traveling expenses, office sup-
plies and equipment, a sum not exceeding
thirty-two hundred dollars, ....

16,920 00

13,800 00
3,800 00

3,200 00

Total,

$10,800 00

Board of Registration of Nurses:
For services of members of the board, a sum not

exceeding twenty-one hundred dollars, . . $2,100 00
For services of clerical assistants in their office,
a sum not exceeding twentj^-one hundred dol-
lars, ....:.... 2,100 00
For services other than personal, printing the
annual report, office rent, traveling expenses
and office supplies and equipment, a sum not
exceeding two thousand dollars, . . . 2,000 00

Total,

$6,200 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

215

Item

397

398

Board of Registration in Embalming.

For compensation of members of the board and
services of their clerk, a sum not exceeding
fourteen hundred dollars,

For services other than personal, including trav-
eling expenses, supplies and office equipment,
a sum not exceeding fifteen hundred dollars, .

Total,

$1,400 00

Board of
Registration in
Embalming.

1,500 00
$2,900 00

Board of Registration in Optometry:

399 For personal services of the members of the

board, a smii not exceeding nineteen hundred

dollars, $1,900 00

400 ' For clerical services, a sum not exceeding five

hundred dollars, 500 00

401 For other services, printing the annual report,

office supplies and equipment, and traveling
expenses of the members of the board, a sum
not exceeding five hundred dollars, . . . 500 00

Board of
Registration in
Optometry.

Total,

2,900 00

Board of Registration in Veterinary Medi-
cine:

402 For services of the members of the board and

secretary, a sum not exceeding six hundred
dollars,

403 For other services, printing the annual report,

traveling ex-penses, office supplies and equip-
ment, a sum not exceeding four hundred dol-
lars,

Total,

Board of
Registration in
Veterinary
UU Medicine.

400 00

$1,000 00

404

405

State Examiners of Electricians:
For personal services of the secretary and assist-
ants a sum not exceeding five thousand and

fifty dollars, $5,050 00

For other expenses, including printing the annual
report, traveling expenses, office supplies and
equipment, a sum not exceeding three thou-
sand dollars, 3,000 00

Total,

State Exam-
iners of
Electricians.

?,050 00

Service of the Department of Industrial Accidents.

406 For personal services of members of the board,
secretaries, medical adviser, industrial training
director and inspectors, a sum not exceeding
fifty-seven thousand dollars, .... $57,000 00

Department
of Industrial
Accidents.

216

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Department
of Industrial
Accidents.

Item

407

408

409
410

For personal services of clerks and office assist-
ants, a sum not exceeding seventy-three thou-
sand seven hundred dollars, .... $73,700 00

For expenses of impartial examinations, a sum
not exceeding twenty-two thousand five hun-
dred doUars, 22,500 00

For traveling expenses, a sum not exceeding

fifty-six hundred dollars, 5,600 00

For other ser\ices, printing the annual report,
necessary office supplies and equipment, a sum
not exceeding eleven thousand three hundred
dollars, . 11,300 00

Total, $170,100 00

Department of
Labor and
Industries.

Service of the Department of Labor and Industries.

411 For salary of the commissioner, assistant and

associate commissioners, a sum not exceeding

twenty thousand five hundred dollars, . . $20,500 00

412 For clerical and other assistance to the commis-

sioner, a sum not exceeding forty -four hundred

and ten dollars, . . . '. . . . 4,410 00

413 For personal services for the inspectional service,

a smn not exceeding one hundred thousand

seven hundred dollars, 100,700 00

414 For personal services for the statistical service,

a sum not exceeding thirty-seven thousand

dollars, 37,000 00

415 For clerical and other personal services for the

operation of free emplojmient offices, a smn

not exceeding forty-four thousand dollars, . 44,000 00

416 For clerical and other assistance for the board

of conciliation and arbitration, a sum not ex-
ceeding seventeen thousand dollars, . . . 17,000 00

417 For personal services of investigators, clerks and

stenographers for the minimum wage ser\ices,
a sum not exceeding eleven thousand eight
hundred dollars, 11,800 00

418 For compensation and expenses of wage boards,

a sum not exceeding three thousand dollars, . 3,000 00

419 For personal services for the division of stand-

ards, a sum not exceeding nineteen thousand

three hundred and eighty dollars, . • • 19,380 00

420 For personal services of inspectors in surveying

lumber, a sum not exceeding thirty-four thou-
sand four hundred dollars, .... 34,400 00

421 For traveling expenses of the commissioner, as-

sistant commissioner, associate commissioners
and inspectors of labor, a sum not exceeding
sixteen thousand eight hundred dollars, . . 16,800 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203. 217

Item

422 For services other than personal, printing the Department of

annual report, rent of district offices and office i'ndustries

supplies and equipment for the" inspectional

service, a sum not exceeding fourteen thousand

one hundred dollars, $14,100 00

423 For services' other than personal, printing reports

and publications, travehng expenses and office
supplies and equipment for the statistical
service, a sum not exceeding fourteen thousand
dollars, 14,000 00

424 For rent, necessary office supplies and equip-

ment for the free employment offices, a sum
not exceeding thirteen thousand seven hun-
dred dollars, . . 13,700 00

425 For other services, printing, traveling expenses

and office supplies and equipment for the
board of conciliation and arbitration, a sum
not exceeding six thousand dollars, . . . 6,000 00

426 For services other than personal, printing,

traveling expenses and office supplies and
equipment for minimum wage service, a sum
not exceeding three thousand dollars, . . 3,000 00

427 For other services, printing, traveling expenses

and office supplies and equipment for the
division of standards, a sum not exceeding
eleven thousand dollars, 11,000 00

428 For travel and exj^enses of the inspectors for

surveying lumber, a sum not exceeding fift}^-

five hundred dollars, 5,500 00

Total, $376,290 00

Commission on Foreign and Domestic Com-
merce :

429 For personal services of employees of the com- Commission on

mission, a smn not exceeding eleven thousand Domfstic"''

dollars, $11,000 00 Commerce.

430 For other expenses of the commission, a sum not

exceeding four thousand dollars, . . . 4,000 00

Total, $15,000 00

Service of the Department of Mental Diseases.

431 For personal services of the director, officers and Department

employees, a sum not exceeding seventy thou- Diseases

sand dollars, $70,000 00

432 For transportation and medical examination of

state paupers under its charge for the present
year and previous years, a sum not exceeding
seven thousand dollars, 7,000 00

218

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Department
of Mental
Diseases.

Item

433

434

435

436

437

Institutions

under control

of Department

of Mental 435

Diseases.

439

440

441

442

443

444

For the support of insane paupers boarded in
families under its charge, or temporarily
absent under authority of the same, for the
present year and previous years, a sum not
exceeding seven thousand dollars, . . . $7,000 00

For the support of state paupers in the Hospital
Cottages for Cliildren, a sum not exceeding
twenty-two tliousand dollars, .... 22,000 00

For the expenses of an investigation as to the
nature, causes, results and treatment of mental
diseases and defects, and the publication of the
results thereof, a sum not exceeding three
thousand dollars, 3,000 00

For other services, including printing the annual
report, travehng and office supphes and equip-
ment, a sum not exceeding eighteen thousand
dollars, 18,000 00

Total,

$127,000 00

For the maintenance of and for certain im-
provements at the following mstitutions
under the control of the Department of
Mental Diseases:

Boston state hospital, a sum not exceeding eight

hundred eight thousand and thirty dollars, . $808,030 00

For building, furnishing and equipping a home
for ninety nurses at the Boston state hospital,
a sum not exceeding fifteen thousand two hun-
dred dollars, the same to be in addition to any
sum heretofore appropriated for the purposes, . 15,200 00

For building, furnishing and equipping a con-
gregate dining room for the west group, a simi
not exceeding fourteen thousand one hundred
dollars, the same to be in addition to any sum
heretofore appropriated for the purpose, . . 14,100 00

For an addition to the present laundry building
and certain new machinery at the Boston state
hospital, a sum not exceeding fifteen thousand
dollars, 15,000 00

For building a male infirmary at the Boston
state hospital, a sum not exceeding thirty-five
hundred ninety-five dollars and eighty cents,
the same to be in addition to anj' sum hereto-
fore appropriated for the purpose, . . . 3,595 80

For repairs or reconstruction of a certain sewer
line at the Boston state hospital, a sum not
exceeding five thousand dollars, . . . 5,000 00

Boston psychopathic hospital, a sum not exceed-
ing two hundred thirty-four thousand eight
hundred dollars, 234,800 00

Danvers state hospital, a sum not exceeding five
hundred eighty thousand five hundred dollars, 580,500 00

Acts, 1921.— Chap. 203. 219

Item

445 For changes in electrical, refrigerating and light- Under^coXi

ing plants at the Danvers state hospital, a sum of Department

not exceeding fifty thousand dollars, . . $50,000 00 °^-^^^l^^

446 . Foxborough state hospital, a sum not exceeding
two hundred sixty-eight thousand nine hun-
dred dollars, 268,900 00

447 (This item omitted.)

448 For building, furnishing and equipping a male

infirmary building at the Foxborough state
hospital, a sum not exceeding one hundred
fifty-nine thousand dollars, .... 159,000 00

449 For the renovation of ward E at the Foxborough

state hospital, a sum not exceeding twelve

thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars, . 12,750 00

450 For the erection of a barn at the Foxborough

state hospital, a sum not exceeding twenty-
eight thousand dollars, . . _ . . 28,000 00

451 Gardner state colony, a sum not exceeding three

hundred forty-seven thousand three hundred

dollars, 347,300 00

452 (This item omitted.)

453 Grafton state hogi^ital, a sum not exceeding five

hundred twenty-nine thousand eight hundred

dollars, 529,800 00

454 For the erection of a cow barn at the Grafton

state hospital, a sum not exceeding ten thou-
sand four hundred dollars, .... 10,400 00

455 Massachusetts School for the Feeble-Minded, a

sum not exceeding five himdred ninet3'-two
thousand four hundred dollars, . . . 592,400 00
4551 For the city of Waltham, rental for sewage
disposal, the sum of sixteen hundred and
twenty-seven dollars, 1,627 00

456 For building cottages for officers at the Massa-

chusetts School for the Feeble-Minded, a sum

not exceeding sixteen thousand dollars, . . 16,000 00

457 Medfield state hospital, a sum not exceeding five

hundred ninety-five thousand three hundred

dollars, . 595,300 00

458 Monson state hospital, a sum not exceeding three

hundred ninety thousand five hundred dollars, 390,500 00

459 Northampton state hospital, a sum not exceeding

three hundred forty-seven thousand four hun-
dred dollars, 347,400 00

460 Taunton state hospital, a sum not exceeding four

hundred ninety-six thousand eight hundred

dollars, 496,800 00

461 Westborough state hospital, a sum not exceeding

four hundred ninety-six thousand five hundred

dollars, ..." 496,500 00

462 For the renovation of certain wards at the West-

borough state hospital, a sum not exceeding

sixty thousand dollars, 60,000 00

220

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Institutions
under control
of Department
of Mental

Belchertown
School for the
Feeble-Minded.

Item

463
464

465
466

467

468

469

470

471

472

473
474

(This item omitted.)

Worcester state hospital, a sum not exceeding
seven hundred forty thousand four hundred
dollars, $740,400 00

(This item omitted.)

For alterations in heating shaft at the Worcester
state hospital, a sum not exceeding sixteen
thousand dollars, 16,000 00

Wrentham state school, a sum not exceeding four
hundred seventy-nine thousand five hundred
dollars, 479,500 00

For building an assembly hall at the Wrentham
state school, a sum not exceeding ninety-four
thousand dollars, 94,000 00

For the erection of a barn at the Wrentham state
school, a sum not exceeding twenty-five thou-
sand dollars, 25,000 00

Belchertown School for the Feeble-Minded:

For the erection of a custodial building, a sum
not exceeding one hundred thirty-three thou-
sand dollars, 133,000 00

For the erection of a dormitory building, a sum
not exceeding ninety-eight thousand dollars, . 98,000 00

For building cottages for employees, a sum not
exceeding twenty-nine thousand four hundred
dollars, 29,400 00

For the continuation of road work and grading,
a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars, . 10,000 00

(This item omitted.)

Total, $7,704,202 80

Department of
Correction.

Service of the Department of Correction.

475 For the personal services of the commissioner,

deputies and members of the board of parole
and advisory board of pardons, a sum not .ex-
ceeding nineteen thousand dollars, . . . $19,000 00

476 For the personal services of clerks, stenographers

and agents, a sum not exceeding forty-three

thousand seven hundred dollars, . . . 43,700 00

477 For services other than personal, including print-

ing the annual report, necessary office supplies
and equipment, a sum not exceeding seven
thousand dollars, 7,000 00

478 For traveling expenses of officers and employees

of the department when required to travel in
the discharge of their duties, a sum not exceed-
ing ten thousand dollars, 10,000 00

479 For the removal of prisoners to and from state

institutions, a sum not exceeding five thousand

dollars, 5,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

221

Item

480 For assistance to prisoners discharged from the
state prison, Massachusetts reformatory,
prison camp and hospital and state farm, and
to discharged female prisoners, a sum not ex-
ceeding eleven thousand five hundred dol-
lars,

480| For the relief of the families or dependents of
inmates of state penal institutions, a sum not
exceeding five hundred dollars,

Total,

Department of
Correction.

L 1,500 00
500 00

$96,700 00

For the maintenance of the following insti-
tutions under the control of the Depart-
ment of Correction :

481 State farm, a sum not exceeding four hundred

nineteen thousand three hundred dollars,

482 State prison, a sum not exceeding two hundred

ninety-one thousand one hundred dollars,

483 Prison camp and hospital, a sum not exceeding

seventy-nine thousand nine hundred and

fifty dollars, 79,950 00

484 Massachusetts reformatory, a sum not exceeding

three hundred five thousand eight hundred

dollars, 305,800 00

485 Reformatory for women, a sum not exceeding

one hundred sixty-two thousand four hundred
and ninety dollars,

486 For the town of Framingham, according to a

contract for sewage disposal at the reformatory
for women, the sum of six hundred dollars, .

487 (This item omitted.)

Institutions

„, under control

$419,300 00 of Department

of Correction.

291,100 00

162,490 00

600 00

Total,

[,259,240 00

488

489

Service of the Department of Public Welfare.

For personal services of officers and employees,
a sum not exceeding twenty-six thousand
seven hundred and sixty dollars, . . . $26,760 00

For services other than personal, printing the
annual report, travehng expenses, including
expenses of auxiliary visitors, and office sup-
plies and expenses, a sum not exceeding
seventy-five hundred dollars, .... 7,500 00

Department of
Public Welfare.

Total.

$34,260 00

Division of Aid and Relief:
490 For personal services of officers and employees,
a sum not exceeding ninety-five thousand
dollars

Division of
Aid and Relief.

$95,000 00

222

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Division of
Aid and Relief.

Item

491

492

For services other than personal, including
traveling expenses and office suppUes and
equipment, a sum not exceeding twenty-two
thousand dollars, " $22,000 00

For the transportation of state paupers under
the charge of the department, for the present
year and previous A'ears, a sum not exceeding
fifteen thousand dollars, 15,000 00

Reimburse- 493

ment of cities
and towns.

494

495

496

497

The following items are for reimbursement
of cities and towns:

For the payment of suitable aid to mothers
with dependent children, for the present year
and previous years, a sum not exceeding nine
hundred thousand dollars, .... 900,000 00

For the burial of state paupers by cities and
towns, for the present year and previous years,
a sum not exceeding six thousand dollars, . 6,000 00

For expenses in connection with smallpox and
other diseases dangerous to the public health,
for the present year and previous years, a
sum not exceeding one hundred twenty-five
thousand dollars, 125,000 00

For the support of sick paupers by cities and
towns, for the present year and previous years,
the same to include cases of wife settlement, a
sum not exceeding eighty thousand dollars, 80,000 00

For temporary aid given to state paupers and
shipwrecked seamen by cities and towns, for
the present j'ear and previous years, a sum
not exceeding three hundred thousand dol-
lars, 300,000 00

Total,

$1,543,000 00

Division of
Child Guar-
dianship.

Di\'ision of Child Guardianship:

498 For personal services of officers and employees,

a sum not exceeding one hundred thirty-eight

thousand dollars, $138,000 00

499 For services other than personal, office supplies

and equipment, a sum not exceeding six

thousand dollars, 6,000 00

500 For tuition in the public schools, including trans-

portation to and from school of children
boarded or bound out by the department, a
sum not exceeding ninety thousand dollars, 90,000 00

501 For the care and maintenance of indigent and

neglected children and juvenile offenders, for
the present year and previous years, a sum
not exceeding eight hundred twenty thousand
dollars, 820,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

223

Item

502

503
504

505

506

507

508

509

510

511

For the care, maintenance and transportation of
unsettled pauper infants, for the present year
and previous years, a sum not exceeding
ninety-two thousand eight hundred dollars,

Division of
Child Guar-
dianship.

)2,800 00

Total,

$1,146,800 00

Homestead Commission :

For services of a stenographer, a sum not exceed-
ing fourteen hundred and ten dollars, . . $1,410 00

For other services, printing, traveling expenses,
office supplies and equipment, a sum not ex-
ceeding eight hundred dollars, .... 800 00

Homestead
Commission.

Total,

Division of Juvenile Training:
Trustees, Massachusetts Training Schools:

For services of the executive secretary and
stenographer, a sum not exceeding fifty-five
hundred dollars,

For services other than personal, including
printing the annual report, traveling and
other expenses of the members of the board
and employees, office supplies and equipment,
a sum not exceeding twenty-six hundred dol-
lars,

J2,210 00

Division of
Juvenile
Training.
J5 500 00 Massachusetts
' Training

Schools.

2,600 00

Boys' Parole.

Boys' Parole:

For personal services of agents in the division
for boys paroled and boarded in families, a
sum not exceeding twenty-eight thousand
and fifty dollars, 28,050 00

For services other than personal, including
traveling expenses of the agents and boys, and
necessary office supplies and etiuipraent, a
sum not exceeding seventeen thousand five
hundred dollars, 17,500 00

For board, clothing, medical and other expenses
incidental to the care of boys, a sum not ex-
ceeding twenty-four thousand seven hundred
dollars, 24,700 00

Girls' Parole: ^^m ,f - k* • -, ».

For personal services of agents in the division Girls' Parole.

for girls paroled from the industrial school

for girls, a sum not exceeding twenty-three

thousand four hundred dollars, . . . 23,400 00

For traveling expenses of said agents for the

girls paroled, for board, medical and other

care of girls, for services other than personal,

for office supplies and equipment, a sum not

exceeding eleven thousand six hundred dollars, 11,600 00

224

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Girls' Parole.

Item

512

Institutions
under control
of trustees of
Massachusetts
Training
Schools.

513

514

515

516

Massachusetts

Hospital

School.

517

State Infirmary, ^'[g

519

Department of KOC)

Public Health.
Division of
Administration .

For reimbursement of cities and towns for tuition
of children attending the pubUc schools, a sum
not exceeding eighteen hundred and fifty dol-
lars

$1,850 00

Total,

$115,200 00

For the maintenance of the institutions
under the control of the trustees of the
Massachusetts Training Schools, with
the approval of the said trustees, as fol-
lows :
Industrial school for boys, a sum not exceeding
one hundred forty-six thousand seven hundred

dollars, $146,700 00

For the construction and equipment of a kitchen
and laundry building at the industrial school
for boys, a sum not exceeding sixty-two thou-
sand dollars, 62,000 00

Industrial school for girls, a sum not exceeding
one hundred sixty-two thousand four hundred

dollars, 162,400 00

Lyman school for boys, a sum not exceeding
two hundred thirty-four thousand four hun-
dred dollars, 234,400 00

Total,

$605,500 00

Massachusetts Hospital School:
For the maintenance of the Massachusetts hos-
I)ital school, to be expended with the approval
of the trustees thereof, a sum not exceeding
one hundred fifty-one thousand eight hundred
and sixty dollars,

$151,860 00

State Infirmary:

For the maintenance of the state infirmary, to be
expended with the approval of the trustees
thereof, a sum not exceeding eight hundred
eighty-six thousand one hundred dollars, . 886,100 00

For the renovation, improvement and equip-
ment of the domestic building at the state
infirmarv, a sum not exceeding fiftv tliou.^and
dollars, " \ . . 50,000 00

Total, $936,100 00

Service of Department of Public Health.

Division of Administration:
For personal services of the commissioner,
health council and office assistants, a sum not
exceeding twenty thousand five hundred dol-

lars.

$20,500 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

225

Item

521

522

523

524

525

526

527

528

529

530

For services other than personal, including
printing the annual report, traveling expenses,
office supphes and equipment, a sum not ex-
ceeding ten thousand one hundred dollars, . $10,100 00

Division of Hygiene :

For personal services of the director and as-
sistants, a sum not exceeding twenty-two
thousand dollars, . 22,000 00

For services other than personal, traveling ex-
penses, office supplies and equipment, a sum
not exceeding twenty-two thousand dollars, . 22,000 00

Division of Communicable Diseases:
For personal services of the director, district
health officers and their assistants, epidemi-
ologist, bacteriologist and assistants in the
diagnostic laboratory, a sum not exceeding
fifty-six thousand seven hundred and forty

dollars, . 56,740 00

For services other than persoiial, traveling ex-
penses, laboratory, office and other necessary
supplies, including the purchase of animals
and equipment, and rent of certain offices, a
sum not exceeding twenty-two thousand three
hundred and fifty dollars, 22,350 00

Division of Venereal Diseases:
For personal services of the division, a sum not
exceeding sixty-six hundred and seventy dol-
lars, . 6,670 00

For services other than personal, traveling ex-
penses, office supplies and equipment, a sum
not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars, . . 15,000 00

Manufacture and Distribution of Arsphen-
amine :

For personal services necessary for the manu-
facture of arsphenamine or other similar prepa-
rations, a sum not exceeding sixty-five hundred
dollars, 6,500 00

For the purchase of chemicals and other ma-
terials, including equipment and supplies
necessary for the preparation and manufacture
of arsphenamine, or its equivalent, a sum not
exceeding forty-six hundred and sixty-six dol-
lars, 4,666 00

Wassermann Laboratory :
For personal services of the Wassermann labora-
tory, a sum not exceeding sixty-one hundred
dollars, . . . . " 6,100 00

Department of
Public Health.
Division of
Administration.

Division of
Hygiene.

Division of

Communicable

Diseases.

Division of

Venereal

Diseases.

Manufacture
and Distribu-
tion of
Arsphenamine.

Wassermann
Laboratory.

226

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Wassermann
Laboratory.

Item

531

Antitoxin and

Vaccine

Lymph.

532

533

For expenses of the Wassermann laboratory, a
sum not exceeding thirty-six hundred dol-
lars, $3,600 00

(Appropriations made in items 526-531, in-
clusive, are to be in addition to the federal
funds allotted to Massachusetts, amounting
to thirty-three and one third per cent of the
state's expenditures.)

Antitoxin and Vaccine Lymph:
For personal services in the investigation and
production of antitoxin and vaccine lymph
and other specific material for protective in-
oculation, diagniosis of treatment, a sum not
exceecUng twenty-eight thousand seven hun-
dred and sixty dollars, 28,760 00

For other services, supplies, materials and equip-
ment necessary for the production of antitoxin
and other materials as enumerated above, a
sum not exceeding twenty-four thousand seven
hundred dollars, 24,700 00

Inspection of
Food and
Drugs.

534

535

Inspection of Food and Drugs:
For personal services of the director, analysts,
inspectors and other assistants, a sum not ex-
ceeding twenty-nine thousand nine hundred

and thirty dollars, 29,930 00

For other services, including traveling expenses,
supplies, material and equipment, a sum not
exceeding eleven thousand cloUars, . . . 11,000 00

Water Supply
and Disposal
of Sewage.
Engineering
Division.

Water Supply and Disposal of Sewage:
Engineering Division :

536 For personal services of the director, engineers,

clerks and other assistants, a sum not exceed-
ing thirty-three thousand dollars, . . . 33,000 00

537 For other services, including traveling expenses,

supplies, materials and equipment, a sum not
exceeding si.xty-eight hundred and fifty dol-
lars, 6,850 00

Division of
Laboratories.

538

539

Division of Laboratories:

For personal services of laboratory director,
chemists, clerks and other assistants, a sum
not exceeding twenty-eight thousand dollars, . 28,000 00

For other services, including traveling expenses,
supplies, materials and equipment, a sum not
exceeding sixty-eight hundred and twenty-five
dollars, 6,825 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

227

Item

540

State Examiners of Plumbers:

For personal and other services and necessary

supplies and equipment for the state examiners

of plumbers, a sum not exceeding forty-seven

hundred dollars,

State Exam-
iners of
Plumbers.

$4,700 00

Total,

1369,991 00

Division of Tuberculosis:

541 For personal services of the director, stenogra-

phers, clerks and other assistants, a sum not
exceeding fourteen thousand six hundred and
sixty dollars,

542 For services other than personal, including

printing the annual report, traveling expenses
and office supplies and equipment, a sum not
exceeding twenty-seven hundred dollars,

543 To cover the payment of certain subsidies for

the maintenance of hospitals for tubercular
patients, a sum not exceeding one hundred
thirty-eight thousand dollars, ....

Total,

Division of
Tuberculosis.

$14,660 00

2,700 00

138,000 00
$155,360 00

For the maintenance of the sanatoria, as
follows:

544 For the LakeA'ille state sanatorium, a sum not

exceeding two hundred nine thousand one

hundred and thirty dollars, .... $209,130 00

545 For the construction of a storehouse at the Lake-

ville state sanatorium, a sum not exceeding

ten thousand dollars, 10,000 00

546 For an addition to the barn at the Lakeville

state sanatorium, a sum not exceeding eight

thousand dollars, 8,000 00

547 For the North Reading state sanatorium, a sum

not exceeding one hundred sixtj^-seven thou-
sand seven hundred and fifty dollars, . . 167,750 00

548 For providing a system of fire protection at the

North Reading state sanatorium, a sum not

exceeding twenty-eight thousand dollars, . 28,000 00

549 For the Rutland state sanatorium, a sum not ex-

ceeding three hundred forty-four thousand

three hundred dollars, 344,300 00

550 For the Westfield state sanatorium, a sum not

exceeding one hundred ninetv thousand and

fifty dollars, . . . " . . . . 190,050 00

551 For the purchase of certain land for the Westfield

state sanatorium, a sum not exceeding two

thousand doUare, 2,000 00

Sanatoria,
maintenance.

228

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Sanatoria,
maintenance.

Item

552

Penikese
Hospital,
maintenance.

553

Department of K ^A
Public Safety, '^'^^
Administration.

555

Division of KK(\

State Police. ^'^^

557

558

559

Division of
Inspection.

560
561

562

For additional fire protection at ttie Westfield
state sanatorium, a sum not exceeding twelve
hundred dollars, $1,200 00

Total,

$960,430 00

Penikese Hospital:
For the maintenance of the Penikese hospital,
including any necessary expense for prepara-
tion and transportation of the imnates to the
United States hospital, and any other expenses
incidental to the closing of Penikese hospital,
a sum not exceeding fifteen thousand five
hundred dollars, $15,500 00

Service of the Department of Public Safety.

Administration :

For the salary of the commissioner and for
personal services of clerks and stenographers,
a sum not exceeding thirty-two thousand dol-

■ lars,

For contingent services, including printing the
annual report, rent of district offices, supplies
and equipment, and all other things necessary
for the investigation of fires and moving-
picture licenses, as required by law, a sum not
exceeding twenty-four thousand dollars, .

Division of State Police:

For the salaries of officers, a sum not exceeding
seventy thousand nine hundred and eighty
dollars,

For traveling expenses of the division, a sum not
exceeding twent}'-eight thousand dollars,

For maintenance and operation of the poUce
steamer "Lotis", a sum not exceeding sixty-
five hundred dollars, . . ' .

For personal ser\'ices, rent, supplies and equip-
ment necessary in the enforcement of statutes
relative to explosives and inflammable fluids
and compounds, a sum not exceeding forty-
five hundred dollars,

Division of Inspection:

For the salary of the chief of inspections, a sum
not exceeding thirtj'-six hundred dollars.

For the salaries of officers for the building inspec-
tion service, a sum not exceeding forty-five
thousand six hundred and forty dollars, .

For traveling expenses of officers for the building
inspection serv^ice, a sum not exceeding twelve
thousand dollars,

$32,000 00

24,000 00

70,980 00
28,000 00

6,500 00

4,500 00

3,600 00
45,640 00
12,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

229

Item

563

564

565

For the salaries of officers for the boiler inspection
service, a sum not exceeding sixty-one thou-
sand six hundred dollars, $61,600 00

For traveling expenses of officers for the boiler
inspection service, a sum not exceeding sixteen
thousand dollars, . . . . . . . 16,000 00

For services, supplies and equipment necessary
for investigations and inspections by the di-
vision, a sum not exceeding one thousand dol-
lars, 1,000 00

Division of
Inspection.

566

567

Board of Elevator Regulations:

For compensation of the board of elevator regu-
lations, a sum not exceeding six hundred dol-
lars,

For expenses of the board, a sum not exceeding
three hundred dollars,

600 00
300 00

Board of
Elevator
Regulations.

Board of Boiler Rules:

568 For personal services of members of the board,

a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars,

569 For services other than personal and the neces-

sary traveling expenses of the board, office sup-
plies and equipment, a sum not exceeding six
luuidred dollars,

Total

1,000 00

Board of
Boiler Rules,

600 00

$308,320 00

Fire Prevention District Service (the main-
tenance of this service, as provided in the
following appropriations, is to be assessed
upon certain cities and towns making up
the fire prevention district, as provided
by law) :

570 For the salary of the state fire marshal, a sum

not exceeding thirty-six hundred dollars,

571 For other personal services, a sum not exceeding

fifteen thousand eight hundred and seventy
dollars,

572 For other services, office rent and necessary

office supplies and equipment, a sum not ex-
ceeding four thousand dollars, ....

Fire Preven-
S3,600 00 iTvice^'""*

15,870 00
4,000 00

Total,

123,470 00

State Boxing Commission :
573 For compensation and clerical assistance for the
state boxing commission, a sum not exceeding
ten thousand six hundred and seventy dol-
lars,

State Boxing
Commission.

$10,670 00

230

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

State Boxing
Commission.

Item

574

For other expenses of the state boxing commis-
sion, a sum not exceeding sixteen thousand
seven hundred and forty dollars,

Total,

$16,740 00

$27,410 00

Department of
Public Works.

Service of the Department of Public Works.

575 For the salaries of the commissioner and the

four associate commissioners, a sum not ex-
ceeding thirty-one thousand five hundred dol-
lars, S31,500 00

576 For personal services of clerks and assistants

to the commissioner, a sum not exceeding
twelve thousand eight hundred and fifty dol-
lars, 12,850 00

576| For traveling expenses of the commissioner, a

sum not exceeding fifteen hundred dollars, . 1,500 00

Division of
Highways.

577

578
579
580

581

582a
5826

Total,

$45,850 00

Division of Highways (the following appro-
priations for the operation and mainte-
nance of this division, except as otherwise
provided, are made from the receipts in
the Motor Vehicle Fees Fund) :

For the personal services of the chief engineer,
engineers and office assistants, including cer-
tain clerks and stenographers, a sum not ex-
ceeding forty-seven thousand five hundred
dollars, . . $47,500 00

For traveling expenses of the associate commis-
sioners, when traveling in the discharge of
their official duties, a sum not exceeding
twenty-five hundred dollars, .... 2,500 00

For services other than personal, including print-
ing the annual report and necessary office
supplies and equipment, a sum not exceeding
twelve thousand dollars, 12,000 00

For the care, repair and storage, replacement
and purchase of road-])uilding machinery and
tools, a sum not exceeding three hundred
thousand dollars, 300,000 00

For the su]:»pression of gypsy and brown tail
moths on state highwavs, a sum not exceeding
fifteen thousand dollars, 15,000 00

For the construction and repair of town and
countv wa^'S, a sum not exceeding seven hun-
dred thousand dollars, 700,000 00

For aiding towns in the rej^air and improvement
of public wavs, a sum not exceeding four hun-
dred thousand dollars, 400,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

231

Item

582c For the maintenance and repair of state high-
ways, a sum not exceeding two miUion ten
thousand five hundred dollars, of which sum
three hundred sixty-seven thousand six hun-
dred and ninety-seven dollars represents the
receipts from assessments upon certain cities
and towns for the maintenance of state high-
ways, and the balance from receipts in the

Division of
Highways.

Motor Vehicle Fees Fund, .

12,010,500 00

583

o82d For engineering service and expenses, a sum not

exceeding two hundred thousand dollars, . 200,000 00
For the maintenance and operation of the New-
buryport bridge and the Brightman street
bridge in Fall River, in accordance with the
provisions of erdsting laws, a sum not exceed-
ing twenty-nine thousand dollars, . . . 29,000 00

Total, $3,716,500 00

Registration of Motor Vehicles :

584 For personal services, a sum not exceeding three

hundred thirty-two thousand five hundred
dollars, from receipts in the Motor Vehicle
Fees Fund,

585 For services other than personal, including

traveling expenses, purchase of necessary sup-
plies, equipment and materials, including
cartage and storage of the same, and for work
incidental to the registration and licensing of
owners of motor vehicles, a sum not exceeding
two hundred forty thousand dollars, from re-
ceipts in the Motor Vehicle Fees Fund, .

Total

Registration of
motor vehicles.

$332,500 00

240,000 00
$572,500 00

586

587

For the purpose of enabling the department of
public works to secure federal aid for the con-
struction of highways, a sum not exceeding
one million dollars in addition to any other
funds which the department has available for
the purpose; of the said sum seven hundred
fifty thousand dollars shall be payable from
receipts in the Motor Vehicle Fees Fund, and
the balance from receipts from counties for
assessinents on highways previously con-

Federal aid for
construction of
highways.

structed, or from the general fund.

For the care of snow on highways, as provided
by section nineteen of chapter eighty-one of
the General Laws, a sum not exceeding fifty
thousand dollars, from receipts in the Motor
Veliicle Fees Fund,

$1,000,000 00

Care of snow
on highways.

$50,000 00

232

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Advertising
signs near
highways.

Item

588 (This item omitted.)

588^ For administering the law relative to advertising
signs near highways, a sum not exceeding
fifteen thousand dollars, to be paid from the
general fund,

Division of coq

Waterways and '^°^
Public Lands.

590

591

592

593

594

595

596
597

598

Division of Waterwaj^s and Public Lands:

For personal services of the chief engineer and
assistants, a sum not exceeding fifty-nine
thousand dollars, from receipts in the Port of
Boston Fund,

For necessary traveling expenses of the associate
commissioners, a sum not exceeding one thou-
sand dollars,

For services other than personal, including
printing and binding the annual report, and
for necessary office and engineering supplies
and equipment, a sum not exceeding eight
thousand dollars,

For the care and maintenance of the Province
lands, a sum not exceeding four thousand dol-
lars,

For the maintenance of structures, and for re-
pairing damages along the coast line or river
banks of the commonwealth, and for the re-
moval of wrecks and other obstructions from
tidewaters and great ponds, and for gauging
of streams in co-operation with the federal
government, a sum not exceeding twenty-five
thousand dollars,

For the improvement, development and protec-
tion of rivers and harbors, tidewaters and
foreshores within the commonwealth, as pro-
vided by chajiter two hundred and thirty-one
of the General Acts of nineteen hundred and
nineteen, and of great ponds, a sum not ex-
ceeding two hundred fifty thousand dollars, .

For re-establishing and permanently marking
certain triangular points and sections as re-
quired by order of the land court, in accord-
ance with section thirtj^-three of chapter
ninety-one of the General Laws, a sum not ex-
ceeding one thousand dollars, ....

(This item omitted.)

For the supervision and operation of common-
wealth pier five, including the salaries or other
compensation of employees, and for the repair
and replacement of equipment and other
property, a sum not exceeding eighty-nine
thousand dollars, from receipts in the Port of
Boston Fund,

For the maintenance of pier one, at East Boston,
a sum not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars,
from receipts in the Port of Boston Fund,

$15,000 00

$59,000 00
1,000 00

8,000 00
4,000 00

25,000 00

250,000 00

1,000 00

89,000 00
15,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203. 233

Item

599 For the maintenance and improvement of com- wLUfwaysand

monwealth property under the control of the Public Lands,
division, a sum not exceeding fifty-five thou-
sand dollars, from receipts in the Port of Bos-
ton Fund, $55,000 00

600 For the operation and maintenance of the New

Bedford state pier, a sum not exceeding ten

thousand dollars, 10,000 00

601 For the compensation of dumping inspectors, a

sum not exceeding two thousand dollars, to

be paid from the Waterways Fund, . . . 2,000 00

601 § For the payment of money due contractors for

work done and material furnished in the con-
struction of the dry dock at South Boston and
held by the commonwealth as retained per-
centages, the amount received from the federal
government as the final payment in connection
with the purchase of the dry dock and placed
in the Port of Boston Fund, the sum of sixty
thousand thirty-four dollars and twenty-two
cents, 60,034 22

Total, $579,034 22

The following appropriations for special im-
provements are to be made from the Port
of Boston Fund:

602 For dredging and filling upon property of the Fund?^sSr

commonwealth, a sum not exceeding three improvements,

hundred seventy thousand dollars, the same
to be in addition to any sun^ heretofore ap-
propriated for the purpose, .... $370,000 00

603 For improvements of the commonwealth pier at

East Boston, a sum not exceeding four thou-
sand dollars, . . . . . . . . 4,000 00

604 For dredging in and about minor channels in

Boston harbor, a sum not exceeding eighty
thousand dollars, the same to be in addition
to any sum heretofore appropriated for the
purpose, 80,000 00

605 For the construction of a pier and the improve-

ment of land and flats near Hay ward's creek
in the city of Quincy and the town of Braintree,
a sum not exceeding one hundred sixty thou-
sand dollars, 160,000 00

606 For street and pier improvements and develop-

ments upon property of the commonwealth
at South Boston, a sum not exceeding one hun-
dred forty thousand dollars, the same to be in
addition to anj^ amount heretofore appro-
priated for the purpose, 140,000 00

607 (This "item omitted.)

Total, $754,000 00

234

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Item
Department of fine
Public Utilities. """^

609

610

611

612

613

614
615

616

617

Items to be
assessed upon
gas and electric
light com-
panies.

618
619

Service of the Department of Public Utilities.

For personal services of the commissioners, a
sum not exceeding tliirty-six thousand doUars,
of which one half shall be assessed upon the
gas and electric light companies in accordance
with the provisions of law, .... $36,000 00

For personal services of secretaries, cmploj^ccs of
the accounting department, engineering de-
partment and rate and tariff department, a
sum not exceeding thirty-eight thousand nine
hundred dollars, of which sum ten thousand
one hundred and five dollars shall be assessed
upon the gas and electric light companies in
accordance with the provisions of law, . . 88,900 00

For the inspection department, personal serv-
ices, a sum not exceeding thirty-two thousand
eight hundred and twenty dollars, . . . 32,820 00

For personal services of clerks, messengers and
office assistants, a sum not exceeding fifteen
thousand and ten dollars, of which one half
shall be assessed upon the gas and electric
light companies in accordance with the pro-
visions of law, 15,010 00

For personal services of the telephone and tele-
graph department, a sum not exceeding eleven
thousand three hundred and eighty dollars, . 11,380 00

For personal services of legal assistance and
experts, a sura not exceeding three thousand
dollars, 3,000 00

For stenographic reports of hearings, a sum not
exceeding fifteen hundred dollars, . . . 1,500 00

For traveling expenses of the commissioners and
emplovees, a sum not exceeding five thousand
dollars", 5,000 00

For services other than personal, printing the
annual report, office supplies and equipment,
a sum not exceeding eight thousand dollars, . 8,000 00

For stenographic reports of evidence at incjuests
held in cases of death by accident on or about
railroads, a sum not exceeding thirty-five
hundred dollars, 3,500 00

Total,

$155,110 00

The following items are to be assessed upon
the gas and electric light companies:
(This item omitted.)

For personal services of the inspector of gas and
gas meters, assistant inspectors and deputy
inspectors of meters, a sum not exceeding six-
teen thousand four hundred dollars^

$16,400 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

235

Item

620

621

622

623

624

For expenses of inspectors and deputies, in-
cluding office rent, traveling and other neces-
sary expenses of inspection, a sum not exceed-
ing seven thousand dollars, ....

For services and expenses of expert assistants, as
authorized by law, a sum not exceeding five
thousand dollars,

For other services, printing the annual report,
for rent of offices and for necessary office sup-
plies and equipment, a sum not exceeding
eighty-two hundred dollars, ....

For the examination and tests of electric meters,
a sum not exceeding six hundred dollars,

Total,

For services and expenses in connection with the
abatement of smoke in Boston and vicinity,
under the direction and with the approval of
the department of public utilities, a sum not
exceeding eighty-four hundred dollars, the
same to be assessed upon the cities and to\^^ls
of the district named in section one of chapter
six hundred and fifty-one of the acts of nine-
teen hundred and ten,

$7,000 00
5,000 00

8,200 00
600 00

$37,200 00

Items to be
assessed upon
gas and electric
light com-
panies.

Smoke abate-
ment in Boston
and vicinity.

5,400 00

Miscellaneous.

625 For expenses incurred for the preparation of pre- Miscellaneous.

liminary studies and estimates, as required by
section nine of chapter twenty-nine of the
General Laws, where no appropriation is made
to carry out the improvement requested, a
sum not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars, . $15,000 00

626 For the maintenance of Bunker Hill monument

and the property adjacent, to be expended by
the metropolitan district commission, a sum
not exceeding ten thousand dollars, . . . 10,000 00

627 (This item omitted.)

628a For reimbursing the estate of Captain A. C.
Williams for compensation and expenses on
account of service in the 3^ear nineteen hun-
dred and sixteen, the sum of one hundred
seventy dollars and forty cents, . . . 170 40

6286 For William H. Cann of Beverly for making re-
pairs on a certain stable in Beverly occupied by
F Battery, First Regiment, Massachusetts
Field Artillery, in May and June, nineteen
hundred and seventeen, the sum of two hun-
dred fifteen dollars and two cents, . . . 215 02

Total,

$25,385 42

236 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Metropolitan District Commission.

Item

The following items are to be assessed upon
the several districts in accordance with
the methods fixed by law, and to be ex-
pended under the direction and with the
approval of the Metropolitan District
Commission :
Metropolitan 629 For maintenance of the Charles river basin, a
mission*^"™' ^^"^ ^^°^ exceeding one hundred ninety-one

thousand four hundred dollars, . . . 1191,400 00

629| For expense of dredging certain canals, a sum
not exceeding ten thousand dollars, same to
be paid from the Charles River Maintenance

Fund, 10,000 00

630a For maintenance of park reservations, a sum not
exceeding seven hundred eighteen thousand

seven hundred dollars, 718,700 00

6306 For the expense of holding band concerts, a sum

not exceeding twenty thousand dollars, . . 20,000 00
630c For the construction of a combination sanitary
and garage, a sum not exceeding twenty
thousand dollars, to be paid from the Metro-
politan Parks Maintenance Fund, . . . 20,000 00

631 For maintenance of the Nantasket Beach reser-

vation, a sum not exceeding seventy-one thou-
sand dollars, ........ 71,000 00

632 For maintenance of the Cambridge parkway, a

sum not exceeding fifty-four thousand seven
hundred dollars, same to be paid from the
Metropolitan Parks Maintenance Fund, . 54,700 00

633 For maintenance of the Wellington bridge, a sum

not exceeding eleven thousand two hundred
and fifty dollars, the same to be in addition to
the amount appropriated from the general
fund, 11,250 00

634 For maintenance of boulevards and parkways, a

sum not exceeding two hundred twenty thou-
sand four hundred and fifty dollars, the
same to be in addition to the amount appro-
priated from the general fund, .... 220,450 00
634^ For improvements at Quincy shore, a sum not
exceeding nine thousand dollars, in addition
to the amount appropriated from the general
fund, to be paid from Metropolitan Boulevards
Maintenance Fund, ...... 9,000 00

635 For the construction of a pumping station for the

disposal of sewage for the town of Reading, a
sum not exceeding forty thousand dollars, the
same to be paid from Metropolitan Sewerage
Maintenance Fund, North System, . . . 40,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

237

Item

6355 For the maintenance and operation of a system
of sewage disposal for tlie north metropohtan
sewerage district, a sum not exceeding three
hundred nineteen thousand eight hundred and
forty-five dollars, . . . . . . $319,845 00

636 For the maintenance and operation of a system

of sewage disposal for the south metropolitan
sewerage district, a sum not exceeding one
hundred ninety-four thousand six hundred
and fifty dollars, 194,650 00

637 For the maintenance and operation of the metro-

politan water system, a sum not exceeding
eight hundred sixty-seven thousand nine hun-
dred and sixty dollars, 867,960 00

Metropolitan
District Com-
mission.

Total,

$2,748,955 00

Deficiencies.

For deficiencies in certain appropriations of
previous years, in certain items, as follows:

Deficiencies.

Legislative Department.

For expenses of the constitutional convention,
the sum of forty-seven hundred thirty-two
dollars and forty-four cents, .... $4,732 44

For expenses of a commission to investigate the
question of prenatal and postnatal aid and
care of mothers and children, the sum of six
hundred eight dollars and twenty-nine cents, . 608 29

Legislative
Department.

Judicial Departynent.

Supreme Judicial Court :
For office supplies, services and equipment of
the supreme judicial court, the sum of ninety-
nine dollars and forty-seven cents, .

Judicial De-
partment.
Supreme
99 47 Judicial Court.

Superior Court:
For traveling allowances and expenses, the sum
of eight hundred twenty-eight dollars and
seventy-seven cents,

Superior Court.

828 77

District Attorneys:
For traveling expenses necessarily incurred by
the district attorneys, except in the Suffolk
district, the sum of fifteen hundred seventy-
four dollars and fifty-seven cents, .

District Attor-
neys.

1,574 57

238

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Item

Adjutant-
General.

A djutant-Genera I .

For the maintenance of the state guard, in-
cluding allowances and expenses for drills and
training and for certain supplies, equipment,
and the maintenance and operation thereof,
the sum of twenty-two hundred thirtj^-six
dollars and fifty-five cents, ....

For service of the intelligence bureau, the sum of
three hundred seven dollars and ninety -seven
cents,

,236 55
307 97

Chief Quarter-
master.

Chief Quartermaster.

For the maintenance of armories of the first class,
the sum of two hundred and twenty-nine dol-
lars,

229 00

Secretary of
the Common-
wealth.

Treasurer and
Receiver-Gen-
eral.

Attorney-
General.

Department of the Secretary of the Conimonwealth.

For the purchase of paper used in the execution
of the contract for the state printing, the sum
of twentj^-six thousand seven hundred eighty-
eight dollars and twenty-five cents, . . . 26,788 25

For printing the pamphlet edition of the acts and
resolves of the present year, the sum of forty-
three dollars and twenty-three cents, . . 43 23

For printing and binding the blue book edition
of the acts and resolves of the present year,
the sum of thirteen hundred sixty-two dollars
and forty-nine cents, 1,362 49

Department of the Treasurer and Receiver-General.

For services other than personal, traveling ex-
penses, office supplies and equipment, the sum
of three hundred eighty-eight dollars and
forty cents, _ . . . 388 40

For reimbursing officials for premiums paid for
procuring sureties on their bonds, as provided
by existing laws, the sum of thirty dollars, . 30 00

Department of the Attorney-General.

For services other than personal, traveling ex-
penses, office supplies and equipment, the sum
of forty-five dollars and sixty-five cents, . 45 65

Department of
Banking and
Insurance.
Division of
Banks and
Loan Agencies.

Department of Banking and Insurance.

Division of Banks and Loan Agencies:
For traveling and office expenses of the division
of banks and loan agencies, the sum of one
hundred thirty-seven dollars and forty cents, .

137 40

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

239

Item

Division of Insurance:
For other services, including printing the annual
report, traveling expenses and necessary-
office supplies and equipment, the sum of
thirty-four hundred thirty-five dollars and
eighty-four cents,

Division of
Insurance.

5,435 84

Department of Education.

For the reimbursement of certain towns for the
transportation of pupils attending high schools
outside the towns in which they reside, as
provided by law, the sum of six hundred forty-
seven dollars and sixty-one cents, . . . 647 61

For the reimbursement of certain to^wTis for the
payment of tuition of children attending high
schools outside the towns in which they reside,
as provided by law, the sum of one hundred
twenty-four dollars and fifty cents, . . . 124 50

For the maintenance of the Worcester normal
school boarding hall, the sum of one hundred
thirty-three dollars and ninety-two cents, . 133 92

For maintenance of the school ship under the
control of the commissioners of the Massa-
chusetts nautical school, the sum of one hun-
dred ninety-seven dollars and nine cents, . 197 09

Department of
Education.

Massachusetts Agricultural College:
For maintenance and current expenses, the sum
of fifty-five dollars and forty-four cents, .

Massachusetts
_ _ . . Agricultural
55 44 College.

Department of Civil Service and Registration.

Division of Civil Service:
For other services and for printing the annual
report, and for office supplies and equipment,
the sum of sixty-seven dollars and four cents, .

Department of
Civil Service
and Registra-

67 04 *'°''-

Departme7it of Public Health.

For personal and other services and necessary
supplies and equipment for the state examiners
of plumbers, the sum of fifty-seven dollars and
seventy-eight cents,

Department of
Public Health.

57 78

Department of Public Works.

Division of Highways:

For the care, repair and storage, replacement

and purchase of road-building machinery and

tools, the sum of forty-seven dollars and

thirty-eight cents,

Department of
Public Works.
Division of
Highways.

47 38

240

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 203.

Item

Division of
Highways.

Division of
Waterways and
Public Lands.

For the maintenance of state highways and the
, improvement and construction of town ways
and certain through routes, in accordance with
the provisions of existing laws, and for the
payment of any claims for damages occurring
on state highways, with the approval of the
attorney-general, the sum of two hundred
sixty-eight dollars and twenty-nine cents, . $268 29

For expenses on account of construction of state
highways for the year 1917-1918, the sum of
ninety-four dollars and forty-four cents, . . 94 44

Division of Waterways and Public Lands:
For the maintenance and improvement of com-
monwealth property under the control of the
division, the sum of forty-four hundred forty-
one dollars and twenty cents, .... 4,441 20

Metropolitan

District

Commission.

No payment
to be made
which exceeds
allotment of
expenditure
made for cer-
tain purposes.

Written ap-
proval of
governor and
council required
for certain
expenditures.

Metropolitan District Commission.

For the maintenance and operation of a system of
sewage disposal for the north metropolitan
sewerage district, the sum of twenty-one
hundred twenty-seven dollars and twenty-
three cents, 2,127 23

For the maintenance and operation of a system
of sewage disposal for the south metropolitan
sewerage district, the sum of thirty-six hun-
dred nine dollars and sixty-seven cents, . . 3,609 67

Total, $54,719 91

General Fund, $38,773,807 01

MetropoHtan District, 2,754,691 90

Grand Total, $41,528,498 91

Section 3. No payment shall be made or obligation in-
curred under the authority of the appropriations made for
construction of public buildings under this act in cases where
the bid for contracts, proposed for acceptance, exceeds the
allotment of expenditure upon which the appropriation is
based.

Section 4. No expenditures in excess of appropriations
provided for under this act shall be incurred by any depart-
ment or institution, except in cases of emergency, and then
only upon the written approval of the governor and council
having been first obtained.

Section 5. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 31, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 204, 205. 241

An Act relative to the method of election of njidj) 204
me:\ibers of the board of overseers of harvard
college.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The President and Fellows of Harvard overfe^rsof
College and the board of overseers of said college, acting Je'\"m^tho°d'of
separately at meetings called for the purpose, may from time election.
to time, by concurrent vote, adopt rules and regulations
fixing the method of voting for members of the board of
overseers and the time and place or places when and where
the annual election for members of said board of overseers
shall be held, and determine the date or dates on which such
rules and regulations shall be effecti\'e, after which date or
dates so fixed such rules and regulations shall supersede any
statutory provisions or rules or regulations with which they
are in conflict; provided that nothing herein contained shall Proviso,
be construed to affect the eligibility of any person to be an
overseer or to vote in any election of overseers or the method
of determining such eligibilitv.

Section 2. This act shall take effect when the board of JCd''^ ^^'"'"^
overseers and the President and Fellows of Harvard College,
respectively, at meetings held for that purpose, shall by vote
assent to the same. A-pproved March 31, 1921.

Chap.205

An Act authorizing the town of medfield to supply

itself and its inhabitants with W'ATER.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The town of Medfield may supply itself and MedMdmay
its inhabitants with water for the extinguishment of fires and supply itself

. * ii'ip • ^^^" water, etc.

tor domestic and other purposes; may establish fountains
and hydrants, relocate or discontinue the same, and may
regulate the use of such w^ater and fix and collect rates to be
paid for the use of the same.

Section 2. The said town, for the purposes aforesaid, Sfn water
may lease, take by eminent domain under chapter seventy- sources, etc.
nine of the General Laws, or acquire by purchase or other-
wise, and hold, the waters, or any portion thereof, of any
pond, brook or stream or of any ground water sources by
means of driven or other wells or filter galleries, within the
limits of said town, and the water rights and water sources
connected therewith; provided that the amount of water Proviso,
which may be taken shall from time to time be determined

242

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 205.

May take cer-
tain lands, etc.

Proviso.

May erect
structures, lay
pipes, etc.

Board of
water com-
missioners to
control.

Damages, how
determined.

Proviso.

by vote of the town; and also may take by eminent domain
under said chapter, or acquire by purchase or otherwise,
and hold, all lands, rights of way and easements necessary
for collecting, storing, purifying and preserving such water
and for con^^eJ^ng the same to any part of said town; pro-
vided that no source of water supply and no lands necessary
for preserving the quality of the water shall be taken without
first obtaining the advice and apj^roval of the department of
public health, and that the location of all dams, reservoirs,
wells or filter galleries to be used as sources of water supply
under this act shall be subject to the appro\al of said de-
partment. Said town may construct and may erect on the
lands taken or held under the pro^isions of this act proper
dams, reservoirs, buildings, standpipes, fixtures and other
structures, and may make excavations, procure and operate
machinery, and provide such other means and appliances
and do such other things as may be necessary for the es-
tablishment and maintenance of complete and effective water
works; and for that purpose may construct wells and reser-
voirs, establish pumping works and lay down and maintain
conduits, pipes and other works, under or o^•er any lands,
water courses, railroads or public or priAate ways, and along
any such way in said town in such manner as not unneces-
sarily to obstruct the same ; and for the purpose of construct-
ing, lading, maintaining, operating and repairing such con-
duits, pipes and other works, and for all other proper pur-
poses of this act said town may dig up or raise and embank
any such lands, highways or other ways in such manner as
to cause the least hindrance to public travel thereon. Said
town shall not enter upon, construct or lay any conduits,
pipes or other works within the location of any railroad cor-
poration except at such time and in such manner as it may
agree upon ^\ith such corporation or in case of failure so to
agree as may be approved by the department of public
utilities.

Section 3. The land taken or acquired under this act
shall be managed, improved and controlled by the board
of water commissioners, hereinafter provided for, in such
manner as they shall deem for the best interest of the town.

Section 4. Any person injured in his property by any
action of the board under this act may recover damages
from said town under said chapter seventy-nine; provided
that the right to damages for the taking of any water or
water right, or any injury thereto, shall not vest until the

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 205. 243

water is actually withdrawn or diverted by said town under
authority of this act.

Section 5. Said town may, for the purpose of payins; To\vnof
the necessary expenses and liabilities inciu'red or to be in- Loan, Act of
curred under the provisions of this act, issue from time to
time bonds or notes to an amount not exceeding in the
aggregate one hundred thousand dollars; such bonds or
notes shall bear on their face the words, Town of Medfield
Water Loan, Act of 1921, and shall be payable at the expira-
tion of periods not exceeding thirty years from the date of
issue. Except as otherwise pro^^ded in this act, chapter
forty-four of the General Laws shall apply.

Section 6. Said town shall, at the time of authorizing Payment of
said loan or loans, provide for the payment thereof in accord-
ance with the provisions of section nineteen of said chapter
forty-four in such manner that any loans issued under au-
thority of this act shall be paid within the period above
specified; and when a vote to that effect has been passed, a
sum, which with the income derived from the water rates,
will be sufficient to pay the annual expense of operating the
water works or the purchasing of water and the maintenance
of its pipe lines, as the case may be, and the interest as it
accrues on the bonds or notes issued as aforesaid, and to
make such payments on the principal as may be required
under the provisions of this act, shall without further vote,
be assessed by the assessors of the town annually thereafter,
in the same manner as other taxes, until the debt incurred
by the said loan or loans is extinguished.

Section 7. The town may for the purposes aforesaid ffgMretc'rof
take by eminent domain under chapter seventv-nine of the the Medfieid

/->, 1 T -1 1 "^1 • 1 \\ater Com-

(jreneral Laws, or acquire by purchase or otherwise, the pany.
properties, rights, franchises and all other rights appurtenant
to the business of water supply of the Medfield Water Com-
pany.

Section 8. Whoe^^er wilfully or wantonly corrupts, pol- pofiuSni water,
lutes or diverts any of the waters taken or held under this etc.
act, or injures any structure, work or other property owned,
held or used by said town under the authority and for the
purposes of this act, shall forfeit and pay to said town three
times the amount of damages assessed therefor, to be re-
covered in an action of tort; and upon conviction of any
one of the above wilful or wanton acts shall be punished by
a fine not exceeding three hundred dollars or by imprison-
ment not exceeding one year.

244

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 205.

Board of water
commissioners,
election, term,
etc.

Quorum.

Vacancies, how
filled.

To fix water
rates, etc.

Net surplus,
how applied.

To make
annual report.

To be sub-
mitted to
voters, etc.

Section 9. The said town shall, after its acceptance of
this act, at the same meeting at which the act is accepted or
at a meeting called for the purpose, elect by ballot three
persons to hold office, one until the expiration of three years,
one until the expiration of two years, and one until the ex-
piration of one year, from the next succeeding annual town
meeting, to constitute a board of water commissioners; and
at each annual town meeting thereafter one such commis-
sioner shall be elected by ballot for the term of three years.
All the authority granted to the town by this act and not
otherwise specially provided for shall be vested in said board
of water commissioners, who shall be subject however to
such instructions, rules and regulations as said town may
impose by its vote. A majority of said commissioners shall
constitute a ciuorum for the transaction of business. Any
vacancy occurring in said board from any cause may be
filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by said town
at any legal town meeting called for the purpose. Any such
vacancy may be filled temporarily by a majority vote of the
selectmen, and the person so appointed shall hold office
until the town fills the vacancy in the manner specified
herein.

Section 10. Said commissioners shall fix just and equi-
table prices and rates for the use of water, and shall prescribe
the time and manner of payment. The income of the water
works shall be applied to defraying all operating ex-penses,
interest charges and payments on the principal as they
accrue upon any bonds or notes issued under authority of
this act. If there should be a net surplus remaining after
providing for the aforesaid charges it shall be used for such
new construction as the water commissioners may deter-
mine upon, and in case a surplus should remain after pay-
ment for such new construction the water rates shall be re-
duced proportionately. No money shall be expended in new
construction by the water commissioners except from the
net surplus aforesaid unless the town appropriates and pro-
vides money therefor. Said commissioners shall annually
and as often as the town may require, render a report upon
the condition of the works under their charge and an ac-
count of their doings, including an account of receipts and
expenditures.

Section 11. This act shall take effect upon its accept-
ance by a majority of the voters of the town of Medfield
present and voting thereon at a town meeting called for the

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 206, 207, 208. 245

purpose within three years after its passage ; but the number
of meetings so called in any year shall not exceed three;
and for the purpose of being submitted to the voters as afore-
said this act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved March 31, 1921.

Chap.20Q

An Act authorizing the department of agriculture
to offer prizes for and to conduct exhibits of
rabbits and hares.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:

Section two of chapter one hundred and twenty-eight of ^^^^^jll' ^ ^•
the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out clause
(/) and inserting in place thereof the following : — - (/) Offer Department of
prizes for and conduct exhibits of flowers, fruit, vegetables, cfrtaili powers
grasses, grains or other farm crops, dairy products, honey, ^"*'^°"2^'^-
horses, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, poultry products, rabbits,
hares, farm operations, and canned and dried fruits and
vegetables. Approved March 31, 1921.

An Act providing that registers of deeds shall (Jji^r) 207

NOTIFY the commissioner OF CORPORATIONS AND TAXA-
TION OF THE REGISTERING OF CERTAIN DEEDS AND
DECLARATIONS OF TRUST.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter thirty-six of the General Laws is hereby amended s^ctkin aftLT
by inserting after section thirty-one the following new sec- ^^i.
tion: — Section 31 A. Within sixty days after the recording Registers of
of any deed in which the grantee is described as a trustee, or commi*s°Sner of
of any declaration of trust, the register in whose office such anT taxS of
deed or declaration is recorded shall send by mail to the ceftfin deeX^
commissioner of corporations and taxation a notification of ®tc.
the recording thereof, stating the name of the grantor and of
the grantee or the trustee, and the date of recording.

Approved March 31, 1921.

An Act relative to the election or appointiwent of C'/ia».208

ASSISTANT ASSESSORS.

Whereas, In order that the pro\dsions of this act may Emergency
apply to the assessment of taxes for the current year it must p'"^"''"'*-
take efl'ect at once, therefore it is hereby declared to be an
emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of
the public convenience.

246

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 209.

G. L. 41, new
section after
§24.

Election or
appointment of
assistant asses-
sors in cities.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter forty-one of the General Laws is hereby amended
by inserting after section twenty-four the following new
section: — Section 24 A. If in the case of any city there is
no provision of law for the election or appointment of as-
sistant assessors and, in the judgment of the assessors,
assistant assessors are necessary, or if, in the judgment of
the assessors, the provisions of law with regard to the elec-
tion or appointment of assistant assessors in any city, or
action taken thereunder, have not provided in any year for
a sufficient number of assistant assessors, the mayor subject
to confirmation by the city council, or the assessors, as the
city council may determine, may appoint as assistant as-
sessors such number of registered voters of the city as the
appointing authority may deem necessary. Such appoint-
ments shall expire at the end of the calendar year in which
they are made. Approved April 1, 1921.

Chap. 2^^ An Act to include women voters in the same voting

LIST WITH men and TO SIMPLIFY THE RETURNS OF REGIS-
TR.\RS OF VOTERS.

Emergency
preamble.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to
defeat its purpose, therefore it is hereby declared to be an
emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of
the pubhc convenience.

G. L. 51, §36,
amended.

Records of
qualified voters
to be kept in
general register.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section tliirty-six of chapter fifty-one of the
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the
second line, the words ", male and female,", — so as to read
as follows : — Section 36. They shall keep in general regis-
ters, records of all persons registered as qualified to vote in
the city or town. They shall enter therein the name of
every such voter written in full, or instead thereof the sur-
name and first Christian name or that name by wliich he is
generally known, written in full, and the initial of every other
name which he may have, and also his age, place of birth
and residence on April first preceding or at the time of be-
coming an inhabitant of the city or town after said day, the
date of his registration and his residence at such date, his
occupation and the place thereof, the name and location of
the court which has issued to him letters of naturalization
and the date thereof, if he is a naturalized citizen, and any

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 209.

247

other particulars necessary to identify him fully. Except in Boston
Boston, the general registers shall have uniform headings in " ^ ^ '
substantially the following form, and blank books suitable
for the purpose shall be provided at cost by the state secre-
tary to registrars applying therefor:

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Form.

Section 2. Section thirty-seven of said chapter fifty-one g. l. 5i,§37,
is hereby amended by striking out, in the ninth line, the ^^^^'-'^
words "man or woman", and inserting in place thereof the
word : — person, — so as to read as follows : — • Section 37. ^,""i"g' ^^f '*'^^'■•
The registrars, after April first, shall prepare an annual rangement, etc.
register containing the names of all qualified voters in their
city or town for the current year, beginning with said day.
Such names shall be arranged in alphabetical order, and,
opposite to the name of each voter, his residence on April
first preceding or on any subsequent day when he became
an inhabitant of the city or town. The registrars shall enter
in the annual register e\Try name contained in the lists
transmitted to them by the assessors under section fi\'e,
which they can identify as that of a person whose name was
borne on the voting list of the city or town at the last pre-
ceding election or town meeting, giiing the residence of each
such person on April first, which, in the case of a person
assessed a poll tax, shall be the place at which he was so
assessed. They shall make all inquiries and investigations identification,
necessary to identify such person, and they shall not enter
in the annual register the name of a person objected to by
any registrar until such person has been duly notified and
given an opportunity to be heard. They shall forthwith
enter in the annual register the name of every person whose
qualifications as a voter have been determined by them in
the current year and whose name has accordingly been

248

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 209.

Notice to voter
of preceding
year of omis-
sion of name
from annual
register.

Exceptions.

G. L. 51, §55,
amended.

Voting lists,
contents, ar-
rangement, etc.

G. L. 51,§61,
amended.

Returns of
assessed polls,
registered
voters, etc.

Registrars to
certify to cer-
tain city clerks,
etc.

G. L. 54, § 105,
2d par.,
amended.

entered in the general register. They shall, on or before the
first Monday of August in each year, send notice in writing
by mail to each voter of the preceding year whose name has
not been entered in the annual register of the current year
that his or her name has not been so entered. This section
shall not apply to Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea or Water-
town.

Section 3. Section fifty-five of said chapter fifty-one is
hereby amended by striking out, in the sixth line, the word
"shall", and inserting in place thereof the word: — may, —
so as to read as follows : — Section 55. Registrars shall,
from the names entered in the annual register of voters, pre-
pare voting lists for use at elections. In such voting lists
they shall place the names of all voters entered on the annual
register, and no others, and opposite to the name of each his
residence on April first preceding or at the time of his be-
coming an inhabitant of such place after said day. They
may enter the names of women voters in separate columns
or fists. In cities, they shall prepare such voting fists by
wards, and if a ward or a town is divided into voting pre-
cincts, they shall prepare the same by precincts, in alpha-
betical order, or by streets. Names shall be added thereto
or taken therefrom as persons are found to be quafified or
not qualified to vote.

Section 4. Said chapter fifty-one is hereby further
amended by striking out section sixty-one and inserting in
place thereof the follovving: — Section 61. They shall forth-
with, after the final day for registration before a biennial
state or regular city or town election, certify to the state
secretary the number of assessed polls, the number of regis-
tered voters in the city or town, and in each ward and pre-
cinct therein, and the number of persons entitled to vote for
a part only of the whole number of officers to be chosen at
a state election in such city or town and in each ward and
precinct therein, with the titles of the officers for whom such
persons are entitled to ^'ote.

In cities where the city clerk is not a member of the board
of registrars, the registrars shall likewise, after the last day
for registration for a city election, certify to the city clerk
the number of registered voters in the city, and in each ward
and voting precinct therein.

Section 5. Section one hundred and five of chapter
fifty-four of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking
out, in the twenty-first line, the words "male and female",

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 209. 249

— so that the second paragraph will read as follows : — The Announcement

clerk in open meeting shall publicly announce the result of vLtefetc"^

the vote and enter in his records, in words at length, the

total number of names of voters checked on the voting lists,

the total number of ballots cast, the names of all persons

voted for, the number of votes for each person and the title

of the office for which he was a candidate, the number of

blank ballots for each office, and the number of affirmative

and negative votes in answer to any question submitted to

the voters, and shall forthwith make a copy of such record, Certification to

certify and seal up the same, and deliver it to the city or cierk.

town clerk, who shall forthwith enter it in his records.

Section 6. Section one hundred and thirty-two of said ^m^nd^^'^^'
chapter fifty-four is hereby amended by striking out, in the
third line, the words "male and of female", so as to read as
follows: — Section 132. The city or town clerk shall, within Number of
fifteen days after an election of state, city or town officers, to becer^tlfie?
certify to the state secretary the total number of names of ^^^^^^te secre-
voters checked on the voting list at such election in each
voting precinct or town, and a duplicate copy thereof sealed,
to be by him transmitted to the go^-ernor and council ; and Tabulation by

1 • PI 'iii-i council.

the committee of the council tabulating the returns of A'otes
shall include in their report thereon the number of ballots
cast in a district wherein a ciuestion is submitted to the voters
and a return thereon is made to the state secretary.

Section 7. Section one hundred and thirtv-three of said '^- ^ ^S § i^^,

1 nee • i i 111 ' amended.

chapter fatty-four is hereby amended by striking out, in the
third line, the words "male and female", and also by striking
out, in the fifth line, the words ", male and female,", so as
to read as follows: — Section 133. The state secretary shall fofj" oTt'num-
before February first of each year report to the general court ber of assessed
the number of assessed polls and the number of registered voters^lc. ^
voters in each city and town at the date of the last preceding
state, and city or town election, as the case may be, and the
total number of persons who voted at each such election in
every city and town, and in every voting precinct therein,
and, in the year following a state election, the number of
votes received by each candidate for nomination and for
election for a state office, and for election for a state com-
mittee, arranged by cities, towns and districts, and a con-
cise statement of other matters relating to elections, with
such suggestions as he deems advisable.

Approved April 1, 1921.

250 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 210, 211.

Chap.210 An Act authorizing the city of revere to borrow

OUTSIDE THE DEBT LIMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
BROADWAY.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ivs:
Revere Broad- Section 1. For the Durpose of constructiiio; Broadwav

way Construe- . , . p-r» -ii- ii- ii- 'n

tion Loan, in tlic City 01 Kcvere, including the laying and re-lajang or
water mains and sewers in said street at the time of con-
struction, the city of Revere may from time to time borrow
such sums as may be necessary not exceeding, in the aggre-
gate, two hundred thousand dollars, and may issue bonds
or notes therefor, which shall bear on their face the words,
Revere Broadway Construction Loan, Act of 1921. Each
authorized issue shall constitute a separate loan, and such
loans shall be payable in not more than ten years from their
dates. Indebtedness incurred under this act shall be in
excess of the statutory limit, but shall otherwise be subject
to chapter forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take eflFect upon its passage.

Approved April 1, 1921.

Chap. 211 An Act authorizing loans upon paid-up shares issued

BY co-operative BANKS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

G. L. 170, § 27, Section twenty-seven of chapter one hundred and seventy
of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after
the word "matured", in the fifth line, the words: — or paid-

Co-operative up, — SO as to read as follows : — Section 27. Loans may

banks, loans , , i i i i j j j i

on shares. bc mafic upou Unpledged shares to an amount not exceed-

ing ninety per cent of their withdrawal xahie at the time of
the loan, and for every such loan a note shall be given, accom-
panied by a transfer and pledge of the shares borrowed
upon. Loans may be made upon matured or paid-up shares
to an amount not exceeding ninety per cent of their face
value, as represented by the certificate. For every such loan
a note shall be given accompanied by a transfer of the certifi-
cate as coUatera;! for the loan. Approved April 1, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 212, 213, 214. 251

An Act authorizing the city of brockton to pension Chap.2l2

WILLIAM ELLERY BIRD.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Brockton may pay to William city of
Ellery Bird, a former permanent member of the fire depart- pension wiiuam
ment in said city, who was seriously injured while in the ^'^'"'^ ^"' '
performance of his duty and is now incapacitated from per-
forming any work, an annual pension not exceeding the sum
of five hundred dollars payable in weekly instalments.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance to be sub-
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro- council, etc.
visions of its charter; provided that such acceptance occurs Proviso.
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Ajrproved April 1, 1921.

An Act relative to the valuation of policies of life Chap. 21^
insurance.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section nine of chapter one hundred and ^j^^^i'^' ^ ^•
seventy-five of the General Laws is hereby amended by
adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph : —
The commissioner may, in place of the computation of the valuation of
reserve hability of a foreign fife company required by the fnaurawe. ' ^
preceding provisions of this section, accept the certificate of
valuation of the official having supervision over insurance
companies in the state where such company is incorporated;
provided that such valuation is made in accordance with the Proviso,
rules set forth in said provisions or produces values at least
as great as if made in accordance therewith.

Section 2. This act shall take effect on January first, ^^" ^"^ ^''''^^
nineteen hundred and twenty-two.

Approved April 1, 1921.

An Act relative to the settlement of accounts for QJidj) 214

THE TUITION OF STATE AND CITY WARDS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section ten of chapter seventy-six of the General Laws is g. l. 76, § lo,
hereby amended by striking out, in the third line, the word ^"^^^
"April", and inserting in place thereof the word: — July, —
so as to read as follows: — Section 10. Settlements of the Settlement of
accounts of the several towns under the three preceding theTultLn of

252 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 215, 216.

state and city sections with the commonwealth and with Boston shall be
made annually on July first, and the amounts found due
shall be paid within tlu-ee months thereafter.

Approved April 1, 1921.

Chap.215 An Act authorizing the organization of corporations

TO WRITE INSURANCE IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

newc&e^^' Section 1. Sectlon forty-seven of chapter one hundred
added. and seventy-five of the General Laws is hereby amended by

adding at the end thereof the following new clause: —
STnsu°rance Fourteenth, To transact outside of the territorial limits of the
iountrif" United States any and all forms of insurance.

G. L. 175, § 48, Section 2. Section forty-eight of said chapter one hun-
gr^h^"^^' dred and seventy-five is hereby amended by inserting after
the paragraph included within lines nineteen to twenty-two,
^'^ftautock inclusi^'e, the following new paragraph: — Under the four-
teenth clause not less than five hundred thousand dollars.
neJ'ciilfse^ ^^' Section 3. Scctiou sixty-tlircc of said chapter one hun-
after ci. 7. (Jrcd aud seventy-five is hereby amended by inserting after
Investment of clausc scvcu the followiug ucw clausc : — 7(a). In the capital
reserve. stock of compauics Organized under the fourteenth clause of

Proviso. section forty-seven; provided that the above specified pro-

portionate part of the reserve of any domestic stock or
mutual life company shall not be invested in such capital
stock. Approved April 1, 1921.

Chap.21Q An Act authorizing the town of Dartmouth to make

AN additional WATER LOAN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

waterS^an, Section 1. For the purpose of extending its water mains

Act of 1921.' and improving its water distribution system, the town of
Dartmouth may from time to time borrow such sums as may
be necessary, not exceeding, in the aggregate, fifty thousand
dollars in addition to the amount previously authorized, and
may issue bonds or notes therefor, which shall bear on their
face the words, Dartmouth Water Loan, Act of 1921. Each
authorized issue shall constitute a separate loan, and such
loans shall be payable in not more than thirty years from
their dates. Indebtedness incurred under this act shall be
in excess of the statutory limit, but shall otherwise be subject
to chapter forty-four of the General Laws.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 217, 218. 253

Section 2. The town shall, at the time of authorizing Payment of
said loan or loans, provide for the payment thereof in ac-
cordance with section one; and when a vote to that effect
has been passed, a sum which, with the income derived from
water rates, will be sufficient to pay the annual expense of
operating its w^ater works and the interest as it accrues on
the bonds or notes issued as aforesaid, and to make such
payments on the principal as may be required by this act,
shall, without further vote, be assessed by the assessors of
the town annually thereafter, in the same manner as other
taxes, until the debt incurred by said loan or loans is ex-
tinguished.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 4, 1921.

An Act authorizing the town of longmeadow to in- (jhnj. oi 7
CUR indebtedness for additional school accommo-

DATIONS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of acquiring land for and |^hodif<fa°n'^
the construction of a school building, and of originally ^ct of 1921. '
equipping and furnishing the same, the town of Longmeadow
may from time to time borrow such sums as may be neces-
sary not exceeding, in the aggregate, one hundred and
seventy-five thousand dollars, and may issue bonds or notes
therefor, which shall bear on their face the words, Long-
meadow School Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue
shall constitute a separate loan. Indebtedness incurred
under tliis act shall be in excess of the statutory limit, but
shall otherwise be subject to chapter forty-four of the Gen-
eral Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 4, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of new Bedford to incur Qjiq^jj 2I8

indebtedness for schoolhouse purposes.
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of purchasing land and con- New Bedford
structing thereon one or more schoolhouses and for furnish- f^t^lmT'
ing the same, the city of New Bedford may from time to
time borrow such sums as may be necessary, not exceeding,
in the aggregate, three hundred and fifty thousand dollars.

254 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 219, 220.

and may issue bonds or notes therefor which shall bear on
their face the words, New Bedford School Loan, Act of 1921.
Each authorized issue shall constitute a separate loan. In-
debtedness incurred under this act shall be in excess of the
statutory limit, but shall otherwise be subject to chapter
forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 4, 1921.

Chap. 219 An Act authorizing the city of springfield to incur

INDEBTEDNESS TO EXTEND CERTAIN STREETS,

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Taylor and SECTION 1. For tlic purposcs of laying out and extending

Extension Taylor strcct and establishing the grade thereof and of lay-
Sprrngfieid^ Act ing out and extending Stafford street and establishing the
of 1921. grade thereof, the city of Springfield may from time to time

borrow such sums as may be necessary, not exceeding, in
the aggregate, two hundred and fifty thousand dollars, and
may issue bonds therefor which shall bear on their face the
words, Taylor and Stafford Streets Extension Loan, City of
Springfield, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue shall consti-
tute a separate loan and such loan shall be payable in not
more than ten years from its date. Indebtedness incurred
under this act shall be in excess of the statutory limit, but
shall otherwise be subject to chapter forty-four of the General
Laws.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 4, 1921.

Chap.220 An Act relative to the division of cities into voting

precincts.

Emergency Whevcas, Tlic deferred operation of this act would tend to

preamble. . c ' ' ^ i ii i i

defeat its purpose, therefore it is hereby declared to be an
emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of
the public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:
G. L. 64.§2, Section 1. Section two of chapter fifty-four of the Gen-

amended. . iiim- • ^ I'l

eral Laws is hereby amended by striking out, m the third,
eighth, twelfth and thirteenth lines, the words "one thou-
sand ", and inserting in place thereof in each instance the
words: — two thousand, — by in,serting after the word

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 221. 255

"annual", in the ninth line, the words: — or biennial, — and
also by inserting after the word "ward", in the eleventh line,
the words : — or precinct, — so as to read as follows : —
Section 2. Each city shall be divided into convenient voting Division of
precincts, designated by numbers or letters and containing vpUngVe-
not more than two thousand voters. Every ward shall "'"''^^' ^'^*^'
constitute a voting precinct by itself, or shall be divided
into precincts containing as nearly as may be an equal num-
ber of voters, consisting of compact and contiguous territory
entirely within the ward, and bounded, so far as possible, by
the center line of known streets or ways or by other well
defined limits. If a ward constituting one precinct contains
more than two thousand voters, according to the registra-
tion at the preceding annual or biennial city election, the
aldermen, on or before the first Monday of July, shall divide
it into two or more voting precincts. They may so divide a
ward or precinct containing less than two thousand voters.
If in any year, according to such registration, a voting pre-
cinct contains more than two thousand voters, the aldermen
shall in like manner either divide such precinct into two or
more voting precincts or make a new division of the ward
into voting precincts.

Section 2. Such of the pro\isions of section two hun- so much of
dred and seventeen of chapter eight hundred and thirty-five afappiy to" ^*
of the acts of nineteen hundred and thirteen, as amended by {^nued" Srother
chapter seventy-four of the General Acts of nineteen hun- PherTOf°"^
dred and eighteen and by chapter six hundred and thirty-six repealed.
of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty, as apply to the
city of Boston, shall continue so to apply; but all other pro-
visions thereof are hereby repealed.

Approved April 4, 1931.

Chap.221

An Act relative to fees to be charged for certifi-
cates OF journeymen electricians and for renewals

THEREOF.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section three of chapter one hundred and ^; s^amended.
forty-one of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking
out clause (3) and inserting in place thereof the following:
— (3) Persons desiring an examination shall make written Fees charged
application therefor, accompanied bv the proper fee, which onouf^ymen"
shall be twenty-five dollars for "Certificate A" and five ^l^,°*Xa,i
dollars for "Certificate B". An apphcant faihng in his a™»"=^*^'°»-

256

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 222.

G. L. 141, §3,
cl. 5, amended.

Fee for re-
newal of " Cer-
tificate B."

When act takes
effect.

examination shall not have his fee returned to him, but shall
be entitled to one free re-examination. For each subsequent
re-examination for "Certificate A", he shall pay fifteen dol-
lars and for "Certificate B", one dollar.

Section 2. Clause (5) of said section tliree is hereby
amended by striking out, in the second line, the words "fifty
cents", and inserting in place thereof the words: — one
dollar, — so as to read as follows: — (5) Each "Certificate
B" shall expire on July thirty-first in each year, but may be
renewed upon payment of a fee of one dollar, and upon the
same conditions set forth in the preceding paragraph.

Section 3. This act shall take effect December first in

the current year.

Ajyproved April 4, 1921.

and military
aid.

Proviso.

Chap. 222 An Act to allow state and military aid to men who

SERVED IN THE PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION OR THE CHINA
relief EXPEDITION.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Sn^nded' ^ ^' Section 1. Scctiou six of chapter one hundred and fifteen
of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after
and*^saiiQTs'tcfbe ^'"^^ forty-six tlic followiiig ucw paragraph: — Soldiers or
allowed state sailors who sci'vcd iu the army, navy, or marine corps of the
United States in the Philippine Insurrection or the China
Relief Ex]3edition, provided they were residents of and
actually residing in the commonwealth at the time of their
enlistment or appointment in the service, having been ap-
pointed or having enlisted in the army, navy or marine corps
after August twelfth, eighteen hundred and ninety-eight,
and prior to July fourth, nineteen hundred and two, and who
have been honorably discharged therefrom.

Section 2. Section six of said chapter one hundred and
fifteen is hereby further amended by adding after the word
"Spain", in the seventy-fifth fine, the words: — the Philip-
pine Insurrection or the China Rehef Expedition, — and
also by inserting after the word "war", in the seventy-
eighth line, the words: — , the Philippine Insurrection or the
China Relief Expedition, — so that the paragraph contained
in lines seventy-four to seventy-nine, inclusive, will read as
follows : — The widows and widowed mothers of soldiers or
sailors who served in the war with Spain, the Philippine
Insurrection or the China Relief Expedition d.Wng in such
service or dying after their honorable discharge therefrom,
or dying while in receipt of a pension from the United States

G. L. 115, §6,
amended.

State aid for
Spanish and
other war serv-
ice.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 222. 257

or of state aid from the commonwealth, and the wife and
widowed mother of any invahd pensioner of the Spanish
war, the Phihppine Insurrection or the China Rehef Expe-
dition service;

Section 3. Section seven of said chapter one hundred ^^nded! ^ '''
and fifteen is hereby amended by inserting after the word
"Spain", in the third hne, the words: — the Phihppine In-
surrection or the China Rehef Expedition, — so as to read
as follows: — Section 7. The wife of a discharged soldier or Restrictions as
sailor shall not be held to belong to any of the foregoing wido'won
classes, nor shall she receive state aid unless, if the ser\ice sta°traiT^°
of the soldier or sailor was in the war with Spain, the Philip-
pine Insm'rection or the China Rehef Expedition, she was
married to him before his final discharge from such ser\ice,
and, if his widow, before April eleventh, nineteen hundred
and five, and if his service was in the civil war unless she was,
if his wife, married to him prior to his final discharge from
such service, and, if his widow, prior to June twenty-seventh,
eighteen hundred and ninety, and if the serxdce of the soldier
or sailor was on the Mexican border or in the world war
unless she was married to him prior to his final discharge
from the ser\ice or release from active duty therein, and, if
his widow, prior to July first, nineteen hundred and nineteen.

Section 4. Section ten of said chapter one hundred and ^iiid pari-*''
fifteen is hereby amended by inserting after the word " wars", IJ^P^^ed
in the twelfth line, the words: — the Philippine Insurrection,
the China Relief Ex-pedition, — so that the second paragraph
will read as follows: — -First Class, Each person of the first Military

sici etc

class shall have his settlement in the town aiding him ; shall First class

1 1 1 !• •! • ,1 1 qualifications.

have served as a soldier, sailor or nurse m the manner and
under the limitations prescribed in the first class of section
six; shall have been honorably discharged or released from
active duty in such United States ser\ice and from all
appointments and enlistments therein; shall be poor and
indigent and, by reason of sickness or other physical dis-
ability, in such need as would entitle him to relief under the
pauper laws; shall not be, directly or indirectly, in receipt of
any other state or military aid, or of any pension for ser\ices
rendered or disabilities incurred either in the cIniI or Spanish
wars, the Philippine Insurrection, the China Relief Expe-
dition, Mexican border ser\'ice or world war service as de-
fined in section six. The disability must have arisen from
causes independent of his military or naval service aforesaid.

Approved April 4> 1921.

258 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 223, 224, 225.

C/iap. 223 An Act authorizing the eastern Massachusetts street

RAILWAY COMPANY TO TAKE LAND FOR TRANSMISSION
LINE PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

fio' amended Scction twciity of chapter one hundred and eighty-eight of

the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and eighteen is hereby

amended by adding at the end thereof the following new

Eastern paragraph : — The new company for the purpose of con-

Massachusetts , ,• • 1 • J • • ' J • • T !• J 1

Street Railway structuig, usuig and mauitammg transmission lines tor the
Ske'kndfor"''^ purchasc, sale or disposal of electricity for light and power
Un^p'^posrs. purposes only, shall have the same rights as electric com-
panies under section seventy-two of chapter one hundred and
sixty-four of the General Laws to take land for such purposes
and in respect to any such taking shall be subject to the
provisions of said section. Approved April 4, 1921.

Chap. 224: An Act relative to restrictions on the taking of

PICKEREL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows. •

S?taking"of°" Whoever, on or before the first day of April, in the year
pickerel. nineteen hundred and twenty-three, takes from the waters

of the commonwealth a pickerel less than twelve inches in
length, or sells or offers for sale, or has in possession any such
pickerel, shall be punished by a fine of one dollar for each
pickerel so taken, held in possession, sold or offered for sale;
and in prosecutions under this act the possession of pickerel
less than twelve inches in length shall be prima facie evidence
of such unla^\-ful taking. Approved April 4, 1921.

Chap. 22b An Act relative to the payment into the treasury

OF certain state receipts.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

^nxtnded ^ ^^' Chapter thirty of the General Laws is hereby amended by

striking out section twenty-seven and inserting in place

Certain state thereof the following : — Section 27. Except as otherwise

receipts to be • i i ii p i • i

paid daily, etc., exprcssl}^ providcd, all tees or other money received on ac-

t?e^sury.^ ^ couiit of the commouwealth shall be paid daily into the

treasury thereof, but if in the opinion of the supervisor and

the state treasurer the interests of the commonwealth re-

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 226, 227. 259

quire, payments may be made weekly in accordance with
such rules and regulations as the state treasurer may pre-
scribe. Approved April 4, 1921.

An Act repealing certain provisions of law relative QJkij) 226
to poll taxes.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter forty-nine of the General Acts of nineteen hun- Repeal.
dred and eighteen, as amended by chapter nine of the Gen-
eral Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen, is hereby re-
pealed. Approved April 4, 1921.

Chap.227

An Act authorizing cities and towns to provide
quarters for camps of the united spanish war veter-
ANS.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would in part Emergency pre-
defeat its purpose to enable cities and towns to provide
quarters for camps of Spanish War Veterans, like authority
having already been granted to make similar provision for
organizations of veterans of other wars, therefore it is hereby
declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter forty of the General Laws is hereby amended by g. l. 4o, new
inserting after section nine the following new section : — ^'^ '""^ ^
Section 9 A. A city or town may, for the purpose of pro- cities and
viding suitable headquarters for a camp of the United tide quartos
Spanish War Veterans, lease for a period not exceeding fi^^e [^e uStld°^
years a building or part of a building, which shall be under Spanish War
the direction and control of such camp subject to regulations
made in cities by the mayor with the approval of the council
and in towns by vote of the town, and for such purpose may
annually appropriate a sum not exceeding, in any one year,
one fiftieth of one per cent of its valuation.

{The foregoing ivas laid before the governor on the twenty-
eighth day of March, 1921, and after five days it had "the
force of a law", as prescribed by the constitntion, as it was not
returned by him with his objections thereto utithin that time.)

260

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 228.

Municipal
elections in
Revere to take
place bien-
nially, etc.

Assessors,
terms of
election, etc.

Chap.228 An Act providing for biennial municipal elections in

THE city of revere.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Beginning with the year nineteen hundred
and twenty-two, the municipal election in the city of Revere
shall take place biennially in every even numbered year on
the second Tuesday of December, and each municipal year
shall begin on the first Monday of January and continue
until the first Monday of the following January, and the
term of office of the mayor, subject to re-election or recall
as provided by law, of the city clerk, collector of taxes, city
treasurer, councilmen at large and councilmen by wards,
shall be two years from the first Monday in January follow-
ing their election and until their successors are elected and
qualified.

Section 2. At each biennial election in said city an
assessor or assessors shall be elected for terms of four years
from the first Monday of the following January, to fill
vacancies then occurring. Assessors shall continue to serve
until their successors have qualified. The term of office of
the assessor elected in nineteen hundred and twenty is hereby
extended to the first Monday in January, nineteen hundred
and twenty-five, and his successor shall be elected at the bien-
nial election in December, nineteen hundred and twenty-four.

Section 3. At each biennial election in said city, mem-
bers of the school committee shall be elected for terms of
four years from the first Monday of the following January,
to fill vacancies then occurring. The members shall continue
to serve until their successors have quahfied. The term of
office of the members of the school committee elected in
nineteen hundred and twenty is hereby extended to the first
Monday in January, nineteen hundred and twenty-five, and
their successors shall be elected at the biennial election in
December, nineteen hundred and twenty-four.

Section 4. A vote on the question of granting licenses
for the sale of certain non-intoxncating beverages as required
by chapter one hundred and thirty-eight of the General
Laws, or by any other general provision of law, as long as
said laws shall be in effect, shall beginning with the year
nineteen hundred and twenty-two, be taken biennially in the
city of Revere, at the biennial election herein provided for.

Approved April 4, 1921.

School com-
mittee, terms of
election, etc.

Question on
granting certain
licenses to be
voted on
biennially.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 229, 230. 261

An Act relative to the investment by savings banks QJidj) 229

IN THE BONDS OF GAS, ELECTRIC AND WATER COM-
PANIES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section fifty -four of chapter one hundred and sixty-eight g^^^^-^^^'
of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in amended.
the four hundred and eighty-fifth and four hundred and
eighty-sixth fines, the words "or renewing of such loan", and
inserting in place thereof the words: — of such investment,
— and by striking out, in the four hundred and eighty-
eighth and four hundred and eighty-ninth lines, the words
"or renewing of the loan", and inserting in place thereof the
words: — of the investment, — so that the sixth clause will
read as follows: — Sixth. In the bonds of a gas, electric or investment by
water company secured by a first mortgage of the franchise inYhe^bonds^of
and property of the company; provided, that the net earn- |^^j w^uer'"
ings of the company, after payment of all operating expenses, companies.
taxes and interest, as reported to, and according to the re- ^™^'®°^-
quirements of, the proper authorities of the commonwealth,
have been in each of the three fiscal years preceding the
making of such investment equal to not less than four per
cent on all its capital stock outstanding in each of said years;
and, provided, that the gross earnings of the company in the
fiscal year preceding the making of the investment have
been not less than one hundred thousand dollars.

Ajyproved April 4, 1021.

An Act relative to the issue of coupon notes by QJku) 230

GAS, electric, water, TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH
COMPANIES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter one hundred and sixty-four of the g. l. i64, §i4.
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section *"'*'" '
fourteen and inserting in place thereof the follo\^ing: — Sec- issue of stock,
tion 14. Gas and electric companies shall issue only such coTpon^notes
amount of stock and bonds, and of coupon notes and other tatfrt'tei^'"'"
evidences of indebtedness payable at periods of more than fj|°7/h1x)m-
three years after the date thereof, as the department may p^^nies.
from time to time vote is reasonably necessary for the purpose
for which such issue of stock, bonds, coupon notes or other
evidenc^ of indebtedness has been authorized. The depart-

262

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 230.

Certificate of
department's
vote to be filed
with state
secretary, etc.

G. L. 166. § 4,
amended.

Issue of stock,
bonds and
coupon notes
by telephone
and telegraph
companies.

Certificate of
department's
decision to be

ment may take into consideration any resources of the com-
panies available or which might have been available for said
pm"pose. The department shall render a decision upon an
appHcation for such issue within thirty days after the final
hearing thereon. The decision shall be in WTiting, shall
assign the reasons therefor, shall, if approving such issue,
specify the respective amounts of stock, bonds, coupon notes
or other evidences of indebtedness which are approved to be
issued for the respective purposes to which the proceeds
thereof are to be applied, and shall, within seven days after
it has been rendered, be filed in the office of the department.
A certificate of the vote of the department shall, within
three days after such decision has been rendered and before
the stock, bonds, coupon notes or other evidences of in-
debtedness are issued, be filed in the office of the state secre-
tary, and a duplicate thereof delivered to the corporation,
which shall enter the same upon its records. A company
subject to this section shall not apply the proceeds of such
stock, bonds, coupon notes or other evidences of indebted-
ness to any purpose not specified in such certificate. No
application for the approAal of an issue of stock shall be
made unless authorized by vote of the incorporators, if an
original issue, or of the stockholders if an increase of stock,
passed not more than four months prior to such application;
but a vote of the stockholders to increase the capital stock
may be passed before or after the decision of the depart-
ment.

Section 2. Chapter one hundred and sixty-six of the
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section
four and inserting in place thereof the following: — Section
4- Such company shall issue only such amount of stock and
bonds, and of coupon notes and other e^'idences of indebted-
ness payable at periods of more than three years, as the de-
partment of public utilities may from time to time appro\-e
as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which such issue
of stock, bonds, coupon notes or other e^■idences of indebted-
ness has been authorized. Said department shall on an
application for such issue, within thirty days after the final
hearing thereon, render a written decision assigning the
reasons therefor, and. if approving such issue, specifying the
respective amounts of stock, bonds, coupon notes or other
e\idences of indebtedness approved for the respecti^T pur-
poses to which the proceeds thereof are to be applied. The
decision shall .within seven davs after it has been rendered,

Acts, 1921.— Chaps. 231, 232. 263

be filed in the office of the department and a certificate of ^llil'2^^^ f^^
said decision shall, within three days after rendition and
before the stock, bonds, coupon notes or other evidences
of indebtedness as aforesaid are issued, be filed in the office
of the state secretary, and a duplicate thereof delivered to
the corporation which shall enter the same upon its records.
Such corporation shall not apply the proceeds of such stock,
bonds, coupon notes or other e\'idences of indebtedness as
aforesaid to any purpose not specified in such certificate.

Approved April Jf., 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of springfield to incur (7/^^r> 231

INDEBTEDNESS TO EXTEND CERTAIN STREETS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purposes specified by chapter five Springfield
hundred and sixty-two of the acts of nineteen hundred and Water streets
thirteen, the city of Springfield may from time to time de^'rpass Loan,
borrow such sums as may be necessary not exceeding, in the ^ct of 1921.
aggregate, two hundred thousand dollars in addition to the
amounts heretofore authorized, and may issue bonds or notes
therefor, which shall bear on their face the words, Spring-
field Dwight and Water Streets Railroad Underpass Loan,
Act of 1921. Each authorized issue shall constitute a separate
loan and such loans shall be payable in not more than ten
years from their dates. Indebtedness incurred under this
act shall be in excess of the statutory limit, but shall other-
wise be subject to chapter forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 5, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of new Bedford to incur Chap. 2^2

INDEBTEDNESS FOR COMPLETING THE DUPLICATION AND
extension of a principal direct water MAIN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of completing the dupli- warer^LJin"^^^
cation and extension of a principal direct water main, the Act of 1921.
city of New Bedford may from time to time borrow such
sums as may be necessary not exceeding, in the aggregate,
seven hundred thousand dollars in addition to the amount
previously authorized, and may issue bonds or notes therefor
which shall bear on their face the words, New Bedford Water
Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue shall constitute a
separate loan, and such loans shall be payable in not more

264

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 233.

than thirty years from their dates. Indebtedness incurred
under this act shall be in excess of the statutory limit, but
shall otherwise be subject- to chapter forty-four of the Gen-
eral Laws.

Section 2. Tliis act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 5, 1921.

G. L. 255, § 1,
amended.

Mortgages of
personal prop-
erty to be
recorded, etc.

C/iap. 233 An Act making it unnecessary to record certain

ASSIGNMENTS AFFECTING THE TITLE TO PERSONAL PROP-
ERTY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section one of chapter two hundred and fifty-five of the
General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word
"security", in the fourteenth line, the following: — , but
shall not apply to assignments which transfer the title of a
lessor or conditional vendor to a lease or other instrument
containing a conditional sale agreement and to the personal
property therein described, ^ — so as to read as follows: —
Section 1. Mortgages of personal property shall, within
fifteen days from the date written in the mortgage, be re-
corded on the records of the town where the mortgagor re-
sides when the mortgage is made, and on the records of the
town where he then principally transacts his business. If
the mortgagor resides out of the commonwealth, and the
property mortgaged is within the commonwealth when the
mortgage is made, the mortgage shall be recorded on the
records of the town where the property then is. If a record
in two different places is required and the mortgage is re-
corded in one within said fifteen days, it may be recorded in
the other within ten days after the date of the first record.
The mortgage shall not be valid against a person other than
the parties thereto until so recorded; and a record made
subsequently to the time limited shall be void. This section
shall apply to bills of sale given for security, but shall not
apply to assignments which transfer the title of a lessor or
conditional vendor to a lease or other instrument containing
a conditional sale agreement and to the personal property
therein described. If the condition for redemption of the
property included in such bill of sale is in writing, it shall be
recorded with and as a part of the bill of sale; if the condi-
tion for redemption is oral, a written statement of such con-
dition signed by the mortgagee shall be so recorded.

Approved April 5, 1921.

Certain assign-
ments affecting
the title to per-
sonal property
need not be
recorded, etc.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 234. 265

An Act relative to appropriations for school pur- (Jiiaj) 234

POSES IN THE CITY OF LYNN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Section 1. Chapter one hundred and seventy-eight of J-'os, i78, § i

*" etc. 3,ni6IlQGCl.

the acts of nineteen hundred and nine, as amended by sec-
tion one of chapter two hundred and ninety of the Special
Acts of nineteen hundred and sixteen, by section one of
chapter one hundred and seventy-six of the Special Acts of
nineteen hundred and nineteen, and by chapter two hundred
and eighty-nine of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty,
and as affected by section thirty of chapter forty-four of the
General Laws, is hereby further amended by striking out sec-
tion one and inserting in place thereof the following: —
Section 1. The school committee of the city of Lynn shall, f^?^choof*'°"^
on or before the first day of February in the year nineteen purposes in
hundred and twenty-two and in each year thereafter, by
\ote of a majority of all its members taken by yeas and'
nays, make appropriations for the support of the public
schools of said city for the financial year, including repairs
and alterations of school buildings and any pensions payable
by law to school teachers. The appropriations shall be made To be made by
by items specifying the purposes for which the money is to '*^'"^' ^^"^
be expended, and shall not exceed in the aggregate for the
financial year ending on the thirty-first day of December in
said year nineteen hundred and twenty-two, and in each
year thereafter, the sum of six dollars and fift.v cents upon
each one thousand dollars of the ^'aluation of the taxable
property in said city, as ascertained under the provisions of
law relative to the rate of taxation in said city. Any vote Certain votes,
or appropriation requiring a larger assessment than as above ^**'' * ^" ^°' '
specified shall be void, and said committee shall have no au-
thority to incur any liability or make any expenditures in
excess of the said appropriation, anything in any statute to
the contrary notudthstanding, except as provided in section
thirty of chapter forty-four of the General Laws and section
eighteen of chapter fifty-eight of the General Laws; pro- Proviso.
vided that when the needs of the school department require
an expenditure of money in excess of the above mentioned
appropriation, the school committee, by vote of a majority
of all its members taken by j^eas and nays, may appropriate
for the above-named purposes, subject to the approval of the
mayor, additional sums up to but not exceeding nine dollars

266

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 235.

Municipal
council may
not increase
appropriations,
except, etc.

Powers of
school com-
mittee.

To be sub-
mitted to
voters, etc.

and fifty cents upon each one thousand dollars of the valua-
tion of the taxable property in the city. The municipal
council of the said city shall not have authority to increase
said appropriations as above fixed, except for permanent
schoolhouse improvements or repairs thereto. The school
committee shall, in addition to the amounts aforesaid, have
the power to expend such amounts as may be received from
the commonwealth under the provisions of sections one to
seven, inclusive, of chapter seventy of the General Laws,
from tuition charges, the sale of text books and from other
miscellaneous sources, and also any amounts received by
the said city, as insurance for the destruction in part of school
buildings or furnishings and books, which last named amounts
shall in all cases be expended for specific repair or restoration
of the property on account of which they are received.

Section 2. This act shall be submitted to the voters of
the city of Lynn at the annual municipal election in the
current year in the form of the following question to be
placed upon the official ballot: "Shall the act relative to
appropriations for school purposes in the city of Lynn be
amended so that the amount raised by taxation for the sup-
port of the public schools of the city, when the needs of the
department demand and the mayor approves, shall range
from six dollars and fifty cents to nine dollars and fifty cents
for each one thousand dollars of taxable valuation, instead
of from six dollars and fifty cents to seven dollars and fifty
cents as at present?" And if a majority of the voters voting
thereon shall vote in the affirmative, this act shall thereupon
take effect. Approved April 5, 1921.

G. L. 12, § 19,
amended.

Chap. 235 An Act establishing the salary of the messenger in

THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR THE SUFFOLK
DISTRICT.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section nineteen of chapter twelve of the

General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the

second and third lines, the word "fourteen", and inserting

in place thereof the word : — sixteen, — so as to read as fol-

District attor- jQ^yg. — SectioH 10. The distHct attorney for the Suffolk

ney for the . . . "

Suffolk district, cHstrict may appoint a messenger, whose annual compensa-

and other' " tiou shall iiot cxcccd sixtccn hundred dollars, and, with the

approval of the chief justice of the superior court, such

stenographers, telephone operators and other office assistants

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 236, 237. 267

as in his opinion the interests of the commonwealth require,
whose compensation shall be fixed by said district attorney
with like approval. The compensation of any person ap-
pointed hereunder shall be paid by Suffolk county, and any
such person may be removed by said district attorney at his
pleasure.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by vote of the city council of the city of I3oston, subject to Sunciio'f" ^
the proxasions of its charter; provided that such acceptance
occurs prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved April 5, 1921.

Boston.
Proviso.

C/iap.236

An Act providing for an additional assistant clerk
OF the superior court for civil business in the

county of SUFFOLK.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section six of chapter two hundred and twenty-one of the g. l. 221, § 6,
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the ^°^^" ^
second line, the word "thirteen", and inserting in place
thereof the word: — fourteen, — so as to read as follows: —
Section 6. The justices of the superior court may appoint, fjJ.Pgf,!?!'' *'°"'"*
for a term of tlu-ee years from the date of their appointment, ^"|'"^^ss in
fom'teen assistant clerks of said court for civil business in the kssistant clerks,
county of Suffolk, one of whom shall perform the duties of etc!'"'" ™*^" '
clerk pertaining to the equity proceedings in said court.

Approved April 5, 1921.

An Act to provide for the reconstruction of float- Qjidj) 237

ING bridge in the CITY OF LYNN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The county commissioners of the county of Floating bridge
Essex, subject to all general laws applicable thereto, are construction.
hereby authorized to reconstruct Floating bridge, so-called,
over Glenmere pond on the Salem and Boston turnpike in
the city of Lynn, together with the approaches thereto.

Section 2. The cost and expense incurred under this Essex county
act shall not exceed the sum of one hundred and fifty thou- m^y borrow "^^
sand dollars, and shall be paid, in the first instance, by the TOsrind" "^^
county of Essex. The said commissioners may borrow by p®"®®-
a temporary loan or loans on the credit of the county such
sums, not exceeding the said amount, as may from time to
time be required for the cost and expense aforesaid, and may

. ex-

268

Acts, 1921.— Chap. 237.

Statement of
actual cost of
bridge to be
filed with clerk
of courts, etc.,
and notice
to the city of
Lynn.

renew the same for such periods as may be necessary. All
amounts so borrowed shall be deposited m the treasury of
the county, and the treasurer shall pay out the same as
ordered by the county commissioners, and shall keep a sepa-
rate and accurate account of all moneys borrowed and ex-
pended under the provisions of this act, including interest.
Upon the completion of the bridge, the county commissioners
shall file in the office of the clerk of courts for the county a
detailed statement, certified under their hands, of the actual
cost of its construction, and they shall give notice to the city
of Lynn and assess upon the said city a sum equal to forty
per cent of the said cost, and the said city shall pay into the
treasury of the county the amount so assessed within sixty
days after it is notified by the county that the foregoing
provisions of this act have been complied with; and if the
city refuses or neglects to pay the amount assessed, the com-
missioners shall, after due notice, issue a warrant against the
city for its proportion, with interest and the cost of the
notice and warrant, and the same shall be collected and paid
into the treasury of the county, to be applied in payment of
the expense aforesaid.

Section 3. For the purpose of pa>'ing the sixty per cent
of the said total cost which is to be borne by the county of
Essex, the county treasurer, with the approval of the county
commissioners, may borrow from time to time such sums as
may be necessary not exceeding, in the aggregate, ninety
thousand dollars, and may issue bonds or notes of the county
therefor, which shall bear on their face the words, County of
Essex, Floating Bridge Loan, Act of 1921, and shall be pay-
able by such annual payments, beginning not more than one
year after the date thereof, as will extinguish each loan
within ten years from its date, and the amount of such
annual payment in any year shall not be less than the amount
of the principal of the loan payable in any subsequent year.
Each authorized issue shall constitute a separate loan. The
city of Lynn for the purpose of meeting its part of the cost
of said bridge may borrow from time to time such sums as
may be necessary not exceeding, in the aggregate, sixty
thousand dollars and may issue bonds or notes therefor,
2}ty9fLynn which shall bear on their face the words. City of Lynn,

iiJoating Bridge .^ . . , * . , .

Floatmg Bridge Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue
shall constitute a separate loan and shall be payable within
ten years from its date. Indebtedness incurred by said city
under this act shall be in excess of the statutory limit, but

County of
Essex, Floating
Bridge Loan,
Act of 1921.

Loan, Act of
1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 238. 269

shall othenvise be subject to chapter forty-four of the Gen-
eral Laws. The said county and city may sell the said se-
cui'ities at public or private sale upon such terms and con-
ditions as they may severally deem proper, but not for less
than their par value, and the proceeds of the loan issued by
the county shall be used only to pay temporary loans issued
in accordance with the provisions of section two or for the
construction of said bridi^e, and the proceeds of the securities
issued by said city shall be paid into the comity treasury, to
be applied to pa\'ment of securities issued by the county in
accordance with section two.

Section 4. The county commissioners may purchase, or Lands, etc.,
take by eminent domain, under chapter seventy-nine of the acquired.
General Laws, such lands, rights and easements as may be
required to carry out the ])uri)()ses of this act. They shall bHdge?when°^
proceed with the construction of said bridge whenever in
their judgment it will best serve the public interest.

Section 5. Chapter fifty-seven of the General Acts of Repeals, etc.
nineteen hundred and se^'enteen, chapter two hundred and
fifty-six of the General Acts of nineteen hundred and eighteen
and chapter five hundred and eighty-nine of the acts of nine-
teen hundred and twenty are hereby repealed; but such re-
peal shall not affect the \'alidity of any action heretofore
taken or secmities issued under said chapters, or of any ex-
penditures or assessments made or to be made by said county
commissioners on account of work already done thereunder,
or of any payments made or to be made by said city of Ljiin
in consequence thereof.

Section 6. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 6, 1021.

Chap.2S8

An Act to exempt certain employees in the depart-
ment OF conservation from the civil service rules

AND REGUL.\TI0NS.

Whereas, The deferred operation of tliis act would sub- Emergency
stantially impede the work of the department of conserva- p'®'""^'"-
tion in the development of state forests, therefore it is hereby
declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section thirty-three of chapter one hundred and thirty-two g. l. 132, §33,
of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the '^""'"'^^'i-

270

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 239.

Certain em-
ployees in de-
partment of
conservation
exempt from
civil service.

end thereof the following : — The forester may employ tempo-
rarily such persons as foresters, assistant foresters, engineers,
sm'\'eyors, forest fire observers and foremen as he deems
necessary to assist him in carrying out his duties under this
section, and the employment of such persons shall not be
subject to chapter tliirty-one. Approved April 6, 1921.

Cambridge
board of
registrars of
voters abolished
and board of
election com-
missioners es-
tablished.

C^-ap.239 An Act establishing a board of election commis-
sioners IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The board of registrars of voters of the city
of Cambridge is hereby abolished. All the powers, rights,
liabilities and duties of said board of registrars, either under
general or special law, except as otherwise provided, are
hereby transferred to and shall hereafter be exercised by a
board of election commissioners hereby established in said
city, hereinafter called the board, which shall be the lawful
successor of said registrars. Immediately upon the qualifi-
cation of the members of the board as hereinafter pro\ided,
the said registrars shall deli\'er to the board all books, papers,
records, and all other equipment, furniture and parapher-
naha in their possession.

Section 2. The board shall always consist of four persons,
two chosen, as provided in section three, from each of the
two leading political parties as defined in section one of
chapter fifty of the General Laws. They shall each receive
an annual salary of two thousand dollars or such other salary
as the mayor and city council may by ordinance prescribe.
The city council shall provide the board with suitable office
room and equipment.

Section 3. The members of the board of registrars of
voters in office in the city of Cambridge at the time of the
passage of this act shall constitute a board of election com-
missioners, and shall serve until the expiration of their re-
spective terms and until their successors are appointed and
qualified. As the terms of the several election commissioners
exjjire, and in case a vacancy occurs in said board, the
mayor shall so appoint their successors that the members of
the board shall, as equally as may be, represent the two
leading political parties, and in no case shall an appointment
be so made as to cause a board to have more than two mem-
S^dno'tTo'n- bers of the same political party. No appointment to said
firm appoint- board uccd bc confirmed bv the citv council.

ments. " "

Number of
persons to
comprise the
board, salary,
etc.

Board of elec-
tion commis-
sioners, how
constituted,
terms of
office, etc.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 239. 271

Section 4. The board shall organize annually in the organization of
month of April by the choice of a chairman and secretary, ^o"'"^- ^''<'-
In case the members are unable to agree upon a chairman
and a secretary, such officers shall be designated by the
mayor. The secretary shall keep a full and accurate record
of the proceedings of the board, and shall cause such notices
as the board may require to be properly served or posted.

Section 5. Said board shall in all matters relating to Board to have
objections and questions arising in the case of nominations cerTf[n'city ' °^
of candidates for city offices have the power and perform the °^^^^^^-
duties of the board of registrars and the city clerk and city
solicitor under section twelve of chapter fifty-three of the
General Laws; and when the board is sitting to consider when justice of
such matters, the justice of the third district com't of eastern trict court oT
Middlesex, or in case of his disability an associate justice of ^'shaif be'^''^
said court, shall be a member of the said board and shall ™oa'?d"''^°^
preside, but shall not vote unless the other commissioners
are equally divided.

Section 6. All the powers, rights, pri\'ileges, Habilities Powers, etc., of
and duties relating to primaries or elections by law vested in ^dwmen, etc.
and imposed upon the mayor and aldermen or either of J^j^bJlTdretc"
them, the city clerk or the board of registrars of voters in
cities, except the power and duty of gi\'ing notice of elec-
tions and fixing the days and hours of holding the same, shall
in the city of Cambridge be vested in and performed by the
board of election commissioners, who shall be subject to all
penalties prescribed by general law for failiue to perform the
said duties.

Section 7. The board may appoint such assistant com- Board may
missioners and such other clerical assistants as it deems ^s'ist3nts!'e\T
necessary, who shall at all times equally represent the two
leading pohtical parties, as defined as aforesaid.

Section 8. Chapter two hundred and eighty-two of the isis, 282 (G).
General Acts of nineteen hundred and eighteen is hereby ' ^'^'"'
amended by striking out section eight and inserting in place
thereof the following: — Section 8. There is hereby estab- Listing board
lished in the city of Cambridge a listing board composed of ^^*^^'^^'^^^-
the chief of police of the city and the board of election com-
missioners ex officiis.

Section 9. Sections twelve, thirteen and fourteen of §|\\^f|ln,|'i4,
said chapter two hundred and eighty-two, as amended, are etc., kmended. '
hereby further amended by striking out the Avords " board of
assessors", wherever they occur and inserting in place
thereof the words: — board of election commissioners.

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Acts, 1921. — Chap. 240.

Listing board
to furnisli
board of asses-
sors with cer-
tain informa-
tion.

abridge certain
duties of the
assessors.

Section 10. For the purpose of assessing poll taxes, the
listing board of said city shall furnish the board of assessors
with copies of the lists made for the use of the election com-
missioners under the provisions of sections nine, ten and
eleven of said chapter two hundred and eighty-two, as
amended, and the board of assessors shall use such copies iji
assessing poll taxes, and shall not be required to make tlic
Usts provided for by section four of chapter fifty-one of the
General Laws. The election commissioners shall also certify
to the board of assessors the names of all persons resident in
Cambridge on the first day of April, subsequently placed on
such lists in accordance with the pro\'isions of section twelve
of said chapter two hundred and eighty-t^^'o, as amended,
and the assessors may use such additional names in assessing
poll taxes. Nothing in this act shall be construed to abridge
the powers and duties of the assessors in the assessment,
collection and abatement of poll taxes, except as herein
pro\'ided.

Section 11. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 7, 1921.

Methuen au-
thorized to
extend certain
revenue loans.

Chap. 24:0 An Act authorizing the town of methuen to extend

CERTAIN REVENUE LOANS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The town of Methuen may refund or ex-
tend from time to time for a period not exceeding two years
from the date of the passage of this act revenue loans issued
on account of the revenue of the year nineteen hundred and
twenty and now outstanding, to an amount not exceeding
one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, the same to be out-
side the statutory limit of indebtedness. None of the un-
collected taxes of the year nineteen hundred and twenty
and prior years shall be appropriated for any purpose other
than accounts payable of such years or for meeting deficits
on account of abatements granted by the assessors, but
there shall be raised by the assessors in the years nineteen
hundred and twenty-one and nineteen hundred and twenty-
two a suflicient sum which, together with the receipts on ac-
count of the revenues of the year nineteen hundred and
twenty and previous years, will meet the refunding loan
herein authorized.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 7, 1921,

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 241. 273

An Act to provide for precinct voting, represent a- (jjidj) 241

TIVE town meetings, TOWN MEETING MEMBERS, A REF-
ERENDUM AND AN ANNUAL MODERATOR IN THE TOWN OF
METIiUEN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Upon the acceptance of this act by the town Precinct voting,
of Methuen, as hereinafter provided, the selectmen of the town melungl,
town shall forthwith divide the territory thereof into not less Methuen'!"'^ °^
than five nor more than nine voting precincts, each of which
shall be plainly designated, and shall contain not less than
six hundred nor more than three thousand voters. The
precincts shall be so established as to consist of compact and
contiguous territory, to be bounded, as far as possible, by
the middle line of known streets and ways or by other well-
defined limits. Their boundaries shall be reviewed and, if
need be, wholly or partly re\ised by the selectmen, in Jan-
uary, once in five years, or in January of any year when so
directed by a vote of the town meeting. The selectmen shall, selectmen to
within ten days after any establishment or revision of the etc.
precincts, file a report of their doings with the town clerk,
the registrars of voters and the assessors, with a map or
maps or description of the precincts and the names and
residences of the registered voters therein. The selectmen
shall also cause to be posted in the town hall a map or maps
or description of the precincts as established or revised from
time to time, with the names and residences of the voters
therein; and they shall also cause to be posted in at least
one public place in each precinct a map or description of that
precinct with the names and residences of the voters therein.
The division of the town into voting precincts and any re- Division of
vision of such precincts shall take effect upon the date of ^^"^"p^e-
the filing of the report thereof by the selectmen with the taSeffectf
town clerk. Whenever the precincts are established or re- ^*^<=-
vised, the town clerk shall forthwith give written notice
thereof to the secretary of the commonwealth, stating the
number and designation of the precincts. INIeetings of the
voters of the several precincts for elections, for primaries,
and for voting upon any question to be submitted to all
the voters of the town, shall be held on the same day and at
the same hour, and at such place or places within the town
as the selectmen shall in the warrant for such meeting direct.
The provisions of the General Laws, relating to precinct

274

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 241.

Town meeting
members, elec-
tion, etc.

Notice of
election to
members.

New election of
town meeting
members,
when, etc.

Town meetings
limited to cer-
tain elected
members and
members at
large.

voting at elections, so far as the same are not inconsistent
with this act, shall apply to all elections and primaries in the
town upon the estabhshment of voting precincts as herein-
before pro\dded.

Section 2. The registered voters in every precinct shall,
at a special election to be held on April thirtieth next en-
suing after the acceptance of this act and after the establish-
ment of the said precincts, and at the first annual town elec-
tion following any precinct revision and conformably to the
laws relative to elections not inconsistent with this act,
elect by ballot the largest number of registered voters thereof
which is divisible by three and which will not exceed two
per cent of the voters in the precinct. The first third, in
order of votes received, of members so elected shall serve
until tliree years, the second third in such order shall serve
until two years, and the remaining tliird in such order shall
serve until one year, from the first Monday of March, nine-
teen hundred and twenty-one; in case of a tie vote affecting
the division into thirds as aforesaid, the members elected
from the precinct shall by ballot determine the same; and
thereafter, except as otherwise provided herein, at each
annual town election the registered voters of each precinct
shall, in like manner, elect the largest number which shall
not exceed two thirds of one per cent of their number to be
town meeting members of the town for the term of three
years, and shall at such election fill for the unexpired term
or terms any vacancy or vacancies then existing in the num-
ber of town meeting members in their respective precincts.
The town clerk shall, after every election of town meeting
members, forthwith notify each member by mail of his elec-
tion. The number of town meeting members to be elected
in any year from each precinct shall be based on the number
of registered voters in the precinct as of the first day of
January prior to the election. Upon every revision of the
precincts, or of any of them, the terms of office of all town
meeting members from every such re^'ised precinct shall cease
upon the election of their successors, and at the first ensuing
annual town election there shall be an entirely new election
of town meeting members in every precinct so revised, as
well as in any new precinct or precincts established.

Section 3. Any representative town meeting held under
the provisions of this act, except as otherwise provided
herein, shall be limited to the voters elected under section
two together with the following, designated as town meeting

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 241. 275

members at large; namely, any member of the general
court of the commonwealth from the town, the moderator,
the town clerk, the selectmen, the town treasurer, the chair-
man of the school committee and the chairman of the trustees
of the Nevins' Memorial. The town clerk shall notify the Notice of town
town meeting members of the time and place at which repre- '"'^*'°ss.
sentative town meetings are to be held, the notices to be
sent by mail at least seven days before the meeting. The
town meeting members as aforesaid shall be the judges of
the election and qualification of their members. A ma- Quorum.
jority of the town meeting members shall constitute a
quorum for doing business; but a less number may organize
temporarily and mav adiourn from time to time. Notice of Notice of

,.* , * . 1111 11 1 adjourned town

every adjourned town meetnig shall be posted by the town meetings to be
clerk in ten or more public places in the town, and he shall ^°^ **
notify by mail the members of the town meeting of the ad-
journment at least twenty-four hours before the time of the
adjourned town meeting. The notices shall state briefly
the business to be acted upon at the meeting, and shall in-
clude notice of any proposed reconsideration. All town Town meetings
meetings shall be public. The town meeting members as etc.'^^^ "*'
such shall receive no compensation. Subject to such con-
ditions as may be determined from time to time by the mem-
bers of the representative town meeting, any voter of the
town who is not a town meeting member may speak at any
representative town meeting, but he shall not vote. A town Resignations,
meeting member may resign by filing a written resignation ^^^
with the town clerk, and such resignation shall take effect
on the date of such filing. A town meeting member who
removes from the town shall cease to be a town meeting
member and a town meeting member who removes from one
precinct to another or is so removed by a revision of precincts
shall not retain membersliip after the next annual election.

Section 4. Nomination of candidates for town meeting Nominations,
members to be elected under this act shall be made by nomi- ^""^ "'*'^^-
nation papers which shall bear no political designation and
shall be signed by not less than twenty-five voters of the
precinct in which the candidate resides and filed with the
town clerk at least ten days before the election; prox-ided Proviso.
that any town meeting member may become a candidate for
re-election by giving written notice thereof to the town
clerk at least twenty days before such election. No nomina-
tion paper shall be valid in respect to any candidate whose
written acceptance is not thereon or attached thereto.

276

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 241.

Warrant arti-
cles, how acted
upon, etc.

Moderator,
election, etc.

Vacancies, how
filled, etc.

Notice of meet-
ing, etc.

Choice to be by
ballot, etc.

Section 5. The articles in the warrant for every town
meeting, so far as they relate to the election of the moderator,
town officers, and town meeting members, as hereinbefore
provided, to granting licenses for the sale of certain non-
intoxicating beverages, to referenda and all matters to be
acted upon and determined by ballot, shall be so acted upon
and determined by the voters of the town in their respective
precinct meetings. All other articles in the warrant for any
town meeting shall be acted upon and determined exclusively
by town meeting members at a meeting to be held at such
time and place as shall be set forth by the selectmen in the
warrant for the meeting, subject to the referendum pro\ided
for by section eight.

Section 6. A moderator shall be elected by ballot at
each annual town meeting and shall serve as the moderator
of all town meetings, except as otherwise provided by law,
until his successor is elected and qualified. Nominations for
moderator and his election shall be as in the case of other
elective town officers, and any vacancy in the office may be
filled by the town meeting members at a meeting held for
that purpose. If the moderator is absent a moderator pro
tempore may be elected by the town meeting members.

Section 7. Any vacancy in the full number of town
meeting members from any precinct may be filled until the
next annual election by the remaining members of the pre-
cinct from among the registered voters thereof. Upon pe-
tition therefor, signed by not less than ten town meeting
members from the precinct, notices of the vacancy shall
promptly be given by the town clerk to the remaining mem-
bers from the precinct in which the vacancy or vacancies
exist, and he shall call a special meeting of such members
for the purpose of filling any vacancy. He shall cause to be
mailed to every such member, not less than seven days before
the time set for the meeting, a notice specifying the object,
time and place of the meeting. At the said meeting a ma-
jority of the members shall constitute a quorum, and they
shall elect from their own number a chairman and a clerk.
The choice to fill any vacancy shall be by ballot and a ma-
jority of the votes cast shall be required for a choice. The
chairman and clerk shall make a certificate of the choice and
forthwith file the same with, the town clerk, together with a
written acceptance by the member or members so chosen,
who shall thereupon be deemed elected and qualified as a
town meeting member or members subject to the right of all

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 241. 277

the town meeting members to judge of the election and
quaUfication of members as set forth in section tliree.

Section 8. A vote passed at a representative town votes making
meeting authorizing an expenditure of twenty thousand dol- XTn t"bec°om'e
lars or more for a special purpose shall not become operative operative.
until after the expiration of a period of five days exclusive of
Sundays and holidays from the day of the dissolution of
such meeting. If, within the said period of five days, a pe- Referendum,
tition is addressed to and filed with the selectmen, and is
signed by not less than fifty registered voters of each pre-
cinct containing their Christian names together with their
street addresses, as they appear on the list of registered
voters, asking that the question or questions involved in
such vote be submitted to the voters at large of the town,
the selectmen and the moderator shall, witliin fourteen days
after the fihng of the said petition, frame and present the
question or questions so involved to a special town meeting
of the voters at large of the town to be held for that purpose,
at which meeting the ballot and the check lists shall be used
in the respective precincts, and such question or questions
shall be determined by a majority vote or otherwise as re-
quired by law. The question so submitted shall be stated ^"tld upon°^
upon the ballot in the same language and form as when pre- ^^'•°t, etc.
sented to the representative town meeting by the moderator,
and as they appear upon the records of the said meeting. If
the petition be not filed within the said period of five days
the vote in the representative town meeting shall become
operative upon the expiration of the said period.

Section 9. The town of Methuen, after the acceptance Action binding
of this act, shall have the capacity to act through and to be "^°
bound by its said town meeting members who shall, when
convened from time to time as herein pro\ided, constitute
representative town meetings; and the representative town
meetings shall exercise exclusively, so far as will conform to
the provisions of this act, all powers vested in the municipal
corporation. Action in conformity with all pro\asions of
law now or hereafter appHcable to the transaction of town
affairs in town meetings shall, when taken by any representa-
tive town meeting in accordance with the provisions of this
act, have the same force and effect as if such action had been
taken in a town meeting, open to all the voters of the town
as heretofore organized and conducted.

Section 10. This act shall not abridge the right of the General meet-
inhabitants of Methuen to hold general meetings, as that ITefd.'^t^

278

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 242.

To be sub-
mitted to voters
at special town
meeting, etc.

Action taken at
certain town
meeting con-
firmed.

When act takes
effect.

right is secured to them by the constitution of the common-
weahh, nor shall this act confer upon any representative
town meeting in Methuen the power finally to commit the
town to any measure affecting its municipal existence or
changing its government, without action thereon by the
voters of the town at large, using the ballot and check lists
therefor.

Section 11. This act shall be submitted to the voters of
the town of Methuen at a special town meeting to be held
on April sixteenth in the cm'rent year. The polls shall be
open from ten o'clock a.m. to six o'clock p.m., and the vote
shall be taken by ballot in accordance with the proAisions of
the General Laws, so far as the same shall be applicable, in
answer to the question : " Shall an act passed by the general
court in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-one entitled
'An Act to pro\'ide for precinct voting, representative town
meetings, town meeting members, a referendum and an
annual moderator in the town of Methuen', be accepted by
this town? "

Section 12. The calling of the general town meeting
held in said town on Saturday February nineteenth, nine-
teen hundred and twenty-one and any and all action taken
and votes passed at the same are hereby ratified and con-
firmed.

Section 13. Section twelve and so much of tliis act as
authorizes its submission to the voters of the town shall take
effect upon its passage, and the remainder shall take effect
upon its acceptance by a majority of the voters voting
thereon. Approve^ April 7, 1921.

C hap. 2A2 An Act relative to the issue of paid-up shares by

co-operative banks.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:

G. L. 170

amended

Section 1. Section twelve of chapter one hundred and
seventy of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting
after the word "each", in the third line, the words: ■ — ; pro-
vided that the total value of paid-up shares outstanding at
any one time shall not exceed ten per cent of the assets of
the corporation, — so as to read as follows: — Section 12.

to be^unfimUed! The Capital to bc accumulated shall be unlimited and shall
be divided into shares of the ultimate value of two hundred

Proviso. dollars each; provided that the total value of paid-up shares

outstanding at any one time shall not exceed ten per cent of

Capital of co-
operative banks

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 243. 279

the assets of the corporation. The shares may be issued in issue of shares.
quarterly, half yearly or yearly series, in such amounts and
at such times as the board of directors may determine.
Shares of a prior series may be issued after a new series,
subject to the approval of the board of directors. Paid-up
shares may be issued, subject to such approval, each share
to have a value of two hundred dollars, which shall be paid
by the purchaser when the shares are issued, together \dth
interest from the last distribution of profits at a rate fixed
by the directors, but not in excess of the rate distributed to
unmatured shares. Paid-up shares shall participate in each
distribution of profits in the same manner and to the same
extent as matured shares, as pro\ided in section forty, but
at a rate not to exceed five per cent. No person shall hold Hmited^"'
more than forty unmatured shares or more than ten ma-
tured and ten paid-up shares in any one bank at the same
time. Paid-up shares may be withdrawn or retired in the
manner provided in sections sixteen and eighteen for ma-
tured shares.

Section 2. This act shall not require a co-operative Certain paid-up

111 • ,, !• j_iii' p ' J • ^ shares in excess

bank having outstandmg, at the tune oi its passage, paid-up of ten per cent
shares in excess of ten per cent of its assets, to retire said norbfretlrld.
excess, but no new paid-up shares shall be issued by said ^"^-^t^-
bank unless in compliance with this act.

Approved April 8, 1921.

An Act to dissolve certain corporations. C/iayO.243

Whereas, It is necessary that certain delinquent corpora- Emergency pre-
tions be dissolved before April first in the current year, ^^
therefore the following act is hereby declared to be an emer-
gency law, necessary for the immediate preser\ation of the
public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Such of the following named corporations as Certain
are not already legally dissolved, are hereby dissoh^ed, subject pomtfonsX-
to the provisions of sections fifty-one and fifty-two of chapter ^°^''^*^'
one hundred and fif ty-fi\-e of the General Laws : —

Business Corporations.

A. E. Vinal Shoe Company

A. Plershenson and Company, Inc.

A. L. Levin Inc.

280 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 243.

Certain Aberdeen Realty Corporation

porations dis- Accounting Machine Company of New England

Advertising Vigilance Association, Inc.

Agawam Hotel Company

Ambuter Studios, Incorporated

American Dressed Beef Company

American Flyer Company

American Groceries Company

American Loan Association, Inc.

American Mica Corporation

American Shipbuilding and Transportation Corporation

American Valve Company

Ames Plow Company

Anderson Electric Bath Company

Arlington Amusement Company

Arlington Heights Garage, Inc.

Arnold Manufacturing Company

Associated Service Corporation, The

Atlantic Brokerage Company (1918)

Atlantic Fruit Company

Automobile Commercial Association, Inc.

Automobilists' Rebate Company

B. Fleigel Company

Bailey's Rubber Heel and Sole Inc.

Baldwin's Inc. of New Hampsliire

Batterman Rubber Company

Bay State Development Company

Bay State Garment Company

Bay State Ice Co.

Bay State Seal and IVIanufacturing Company

Beacon Coal and Export Corporation

Beacon Grocery Company, Inc.

Beacon Hill Dry Goods Company

Beacon Hotel Corporation, The

Bell Rock Leather & Tanning Company

Bellevue Real Estate and Construction Company

Bermann & Dressier, Inc.

Bianco-Parenti Company

Blanchards, Inc., The

Blanchard Printing Company (1906)

Blouse Shop, Limited, The

Bonaventure Company

Boston & Pacific Steamship Company

Boston Book Company, The

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 243. 281

Boston Chop House, Inc. certain

T-» , /^ 1 /^ business cor-

Boston Cvcle C ompany porations dis-

Boston Motor Car Company ^^''''^■

Boston Outlet Stores, Inc.

Boston Retail Grocers Food Fair Company

Boston Silk Company, The

Boston Smelting & Refining Company

Boston Trawling Co.

Boston Water Still Co.

Bowdoin Square Arcade Co.

Brad's System, Inc.

Brattle Company, The

Bresnick Bros. & Curewitz, Inc.

Brezner-Jacobson Leather Co.

Bristol Broom INIanufacturing Company, The

Bristol County Supply Company

Brooklyn Tube Works

Bryant Company, The

Buck Grain Company

Bucyrus Eastern Sales Company

Bullard Company, The

Burgess Company & Curtis

Buzzards Bay Fish Company

C & C Corporation

C. B. Wyman & Son, Inc.

C. Condikey Confectionery Co.

C. E. Tibbetts Inc.

C, F. Dewing Company

C. G. Gunther's Sons Inc.

C. I. Worcester & Co. Inc.

C. R. March, Inc.

C. S. Ransom, Incorporated

Cahill Construction Company

Cain Confectionery Company

Cambridge Olympia Company

Casino Bowling Alleys, Inc.

Centreville Wine Company

Charles H. Annable Company

Charles Slater Co., Inc., The

Chelsea Public Market, Inc.

Chisholm Corporation, The

Citizens' National Railroads League, Inc.

Clawfoot Company

Cobb Fish and Oyster Company

282 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 243.

buslnlsscor- Cobb Hcrscy Company

Kd°°^ '^'^' Coca-Cola Bottling Works of Worcester

Coe, Inc.

Collins, Plass, Thayer Co.

Comfort Shoe Co.

Commercial Building Investment Company, The

Commercial Utilities & Manufacturing Company

Commonwealth Engineering Company

Commonwealth Motors, Inc.

Consolidated Electric Company

Consolidated Storage Warehouse Co.

Continental Brokerage Exchange, Inc.

Co-operative Union, The

Corby Company, The

Corwin-Wilde Company, The

Cottrell Restaurant Company

Crittenden Manufacturing Company

Crown Manufacturing Company

Cummings Manufacturing Co.

Daley's Bleaching and Dyeing Company, Incorporated

Da\id Kremgold &; Company, Inc.

Day Motor Transportation Company

Delehanty-Clark, Inc.

Dental Electric Company

Doherty-Kelley Co.

Doore Hospital, Inc., The

Dorchester Creamery Co.

Doyle's Chain Stores, Inc.

Dummerston Granite Company, The

Durable Machine Tool Company Inc.

Dwight Motor Company

E. A. Poland Company

E. D. Walsh, Inc.

E. F. Hunt Company

E. Forman & Co. Inc.

E. H. Marcy Laboratories Incorporated

E. L. Thomas Shoe Co.

E. S. Farnsworth, Inc.

Eagle Confectionery Co.

Eastern Aircraft Corporation (1919)

Eaton, May and Robbins Paper Company

Economy Converting Co.

Edison-Rosen Shoe Co.

Edward R. Ladew Company of Massachusetts

solved.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 243. 283

Elam Shoe Company of Boston Certain

-n • 1 *'T-^ 1 r^ business cor-

Elkhorn Bnquetted Y uel Company porutions uis-

Elon Sherman's Sons Inc.

Embee Machine Company

Emergency Trucking Company, The

Empire Biscuit Company

Ensign Manufacturing Company

Espinosa Fruit Company

Essex Pubhcity Service Inc.

Everett Press, Inc., The

Extra Mileage Tire Company, The

F. A. Tarbox Co.

F G & W Company

F. L. F. Shoe Company

F. S. Gilley, Inc.
Fairfield-Hallett Company
Fallon-Case Company
Federal Under^\Titers Incorporated
Federal Weatherproof Garment Company
Fein Electric Tool Company of America
Ferguson Highland Garage, Inc.
Fern Rock Spring Water Co.
Fidelity Cranberry Company of Cape Cod
Fisk Hospital, The

Fitchburg Real Estate and Loan Company
Fleming Express Company
Fleming Machine Tool Company
Flynn and Lynch, Incorporated
Ford Dry Goods Company
Francis D. Gilman Company, The
Franklin Leather Company, Inc., The
Fraprie-Douglas Company, The
Frederick J. Quinby Company, The
Frederick Lobl Company

G. A. Piscopo Co., Inc.
General Appliance Company, The
General Manufacturing Corporation
George A. Mevis Corporation
Geo. L. Meserve Co.
George P. Bingham Co.
GHdden Stores Company, The
Globe Biscuit Company
Globe Ear-Phone Co.
Gloucester Gill-Net Fisheries Company, Inc.

284 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 243.

businiss cor- Gloucestcr Net & Twine Corporation

^i'?ed°°^ '^'s- Goldex Leather Company

Greater Boston Hotel Company

Greenough-Heddinger Company, The

Gridley Lunch Company

Griffin Amusement Company

Grocers' Mutual Supply Company

Grogan Hardware Company

H. L. Jones Company

H. T. Corser Company

H. T. Emmons-Swift Co.

Hadley-Hayden Company

Hairenik Publishing Company

Hamilton & Hersey, Inc.

Hampden County Title Company

Harley Manufacturing Company

Harnett-Smith Company

Harry L. Cohen Company, The

Harvard Glove Company (July 18, 1919)

Harvard Mine, Incorporated

Hatch and Company, Incorporated

Hendee IVIanufacturing Sales Company

Herbert Sheppard Company

Hiee Products Company

Hoffman Crate and Lumber Company

Holden Manufacturing Company Inc.

Hollis Clothing Company

Home Associates Inc., The

Home Built Toy Co.

Home Laundry Company

Hopkinton Supply Company

Hotel Bond Company of Massachusetts, The

Hotel Hamilton, Inc.

Hotel Pleasant Company

Howard Machine Company Incorporated, The

Hub Fish Co.

Hub Mining Co.

Hudson Building Company

Hyde Park Electric Light Company

I. H. Bogart & Son Sliipbuilding Co.

I. Wechsler & Co., Inc.

Ideal Restaurant Company

Independent Auto Transit Company

Independent Whip Co.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 243. 285

Indestructible Furniture Company Certain

Industrial Exchange Company SatfoMX-

Industrial Starch Company ^°'^^-

Inter-Urban Realty Company
Into Co-operative Store, Incorporated
Investments & Securities Company
Investors' Protective Association of America Incorpo-
rated
Italian Workingmen Co-operative Association, Inc., The
J. S. Round and Co., Incorporated
J. T. Tighe Company
J. W. Steere & Son Organ Company, The
Jamaica Auto Sales Company
James V. Haley Company, Inc.
Jameson & Burbank, Inc.
Jaquith Macliinery Bureau, Inc.
Jiffy Brush Company, The
Johnson-McCarthy Corporation, The
Johnson Pneu-Metal Tire Company
Jones- Webster Corporation
Joseph Pomerantz, Incorporated
Kermel Apparatus Company
Keystone Woolen Mills
Kingsbury- Van Wart Incorporated
Klinch IManufacturing Company
Knopf Manufacturing Company
Knox Company

L. H. Schmunk Lumber Company, Incorporated
La-Lo Chemical Company
Lambert-Frank Co.
Lamprey Company
Lands End Motor Co.
Langlois Brothers, Inc.
Language Book Company
Lecrow Leather Clotliing Company
Lee Farming Co.

Legasse, Hannigan & Lemkin Co.
Lenane Supply Company, Incorporated
Levendorf and Meltzer Company Incorporated
Liakopoulos Company, Inc.
Liberty Engraving Company
Liberty Pickle Works
Liberty Shipbuilding Company
Liberty Specialty Co.

286 Acts, 1921.— Chap. 243.

business cor- Lincolii Webbiiig Company

Kd°''' '^'^" Lothrop Motor Freight Routes, Inc.

Lowell and Suburban Construction Company

Lowell Terminal Company, The

Lynn Market House Company

Lyons Printing Company

M. & M. Shoe Co., Inc.

MacMackin Oil Company

Mark Shoe Company

Market Warehouse Company (January 11, 1919)

Marshfield Strawberry Co-operative Exchange

Massachusetts Contracting Company, The

Massachusetts Export Company, Inc.

Massachusetts Fishing Company

Massachusetts Hotel Company

Massachusetts Omnibus Corporation

Meader Engineering and Machine Company

Mechanic Tool Corporation

Mercantile Associates of America, Inc., The

Merchants Buyers Co.

Merrimac Bakeries, Inc.

Merrow Machine Company

Metropolitan Manufacturing Company

Middlesex Furniture Co.

Mill Remnant Stores Co.

Miss Nelson, Inc.

Modelyacht Company

Morgan Mail Order House, Inc.

Mosher Garage, Incorporated

Mutual Development Corporation, The

M;\Tick Cranberry Bog Company

Myron Shoe Co.

Mystic River Wharf Co. I;ic.

N.'E. French Co.

Natick Gas Light Company

National Confectionery Co.

National Copper Works Incorporated

National Drug Company, Inc.

National Gravure Co.

National Lens Company

National Opera Co. Inc.

National Oxygen Products Company

National Sales Company

National Textile Company, Inc.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 243. 287

Navin & Kelly Company Certain

"NT J 1 T '^ I- r^ business cor-

JNeedliam Lumber Lo. porations dis-

New England Auto Investment Co. Inc. '°'''^'*-

New England Cancer Institute, The

New England Cranberry Sales Company (1907)

New England Directory Company

New England Excelsior Company

New England Film Distributors, Inc.

New England Optical Company

New England Paper Export Corp.

New England Steel & ]\Iachine Company

New Fountain Inn Company

New Hotel Victoria Company

New York and Boston Despatch Express Company

Newfoundland Corporation

Newton i\.ssociates Incorporated

Niels A. Dolleris & Son Company

Niles Modern Poultry Farm, Inc.

Non Skid Company of America

North American Securities Co.

Northeastern Sales Company

Northern Dry Goods Company, The

Norwood Construction Company

Norwood Plumbing & Heating Company

O'Brien & Winkler IManufacturing Co., Inc.

Oil Statistical Society, Inc.

Old South Theatre, Inc.

Oneida Knitting Company, Inc.

Osgood, Harris & West, Inc.

Owners Motor Service, Inc.

P. H. Carpenter Companv, The

P. J. McCoy & Co., Inc. ^

Page Richards Company, The

Palmer Mining Company

Paton Manufacturing Company

Peabody-Woburn Machine Company

Peerless Chemical Company

Peoples Co-operative Store, Inc.

Peru Ointment Company

Pineapple Products Company, The

Pinkerton Construction Company of Massachusetts

Pittsfield Auto & Scrap Metal Company

Playground Apparatus Manufacturing Company

Pneumatic Cushion Sole Shoe Company

288 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 243.

Sits cor. Pneumatic Safety Tool Co.

K^d""^ '^'^' ' Polack Tyre & Rubber Company of Massachusetts

Polish Stock Company

Provident Food Company, The

Prudential Paper Box Company, Inc.

Puritan Cement Stone Co.

Purity Products Corporation

R. L. Harper Company

Raised Printing Company

Rapids Furniture Company, The (June 23, 1919)

Raw Products Company

Ray Commercial Company, Incorporated

Regina Lace Company

Renmor Lumber Company

Robert E. Croke Company

Roberts Lightning Mixer Company

Robinson & Hayes, Inc.

Rockland Building Association, Incorporated

Rosenfield and Rapkin Company

Royal Fern Extension Company

S. & W. Bus Company

S. F. Matthews, Inc.

Sable Lumber Company

Safety Fireproof Door Co.

Salem Supply Co. Inc.

Sanitary Plumbing Company

Sea Breeze Hotel Company

Shack and Fine Company

Sicilian Bread Company, The

Simpkin & Johnson, Inc.

Smith and Corcoran Company

Somerby-Burgess Circuit Inc.

South Bay Garage Company

South Bay Land & Dock Co.

South Shore Coal Company

Southwest Cone Company

Spring Snap Fastener Company

Springfield Housing Corporation

Springfield Metal Furring Company

Square Deal Publishing Company

Standard Iron & Metal Company

Staples & Towse, Inc.

Star Tanning Company

Starkey Theatre Company

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 243. 289

Stewart Automobile Corporation of Springfield, Mass. business cor-
Stoddard Union Company Kd""^ '^'^'

Stone Meal Products Company
Story Company, The
Suffolk Castings & Supply Company
Suffolk Chemical Co.
Suffolk Leasehold Company
Suffolk Manufacturing Company
Superior Garment Company
T. E. Chase & Son Company
Taghconic Telephone Company
Tober Brothers Incorporated
Towne & Whitney, Inc.
Tradd-Hoeschle Co. Inc.
Transatlantic Export & Import Co., The
Tremont Pure Food Company
Turva Co-operative Store Company
U. S. A. Spark Plug Corporation

U. T. Hungerford Brass & Copper Company of Boston
Union Oil Company of New England
United Ice Cream Cone Company, The
United Mill Ends Stores, Inc.
United Roof Coating Company
United States Motor Sales Company of Fall River
Universal Auto Lock Co.
Unlocked Process Shoe Co. Inc.
Up Town Amusement Company
Uricsol Chemical Company of Boston
Vacuum Ventilator Company, The
Varnesis Company
Vexillum Oil Company
W. B. O'Keefe Leather Co.
W. H. Marble Automobile Company
W. J. Haggerty Company
Wakefield Motor Mart, Inc.
Walfair Construction Company, The
Walter C. Mentzer Company
Waltham Amusement Company
Wamesit Worsted Company
Ware Hosiery Company, The
Warranty Leather Handle Mfg. Co.
Wee Tots Shoe Manufacturing Company
Wells Hardware Company of Holyoke, Massachusetts,
The

290

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 243.

Certain
business cor-
porations dis-
solved.

Wentworth-Miller Corporation

Western Milling Company, The

Whistle Bottling Company of Worcester

Wiechman Pattern Company

William A. Slater Mills, Inc. (1916)

William C. Gregor, Inc.

Wm. Filene's Sons Company, (1903)

W^illiams Bros. Fish Company

W^ilson Motor Truck Sales Company of New England

Wilson Press, Inc., The

Women's Board of Trade Building, Inc.

Wonders of 1920, Incorporated, The

Workers Co-operative Company

Zee-Socket and Mfg. Company

Certain chari-
table and other
corporations
dissolved.

Charit.vble and Other Corporations.

AnatoHan Star League Of Greeks From Asia Minor,
The

Attleboro War Chest, Incorporated

Avalon Hospital Association, Inc.

Bay State Dispensary

Brockton Boys' Club Association, The

Cambridge and Somerville Hebrew Ladies' Educational
Institute, The

Chicopee Boys' Club

Daughters of Israel of Haverhill, IVIass., Inc.

Dedham Country and Polo Club (Organized 1901)

Forster Trust Association

Hampden Hospital

Helping Hand Society, The

Italian War Relief Fund of America, Inc.

Ladies Howard Society of Nantucket

Lawrence Humane Society

Life Line League, Inc.

Marine Society at Newburyport in New England

Metropolitan Dental Hospital Association, The

National Employment Association for Cured Tuber-
cular Persons

New England Department of the Church Temperance
Society, The

Parsons Trust Association

Prince Hall Grand Connnandery Knights Templar Cor-
poration

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 243. 291

Quincy 4th of July Association tebie*l"nd^other

Quincy Market Club, The corporations

Seaside Home of Fall River, The

Social Order of Stag Inc.

Suffolk Dispensary

Trustees of St. Stephen's Settlement in Boston, The

Union Beige, Incorporated

United Hebrew Bricklayer's Mutual Aid and Benefit

Society
Walpole War Fund Association, Inc.
White Plague Relief Fund Association
Whitman^'ille Shawmut Club of Westminster, Mass.,

The

Section 2. Nothing in this act shall be construed to Pending suits
affect any suit now pending by or against any corporation "tc. ^ ^^ ® '
mentioned herein, or any suit now pending or hereafter
brought for any liability now existing against the stock-
holders or officers of any such corporation, or to revive any
charter previously annulled or any corporation prexiously
dissolved, or to make valid any defective organization of any
of the supposed corporations mentioned herein.

Section 3. Suits upon choses in actions arising out of f^tsTpo",!^®"*
contracts sold or assigned by any corporation dissolved by choses in action.

It, tJ ^ f PI "ow brought,

this act may be brought or prosecuted m the name oi the etc.
purchaser or assignee. The fact of sale or assigmnent and
of purchase by the plaintiff shall be set forth in the writ or
other process; and the defendant may avail himself of any
matter of defence of wliich he might have availed liimself in
a suit upon the claim by the corporation, had it not been dis-
solved by this act.

Section 4. Nothing in this act shall be construed to No relief from
relieve the last person who was the treasurer or assistant tax'retirn, etc.^
treasurer, or, in their absence or incapacity, who was any
other principal officer, of each of the corporations named in
this act, from the obligation to make a tax return as of April
first following the date of dissolution and swear to the same
as required by section tliirty-five of chapter sixty-three of
the General Laws. The tax liability of each of the corpora-
tions named in this act shall be determined in accordance
with the existing laws of this commonwealth.

Section 5. This act shall take effect as of March thirty- when act takes
first in the current year. Approved April 8, 1921. ^ ^ '

292

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 244, 245.

Chap. 24:4 An Act authorizing the town of methuen to incur

INDEBTEDNESS FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

KTcS°°' Section 1. For the purpose of constructing a grammar
1921.' school building, and for the purchase of original equipment

and furnishings for said building, the town of Methuen may,
from time to time, borrow such sums as may be necessary,
not exceeding, in the aggregate, one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, and may issue bonds or notes therefor,
which shall bear on their face the words, Methuen School
Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue shall constitute a
separate loan. Indebtedness incurred under this act shall
be in excess of the statutory limit, but shall otherwise be
subject to chapter forty-four of the General Laws.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 8, 1921.

County of
Middlesex au-
thorized to
strengthen, etc.
Tyngsborough
bridge.

C/iap. 245 An Act authorizing the county of Middlesex to
strengthen, alter and improve tyngsborough bridge.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of strengthening, altering
and otherwise impro\dng Tjiigsborough bridge over the
Boston and Maine railroad and the Merrimack river in
the town of Tyngsborough, the county commissioners of the
county of INIiddlesex may borrow from time to time on the
credit of the county a sum not exceeding, in the aggregate,
thirty thousand dollars and may issue bonds or notes there-
for. Such bonds or notes shall be payable by such annual
payments, beginning not more than one year after the date
of each loan, as will extinguish the loan within ten years from
its date, and the amount of such annual payment in any
year shall not be less than the amount of the principal of the
loan payable in any subsequent year. The county may sell
the said securities at public or private sale, upon such terms
and conditions as it may deem proper, but not for less than
their par value, and the proceeds except premiums shall be
used only for the purposes herein specified. Premiums re-
ceived on account of loans hereby authorized may be used
to pay the cost of issuing the bonds or notes, and any bal-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 246. 293

ance shall be held and applied to the first bond or note ma-
turing.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 8, 1921.

An Act relative to the disposition of unsubscribed Chap. 2^'^

FOR SHARES OF THE CAPITAL STOCK OF GAS, ELECTRIC
AND WATER COMPANIES.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would largely Emergency
defeat its purpose to afford the relief therein provided for, p''^™^'®-
therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, neces-
sary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section nineteen of chapter one hundred and sixty-four of ^m^nd^' ^ ^^'
the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the
sixth, seventh and eighth lines, the words "They shall also
so sell at public auction any shares which under the provi-
sions of the preceding section remain unsubscribed for by
the stockholders entitled to take them.", and inserting in
place thereof the following: — Any shares heretofore or here-
after authorized, which, under the provisions of the preceding
section, remain unsubscribed for by the stockholders entitled
to take them may be sold by the directors at public auction,
or may be disposed of at such price, not less than par, and
upon such terms and in such manner as the directors may
deem advisable, subject to the approval of the department,
— by inserting after the word "shares", in the eighth line,
the words: — as are sold by auction, — and by inserting
after the word "other", in the ninth line, the words: — city
or, — so as to read as follows: — Section 19. If an increase Disposition of
subject to the preceding section does not exceed four per fTst'areiof
cent of the existing stock of the company, the directors, ^^'elLtTc'^and
without first offering the shares to the stockholders, may sell "^^j^l^
them by auction or by tender to the highest bidder in such
manner, at such times and upon such terms, not less than
par to be paid in cash, as the directors shall determine. Any
shares heretofore or hereafter authorized, which, under the
provisions of the preceding section, remain unsubscribed for
by the stockholders entitled to take them may be sold by
the directors at pubhc auction, or may be disposed of at
such price, not less than par, and upon such terms and in

■ com-
panies.

294

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 247, 248.

such manner as the directors may deem advisable; subject
to the approval of the department. Such shares as are sold
by auction shall be offered for sale in Boston or in such other
city or town as the department prescribes, and notice of the
time and place of the sale shall be published at least five
times, during the ten days immediately preceding the sale,
in each of three, at least, of such daily newspapers as the de-
partment may prescribe. Approved April 8, 1921.

1920, 452, § 3,
amended.

Annuity Com-
pany of Massa-
chusetts, capi-
tal stock,
amount, etc.

Chap.24:7 An Act extending the time for the organization of

THE ANNUITY COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter four hundred and fifty-two of the acts of nineteen
hundred and twenty is hereby amended by striking out sec-
tion three and inserting in place thereof the following : —
Section 3. The capital stock of the corporation shall be one
million dollars di\dded into ten thousand shares of a par
value of one hundred dollars each. No certificates of shares
shall be issued and no contracts of annuity shall be granted,
purchased or sold unless the whole capital stock is paid in
within two years from May thirteen, nineteen hundred and
twenty-one. The capital stock may be increased from time
to time, in accordance with the provisions of law relating to
business corporations. The corporation may pay such divi-
dends as the directors may consider prudent from its net
earnings; provided that at least one half of the net earnings
shall accumulate until the surplus, whether accumulated or
paid in, is at least five hundred thousand dollars.

Ajjproved April 8, 1921.

Dividends.

Proviso.

Chap.24:S An Act establishing a Massachusetts standard for
boxes and half boxes for farm produce sold at
wholesale.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter ninety-four of the General Laws is

G. L. 94, new
section after
§99.

Massachusetts
standard box
and half box
for farm
produce sold at
wholesale.

hereby amended by inserting after section ninety-nine the
following new section to be numbered section ninet}'-nine A:
— Section 99 A. The Massachusetts standard box for farm
produce sold at wholesale, except as otherwise provided,
shall contain two thousand one hundred fifty and forty-two
one hundredths cubic inches and shall be of the following
dimensions by inside measurements: seventeen and one half

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 249. 295

inches in length by seventeen and one half inches in width
and seven and one sixteenth inches in depth. The Massa-
chusetts standard half box for farm produce sold at wholesale
shall contain one thousand seventy-five and twenty-one one
hundredths cubic inches and shall be of the following dimen-
sions by inside measurements: twelve and three eighths
inches in length by t\\elve and three eighths inches in width
and seven and one sixteenth inches in depth. When the
above specified boxes are made of wood the ends shall be not
less than five eighths inches in thickness and the sides and
bottom not less than three eighths inches in thickness. All Shlff'boxes'
such boxes and half boxes of the dimensions specified herein
shall be marked on at least one outer side in bold, uncon-
densed capital letters, not less than one inch in height: —
Standard Box Farm Produce, — and, — Standard Half Box
Farm Produce, — respectively. Whoever marks or other- Penalty.
wise represents any box or half box to be a standard box or
half box for the sale of farm produce at wholesale shall, unless
such box or half box complies with e\'ery specification and
requirement of this section, be punished by a fine of not
more than fifty dollars. The director of standards in the de-
partment of labor and industries, his inspectors and the
sealers and deputy sealers of weights and measures in cities
and towns shall enforce the prox-isions of this section.

Section 2. This act shall take effect ]\Iarch first, nine- when act takes
teen hundred and twenty-two. Approved April 8, 1921. ^^^*"

An Act incorporating the isaac karris cary educa- C/iap. 249

TIONAL FUND.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Isaac Harris Gary and William Harris Cary, Isaac Harris
surviving trustees under the last will of Susanna E. Cary, Sonai^rS,'
late of Boston, Massachusetts, and also under the last will ''^'^'>''^'^^^-
of Eliza Cary Farnham, late of the city and state of New
York, together with George E. Briggs, Robert P. Clapp,
Charles B. Davis, Edward H. Mara, Edward P. Merriam,
Frank D. Peirce, Elw>ii G. Preston, Jay O. Richards, F.
Foster Sherburne and John C. Spring, and their successors,
are hereby made a corporation by the name of Isaac Harris
Gary Educational Fund for the purpose of erecting in the
town of Lexington, under said wills, and pro\'iding for the
establishment and maintenance of a memorial building, and
otherwise executing and carrying out the trusts and pur-

296

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 250, 251.

May receive
certain estate,
etc.

Board of
trustees to man-
age affairs, etc.

Vacancies, how
filled.

poses of said wills; and save as herein otherwise provided
said corporation shall have all the powers and privileges and
be subject to all the duties, restrictions and liabilities con-
tained in all general laws now or hereafter in force relating
to such corporations.

Section 2. Said corporation may receive all the estate
bequeathed and devised by said wills to the trustees therein
named, or the proceeds thereof, and hold, use and expend
the same upon the trusts and for the objects set forth in
said wills; and it shall have power to do all acts and things
necessary or expedient to carry out the purposes of said wills
and of this act.

Section 3. The property and afYairs of the corporation
shall be managed by a board of not less than six nor more
than twelve trustees, to consist originally of said incorpo-
rators. A majority of the board shall have power to fill such
vacancies as may from time to time arise therein.

Approved April 8, 1921.

V hap. 250 An Act authorizing the city of Cambridge to pension

KITTIE L. MAGOUN.

Cambridge may
pension Kittie
L. Magoun.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.

Proviso.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Cambridge may retire Kittie L.
Magoun, an employee of its board of license commissioners,
on an annual pension equal to one half of the annual com-
pensation paid her at the time of her retirement.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro-
visions of its charter, pro\'ided that such acceptance occurs
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved Ajjril 8, 1921.

Chap. 251 An Act rel.\tive to the measurement and sale of

CORD WOOD AND FIREWOOD.

G. L. 94, § 298,
amended.

Cord wood and
firewood,
dimensions of.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter ninety-four of the General Laws is
hereby amended by striking out section two hundred and
ninety-eight and inserting in place thereof the following : —
Section 298. Cord wood sold or offered or exposed for sale
shall be four feet in length, including half the kerf. The
term "firewood" shall be construed to mean and include
wood cut to any lengths of less than four feet. The standard

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 252. 297

unit of measure for cord wood or firewood shall be the "cord"
of one hundred and twenty-eight cubic feet consisting of or
equivalent to a pile, closely stacked, eight feet in length,
four feet in width and four feet in height.

Section 2. Said chapter ninety-four is hereby further g.l. 94, §299,
amended by striking out section two hundred and ninety- ^'"^^ ® '
nine and inserting in place thereof the following: — Section Penalty for
299. Whoever, except as otherwise provided, sells cord etc.?noT°°^'
wood or firewood, shall cause a certificate or memorandum ™®^"'®<*-
to be issued and delivered to the purchaser or liis agent at
the time of delivery of the wood, or as soon thereafter as
practicable. Such certificate or memorandum shall include
the names and addresses of the seller and of the purchaser,
and a statement of the quantity of wood delivered, in terms
of cords or of cubic feet. Whoever \dolates any provision of
this or the preceding section shall be punished by a fine of
not more than fifty dollars. Approved April 8, 1921.

An Act relative to the reimbursement of towns for Chap. 252

THE cost of forest FIRE EQUIPMENT.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section eleven of chapter forty of the General Laws is g.l. 40, §n.
hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: """^"^^ •
— Whenever it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of
the state forester that such equipment has been destroyed
or has become unfit for use, the town shall be reimbursed
by the commonwealth one half the cost of replacing the
same; provided that the amount paid to any one town in
any one year shall not exceed fifty dollars. All equipment
purchased under this section shall be in the custody and
care of the town forest warden. The state forester or his
deputies may inspect such equipment at such times as they
may deem necessary, — so as to read as follows: — <Sec^io7i Prevention of
11. A tovyn which accepts this section, or has accepted ^°'^*^'"^'
corresponding provisions of earlier laws, may appropriate
money for the prevention of forest fires to an amount not
exceeding one tenth of one per cent of its valuation. Every
such town with a valuation of one million seven hundred and
fifty thousand dollars or less which appropriates and ex-
pends money, with the approval of the state forester, for
apparatus to be used in preventing or extinguishing forest
fires, or for making protective belts or zones as a defence
against forest fires, shall, upon the recommendation of the

298

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 253, 254.

state forester, approved by the governor, receive from the
commonwealth a sum equal to one half of the said expendi-
ture; but no town shall, receive more than two hundred and
fifty dollars. A sum not exceeding five thousand dollars may
annually be expended by the commonwealth for this purpose.
Reimbursement Whenever it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
cost of forest statc forcstcr that such equipment has been destroyed or
re equipmen . ^^^^ bccomc uufit for usc, the towu shall be reimbursed by
the commonwealth one half the cost of replacing the same;
Proviso. provided that the amount paid to any one town in any one

year shall not exceed fifty dollars. All equipment purchased
under this section shall be in the custody and care of the
town forest warden. The state forester or his deputies may
inspect such equipment at such times as they may deem
necessary. Approved April 8, 1921.

Chap. 253 An Act to provide for co-operation between the

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE
COMMONWEALTH IN THE COLLECTION AND PUBLICATION
OF CERTAIN STATISTICS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The commissioner of agriculture is hereby authorized to
enter into an agreement with the United States department
of agriculture for co-operative work in the collection and
publication of agricviltural statistics, such agreement to be
subject to the approval of the go\'ernor and the council.
The department of agriculture may expend such sum as
may hereafter be appropriated for the purpose.

Approved April 8, 1921.

Chap.254: An Act relative to the disposal of sewage from the

MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL FOR THE FEEBLE-MINDED.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter eighty-three of the acts of eighteen hundred and

ninety-three is hereby amended by striking out section

three and inserting in place thereof the following: — Section

There shall be paid by the board of trustees of the

Agricultural
statistics, col-
lection and
publication.

1893, 8.3, § 3.
amended.

Massachusetts
School for the
Feeble-Minded, 3. _ _

sirge"°^ Massachusetts School for the Feeble-Minded to the city of
Waltham annually, for each fiscal year of said school be-
ginning with the present fiscal year, such amount towards
the annual expense of maintaining and operating its public
sewers, including the amount paid annually by said city for
the disposal of its sewage through the metropolitan sewerage

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 255, 256. 299

system, as may be agreed upon between the said city through
its duly authorized representatives, and the commonwealth
through the board of trustees of said school; and if said
board and said city shall be unable to agree, then the amount
to be paid annually shall be determined by tlii-ee commis-
sioners to be appointed by the supreme judicial court upon
the application either of said city or said board of trustees
and after notice to the other of said parties. The award of
said commissioners when accepted by said court shall be
binding upon said city and the commonwealth. The amount
of said annual payment when once fixed shall be certified to
the treasurer of said school by a certificate thereof signed by
a majority of said board and the representatives of said city
in case of an agreement, or by a certificate of a clerk of said
court filed with said treasurer, in case of an award, and shall
continue to be so paid annually until changed by a new
agreement or a new award made upon application of either
said city or the school, duly certified in the manner above
provided; but no change shall be made oftener than once in
five years. The said amount shall be paid annually out of
the appropriation for maintenance expenses of the said
school. Approved April 8, 1921.

An Act relative to the employment of expert assist- Chap. 255

ANCE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and forty-eight of the General Laws g. l. us, § 12,
is hereby amended by striking out section, twehe and in-
serting in place thereof the following: — Section 12. The Department of
commissioner may exj^end the amount annually appropriated SpeHassfst^'
for maintaining a laboratory to aid in the enforcement of l^rV"^^^^^'
the laws relative to explosives and inflammable fluids and
compounds, and for the employment of expert assistance to
aid in the enforcement of such laws and to perform such
other duties as the commissioner may prescribe.

Approved April 8, 1921.

An Act permitting the superintendent of buildings (Jhav 256

PROPERLY TO PROTECT STATE PROPERTY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section twelve of chapter eight of the General Laws is g. l. 8, § 12,
hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: '''^^^^^-

300

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 257.

state property
protection

Superintendent — The Superintendent may arm his watchmen and assistant
watchmen and, in case of an emergency, may arm and detail
as watchmen for extra duty such employees in his depart-
ment as, in his judgment, the emergency requires for the
proper protection of state property under his jurisdiction.

Approved April 8, 1921.

Chap. 257 An Act providing for the payment by the common-
wealth OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY WILD MOOSE,

G. L. 131, §67,
amended.

Payment by
the common-
wealth of dam-
ages caused by
wild deer or
moose, etc.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter one hundred and thirty-one of the
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section
sixty-seven and inserting in place thereof the following: —
Section 67. Whoever suffers loss by the eating, browsing or
trampling of his fruit or ornamental trees, vegetables, produce
or crops by wild deer or wild moose, if the damage is done in
a city may inform the officer of police thereof, who shall be
designated to receive such information by the mayor, and
if the damage is done in a town may inform the chairman of
the selectmen of the town where the damage was done, who
shall proceed to the premises and determine whether the
damage was inflicted by such deer or moose, and, if so,
appraise the amount thereof if it does not exceed twenty
dollars. If, in the opinion of the officer or chairman, the
amount of said damage exceeds twenty dollars, he shall ap-
point two disinterested persons, who, with himself, shall
appraise, under oath, the amount thereof. The officer or
chairman shall return a certificate of the damages found,
except in Suft'oik county, to the treasurer of the county in
which the damage is done, within ten days after such ap-
praisal is made. The treasurer shall thereupon submit the
same to the county commissioners, who, within thirty days,
shall examine all bills for damages, and if any doubt exists,
may summon the appraisers and all parties interested and
make such examination as they may think proper. The
bills properly approved with the cost of appraisal shall be
sent by the county treasurer to the state auditor, and they
shall be paid by the commonwealth. In Suffolk county the
certificate of damages shall be returned to the treasurer of
the town where the damage is done, who shall exercise and
perform the rights and duties hereby conferred and imposed
upon the comity commissioners in other counties. The ap-

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 258, 259. 301

praisers shall receive from the commonwealth one dollar each
for every such examination made by them, and shall receive
twenty cents a mile, one way, for their necessary travel.

Section 2. This act shall take effect January first, nine- when act takes
teen hundred and twenty-two. Approved April 8, 1921. ^^^''*-

An Act authorizing the department of mental dis- Chav.25S

EASES to take LAND IN THE TOWN OF WRENTHAM FOR
THE WRENTHAM STATE SCHOOL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
The department of mental diseases, on behalf of the com- Department of

1,1 •j.iii ii!j.l J niental diseases,

monwealth, may, with the approval or the governor and land for the
council, take by eminent domain under chapter seventy-nine ^hooi!^*'" ^*^*^^
of the General Laws, or acquire })y purchase, land in fee in
the town of Wrentham for the Wrentham state school.

Approved April 8, 1921.

An Act relative to the fees of sheriffs, deputy Chap. 259

SHERIFFS AND CONSTABLES FOR THE CUSTODY OF CERTAIN
PERSONAL PROPERTY WHILE IN CHARGE OF KEEPERS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section eight of chapter two hundred and sixty-two of the o. l. 262, § 8,
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the word '^'"^"
"two", in the twenty-sixth line, and inserting in place
thereof the word : — three, — so that the paragraph included
within lines twenty-five to thirty-six will read as follows : —
For the custody of personal property attached, replevied or sheriffs, etc.,
taken on execution, not more than three dollars for each day of personal
of not more than eight hours for the keeper while he is in p^p'^''^^- ^'^'=-
charge, and not more than one dollar a day for the officer
for a period not longer than ten days; but the officer may be
allowed a greater compensation for himself or for his keeper,
or compensation for a longer period, by the written consent
of the plaintiff and the defendant whose property has been
attached, replevied or taken on execution, or by order of the
court upon a hearing. He shall also be entitled to expenses
for packing, labor, teaming, storage and taking and preparing
a schedule of property attached, reple^^ed or taken on
execution, if he certifies that such ex-penses were necessary
and are reasonable. Approved April 8, 1921.

302

Acts, 1921, — Chaps. 260, 261.

G. L. 81, § 3,
amended.

Department of
public works.
Division of
higiiways may
provide road
machinery, etc.

Chap.260 An Act authorizing the division of highways of the

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO ACQUIRE LAND AND
BUILDINGS FOR THE STORAGE AND REPAIR OF ROAD MA-
CHINERY AND EQUIPMENT.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section three of chapter eighty-one of the General Laws
is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the follow-
ing : — For the purpose of providing suitable quarters for
the storage and repair of steam road rollers and other road
machinery and tools and other equipment owned by the com-
monwealth, the division may, subject to the approval of the
governor and council, acquire by purchase or gift, land and
buildings and construct or alter buildings on any land so
acquired, — so as to read as follows: — Section 3. Steam
road rollers and other road machinery, purchased by the
diA'ision and owned by the commonwealth shall be managed
and maintained under the direction of the division, which
may engage competent engineers and mechanics to operate
and keep said machines in repair, may purchase all needed
materials and supplies, and may incur such other expenses
as may be necessary to operate, maintain and transport said
machines. Upon the application of the selectmen or road
commissioners of a town of not more than twelve thousand
inhabitants, the division may furnish such road machinery
for use by the town in building or repairing ways therein.
The expenses incurred under this section shall be paid by the
towns using said machines, as apportioned and directed by
the di\'ision. For the purpose of pro\'iding suitable quarters
for the storage and repair of steam road rollers and other
road machinery and tools and other equipment owned by
the commonwealth, the division may, subject to the approval
of the governor and council, acquire by purchase or gift,
land and buildings and construct or alter buildings on any
land so acquired. Approved April 8, 1921.

Suitable quar-
ters tor storage
to be provided.

C/iap. 261 An Kct authorizing the city of chicopee to pay a cer-
tain SUM OF MONEY TO THE WIDOW OF CAPTAIN FRANK
BYRNES-

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
S'y'cTrtainsum Section 1. Thc city of Chicopcc may pay to the widow
wiSTwofCap- of Captain Frank Byrnes, late mechanician of the fire de-

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 262, 263. 303

partment of said city, the balance of the salary which he ^J'^^^^^"''
would have received had he lived and continued in such em-
ployment until the end of the current fiscal year of said city,
but in no event more than two thousand dollars.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by the city council of said city, subject to the provisions of TOuncii, etc. ^
its charter; provided that such acceptance occurs prior to Proviso.
December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved April 8, 1921.

An Act relative to coalmitment of persons acquitted Chap. 2^2

BY REASON OF INSANITY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section thirteen of chapter two hundred and seventy-eight '^jj^^j^^^''^' ^ ^^•
of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the
end thereof the follo^^'ing: — ■ The court may at any time re-
vise or revoke the order of commitment as it may deem
proper, — so as to read as follows: — - Section 13. If a person commitment of
charged with crime other than murder or manslaughter is quHtedby
acquitted by the jury by reason of insanity, the jury shall sl^uy."^"*'
state that fact to the court, which, if satisfied that he is in-
sane, may, under such limitations as it deems proper, order
him committed to a state hospital, except the Bridgewater
state hospital; but such person, if a male, or any person
coming Antliin the provisions of section one hundred or one
hundred and one of chapter one hundred and twenty-three,
may be committed or removed to Bridgewater state hospital
if, in the opinion of the court, he has been a criminal or is of
vicious tendency; and if he has been held on a charge of
felony, the expense of his support in any such hospital or in
any state charitable institution to which he may be trans-
ferred shall be paid by the commonwealth. The court may
at any time revise or revoke the order of commitment as it
may deem proper. Approved April 9, 1921.

An Act governing the manufacture and sale of (7/^^^ 263

CLINICAL thermometers.

Whereas, More rigid regulations for the manufacture and ^^'^m^biT^
sale of clinical thermometers are necessary for the purpose of ^ ^
correcting existing conditions, therefore this act is hereby
declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public safety and convenience,

304

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 263.

G. L. 98, § 12,
amended.

Testing of
clinical ther-
mometers.

Fees.

G. L. 98, § 13,
amended.

Sealing of
clinical ther-
mometers by
manufacturer.

Marking.

Authority may
be revoked.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter ninety-eight of the General Laws is
hereby amended by striking out section twelve and inserting
in place thereof the following: — Section 12. The director
may at any time inspect and test any cUnical thermometer
in the possession of any manufacturer or dealer in this com-
monwealth and for this purpose may remove the same to
such place as he may deem most convenient. Whenever he
inspects and tests such a thermometer and finds it to be
correct he shall seal, mark or other^^^se certify it as correct.
Whenever he inspects and tests such a thermometer and
finds it to be incorrect he may condemn, seize and destroy
it; or he may return it to the owner upon a satisfactory
guarantee that it will not be sold or used.

The following fees for testing clinical thermometers shall
be paid to the director for the use of the commonwealth:
(a) one to eight thermometers, inclusive, twenty-five cents
for the first and ten cents for each additional one; (b) any
nmnber from nine to eleven, inclusive, total fee one dollar;

(d) more than six dozen and not more than twelve dozen,
seventy-five cents per dozen; (e) more than twelve dozen, sixty
cents per dozen.

Section 2. Said chapter ninety-eight is hereby further
amended by striking out section thirteen and inserting in
place thereof the following: — Section 13. The director shall
prescribe rules and regulations governing the manufacture
and sale of clinical thermometers and may authorize the
sealing of such thermometers by any manufacturer thereof
upon his agreement to conform to said rules and regulations
and the filing of a surety bond in such sum and upon such
terms as the director may require. When representative
samples of any clinical thermometer have been submitted
by the manufacturer to the director and approved by him,
he shall assign a designating mark which shall thereafter be
permanently engraved by the manufacturer upon all clinical
thermometers which are intended for sale and which con-
form to the samples which have been so approved. Clinical
thermometers sealed by the manufacturer shall be marked
with the name, initials or trade-mark of the manufacturer,
and with such other marks as the director may authorize or
require. The director may revoke the authority given by
him to any manufacturer under the provisions of this section
upon proof that the authorized seal or designating mark has

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 264. 305

been affixed to a thermometer not conforming to the ap-
proved sample or that the prescribed rules and regulations
have not been complied with.

Section 3. Said chapter ninety-eight is hereby further g. l. 98, § h.
amended by striking out section fourteen and inserting in *™''" ^
place thereof the following: — Section 14- Whoever, himself ofcUnL?' ^""'^
or by his servant or agent, or as the servant or agent of thermometers
another person, keeps for the purpose of sale, offers or ex-
poses for sale, or sells any cHnical thermometer not sealed,
marked or certified as correct by the director, or by the
manufacturer as provided by the preceding section, shall be
punished by a fine of not more than ten dollars for each
thermometer so sold, or kept, offered or exposed for sale,
and whoever violates any rule or regulation prescribed by
the director under authority of said section shall be punished
by a fine of not more than fifty dollars.

Approved April 12, 1921.

An Act relative to the rate of interest on bonds Chap. 264:

ISSUED BY WATER COMPANIES.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to Emergency
defeat its purpose, therefore it is hereby declared to be an p'^^™*"'®-
emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of
the pubUc convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter five hundred and eighty-one of the acts of nine- 1920, m, § 1,
teen hundred and twenty, as amended by chapter six hun- ^'^ ' '""^"'^^'^•
dred and thirty-four of the acts of the same year, is hereby
further amended by striking out section one and inserting
in place thereof the following: — Sectio7i 1. Gas and electric Rate of interest
companies, and corporations and companies engaged in the by cer'tafn""''^'^
distribution and sale of water in this commonwealth, mav, p"*'''" utility

, . . ,i , . . ' J » companies.

subject ni all other respects to the provisions of chapter one
hundred and sixty-four of the General Laws, issue bonds
bearing interest at such rate as the department of public
utilities shall approve, and may secure the payment of the
principal and interest of such bonds by a mortgage of their
franchise and properties; and any such corporation issuing
bonds under a mortgage existing at the time of the passage
of this act, by the provisions of which the rate of interest
on bonds issued thereunder is fixed, may, M-ith the approval
of the said department, issue bonds thereunder at a price

306

Acts, 1921.— Chaps. 265, 266.

Proviso.

and with provisions for amortization of any discount ap-
proved by the said department as consistent with the pubHc
interest; provided that the terms of the mortgage so permit.

Approved April 12, 1921.

C hap. 2Q5 An Act relative to the t.\xation of persons engaged

IN THE BUSINESS OF DEALING IN INTANGIBLE PERSONAL
PROPERTY.

Emergency
preamble.

G. L. 62, § 2,
amended.

Taxation of
certain intangi-
ble personal
property.

Act to apply to
certain income.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would cause
substantial inconvenience, inasmuch as it applies to taxes
levied in the current year, therefore it is hereby declared to
be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preserva-
tion of the pubHc convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section two of chapter sixty-two of the
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the
twenty-fourth line, the words "such excess", and by adding
at the end thereof the words : — an amount of such excess
wliich bears the same proportion to the total excess as their
income taxable under section one bears to their total net
income as determined under section three, — so that the last
paragraph will read as follows : — Persons described in para-
graph (a) of this section may, if the deductions allowed by
subsections (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) and (/) of section six exceed the
total income taxable under subsections (b) and (c) of section
five, deduct from their taxable interest and di\'idends, after
deducting the aforesaid interest deduction, an amount of
such excess which bears the same proportion to the total
excess as their income taxable under section one bears to
their total net income as determined under section three.

Section 2. This act shall apply to all income received in
the year nineteen hundred and twenty and thereafter.

Approved April 12, 1921.

Chap.2Q6 An Act providing a teachers' retirement allowance

FOR ELIZA A. HOWLAND.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Teachers' re- Eliza A. Howlaud, for thirtj-'-thrce years and four months

ancrfor Eii^jT a tcachcr in the public schools of the commonwealth, shall,

°^ ^" ■ beginning with July first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one,

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 267. 307

receive a retirement allowance from the state teachers' re-
tirement association computed mider the pro\'isions of para-
graphs nine, ten and twelve of section ten of chapter thirty-
two of the General Laws, and the average salary to be used
in computing the pension under said paragraph ten shall be
the salary for the five year period preceding July first, nine-
teen hundred and nineteen. Approved April 12, 1921.

Chap.2Q7

An Act to authorize ^vellesley college to hold
additional real and personal estate.

Be it enacted, etc., as f allows. •

Section 1. Wellesley College is hereby authorized to vveiiesiey Coi-
hold real and personal estate in the manner and for the pur- !fddi™onal'°''^
poses set forth in its charter to an amount not exceeding ^^^^^^'
twenty million dollars; provided that no lands in the town Proviso.
of Wellesley owned or occupied by said college for the pur-
poses set forth in its charter shall be exempt from taxation,
excepting the lands now so Ovvned and occupied by said
college lying north of Washington street, west of Weston
road, and south of Central street in said town, and also
excepting the sewerage lot, so-called, Ijing south of said
Washington street, so long as said lot shall be used by
Wellesley College for sewage disposal purposes, but no longer,
and also a parcel of land \}ing east of said sewerage lot con-
taining about four acres and bounded and described as fol-
lows : — Beginning at a stone bound at the southerly corner
of the said four acre lot on the easterly line of said sewerage
lot, thence running northeasterly two hundred and fifty-
three and twenty one hundredths feet to a stone bomid;
thence turning at a right angle and running northwesterly
five hundred and thirty-two and fifty-nine one hundredths
feet to a stone bound; thence turning at a right angle and
running southwesterly four hundred and one and twelve one
hundredths feet to a stone bound in the easterly line of said
sewerage lot; thence turning and running southeasterly ^xe
hundred and fifty-two and seventy-fi\e one hundredths feet
by said sewerage lot to the point of beginning.

Section 2. So much of chapter one hundred and fifty- Repeal.
one of the acts of eighteen hundred and eighty-four and
chapter one hundred and eighty-nine of the acts of nineteen
hundred and eleven as is inconsistent herewith is hereby re-
pealed. Approved April 12, 1921.

308

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 268, 269.

G. L. 155, new
section after § 5.

Department of
public utilities
to provide for
depreciation by-
companies un-
der its super-
vision.

Chap. 268 An Act relative to provision for depreciation by

COMPANIES UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter one hundred and fifty-five of the
General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section
five the following new section: — Section 5 A. If, when the
department of public utilities, as required by law% approves
an issue of stock, bonds, coupon notes or other evidences of
indebtedness of a company under its supervision, or passes
upon the price, rates, charges or service of such company, it
determines that the provision made by such company for
the depreciation of its property has been inadequate, the de-
partment shall order such company to set aside out of earn-
ings such allowances for depreciation and for such period or
periods as the department may from time to time prescribe.
All moneys required by such order to be so set aside shall be
kept as a separate fund and shall not, without the further
order of the department, be used for any other purpose than
for renewals other than ordinary repairs, or for extensions,
reconstruction and enlargements of and additions to plant,
and the department shall prescribe in its order such require-
ments relative to the creation and maintenance of such fund
and its devotion to such aforesaid authorized uses as it may
deem advisable. All orders and decisions of the depart-
ment under the provisions of this section shall be enforced
as provided in section sixteen of chapter one hundred and
sixty-four.

Section 2. Nothing in this act shall be construed to
limit or affect the power or authority of any public board of
trustees of a street railway company, nor to authorize any
order inconsistent with the laws of the United States or rules
and orders adopted under authority thereof.

Approved April 12, 1921.

Act, how
construed.

C/iap. 269 An Act relative to bonds and mortgages of electric

COMPANIES OWNING HYDRO-ELECTRIC PLANTS.

G. L. 164, § 9,
amended.

Bonds and
mortgages of

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section nine of chapter one hundred and sixty-four of the
General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end
thereof the following: — An electric company which owns

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 270. 309

an hydro-electric plant in this commonwealth may for the electric com-

J. ■ f.]- X ii'i.i pames owning

purpose or securing reiundmg mortgage bonds, with the Kydro-eiectric
consent of the department and to such extent and upon such piedgedCetc. ^
terms as the department may approve, pledge, or cause to
be pledged, bonds secured by prior liens upon the property
mortgaged to secure such refunding mortgage bonds, and
prior lien bonds so pledged shall not be counted in applying
any limitations of law upon the amount of its outstanding
bonds. Such company may, with the consent of the depart-
ment and to such extent and upon such terms as the depart-
ment may approve, acquire the stocks, bonds or other obli-
gations of a corporation, association or person owning a
storage reservoir in the states of Vermont or New Hamp-
shire, the operation of which will be beneficial to an hydro-
electric plant in this commonwealth owned by such com-
pany, or owning an electric system in another state from
which such electric company derives an amount of energy
which in the opinion of the department is a substantial
amount. Approved April 12, 1921.

An Act relative to the commitment and care of de- QJku) 270

FECTIVE delinquents.

Be it enacted, etc. , as follows:

Section 1. Chapter one hundred and twenty-three of Sii'el' ^ ^^^'
the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section
one hundred and thirteen and inserting in place thereof the
Mlow'mg: — Section 113. At any time prior to the final JnX'^reT*
disposition of a case in which the court might commit an unqulnts.*^^
offender to the state prison, the reformatory for women, any
jail or house of correction, the Massachusetts reformatory,
the state farm, the industrial school for boys, the industrial
school for girls, the Ljanan school, any county training
school, or to the custody of the department of public wel-
fare, for any offence not punishable by death or imprison-
ment for life, a district attorney, probation oflicer or oflicer
of the department of mental diseases may file in court an
application for the commitment of the defendant in such a
case to a department for defective delinquents established
under sections one hundred and seventeen and one hundred
and twenty-four. Oq the filing of such application the court
may continue the original case from time to time to await
disposition thereof. If, on a hearing thereon, it appears that
the defendant, within a period of three years, has been found

310

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 271.

G. L. 123, § 117,
amended.

Departments
for defective
delinquents,
maintenance of.

guilty of an offence for which he might have been committed
to any institution above named or to the custody of the de-
partment of pubHc welfare, or that he has been adjudged a
juvenile delinquent, and that he is mentally defective, and
is not a proper subject for the schools for the feeble-minded
or for commitment as an insane person, the court may com-
mit him to such department for defective delinquents, ac-
cording to his age and sex, as hereinafter provided.

Section 2. Section one hundred and seventeen of said
chapter one hundred and twenty-three is hereby amended
by striking out, in the first line, the words " the reformatory
for women,", and also by inserting after the word "may",
in the second line, the word : — hereafter, — so as to read as
follows: — Section 117. At the Massachusetts reformatory,
the state farm or such other place or places as may hereafter
be approved by the governor and council, there may be
maintained departments to be termed departments for de-
fective delinquents, for the custody of persons committed
thereto under sections one hundred and thirteen to one hun-
dred and .sixteen, inclusive. All men and boys so committed
shall be committed to the department for male defective de-
linquents. All women and girls so committed shall be com-
mitted to the department for female defective delinquents.
All such persons committed to the department for defective
delinquents at any institution under control of the depart-
ment of correction shall be and remain in the custody of the
said department until discharged as hereinafter provided.

Approved April 12, 1921.

G. L. 132, § 10,
amended.

Chap. 21 \ An Act relative to the cutting of timber on certain

LANDS reforested BY THE COMMONWEALTH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section ten of chapter one hundred and
thirty-two of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking
out all after the word "necessary", in the thirtieth line, and
inserting in place thereof the following: — , and every such
deed shall contain a restriction that trees planted by the
commonwealth of less than eight inches in diameter at the
butt shall not be cut from such property except with the ap-
proval of the forester, — so as to read as follows : — Section
10. The commissioner, with the ad\ice and consent of the
governor and council, for ex^ieriment and illustration in

Land for ex-
periments in
forest manage-
ment.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 271. 311

forest management and for reforestation as set forth in this
section may expend annually such sum as is appropriated
by the general court in purchasing lands situated witliin the
commonwealth and adapted to forest production. Land so
acquired shall be under the control and management of the
forester, who may, subject to the approval of the governor
and council, cut and sell trees, wood and other produce
therefrom. The price of such land shall not exceed in any
instance five dollars per acre, nor shall more than eighty
acres be acquired in any one tract in any one year, except
that a greater area may so be acquired if the land purchased
directly affects a source or tributary of water supply in any
town of the commonwealth. All such lands shall be con- Conveyance
veyed to the commonwealth, and no lands shall be paid for commonwealth.
nor shall any money be expended in improvements thereon ^'^''■
until all instrmnents of conveyance and the title to be trans-
ferred thereby have been approved by the attorney-general,
and until such instruments have been executed and recorded.
For assisting in reforestation a portion, not exceeding twenty
per cent of the money authorized to be exj^ended under this
section may be used by the forester for the distribution, at
not less than cost, of seeds and seedlings to land owners who
are citizens of the commonwealth, under such conditions and
restrictions as the forester, subject to the appro\al of the
governor and council, may impose. The owners of land ^'iand'b^^
purchased under tliis section, or their heirs and assigns, may owners, etc.
repurchase the land within ten years after the purchase,
upon pa\'ing the price originally paid by the commonwealth,
with interest at the rate of four per cent per annum, together
with the amount expended in improvements and mainte-
nance. The commissioner, with the approval of the go\'ernor
and council, may execute in behalf of the commonwealth
such deeds of reconveyance as may be necessary, and every
such deed shall contain a restriction that trees planted by
the commonwealth of less than eight inches in diameter at
the butt shall not be cut from such property except with the
approval of the forester.

Section 2. The owner of any land heretofore repurchased may^approve
under the provisions of said section ten may, with the ap- on"irta?nTand.
proval of the state forester, and subject to such conditions
and restrictions as the state forester may impose, cut trees
on such land, notAuthstanding any restriction in the deed of
reconveyance from the commonwealth.

Approved April 12, 1921.

312

Acts, 192L — Chaps. 272, 273.

G. L. 76, § 7,
amended.

Chap. 21 2 An Act relative to the tuition of state wards and

WARDS of the city OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section seven of chapter seventy-six of the General Laws
is hereby amended by striking out, in the fifth, sixth and
seventh Hnes, the words " , seventy-five cents for each week
of five days, or major part thereof, of attendance in the
elementary schools", and inserting in place thereof the fol-
lowing : — for each day of attendance in a public elementary
school an amount charged by the school committee but not
at a rate in excess of the expenditure per pupil for support,
exclusive of general control, of the pubUc day elementary
schools in said town for the next preceding school year based
on the average membership of such schools as printed in the
annual report of the department of education, — so as to
read as follows : — Section 7. For the tuition in the public
schools of any town of any child over five years placed else-
where than in his home town by, or there kept under the con-
trol of, the department of public welfare or the trustees for
children of Boston, the commonwealth or Boston, from its
appropriation for school purposes, shall pay to said town for
each day of attendance in a public elementary school an
amount charged by the school committee but not at a rate
in excess of the ex-penditure per pupil for support, exclusive
of general control, of the public day elementary schools in
said town for the next preceding school year based on the
average membership of such schools as printed in the annual
report of the department of education, and, for attendance
in a public junior or senior high school, the regular rate
established by the school committee for noii-resident pupils,
filed with and approved by the department of education.

Approved April 12, 1921.

Tuition of state
wards and
wards of the
city of Boston.

Chap. 27S An Act regulating the keeping, storage, use, manu-
facture, SALE, handling, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER
DISPOSITION OF SUBSTANCES HAVING CERTAIN DANGEROUS
PROPERTIES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and forty-eight of the General Laws
is hereby amended by striking out section ten and inserting
in place thereof the following: — Section 10. The depart-
ment may make rules and regulations for the keeping,

0. L. 148, § 10,
amended.

Rules and
regulations for
explosives.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 274. 313

storage, use, manufacture, sale, handling, transportation or

other disposition of gunpowder, dynamite, crude petroleum

or any of its products, or explosive or inflammable fluids or

compounds, tablets, torpedoes or any explosives of a like

nature, or any other explosives, or any substance having

such properties that it may spontaneously, or acting under

the influence of any contiguous substance, or of any chemical

or physical agency, ignite or inflame or generate inflammable

or explosive vapors or gases to a dangerous extent, and may

prescribe the materials and construction of buildings to be

used for any of the said purposes, except that cities and |orks!ete."

towns may by ordinances or by-laws prohibit the sale or use

of fireworks or firecrackers within the city or town, or may

limit the time within which firecrackers and torpedoes may

be used. Approved April 12, 1921.

Chap.274:

amended.

An Act relative to the appointment of forest

WARDENS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section eight of chapter forty-eight of the General Laws is g. l. 48, § 8,
hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
— Upon the failure of the mayor of a city or the selectmen
of a town to make such appointment in the month of Jan-
uary, the forester shall notify the mayor or selectmen so to
do, and if the mayor or selectmen fail to comply within
fourteen days after receipt of such notice, the forester may
appoint as forest warden in such city or town a suitable
person, who shall be a resident thereof, — - so as to read as
follows : — Section 8. The mayor in cities and, except as Appointment
provided in section forty-three, the selectmen in towns shall warding.
annually, in January, appoint a forest warden, and forthwith
give notice thereof to the state forester, in this chapter called
the forester. Such appointment shall not take effect unless
approved by the forester. When so approved notice of the
appointment shall be given by the mayor or selectmen to
the person so appointed. Whoever hax-ing been duly ap- Forfeiture,
pointed fails within seven days after receipt of such notice
to file with the city or town clerk his acceptance or refusal
of the office shall, unless excused by the mayor or selectmen,
forfeit ten dollars. The same person may hold the offices of
tree warden, selectman, chief of fire department and forest
warden. Upon the failure of the mayor of a city or the Kte'^alf-
selectmen of a town to make such appointment in the month p^'^i^ ^"'■^**

^^ warden.

314 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 275, 276.

of January, the forester shall notify the mayor or selectmen
so to do, and if the mayor or selectmen fail to comply within
fourteen days after receipt of such notice, the forester may
appoint as forest warden in such city or town a suitable
person, who shall be a resident thereof.

Approved April 12, 1921.

Chap. 21^ An Act authorizing the designation of persons to

PERFORM THE DUTIES OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS OR
DIVISIONS DURING ABSENCE OR DISABILITY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Sniided^ ^' Chapter thirty of the General Laws is hereby amended by

striking out section six and inserting in place thereof the fol-
Serit °itc " ma'' lowiiig: — Scctioii 6. If duriug the absence or disability of
designate per- ^ commissiouer or head of an executive or administrati\'e de-
his duties, etc. partmcut or of a director or head of a di\'ision in a depart-
ment, his duties are not specially authorized by law to be
performed by another person, the commissioner or head of
such department may designate another person in his de-
partment to perform the duties of such person in case of and
during such absence or disability, but a person so designated
shall ha\'e no authority to make permanent appointments
or removals. Every such designation shall be sul)ject to ap-
pro\'al by the governor and council, and shall remain in force
and effect until revoked by the commissioner or head of such
department or by the governor and council.

Approved April 12, 1921.

Chap. 27 Q An Act relative to aid by the military forces to the

CIVIL authorities.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Sn^nded.^ ^°' Scctiou thirty of chapter thirty-three of the General La\ys
is hereby amended by inserting after the word " catastrophe ",
in the fourth line, the word: — or, — so as to read as fol-
Caii^of militia \o\y <i : — Scction 30. In case of a tumult, riot, mob or_ a
tumult, riot, body of pci'sous acting together by force to violate or resist
the laws of the commonwealth, or when such tumult, riot or
mob is threatened, or in case of public catastrophe or when
the usual poUce pro\isions are inadequate to preserve order
and afford protection to persons and property, and the fact
appears to the commander-in-chief, to the sheriff of a county,
to the mayor of a city or to the selectmen of a town, the com-

etc

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 277. 315

mander-in-chlef may issue his order, or such sheriff, mayor
or selectmen may issue a precept, directed to any commander
of a brigade, regiment, naval brigade or battalion, battalion,
squadron, corps of cadets or company, within the jurisdic-
tion of the officer issuing such order or precept, directing
him to order his command, or any part thereof, to appear at
a time and place therein specified to aid the civil authority
in suppressing such violations and supporting the laws;
which precept shall be in substance as follows:

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

To (insert the officer's title) A. B., commanding (insert Precept,
his command).

Whereas, It appears to (the sheriff, mayor or the select-
men) of the (county, city or town) of , that
(here state one or more of the causes above mentioned)
in our of , and that military force
is necessary to aid the ci\il authority in suppressing the
same: Now, therefore, we command you that you cause
(the command or such part thereof as may be desired),
armed and equipped ^^ith ammunition and with proper
ofF^ers, to parade at , on then and
there to obey such orders as may be given accortling to
law. Hereof fail not at yoiu- peril, and have you there
this precept with your doings returned thereon.

This precept shall be signed by the sheriff, mayor or Copy of precept
selectmen, and may be \'aried to suit the circumstances of in-chter^° ^^'
the case; and a copy of the same shall inmiediately be for-
warded by the sheriff", mayor or selectmen to the commander-
in-chief. Approved April 12, 192L

An Act relative to the incorporation of reinsurance Chap. 277

COMPANIES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter one hundred and seventy-five of the g.l. 175. new
General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section ^«*'*'°" ^^^^^ § 2.
two the following new section: — Section 2 A. Contracts of Snsumncf de-
reinsurance shall be deemed contracts of insurance as defined fi"^^- ^*"-
in section two, and authority to make contracts of insurance
shall include authority to make contracts of reinsurance
covering the same classes of risks, but the hazards under
such contracts shall be deemed distinct in nature from the

316

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 277.

G. L. 175, § 20,
amended.

Companies to
file schedules of
reinsurance.

Taxes not to be
reduced, etc.

Not to reduce
the reserve,
etc.

Provisos.

hazard originally insured. No provision of law relative to
the form of insurance policies shall apply to contracts of
reinsurance unless made specifically applicable thereto.

Section 2. Section twenty of said chapter one hundred
and seventy-five is hereby amended by inserting after the
word "reinsured", in the ninth line, the words: — , or with
a company incorporated or formed to reinsure and authorized
to reinsure in the commonwealth risks of the same kinds as
those reinsured, — by inserting after the word " common-
wealth", in the seventeenth Une, the words: — , or (c) with
a company incorporated or formed to reinsure and authorized
to reinsure in the commonwealth, — by striking out, in the
thirty-fifth and thirty-sixth lines, the words "Reinsurance of
risks shall not be held to be within the provisions of law re-
quiring the use of standard forms of policies", and also by
striking out, in the forty-second line, the word "of", where
it occurs the second time, and inserting in place thereof the
word : — or, — so as to read as follows : — Section 20. Any
company, except as herein provided, may reinsure in any
other company any part or all of any risks assumed by it,
and shall file with the annual statement required by section
twenty-five and at such other times as the commissioner may
require, schedules of all reinsurance.

Such reinsurance shall not reduce the taxes to be paid by
the ceding company, nor, if a life company, shall it reduce
the reserve to be charged to it, unless effected with a com-
pany authorized to issue policies in the commonwealth
covering risks of the same kinds as those reinsured, or with
a company incorporated or formed to reinsure and authorized
to reinsure in the commonwealth risks of the same kinds as
those reinsured. Such reinsurance shall not reduce the re-
serve or other liability to be charged to the ceding company,
other than life, unless (a) it is effected with a company au-
thorized in the commonwealth as aforesaid, or (6) with a
company similarly authorized in another state or territory
of the United States conforming to the same standard of
solvency and fulfilling the same statutory or departmental
regulations which would be required of such company if, at
the time such reinsurance is effected, it were authorized as
aforesaid in the commonwealth, or (c) with a company in-
corporated or formed to reinsure and authorized to reinsure
in the commonwealth; provided, that any contract of rein-
surance, other than life, made by any domestic company or
by any company incorporated in a foreign country and

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 277. 317

having its principal office in the commonwealth, ceding
more than seventy-five per cent of its total outstanding risks,
shall be subject to the written approval of the commissioner;
and provided, further, that no domestic life company shall
reinsure its risks without the written permission of the com-
missioner, but may reinsure not exceeding one half of an
individual risk.

When reinsurance is so effected the ceding company, other ceding com-
than a life company, shall thereafter be charged on the gross Ee ch'arg^,*etc.
premium basis with an unearned premium liability, and a
life company shall be charged thereafter with a reserve
liability, both said unearned premimn and reserve liability
representing the proportion of the obligation retained by
it, and the company with which the reinsurance is effected
shall be charged thereafter in like manner with the propor-
tion of the obligation assumed by it. Both the companies
shall together carry the same unearned premimn liability or
reserve which the ceding company would ha\'e carried had
it not reinsured the risk.

A company ceding reinsurance to a mutual company shall SmpinyTedhig
not, unless the contract of reinsurance so provides, become reinsurance.
thereby a member of the company accepting such reinsurance
or be entitled to any dividend or expiration return of premium
or be subject to liability to assessment.

This section shall not permit a ceding company, other than Section not to
'life, to receive through the cession of the whole or any of its ad™itaga*'°
risks any advantage in respect to its unearned premium re-
serve, or, if a life company, in respect to the net value of its
policies involving life contingencies that would reduce the
same below the actual amount thereof.

A company and any officer or agent thereof effecting or Penalty.
acting in the negotiation of reinsurance in violation of this
section shall severally be punished by a fine of five hundred
dollars.

Section 3. Section forty-seven of said chapter one hun- g. l. its, § 47,
dred and seventy-five, as amended by section one of chapter ^ ''" ^'"^"
two hundred and fifteen of the acts of nineteen hundred and
twenty-one, is hereby further amended by adding at the end
thereof the following new clause: — Fifteenth, To reinsure Reinsurance
risks of every kind or description undertaken by other com- "*''^'
panics.

Section 4. Section forty-eight of said chapter one hun- g. l. 175, § 48,
dred and seventy-five, as amended by section two of said ^**' ' ^™«"^^-
chapter two hundred and fifteen, is hereby further amended

318

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 278.

by inserting before the last paragraph of said section forty-
c^itai of stock eight the following new paragraph: — Under the fifteenth
clause, not less than five hundred thousand dollars.

Section 5. The second paragraph of section forty-nine
of said chapter one hundred and seventy-five is hereby
amended by adding at the end thereof the words: — , or,
if organized under the fifteenth clause of section forty-seven,
the word "reinsurance", — so as to read as follows: — The
name of the corporation shall be subject to approval by the
commissioner, and shall contain the word "insm'ance" or,
if organized on the mutual plan, the words, "mutual insur-
ance", or, if organized under the fifteenth clause of section
forty-seven, the word "reinsurance".

Approved April 12, 1921.

G. L. 175, §
amended.

Name of cor-
poration at for-
mation.

Chap, 21^ An Act rel.\tive to the misuse of the flag.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

G. L. 264, § 5,
amended.

Penalty for mis-
use of the flag,
etc.

Section five of chapter two hundred and sixty-four of the
General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the
word "Veterans", in the fifteenth line, the words: — , to a
post or department of The American Legion, — so as to read
as follows: — Section 5. Whoever pubUcly mutilates, tram-
ples upon, defaces or treats contemptuously the flag of the
United States or of Massachusetts, whether such flag is
public or private property, or whoever displays such flag or
any representation thereof upon which are words, figures,
advertisements or designs, or whoever exposes to public
view, manufactures, sells, exposes for sale, gives away or
has in possession for sale or to give away or for use for any
purpose, any article or substance, being an article of mer-
chandise or a receptacle of merchandise or articles upon
which is attached, through a wrapping or otherwise, engraved
or printed in any manner, a representation of the United
States flag, or whoever uses any representation of the arms
or the great seal of the commonwealth for any advertising
or commercial purpose, shall be punished by a fine of not
less than ten nor more than one hundred dollars or by im-
prisonment for not more than one year, or both; but a flag
belonging to a grand army post, to a camp of the United
Spanish War Veterans, to a post or department of The
American Legion, or belonging to or used in the service of
the United States or the commonwealth, may have the
names of battles and the name and number of the organiza-

XcTS, 1921. — Chaps. 279, 280. 319

tion to which such flag belongs inscribed thereon. Words, words, etc..
figures, advertisements or designs attached to, or directly or be upon the
indirectly connected with, the flag or any representation ^^^'
thereof in such manner that the flag or its representation is
used to attract attention to or advertise such words, figures,
advertisements or designs, shall for the purposes of this sec-
tion be deemed to be upon the flag.

Approved April 12, 1921.

An Act establishing the right of certain veterans (7/^^r) 279

OF THE CIVIL WAR TO STATE PENSIONS AND PROVIDING
FOR THEIR COMPUTATION.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section forty-nine of chapter thirty-two of the General ^mended.^*^'
Laws is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence
and inserting in place thereof the following : — K veteran Right of cer-

.1 ■ \- n 1 !• ,• i I ii • i* 1 tain veterans of

otherwise qualified tor retirement under this section, whose the civil war to
term of service was for a fixed number of years which has ex- Itc^" pensions,
pired, or whose office has been abolished, shall be entitled to
its benefits, without reappointment, from the date of in-
capacitation, said date to be determined by the go\ernor and
to be certified by him to the state auditor.

Approved Aj^ril 12, 1921.

An Act relative to the working hours of women and C hap. 2S0

CHILDREN IN CERTAIN EMPLOYMENTS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section fifty-six of chapter one hundred and forty-nine of ^n^ded! ^ ^^'
the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the
word "company", in the fourth line, the words: — , or in
any laundry, hotel, manicm-ing or hair dressing establish-
ment, motion picture theatre, or as an elevator operator, or
as a switchboard operator in a private exchange, — and by
inserting after the word "day", and before the semi-colon,
in the fifth line, the words: — except that hotel employees
who are not employed in a manufacturing, mercantile or me-
chanical establishment connected with a hotel may be em-
ployed more than nine but not more than ten hours in any
one day, — so as to read as follows: — Section 56. No child Kmlrfand^
and no woman shall be employed in laboring in any factory certa^n'empioy-
or workshop, or in any manufacturing, mercantile, mechan- ments.
ical establishment, telegraph oflfice or telephone exchange, or

320

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 280.

Proviso.

Printed notice
of hours' worlc
required to be
posted, etc.

by any express or transportation company, or in any laundry,
hotel, manicuring or hair dressing establishment, motion
picture theatre, or as an elevator operator, or as a switch-
board operator in a private exchange, more than nine hours
in any one day except that hotel employees who are not em-
ployed in a manufacturing, mercantile or mechanical estab-
lishment connected with a hotel may be employed more
than nine but not more than ten hours in any one day ; and
in no case shall the hours of labor exceed forty-eight in a
week, except that in manufacturing establishments where the
employment is determined by the department to be by
seasons, the number of such hours in any week may exceed
forty-eight, but not fifty-two, provided that the total number
of such hours in any year shall not exceed an average of forty-
eight hours a week for the whole year, excluding Sundays and
holidays; and if any child or woman shall be employed in
more than one such place, the total number of hours of such
employment shall not exceed forty-eight hours in any one
week. Every employer, except those hereinafter designated,
shall post in a conspicuous place in every room where such
persons are employed a printed notice stating the number of
hours' work required of them on each day of the week, the
hours of beginning and stopping work, and the hours when
the time allowed for meals begins and ends, or, in case of
mercantile establishments and of establishments exempted
from sections ninety-nine and one hundred, the time, if any,
allowed for meals. The emploj'ment of any such person at
any time other than as stated in said printed notice shall be
deemed a violation of this section unless it appears that such
employment was to make up time lost on a previous day of
the same week in consequence of the stopping of machinery
upon which such person was employed or dependent for em-
ployment; but no stopping of machinery for less than thirty
consecutive minutes shall justify such overtime employment,
nor shall such overtime emplojinent be authorized until a
written report of the day and hour of its occurrence and its
duration is sent to the department, nor shall such overtime
employment be authorized because of the stopping of ma-
chinery for the celebration of any holiday. Every employer
engaged in furnishing public service, or in any other kind of
business in respect to which the department shall find that
public necessity or convenience requires the employment of
children or women by shifts during different periods or parts
of the day, shall post in a conspicuous place in every room

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 281. 321

where such persons are employed a printed notice stating
separately the hours of employment for each shift or tour of
duty and the amount of time allowed for meals. A list by
name of the employees, stating in which shift each is em-
ployed, shall be kept on file at each place of employment for
inspection by employees and by officers charged with the en-
forcement of the law. In cases of extraordinary emergency Extraordinary
or extraordinary public requirement, this section shall j^q^ *''^"s^"''*'^
apply to employers engaged in public ser^^ce or in other
kinds of business in which shifts may be required as herein-
before stated; but in such cases no employment in excess of
the hours hereby authorized shall be considered as legalized
until a written report of the day and hour of its occurrence
and its duration is sent to the department.

Approved April 12, 1921.

An Act to incorporate the trustees of emmanuel (Jfid-n 281

COLLEGE WITH POWER TO GRANT DEGREES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Adele Marie Gils, Mary A. Curtin, Catherine The Trustees
A. Saunders, Bridget Scannell, Anna O'Neill, Helen Ingraham coii^^inTOr-
and Mary O'Connell, their associates and successors, are p"'''*^^'^-
hereby constituted a body corporate bj' the name of The
Trustees of Emmanuel College and they and their successors
and such persons as shall be duly elected members of the
corporation shall be and remain a body corporate by that
name forever. Said trustees shall be self-perpetuating and
shall have power as occasion may require to elect a president,
a treasurer, a secretary and such other officers for said corpo-
ration as may be found necessary and to declare the duties,
salaries and tenures of their respective offices, and also to re-
move any trustee from the said corporation when in their
judgment he becomes incapable of discharging the duties of
his office or shall neglect or refuse to perform the same, and
also from time to time to elect new members of the corpora-
tion in the case of death, resignation or disability. The
number of members shall be not less than seven nor more
than nine.

Section 2. The said corporation shall have power to Powers,
establish rules for the holding and conducting of its meetings
and also from time to time to elect such officers, tutors, in-
structors, clerks and other officers of the said college as it
shall judge most for the interest thereof and to determine

322

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 282.

May confer
certain degrees.

Real and per-
sonal estate.

Common seal,
etc.

Appropriation
of rents, profits,
etc.

Religious
opinions no bar
to admission of
students.

Subject to
certain corpo-
ration laws.

the duties, salaries and tenures of their several offices. Said
corporation is further empowered from time to time to make
reasonable rules and regulations for the good government of
said college, to determine and regulate the course of instruc-
tion in said college and to confer such degrees as are usually
conferred by colleges in this commonwealth, except medical
degrees and degrees of bachelor of laws.

Section 3. The said corporation may sue and be sued
in all actions by the name of The Trustees of Emmanuel
College and may take and hold in fee simple or any less
estate by gift, grant, de\'ise, bequest, purchase or otherwise
any real or personal estate or interest therein within or with-
out this commonwealth. Said corporation may have a
common seal which it may alter or renew at its pleasure and
all deeds sealed with the seal of said corporation and signed
by its order shall, when made in its corporate name, be con-
sidered in law as the deeds of said corporation.

Section 4, The clear rents and profits of all the estate,
real and personal, of which the said corporation shall be
seized and possessed shall be appropriated to the endowment
of said college in such manner as shall most effectually pro-
mote virtue, piety and learning in such of the languages and
of the liberal and useful arts and sciences as shall be recom-
mended from time to time by the said corporation though
conforming to the will of any donor or donors in the applica-
tion of any estate which may be given, devised or bequeathed
for any particular object coimected with the college.

Section 5. No student in said college shall be refused
admission to or denied any of the privileges, honors or de-
grees of said college on account of the religious opinions he
may entertain.

Section G. The said corporation shall have all the powers
and privileges and be subject to all the restrictions, duties
and liabilities set forth in all general laws now or hereafter in
force relating to such corporations, except as otherwise pro-
vided herein. Approved April 12, 1921.

Chap. 2^2 An Act relative to the reimbursement of towns for
LOSS of taxes on land used for state forests.

G. L. 58, § 15,
amended.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section fifteen of chapter fifty-eight of the
General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 283. 323

the following : — ; provided that as to land used for a state
forest such assessed valuation shall be reduced by deducting
therefrom the value of all forest products removed from such
land between the first day of April on which it was last
assessed and the first day of April in the year for which the
reimbursement is to be made, the amount thereof to be
certified annually before the first day of INIay to the com-
missioner by the state forester, — so as to read as follows:
— Section 15. The valuation determined under the two Effect of de-

,. ,. 1 11 1 • n" J. i> j_i c termination.

precedmg sections shall be m eiiect tor the purposes or sec- valuation of
tions thirteen to seventeen, inclusive, during the year in chrJe/iand.
which such valuation is made and the four succeeding years,
and until another valuation is made under said sections;
except that whenever land is acquired by the commonwealth
for the purposes named in section tliirteen the commissioner
shall adopt the assessed valuation of said land made in the
year last preceding such purchase, and such assessed valua-
tion shall be the valuation of the land for the purposes of
sections thirteen to seventeen, inclusive, until a new valua-
tion is made by the commissioner under sections thirteen and
fourteen; provided that as to land used for a state forest Proviso,
such assessed valuation shall be reduced by deducting there-
from the value of all forest products removed from such
land between the first day of April on which it was last
assessed and the first day of April in the year for which the
reimbursement is to be made, the amount thereof to be
certified annuall}^ before the first day of May to the com-
missioner by the state forester.

Section 2. This act shall take effect as of March thirty- when act takes
first in the current year. Approved April 12, 1921.

An Act increasing the salary of the chairman of Chap. 2'^'^

THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS OF THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section two of chapter ninety-three of the i9i8,a3(S),§2.
Special Acts of nineteen hundred and eighteen is hereby ^^^"^
amended by striking out, in the twelfth line, the word "five",
and inserting in place thereof the word : — six, — so as to
read as M\o\v^: — Section 2. The mayor of the city shall Jonto^pp^^nt,
appoint, and may at any time remove, in accordance with e<^<=- assessors.
the provisions of chapter four hundred and eighty-six of the
acts of nineteen hundred and nine, three assessors to hold

324

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 284.

Salaries.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.
Proviso.

office for terms of one, two, and three years, respectively, be-
ginning with the first day of April in the current year. As
the term of each assessor expires, the mayor in like manner
shall appoint his successor for a term of three years from the
first day of April in the year of appointment. The mayor
shall also fill any vacancy for the unexpired term. The
mayor shall designate the chairman of the board who shall
receive an annual salary of six thousand dollars; the two
other members of the board shall each receive an annual
salary of forty-five hundred dollars.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by vote of the city council of the city of Boston, subject to
the provisions of its charter; provided that such acceptance
occurs prior to December thii'ty-first in the current year.

Apijwved April 13, 1921.

G. L. 218, § 62,
amended.

C/iap. 284 An Act establishing the office and salary of a chief

COURT OFFICER IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CITY
OF BOSTON FOR CRIMINAL BUSINESS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section sixty-two of chapter two hundred
and eighteen of the General Laws is hereby amended by in-
serting after the word "business", in the third line, the fol-
loAving: — and one of such court officers for criminal business
shall be designated by the chief justice as chief court officer
of said court for criminal business, — so as to read as fol-
lows:— Section 62. In the municipal court of the city of
Boston the court officers appointed shall not exceed eight for
criminal business and four for civil business and one of such
court officers for criminal business shall be designated by
the chief justice as chief court officer of said court for criminal
business; in the municipal court of the Roxbury district, of
the South Boston district, of the Charlestown district, the
East Boston district court and the district court of East
Norfolk two court officers for each court may be appointed;
and in each of the other district courts in the commonwealth
one court officer may be appointed.

Section 2. Section seventy-five of said chapter two hun-
dred and eighteen is hereby amended by striking out the
last paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following
paragraph : — The salary of the chief court officer of the
municipal court of the city of Boston for criminal business
shall be twenty-eight hundred dollars and the salary of each

Boston munici-
pal court for
criminal busi-
ness, number of
court officers.

Chief court
officer.

G. L. 218, § 75,
amended.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 285. 325

of the other court officers in attendance at the civil and
criminal sessions of said court, twenty-four hundred and
eightv-four dollars, — so as to read as follows: — Section 75. Boston mu-

rr-ii 1 p \ y • e ' • PI ••! c 'iicipal court,

The salary or the chief justice or the municipal court or salaries.
the city of Boston shall be eighty-five hundred dollars, and
the salary of each of the associate justices shall be eight
thousand dollars; provided, that any chief justice or asso- Proviso,
ciate justice appointed before June fourth, nineteen hundred
and twenty, who has not accepted the increase in salary
provided by chapter six hundred and fourteen of the acts of
nineteen hundred and twenty shall receive annually two
thousand dollars less than the salaries above provided for.
The salaries of the clerks and assistant clerks of said court,
for civil and for criminal business, shall be as follows: clerks,
five thousand dollars each; first assistant clerks, thirty-five
hundred dollars each; second assistant clerks, three thousand
dollars each; third and fourth assistant clerks, twenty-nine
hundred dollars each; fifth, sixth and seventh assistant clerks,
twenty-four hundred dollars each.

The salary of the messenger of said court shall be twenty-
six hundred dollars.

The salary of the chief court officer of the municipal court
of the city of Boston for criminal business shall be twenty-
eight hundred dollars and the salary of each of the other
court officers in attendance at the civil and criminal sessions
of said court, twenty-four hundred and eighty-four dollars.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by the city council of the city of Boston, subject to the pro- dty council,
visions of its charter; provided that such acceptance occurs proviso,
prior to December thirty-first in the current year; and when
so accepted, the salary of the chief court officer provided for
by this act shall be paid as of the date of his designation,
but in no event as of a date earlier than June first in the
current year. Approved April 13, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of attleboro to pension Chap. 2S5

WARREN PARKER.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Attleboro may pay to Warren Attleboro may
Parker, for twenty-five years an attendance officer in its plS ^"'^''
school department, an annual pension not exceeding six
hundred dollars.

326 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 286, 287.

mH?e/to the SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
etc^ *'°""°''' ^y ^^^^ ^^^y council of said city, subject to the provisions of
Proviso. its charter; provided that such acceptance occurs prior to

December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved April 13, 1921.

Chap. 286 An Act authorizing the city of attleboro to pension

HIRAM R. PACKARD,

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

pens1on'"Hi?rm Section 1. The city of Attleboro may retire Hiram R.
R. Packard. Packard, chief engineer of its fire department, on an annual

pension not exceeding six hundred dollars.
mHtecfto the Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
etc^*^"""^' ^y ^^^ ^^^y council of said city, subject to the provisions of
Proviso. its charter; pro\'ided that such acceptance occurs prior to

December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved April 13, 1921.

Chap. 281 An Act establishing the office of second assistant

CLERK FOR THE FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF EASTERN
MIDDLESEX AND FOR THE THIRD DISTRICT COURT OF EAST-
ERN MIDDLESEX.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

G- L. 218, § 10, Section 1 . Chapter two hundred and eighteen of the

General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section ten

District courts, and inserting in place thereof the following: — Section 10.

appointment of ,_,, iipi-- i- i ic

assistant clerks, i he cicrk 01 a district court may, subject to the approval or
the justice, appoint one or more assistant clerks, who shall
be removable at his pleasure or at the pleasure of the court,
for whose official acts the clerk shall be responsible and who
shall be paid by him unless salaries payable by the county
are authorized in this section or in section fifty-three. Any
such assistant clerk may be a woman. Assistant clerks with
salaries payable by the county may be appointed in the
central district court of northern Essex, the municipal court
of the Charlestown chstrict, the district court of western
Hampden, and in courts the judicial districts of which have,
according to the national or state census last preceding, a
Second assist- populatiou of sixty thousand or more. Second assistant
^intment,Ttc. clcrks witli Salaries payable by the county may be appointed
in the municipal court of the Roxbury district, the East
Boston district court, the municipal court of the Charlestown

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 288. 327

district, and, subject to the approval of the county commis-
sioners, in the first district court of eastern Middlesex and
the third district court of eastern Middlesex.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 15, 1921.

Chap.2SS

An Act relative to the date of the municipal elec-
tion, AND TO nominations FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES, IN
THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Section 1. Chapter four hmidred and eighty-six of the i909, 486, § 32.

, n • , 111 1 • 11' i • etc., amended.

acts or nineteen hundred and nine, as amended m section
thirty-two by section one of chapter seven hundred and
thirty of the acts of nineteen hundred and fourteen, is hereby
further amended by striking out said section thirty-two and
inserting in place thereof the following : — Section 32. The Date of mu-

I ••II,- • 1 ■ • 1 • , 1111 nicipal election

regular municipal election m each year m said city shall be in Boston.
held on the first Tuesday after the second Monday in Decem-
ber.

Section 2. Section fift\'-six of said chapter four hundred i909,486, §56

I . , . Ill • p ^^^■' aniended.

and eighty-sjx, as amended by section six of said chapter
seven hundred and thirty, is hereby further amended by
striking out, in the fourteenth line, the word "fifteenth",
and inserting in place thereof the word: — thirteenth, — by
striking out, in the nineteenth line, the word "thirteenth",
and inserting in place thereof the word: — eleventh, — and
also by striking out, in the twenty-second line, the word
"twelfth", and inserting in place thereof the word: —
tenth, — so as to read as follows : — Section 56. The names Nominations to
of candidates appearing on nomination papers shall when puSecofd.
filed be a matter of public record; but the nomination papers
shall not be open to public inspection until after certifica-
tion. After such nomination papers have been filed, the
election commissioners shall certify thereon the number of
signatures which are the names of registered voters in the
city qualified to sign the same. They shall not certify a
greater number of names than are required to make a nomi-
nation, with one tenth of such number added thereto. All
such papers found not to contain a number of names so
certified equivalent to the number required to make a nomi-
nation shall be invalid. The election commissioner shall
complete such certification on or before five o'clock p.m. on
the thirteenth day preceding the city election. Such certifi-

328 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 289.

cation shall not preclude any voter from filing objections as
SSiTstetc. ^o ^^^^ validity of the nomination. All withdrawals and ob-
jections to such nominations shall be filed with the election
commissioners on or before five o'clock p.m. on the eleventh
day preceding the city election. All substitutions to fill
vacancies caused by withdrawal or ineligibility shall be filed
with the election commissioners on or before five o'clock p.m.
on the tenth day preceding the city election.
Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 15, 1921.

Chap. 289 An Act relative to the building laws of the city of

BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

ltc!'amenVed. Section 1. Scctiou twclve of chapter five hundred and
fifty of the acts of nineteen hundred and seven, as amended
by section one of chapter three hundred and sixty -nine of the
acts of nineteen hundred and twelve, and by section two of
chapter seven hundred and eighty-two of the acts of nine-
teen hundred and fourteen, is hereby further amended by
striking out, in lines ten to eighteen, inclusive, of the last
paragraph, the words "Every kitchen, kitchenette or room
used or adapted to be used for cooking purposes either by
coal, gas or oil stoves, in every building hereafter erected,
remodelled or enlarged, shall be not less than eight feet in
the least dimension. E\'ery such kitchen, kitchenette or room
to be used for cooking purposes shall be lighted and venti-
lated by window openings in an external wall direct to the
open air, and such window openings shall equal in size in
the aggregate at least one eighth of the area of the floor of
such room.", and inserting in place thereof the following: —
i?ws.°"Khch-"^ Every kitchen, kitchenette or room used or adapted to be
ens, size, etc. ^gg^j f^j. ^Qoking purposcs either by coal, electric, gas or oil
stoves in every building hereafter erected, remodelled or
enlarged, shall be not less than six feet in the least dimension
and have a floor area of not less than forty-eight square feet.
Every such kitchen, kitchenette or room to be used or
adapted to be used for cooking purposes, shall be lighted and
ventilated by window openings in an external wall direct to
the open air, or if such kitchen, kitchenette or room is of
not more than seventy square feet in area upon a vent shaft,
as defined in section forty-two and anj^ acts amending or
affecting the same, with no opening from any toilet room

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 289. 329

into said vent shaft, and such window openings shall equal

in size in the aggregate at least one eighth of the area of the

floor of such room, — and also by adding at the end thereof

the following : — Any alteration shall conform to require- Alterations.

ments of this act for new buildings only to the extent of the

alteration made.

Section 2. Section seventeen of said chapter five hun- i907, 550. § it.
dred and fifty, as amended by section four of chapter seven
hundred and eighty-two of the acts of nineteen hundred and
fourteen, by chapter one hundred and eighteen of the Gen-
eral Acts of nineteen hundred and sixteen, and by section
seven of chapter one hundred and seventy-nine of the Special
Acts of nineteen hundred and eighteen, is hereby further
amended by striking out the first paragraph and inserting in
place thereof the following new paragraph : — Every building Classification of
hereafter erected more than seventy-five feet in height, or ^' '°^^"
hereafter increased in height to more than seventy-five feet,
shall be a first class building. Every second class building
hereafter erected more than four stories in height, and any
second class building now in existence and increased in
height to more than four stories, shall have the first floor
and the basement and cellar stories of first class construc-
tion, except as hereinafter otherwise mentioned for buildings
for habitation. Every building for habitation hereafter
erected covering more than five thousand square feet or
more than five stories in height, shall be a first class building.
Every building altered or enlarged and occupied, or to be
occupied as a habitation to be in excess of sixty-five feet in
height, or in excess of five thousand square feet in superficial
area, or in excess of five stories in height, shall be a first
class building. Every building hereafter erected within the
building limits to be occupied as a permanent schoolhouse
shall be a first class building. Every building hereafter
erected as a theatre, and every building hereafter altered to
be occupied as a theatre, shall be a first class building. Every
building hereafter erected for, altered to, or converted to
use as a moving picture house shall be a first class building.
AH other buildings may be of second or third class construc-
tion, — and also by striking out the second paragraph and
inserting in place thereof the following new paragraph : —
Except as is otherwise provided herein, buildings adapted for construction
habitations, and not more than five stories in height, may be bufidYngsI
erected, remodelled or enlarged of second class construction, habUatlons.
but no such building shall exceed five thousand square feet ^^^-

330

Acts, 1921.— Chap. 289.

Vse for mer-
cantile pur-
poses.

Proviso.

1907, 550, § 35,
amended.

Alteration or
remodelling of
buildings.

First story and
basement uses.

Proviso.

in superficial area, or sixty-five feet in height. Every such
building exceeding thirty-five hundred square feet of super-
ficial area, and every such building exceeding seventeen hun-
dred and fifty square feet in superficial area, and more than
four stories or fifty-five feet in height, shall have the first
floor and basement and cellar stories of first class construc-
tion, with no openings through the first floor, except for
piping; provided that stairways from the first story to the
outside may penetrate the floor construction. Said stairs
herein referred to are to be fireproof, separated from the
JDasement or cellar by walls of solid masonry at least eight
inches thick, with no opening to cellar or basement. The
first story, or basement, or both the first story and base-
ment in such building more than seventeen hundred and
fift\' square feet in superficial area so constructed, remodelled
or enlarged, may be used for mercantile purposes; provided
that the floors and walls separating the portion of the building
used for mercantile purposes and the portion used for habita-
tion be of first class construction with no openings, except
for piping, but that stairways from the portion used for
habitation to the outside may penetrate the mercantile
portion. In such event, the stairs herein referred to are to
be constructed of incombustible material and separated from
the latter by solid masonry walls at least eight inches thick
witli no opening to the portion used for habitation. In such
buildings where the second floor is of first class construc-
tion the requirement providing for the first floor, basement
and cellar stories to be of first class construction may be
omitted.

Section 3. Section thirty-five of said chapter five hun-
dred and fifty is hereby amended by striking out the first
paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following new
paragraph: — Any building, except those of third class con-
struction, within the building limits, having not more than
five floors above the mean grade of all the sidewalks and
covering an area of not more than seventeen hundred and
fifty square feet, may be altered, remodelled or enlarged for
use as a house for habitation or tenements using second class
construction, — and by striking out the second paragraph
and inserting in place thereof the following new paragraph:
— The first story or basement or both the first story and
basement In such buildings may be used for mercantile pur-
poses; provided that the walls surrounding the mercantile
portion are fire-stopped with brick, terra cotta or gypsum

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 289. 331

tile laid in cement filled in solidly to full height between the
studs, and the latter covered on both sides with metal lath
and cement plaster, the soffits of stairs and the ceilings of
the mercantile portion to be covered with three coat work
cement plaster on metal lath, — and by striking out the
fourth paragraph and inserting in place thereof the follow-
ing new paragraph: — Every such building, except a single Means of egress.
family dwelling, more than three stories in height so altered,
remodelled or enlarged, shall be provided with at least two
independent means of egress, at least one of which shall
consist of an inside stairway, enclosed with partitions of
wood studding, the spaces between the studs filled solid to
full height with brick, terra cotta or g^'psum blocks, laid in
mortar, and both sides of partitions and soffits of stairs
plastered with three coats of cement plaster on metal lath,
or any enclosure of superior fire-resisting construction, satis-
factory to the commissioner, all openings into said enclosure
to have self-closing fireproof doors and fireproof frames. The
other means of egress may be outside iron fire escape with
stairs to the ground, or connecting iron balconies to an ad-
joining building, and each tenement above the first story
shall have direct access to at least two separate means of
egress, — and also by striking out the eleventh paragraph
and inserting in place thereof the following new paragraph:
— New buildings for habitation or tenement purposes of Buildings of
not more than seventeen hundred and fifty square feet area, second class'
may be built of second class construction with the same re- ''°"*
strictions as required by the preceding paragraphs of this
section referring to the alteration, remodelling and enlarging
of second class buildings. The exposure required under this Exposure.
section shall apply to all other buildings hereafter constructed
and adapted for habitation.

Section 4. Section thirty-eight of said chapter five hun- 1907, 550, § 38,
dred and fifty is hereby amended by striking out the first a'"«"'*ed.
paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following new
paragraph: — Elevators and hoists for freight which do not Elevators.
run above the first story may be constructed without fire-
proof enclosures. Freight and passenger elevators may be
placed in areas or hallways where the same are continuous
and unbroken, such elevators to be protected by metal grille.
Except as above provided, all shafts for elevators, hoists, shafts, how
dumb-waiters, lifts and shafts used for lighting and venti- '=°"«*'-'^'=t'^d.
lating or other air ducts shall be constructed of incombustible
materials; pro\ided that in second and third class buildings proviso.

332

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 289.

1907, 550, § 42,
amended.

Vent shaft de-
fined.

1907, 550, § 43,
etc., amended.

Fire-escapes.

1907, 550, § 45,
etc., amended.

Staircases and
public halls.

not over four stories high the shafts may be constructed with
wood studding, the space between the studs filled solid the
full height with brick, terra cotta or gypsum blocks laid in
mortar and plastered on both sides with at least thi-ee coats
of cement plaster on metal lath. The bottom of all shafts
shall be fire protected. All windows, or ceiling Hghts opening
into such shafts shall have metal or metal covered fireproof
frames and sash glazed with wire glass and arranged to close
automatically in case of fire. Such shafts shall be carried at
least tliree feet above the adjoining roof and there covered
with a skylight providing opening of total area equal to the
area of the shaft and glazed \nth hammered or ribbed glass,
protected by wire screens on metal supports.

Section 5. Section forty -two of said chapter five hundred
and fifty is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence
in clause (5.) and inserting in place thereof the following: —
A vent shaft is a shaft used solely to ventilate or light water-
closet compartments, bathrooms or kitchenettes.

Section 6. Section forty-three of said chapter five hun-
dred and fifty, as amended by section nine of chapter seven
hundred and eighty-two of the acts of nineteen hundred and
fourteen, is hereby further amended by striking out the first
paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following new
paragraph : — Except as pro\ided in section thirty-five, in
all tenement houses hereafter erected of the first or second
class more than three stories in height and in every building
hereafter enlarged and occupied or to be occupied as a tene-
ment house more than three stories in height, there shall be
provided at least one of the following means of egress in
addition to the staircases, but if the first named means of
egress is proAided, no means of egress other than this and one
other staircase need be pro\-ided and every suite shall have
direct access to both such means of egress:

Section 7. Section forty-five of said chapter five hun-
dred and fifty, as amended by section ten of chapter seven
hundred and eighty-two of the acts of nineteen hundred and
fourteen, by section four of chapter three hundred and fifty-
two of the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and fifteen, and
by sections one and two of chapter four hundred and forty
of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty, is hereby further
amended by striking out the first paragraph and inserting
in place thereof the following new paragraph : — Every
house for habitation, except a single family dwelling, here-
after erected more than three stories in height or covering

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 289. 333

an area of more than thirty-five hundred square feet shall
have a staircase designated by the commissioner, of incom-
bustible material extending from the entrance to the roof
and with a pent house constructed of incombustible material.
And the said staircase shall not extend below the entrance
floor level, except as an exit to the outside and shall have no
opening into basement or cellar and shall be enclosed in walls
constructed of incombustible material. In addition to the
above staircase, all such buildings shall have a staircase en-
closed as described in section forty-seven. All door openings
from all stair enclosures shall have metal or metal covered
self-closing doors and metal or metal covered frames. PubHc
halls therein shall be at least tliree feet wide in the clear and
stairs shall be at least three feet wide between the wall and
the stair rail.

Section 8. Said chapter five hundred and fifty is hereby i907, 550, § 46.
further amended by striking out section forty-six and in- '""^'''^^'^•
serting in place thereof the following: — Section J^G. In Tenement
tenement houses hereafter erected covering more than seven- °"^*' ^^^"■^^y^-
teen hundred and fifty square feet, but not more than thirty-
five hundred square feet in superficial area wliich do not
exceed three stories above the cellar or basement, there shall
be at least two stairways. The stairs may be made of wood,
pro\ided that the soffits are covered with metal lath and ^ro^^sos.
plastered with three coats of cement plaster and provided
that such stairs are properly fire-stopped at top center and
bottom of each flight with brick, terra cotta or g^'psum block
nogging. Public halls therein shall be at least three feet H^tc^"''"''
wide in the clear and stairs shall be at least three feet wide
between the wall and the stair rail.

Section 9. Said chapter five hundred and fifty is hereby i907, 550. § 47.
further amended by striking out section forty-seven and '*'"''"
inserting in place thereof the following : — Section 47. In stair haiis, how
second and third class tenement houses hereafter erected and
existing tenement houses hereafter altered, stair halls other
than those required to be of first class construction may be
enclosed with wooden stud partitions; pro\'ided that such Proviso,
partitions are filled in sohd the full height between the studs
with brick, terra cotta, gypsum blocks or other filling ma-
terial approved by the commissioner, all to be laid in mortar
and both sides of partition and soffit of stairs plastered with
three coats of cement plaster on metal lathing. All openings
in these partitions are to be protected as mentioned in section
thirty-five of said chapter five hundred and fifty.

334

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 289.

1907, 550, § 49,
amended.

Cellar ceilings.

1907, 550, § 50,
amended.

Construction of
partitions.

1907, 550, § 60,
amended.

Inner court
vents, etc.

1907, 550, § 63,
amended.

Lighting and
ventilation of

Section 10. Said chapter five hundred and fifty is hereby
further amended by striking out section forty-nine and in-
serting in place thereof the following : — Section 49. In all
tenement houses of the second or tliird class hereafter erected
except where the floor next above is first class construction,
the cellar and basement ceiling shall be lathed with metal
laths and plastered three coats of cement plaster.

Section 11. Section fifty of said chapter five hundred
and fifty is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof
the following: — All such buildings having a superficial area
of over thirty-five hundred square feet and all buildings more
than seventeen hundred and fifty scjuare feet in superficial
area and more than four stories or fifty-fi\'e feet in height,
shall have all stud partitions between suites fireproofed by
filling in full height between studs with brick, terra cotta or
gypsum blocks or other filling material approved by the
commissioner antl covering both sides of the separating par-
titions with metal laths and three coats of cement plaster.

Section 12. Section ,sixty of said chapter five hundred
and fifty is hereby amended by inserting after the words
"bath rooms,", in the second line, the word: — kitchenettes,
- — and by adding at the end thereof the following:- — Vents
for kitchenettes must be entirely separate from those used
for water-closets and bath rooms, — so as to read as fol-
lows: — Section 60. Inner courts used solely for the lighting
and ventilation of w^ater-closets, bath rooms, kitchenettes,
public halls, or stair halls, or for interior fire escapes, may be
constructed in any tenement house; and shall be not less
than fifteen square feet in area, nor less than three feet in
the least horizontal dimension for buildings fifty feet or less
in height. For every increase of ten feet or fraction thereof
in the height of such buildings the least dimension shall be
increased by one foot, and the area by not less than eight
square feet. Vents for kitchenettes must be entirely separate
from those used for water-closets and bath rooms.

Section 13. Said chapter five hundred and fifty is hereby
amended by striking out section sixty-tliree and inserting in
place thereof the following : — Section 63. In every tene-
ment house hereafter erected there shall be in each room,
except water-closet compartments and bath rooms, windows
of a total area of at least one eighth the floor area of the
room and not less than eleven square feet in area, opening
directly on a street or public alley or open passageway not
less than fifteen feet wide or upon a yard or court of the

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 289. 335

dimensions hereinbefore specified, or upon a railroad right
of way, cemetery or pubUc park; and such windows shall be
located so as properly to light all parts of the room. The
top of at least one \\indow shall be not less than seven feet
six inches above the floor, and the upper half of it shall be
made so as to open the full width.

Every alcove in every tenement house hereafter erected openings
shall be provided with an opening into a room, such opening
to be equal in area to eighty per cent of that side of the
alcove in which the opening is located; and the alcove shall
have at least one window of not less than fifteen square feet
of glazed surface opening as provided in this section.

Section 14. Said chapter five hundred and fifty is hereby i907, 550. § 64.
further amended by striking out section sixty-four and in-
serting in place thereof the following: — Section 64- In size of rooms.
every tenement house hereafter erected all rooms, except
water-closet compartments and bath rooms, shall be of the
following minimum sizes: In each apartment there shall be
at least one room containing not less than one hmidred and
twenty square feet of floor area and provided with a chimney
flue and thimble, except where said room is furnished with
heat from a central heating apparatus, and every other room
shall contain at least seventy square feet of floor area. Each
room shall be in every part not less than eight feet high
from the finished floor to the finished ceiling; provided that Proviso,
only one half of an attic room need be eight feet high. No
portion of a room in any such tenement house shall be par-
titioned off so as to form a room not conforming to the pro-
visions of sections sixty-three and sixty-four, or so as to form
an alcove not conforming to sections sixty-three and se^•enty.

Section 15. Section sixty-five of said chapter five hun- 1907. 550, § 65.
dred and fifty is hereby amended by inserting after the word '*™*'"
"erected", in the second line, the following: — covering a
superficial area of more than seventeen hundred and fifty
square feet, — so as to read as follows: — Section 65. Except Public haiis.

, 1 • . , , . . . . . ^ Window open-

as otherwise pro\ided m section sixty-six, in every tenement ings.

house hereafter erected, covering a superficial area of more

than seventeen hundred and fifty square feet, every public

hall shall have at least one window opening directlj^ upon a

street, a public alley or open passageway not less than ten

feet in width, a railroad right of way, a cemetery or a pubHc

park, or upon a yard or court or a vent court as provided in

section sixty. Either such window shall be at the end of

said hall, with the plane of the \nndow substantially at

336 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 290.

right angles to the axis of the hall, or there shall be at least
one window opening as abo\'e prescribed in every twenty
feet in length or fraction thereof of the hall; but this pro-
vision for one wnndow in every twenty feet of hall-way shall
not apply to that part of the entrance hall between the

Proviso. entrance and the first flight of stairs, provided that the

entrance door contains not less than five square feet of glazed
surface. At least one of the \nndows provided to light each
public hall shall be at least two feet six inches wide and five
feet high, measured between the stop beads.

definitbn^^"' Any part of a hall which is shut off from any other part of
said hall by a door or doors shall be deemed a separate hall
within the meaning of tliis section.

amlndld.^^^' SECTION 16. Scctiou sixty-six of said chapter five hun-
dred and fifty is hereby amended by inserting after the
word "erected", in the first line, the following: — covering
a superficial area of more than seventeen hundred and fifty

Size of windows squarc fcct, — SO as to read as follows: — Section 66. In
every tenement house hereafter erected covering a superficial
area of more than seventeen hundred and fifty square feet,
the aggregate area of windows to light or \entilate stair

Proviso. halls on each floor shall be at least fifteen square feet: pro-

vided, however, that when there shall be, within the space en-
closed by the stairway and its landings, from the second
story upward, an open area for light and ventilation who.se
least horizontal dimension shall be equal to the width of the
stairs, but in no case less than three feet, then the windows
required in sections sixty-five and sixty-six may be omitted.

skylight!"^ There shall be in the roof, directly over each stair well, in

all tenement houses hereafter erected, without windows as
above provided, a ventilating skylight proAided with ridge
ventilators, having a minimum opening of forty square
inches, or else such skylight shall be provided with fixed or
movable louvres. The glazed roof of the skylight shall not
be less than twenty square feet in area.

Approved April 15, 1921.

Chap. 290 An Act requiring that applicants for admission

AS ATTORNEYS AT LAW BE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED
STATES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

amOTded! ^ ^^' SECTION 1 . Scctiou tliirtv-scven of chapter two hundred
and twenty-one of the General Laws is hereby amended by

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 291. 337

striking out, in the first and second lines, the words "or an
alien who has made the primary declaration of intention to
become a citizen thereof,", so as to read as follows: — Sec- citizens may
tion 37. A citizen of the United States, whether man or exim rnatkm for
woman, may, if over twenty-one, file a petition in the supreme auwneyretc.^"
judicial or superior court to be examined for admission as
an attorney at law, and, if found qualified, to be admitted
as such; whereupon, unless the court otherwise orders, the
petition shall be referred to the board of bar examiners to
ascertain his acquirements and qualifications. If the board
reports that the petitioner is of good moral character and of
sufficient acquirements and quaUfications, and recommends
his admission, he shall be admitted unless the court other-
wise determines, and thereafter may practice in all the courts
of the commonwealth. The petitioner shall paj- to the clerk Fees,
of the court in which his petition is filed a fee of fifteen dollars
upon the entry thereof, and a further fee of ten dollars upon
the entry of any subsequent petition. Such fees shall be paid
over to the commonwealth.

Section 2. Section thirty-nine of said chapter two hun- g. l. 221, § 39,
dred and twenty-one is hereby amended by striking out, in *'"^"
the first and second lines, the words "or an alien who has
made the primary declaration of intention to become a
citizen thereof", so as to read as follows: — Section 5-9. Admission of
A citizen of the United States, whether man or woman, who other states.
has been admitted as an attorney or counsellor of the highest
judicial court of any state, district, territory or country of
which he was an inhabitant may, upon petition to the supreme
judicial or the superior court be admitted to practice in all
the courts of the commonwealth upon the production of
satisfactory evidence of his good moral character and pro-
fessional quaUfications. Approved April 15, 1921.

An Act authorizing the trustees of the Norfolk Chav.2^1

COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL TO MAKE CERTAIN IM-
PROVEMENTS AT THE SAID SCHOOL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The trustees of the Norfolk County Agri- Norfolk County
cultural School ma}' expend a sum not exceeding fifteen thou- sS'^^nIw
sand five hundred dollars, to be pro\ided by the county of b"''<^»°88.
Norfolk, for the purpose of constructing new buildings at
said school.

338

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 292.

Issue of bonds
or notes au-
thorized, etc.

Payment of
loan.

To be sub-
mitted to Nor-
folk county
commissioners.
Proviso.

Section 2. For the purposes aforesaid, the county com-
missioners of said county may from time to time borrow
upon the credit of the county sums not exceeding fifteen
thousand five hundred dollars in the aggregate and may
issue bonds or notes of the county therefor. Such bonds or
notes shall be signed by the treasurer of the county and
countersigned by a majority of the county commissioners,
shall be payable by such annual payments, beginning not
more than one year after the date thereof, as will extinguish
each loan within five years from its date, and the annual
payment upon the loan in any year shall not be less than the
amount of the principal of the loan payable in any subsecjuent
year. Each authorized issue shall constitute a separate loan.
The county may sell the said securities at public or private
sale upon such terms and conditions as the county commis-
sioners may deem proper but not for less than their par
value, and the proceeds shall be used only for the purposes
herein specified and shall be paid to the trustees of the said
school by the treasurer of the county upon their requisitions.

Section 3. The county commissioners, at the time of
authorizing the said loan, shall provide for the payment
thereof in accordance with section two and a sum sufficient
to pay the interest as it accrues on the bonds or notes issued
as aforesaid and to make such payments on the principal as
may be required by this act, shall be levied as a part of the
county tax of the said county annually thereafter, in the
same manner as other taxes, until the debt incurred by said
loan or loans is extinguished.

Section 4. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by the county commissioners of Norfolk county; provided
that such acceptance occurs prior to December thirty-first
in the current year. Approved April 15, 1921.

Chap.292 An Act regulating the right of s.wings banks and

SAVINGS DEPARTIMENTS OF TRUST COMPANIES TO REQUIRE
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF DEPOSITS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section fifty-one of chapter one hundred and
sixty-eight of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding
at the end thereof the following: — Whenever such corpora-
tion requires said notice from ten or more depositors on any
one day, it shall be deemed to have made a general require-

G. L. 168, § 51,
amended.

Savings banks.
Withdrawal of
deposits, right
to require
notice of, regu-
lated.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 292. 339

ment and it shall file within forty-eight hours thereafter a
written notice setting forth the terms of the requirement
with the connnissioner. Until such general requirement has
been removed and notice thereof filed with the commissioner,
no payment shall be made to any depositor on account of his
deposit other than in accordance with the general require-
ment as set forth in the notice filed with the commissioner,
except that with the appro\'al of the commissioner, amounts
not exceeding, in the aggregate, one hundred dollars may be
paid to each depositor.

Such corporation shall not advertise for deposits in news- Advertising
papers, by posters or other written solicitation, while such regukted.*^
general requirement is in effect, unless the advertisement
shall contain, in type not smaller than the largest type
thereof, a statement that such deposits may not be with-
drawn for the period set forth in the notice of said require-
ment.

Section 2. Section sixty-six of chapter one hundred and ^^n^n^JJ' ^ ^^'
seventy-two of the General Laws is hereby amended by
adding at the end thereof the following: — Whenever such Trust com-
corporation requires said notice from ten or more depositors deplrtment"^^
on any one day, it shall be deemed to have made a general depos1ts!^rfght
requirement and it shall file within forty-eight hours there- notfc1"ofrregu-
after a written notice setting forth the terms of the re- ''**'''^-
quirement with the commissioner. Until such general re-
quirement has been removed and notice thereof filed with
the commissioner, no payment shall be made to any depositor
in said savings department on account of his deposit other
than in accordance with the general requirement as set forth
in the notice filed with the commissioner, except that with
the approval of the commissioner, amounts not exceeding,
in the aggregate, one hundred dollars may be paid to each
depositor.

Such corporation shall not advertise for deposits in news- Advertising for
papers, by posters or other written solicitation, while such reg'^uTatld.
general requirement is in effect, unless the advertisement
shall contain, in type not smaller than the largest type
thereof, a statement that such deposits may not be with-
drawn for the period set forth in the notice of said require-
ment. Approved April 15, 1921.

340

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 293, 294.

G. L. 71, §42,
amended.

Dismissal of
public school
teachers and
superintend-
ents, etc.

Chap. 29S An Act relative to the dismissal of public school

TEACHERS AND SUPERINTENDENTS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section forty-two of chapter seventy-one of the General
Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word "pro-
posed", in the tenth hne, the following; — ; nor unless, if
he so requests, he has been given a hearing before the school
committee, at which he may be accompanied by a witness,
— so as to read as follows : — Section 42. The school com-
mittee may dismiss any teacher, but in every town except
Boston no teacher or superintendent, other than a union or
district superintendent, shall be dismissed unless by a two
thirds vote of the whole committee. In every such town a
teacher or superintendent employed at discretion under the
preceding section shall not be dismissed unless at least thirty
days prior to the meeting, exclusive of customary vacation
periods, at which the vote is to be taken, he shall have been
notified of such intended vote, nor unless, if he so requests,
he shall have been given a statement by the committee of
the reasons for which his dismissal is proposed; nor unless,
if he so requests, he has been given a hearing before the school
committee, at which he may be accompanied by a witness;
nor unless, in the case of a teacher, the superintendent shall
have given the committee his recommendations thereon.
Neither this nor the preceding section shall affect the right
of a committee to suspend a teacher or superintendent for
unbecoming conduct, or to dismiss a teacher whenever an
actual decrease in the number of pupils in the schools of the
town renders such action advisable. No teacher or superin-
tendent who has been lawfully dismissed shall receive com-
pensation for ser\ices rendered thereafter, or for any period
of lawful suspension followed by dismissal.

Approved April 15, 1921.

Suspension, etc.

C/iap. 294 An Act relative to the form of notes issued by

TOWNS AND DISTRICTS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter forty-four of the General Laws is hereby amended
by inserting after section twenty-four the following new
section: — Section 24 A. Town and district notes, when
and'dis^rictT"^ issucd for a serial loan, may be made payable to "bearer",

G. L. 44, new

section after
§24.

Form of notes

Proviso.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 295, 296. 341

and when so issued section twenty-four may be construed by
the director as being properly complied \nth in so far as it
relates to the proper filling in of the space provided for the
name of the purchaser of the loan, and he may certify such
notes; provided that before certification there shall be filed
with him by the town or district treasurer, as the case may
be, the name of the purchaser of such loan.

Approved April 15, 1921.

An Act relating to the valuation of securities held Chap. 295

BY FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES.

Be it enacted, etc., a^ follows:

Chapter one hundred and seventy-six of the General Laws g. l. i76, new
is hereby amended by inserting after section thirty-nine the Ho!""*
following new section: — Section 39 A. Any society may, in Valuation of
the annual statement required bv section thirtv-eight, value h^TAternJ
its bonds or other evidences of debt having a fixed term and benefit societies.
rate and not in default as to principal or interest and if
amply secured, in accordance with the following rule : — If
purchased at par, at the par value; if purchased above or
below par, on the basis of the purchase price adjusted so as
to bring the value to par at maturity and so as to yield
meantime the effective rate of interest at which the purchase
was made; provided that the purchase price shall in no case Provisos.
be taken at a liigher figure than the actual market v'alue at
the time of purchase, and provided, further, that the com-
missioner shall have full discretion in determining the method
of calculating values according to the foregoing rule; and
provided, also, that any society may return such bonds or
other evidences of debt at either their market or their book
value but in no event at any aggregate v^alue exceeding the
aggregate of the values calculated according to the foregoing
rule. Approved April 15, 1921.

An Act relative to high school transportation in Chap. 29^

TOWNS OF LESS THAN FIVE HUNDRED FAMILIES AND TO
state AID THEREFOR.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter sev^enty-one of the General Laws is g.l. 7i,§6,
hereby amended by striking out section six and inserting in ^"^^nded.
place thereof the following : — Section 6. If a town of less f^w^'f "^"^ ^°^
than fiv^e hundred famiUes or householders, according to such maintaining

° high schools.

342

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 296.

Remedy if
school com-
mittee refuses
certificate, etc. '

G. L. 71, § 7,
amended.

State reim-
bursement to
small towns for
transportation,
etc., of high
school pupils.

census, does not maintain a public high school offering four
years of instruction, it shall pay the tuition of any pupil who
resides therein and obtains from its school committee a
certificate to attend a high school of another town included
in the list of high schools approved for this purpose by the
department. Such a town shall also, through its school com-
mittee, pro\ide, when necessary, for the transportation of
such a pupil at cost up to forty cents for each day of actual
attendance, and it may expend more than said amount. The
department shall approve the high schools which may be
attended by such pupils, and it may, for this purpose, approve
a public high school in an adjoining state. Whenever, in
the judgment of the department, it is expedient that such a
pupil should board in the town of attendance the town of
residence may, tlu'ough its school committee, pay tow^ard
such board, in lieu of transportation, such sum as the said
committee may fix.

If the school committee refuses to issue a certificate as
aforesaid, application may be made to the department, which,
if it finds that the educational needs of the pupil in question
are not reasonably provided for, may issue a certificate
having the same force and effect as if issued by the said com-
mittee. The application shall be filed with the superintendent
of schools of the town of residence, and by him transmitted
forthwith to the department with a report of the facts rela-
tive thereto.

Section 2. Section seven of said chapter seventy-one is
hereby amended by striking out, in the twelfth line, the
words "one dollar and fifty cents per week", and inserting
in place thereof the words : — forty cents for each day, — so
as to read as follows:- — Section 7. If the ex-penditure per
thousand dollars valuation from the proceeds of local taxa-
tion for the support of public schools, made by any tow^n of
less than five hundred families or householders for the three
town fiscal years preceding any school year, averaged more
than four and not more than five dollars, the commonwealth
shall reimburse the town for one half the amount paid by it
during said school year for transportation or board in ac-
cordance with the preceding section. If said average was
more than five and not more than six dollars, the reimburse-
ment shall be for three fourths of said amount, or if said
average was more than six dollars, the reimbursement shall
be for the entire sum. Such reimbursement shall not be
based on the excess of any amount above forty cents for each

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 297, 298. 343

day of actual attendance of any pupil, and all expenditures
for which reimbursement is claimed shall be subject to ap-
proval by the department.

Section 3. This act shall apply to expenditures for when act shall
transportation incurred on and after September first, nine- ^^^^'
teen hundred and twenty-one. Appromd April 15, 1921.

An Act relative to the amount of the capital stock (Jhav 297
OF certain co-operative corporations.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and fifty-seven of the General Laws g. l. 157, § 4.
is hereby amended by striking out section four and inserting '^'"'^"^•'d.
in place thereof the following: — Section It. The capital Capital stock of

, „ . • p 1 1 • certain co-oper-

stock or a co-operative corporation lormed under section atiye aseoci-
three shall not be less than one hundred dollars nor more
than two hundred thousand dollars. No stockholder shall
own shares of a greater par value than one tenth of the total
par value of the capital stock, nor shall any member be en-
titled to more than one vote on any subject arising in the
management of the corporation. Approved April 15, 1921.

ations.

C/iap.298

An Act relative to the authority of the supervisor
of administration to order changes in the methods
of disposing of certain excess supplies,

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section seven of chapter seven of the General Laws is g. l. 7, \ 7,
hereby amended by inserting after the word "handling", in ^"'^'^"^ •
the fourth line, the words: — and the sale and disposal of, —
so as to read as follows : — Section 7. The supervisor, after supervisor of

1 • 1 p , 1 1 •! • , i 1 administration

a hearing before the governor and council given to the to make
officials concerned, may, with the approval of the governor methods'Cf
and council, order changes consistent with law in the methods §,"'Sing"of*''*^
of purchasing and handling and the sale and disposal of supplies.
stores, supplies, materials and equipment in any or all state
departments, offices or commissions, and may make orders,
rules and regulations consistent with law governing the same.
Copies of orders or rules and regulations so made shall be Penalty.
transmitted to the officials concerned. Any appointed official
failing to comply with any order, rule or regulation made
hereunder may be removed by the governor, with the ad\'ice
and consent of the council. Approved April 15, 1921.

344

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 299, 300, 301.

Chap. 299 An Act authorizing the nonotuck savings bank in

THE CITY OF NORTIIAxMPTON TO ACQUIRE REAL ESTATE
SUITABLE FOR THE TRANSACTION OF ITS BUSINESS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The Nonotuck Savings Bank in the city of Northampton,
incorporated by chapter seventy-two of the acts of eighteen
hundred and ninety-nine, may invest its deposits, to an
amount not exceeding one hundred and fifty thousand dol-
lars, in the purchase of a site and the erection or preparation
of a suitable building for the transaction of its business.

Approved April 15, 1921.

Nonotuck Sav-
ings Bank,
Northampton,
may acquire
certain real
estate.

Chap.SOO An Act establishing the salary of the treasurer of

THE county of NANTUCKET.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter thirty-five of the General Laws is
hereby amended by striking out section six and inserting in
place thereof the following: — Section 6. Sections four and
five shall not apply to Suffolk, Nantucket and Dukes county.
The salary of the treasurer of Dukes county shall be five
hinidred dollars, and the salary of the treasurer of Nantucket
county shall be two hundred dollars, payable by their re-
spective counties in full for all seriices performed by them.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by the county commissioners of Nantucket county; pro-
vided that such acceptance occurs prior to December thirty-
first in the current year. Approved April 15, 1021.

G. L. 35, §
amended.

Salaries of
certain county
treasurers.

To be sub-
mitted to Nan-
tucket county
commissioners.
Proviso.

C/iap.301 An Act authorizing the city of attleboro to incur
indebtedness for school purposes.

Attleboro
School Loan,
Act of 1921.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section 1. For the purpose of purchasing or otherwise
acquiring land, and for the purpose of constructing school
buildings or additions to school buildings where such addi-
tions increase the floor space, and for the purchase of original
equipment and furnishings for said buildings or additions,
the city of Attleboro may from time to time borrow such
sums as may be necessary, not exceeding in the aggregate,
one hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars, and may
issue bonds or notes therefor which shall bear on their face

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 302. 345

the words, Attleboro School Loan, Act of 1921. Each au-
thorized issue shall constitute a separate loan. Indebtedness
incurred under this act shall be in excess of the statutory
limit, but shall otherwise be subject to chapter forty-four of
the General Laws.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 20, 1921.

An Act authorizing the trustees of the essex county Chav.'^^yi

AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL TO MAKE CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS
AT THE SAID SCHOOL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The trustees of the Essex County Agri- Essex County
cultural School may, subject to the approval of the depart- School. Cer-
ment of education, expend a sum not exceeding twenty-five mentrauthoT-
thousand dollars, to be provided by the county of Essex, for ^^^'
the purpose of constructing a greenhouse, enlarging the
kitchen of the home-making school and building an ice pond
at the said school.

Section 2. For the purposes aforesaid, the county com- issue of bonds

(••1 , i> ,. ,.. 1 or notes au-

missioners or said county may irom tmie to tmie borrow thorized, etc.
upon the credit of the county sums not exceeding twenty-five
thousand dollars in the aggregate and may issue bonds or
notes of the county therefor. Such bonds or notes shall be
signed by the treasurer of the county and countersigned by
a majority of the county commissioners, shall be payable by
such annual payments, beginning not more than one year
after the date thereof, as will extinguish each loan within
five years from its date, and the annual payment upon the
loan in any year shall not be less than the amount of the
principal of the loan payable in any subsequent year. Each
authorized issue shall constitute a separate loan. The county
may sell the said securities at pubUc or private sale upon such
terms and conditions as the county commissioners may deem
proper but not for less than their par value, and the pro-
ceeds shall be used only for the purposes herein specified and
shall be paid to the trustees of the said school by the treas-
urer of the county upon their requisitions.

Section 3. The county commissioners, at the time of i^an™^"*°^
authorizing the said loan, shall provide for the payment
thereof in accordance with section two, and a sum sufficient
to pay the interest as it accrues on the bonds or notes issued
as aforesaid and to make such payments on the principal as

346

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 303.

To be sub-
mitted to Essex
county com-
missioners.
Proviso.

may be required by this act, shall be levied as a part of tlie
county tax of the said county annually thereafter, in the
same manner as other taxes, until the debt incurred by said
loan or loans is extinguished.

Section 4. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by the county commissioners of Essex county; provided that
such acceptance occurs prior to December thirty-first in the
current year. Approved April 21, 1921.

G. L. 94, new

sections after
§ 10.

Non-alcoholic
beverages,
manufacture or
bottling of
regulated.

Chap. SOS An Act regulating the manufacture or bottling of

CERTAIN NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

Be it enacted, etc., as foUoivs:

Chapter ninety-four of the General Laws is hereby
amended by inserting after section ten and under the head-
ing, Non- Alcoholic Beverages, the five following sections : —
Section 10 A. Boards of health of cities and towns may
annually grant permits to engage in the business of the
manufacture or bottling of carbonated non-alcoholic bev-
erages, soda waters, mineral or spring waters and may fix
fees for said permits not to exceed ten dollars. The pro-
visions of this section and the following four sections shall
not apply to persons registered under sections thirty-se^•en
to forty, inclusive, of chapter one hundred and twelve.
Section lOB. The board of health shall, from time to time,
examine the premises of any person granted a permit under
the preceding section, and if such premises or the equip-
ment used therein in connection with the business of such
person is found to be in an unsanitary condition, the board
may revoke such permit after a hearing, ten days' notice
of which shall be given such person. Section IOC. All
materials used in the manufacture of beverages specified in
section ten A shall be stored, handled, transported and kept
in such a manner as to protect them from spoilage, con-
tamination and unwholesomeness. No ingredient or ma-
terial, including water, shall be used in the manufacture
or bottling of any such be\'erage which is spoiled or con-
taminated, or which may render the product unwholesome,
unfit for food, or injurious to health. Persons granted
permits under section ten A, shall comply with sections one
hundred and eighty-six to one hundred and ninety-six, in-
clusive. Section lOD. The department of public health
and local boards of health may make rules and regulations to

Boards of
health of cities
and towns,
duties.

Contamination,
etc., of ma-
terials.

Rules and

' regulations.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 304. 347

carry out the three preceding sections. Section lOE. Any" Penalty.
person who engages in the business of the manufacture or
botthng of carbonated non-alcohohc beverages, soda waters,
mineral or spring waters without the permit provided for
in section ten A or who violates any provision of sections
ten A to ten D, inclusive, or of any rule or regulation made
thereunder, shall be punished for a first offence by a fine
of not more than one hundred dollars and for a subsequent
offence by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars.

A Improved April 21, 1921.

An Act increasing the penalty for the operation of (7/iap.304

MOTOR vehicles AFTER THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
OF LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION OR AFTER
THE SUSPENSION OF THE RIGHT TO OPERATE THE SAME.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section twenty-three of chapter ninety of the General SnJiided.^ ^^'
Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word "re-
voked", in the seventh line, the words: — shall be punished
for a first offence by a fine of not less than fifty nor more
than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more
than ten days, or both, and for any subsequent offence by
imprisonment for riot less than ten days nor more than one
year, — so as to read as follows: — Section 23. Any person Penalty for
convicted of operating a motor vehicle after his Hcense to ^font'of motor
operate has been suspended or revoked or after notice of the ''^^"'''' •''''■^•
suspension of his right to operate a motor vehicle without a
license has been issued by the registrar and received by such
person or by his agent or employer, and any person convicted
of operating or causing or permitting any other person to
operate a motor vehicle after the certificate of registration
for such vehicle has been suspended or revoked, shall be
punished for a first offence by a fine of not less than fifty
nor more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment for
not more than ten days, or both, and for any subsequent
offence by imprisonment for not less than ten days nor more
than one year, and any person who attaches or permits to be
attached to a motor vehicle a number plate assigned by the
registrar to another vehicle, or who obscures or permits to be
obscured the figures on any number plate attached to any
motor vehicle, or who fails to display on a motor vehicle the
number plate and the register number duly issued therefor,
with intent to conceal the identity of such motor vehicle,

348

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 305, 306.

G. L. 221, § 4,
amended.

Supreme Ju
dicial court,
justices may

shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred
dollars or by imprisonment for not more than ten days, or
both. Approved April 21, 1921.

Chap. 305^ An Act providing for a third assistant clerk of

COURTS FOR THE COUNTY OF HAMPDEN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section four of chapter two hundred and twenty-one of
the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the
ninth line, the word "and", and inserting in place thereof a
comma, and also by inserting after the word "assistant", at
the end of the ninth line, the words: — and, subject to the
approval of the county commissioners, a third assistant, who
may be a woman, — so as to read as follows: — Section 4-
The justices of the supreme judicial court shall appoint for
aSant clerks a tcmi of thrcc ycars from the date of their appointment,
of courts. ^^^ ^^y. Yeuioxe, assistant clerks of courts, as follows :

For the county of —

Barnstable, an assistant, who may be a woman;

Bristol, an assistant;

Essex, an assistant, a second assistant, a third assistant
and a fourth assistant;

Hampden, an assistant, a second assistant and, subject to
the approval of the county commissioners, a third assistant,
who may be a woman;

Middlesex, an assistant, a second assistant, a third assistant
and a fourth assistant;

Norfolk, an assistant;

Plymouth, an assistant;

Suffolk, an assistant of the supreme judicial court;

Worcester, an assistant, a second assistant and a third
assistant.

Assistant clerks of courts except in Suffolk county shall
act as assistant clerks of the supreme judicial court, the
superior court and the county commissioners.

Appromd April 21, 1921.

Chap. 306 An Act to provide that the assistant commissioner

OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES SHALL
BE A WOMAN AND TO DEFINE HER DUTIES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

?m^nded.^*' Section 1. Scctiou onc of chapter twenty-three of the

General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 306. 349

fourth line, the word "may", and inserting in place thereof

the word: — shall, — so as to read as follows: — Section 1. °bofaSTn-°^

There shall be a department of labor and industries, under dustnes

, IP •• r-ii 1 Administration.

the supervision and control oi a commissioner or labor and
industries, in this chapter called the commissioner, an as-
sistant commissioner, who shall be a woman, and three
associate commissioners, one of whom shall be a representa-
tive of labor and one a representative of employers of labor.

Section 2. Section three of said chapter twenty-three is g. l. 23, § 3.
hereby amendefl by inserting after the word "of", in the *™®"^®^-
ninth hne, the words: — the assistant commissioner and, —
by inserting after the word "commissioners", in the thir-
teenth line, the words: — and the assistant commissioner, —
and by inserting after the word "designate", in the four-
teenth line, the words: — the assistant commissioner or, —
so as to read as follows : — Section 3. The commissioner Commissioner,
shall be the executive and administrative head of the de-
partment. He shall have charge of the administration and
enforcement of all laws, rules and regulations which it is the
duty of the department to administer and enforce, and shall
direct all inspections and investigations except as otherwise
provided. He shall organize in the department a division of
standards and such other di\'isions as he may from time to
time determine, and may assign the officers and employees of
the department thereto. He shall prepare for the considera-
tion of the assistant commissioner and the associate com-
missioners rules and regulations for the conduct of the
department and all other rules and regulations which the de-
partment is authorized by law to make, and they shall, except
as other^^^se proA'ided, take effect when appro\'ed by the
associate commissioners and the assistant commissioner, or
upon such date as they determine. The commissioner may
designate the assistant commissioner or an associate com-
missioner to discharge the duties of the commissioner during
his absence or disability.

Section 3. Section four of said chapter twenty-three is g.l 23,14,
hereby amended by inserting after the word " commissioner ",
in the first line, the words: — , assistant commissioner, — so
as to read as follows : — Section 4- The commissioner. Directors,
assistant commissioner and associate commissioners may, pointees'?'
with the approval of the go\'ernor and council, appoint, and
fix the salaries of, not more than five directors, and may, with
like approval, remove them. One of them, to be known as
the director of standards, shall have charge of the division of

350 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 306.

standards, and each of the others shall be assigned to take
charge of a division. Except as otherwise provided in section
ele\-en, the commissioner may employ and remove such ex-
perts, inspectors, investigators, clerks and other assistants as
the work of the department may require, and fix their com-
pensation. Four inspectors shall be men who, before their
emplo,>aTient as such, have had at least tliree years' experience
as building construction workmen. The commissioner may
require that certain inspectors in the department, not more
than seven in number, shall be persons qualified by training
and experience in matters relating to health and sanitation.
The commissioner may employ temporarily, from time to
time, such persons to act as surveyors of lumber as he may
find necessary for making the surveys applied for, and such
employment shall be exempt from chapter thirty-one. He
may fix their compensation and, subject to his approval,
they may be allowed reasonable expenses incurred in the
performance of their official duties.
SnmdeV^' Section 4. Section fi\'e of said chapter twenty-three is

hereby amended by inserting after the word "commissioner",
in the seventh and eighth lines, the words: — , assistant
Certain require- commissiouer, — SO as to read as follows : — Section 5. All
officers and em- dircctors, iuspcctors and other permanent employees of the
poyees. department shall devote their whole time to the affairs of

the department; and all directors and inspectors and such
other employees as may be designated by the commissioner
shall, before entering upon their duties, be sworn to the
faithful performance thereof. The number of inspectors
heretofore authorized by law may be increased only with the
approval of the governor and council. The commissioner,
assistant commissioner and associate commissioners shall
determine from time to time how many of the inspectors em-
ployed shall be women.
am^ndeti.' ^ '^' SECTION 5. Scctioii sevcu of chapter one hundred and
forty-nine of the General Laws is hereby amended by insert-
ing after the word "commissioner", in the first line, the
words: — , assistant commissioner, — so as to read as fol-

Committees to i o j • /v mi • • • j j

recommend lows : — Section 7. ilic commissioncr, assistant commis-
'^"'®^' sioner and associate commissioners of the department may

appoint committees, on which employers and employees
shall be represented, to make such investigations and recom-
mend rules and regulations,
amended! ^' SECTION 6. Scctiou eight of Said chapter one hundred and
forty-nine is hereby amended by inserting after the word

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 307. 351

"commissioners", in the fifth and eighth Hnes, the words: —
and the assistant commissioner, — so as to read as follows :
— Section 8. Before adopting any rule or regulation under Hearings on
section six, a public hearing shall be given, and not less than p''°p°^'''^ '■"'''^•
ten days before the hearing a notice thereof shall be published
in at least three newspapers, of which one shall be published
in Boston. Such rules or regulations shall, when approved
by the associate commissioners and the assistant commis-
sioner, be published in like manner, and, subject to section
thirty-seven of chapter thirty, shall take effect thirty days
after such publication or at such later time as the associate
commissioners and the assistant commissioner may fix. Be-
fore adopting any order a hearing shall be given thereon, of
which a notice of not less than ten days shall be given to the
persons affected thereby.

Section 7. Section fifteen of said chapter one hundred ^^^^jed' ^ '^'
and forty-nine is hereby amended by inserting after the
word "commissioners", in the first line, the words: — and
the assistant commissioner, — so as to read as follows: —
Section 15. With the approval of the associate commis- inspection dis-
sioners and the assistant commissioner, the commissioner *^"''*^'
may divide the commonwealth into inspection districts, and
assign the necessary number of inspectors thereto.

Section 8. Section seventeen of said chapter one hun- g. l. 149, § 17,
dred and forty-nine is hereby amended by inserting after the ^'"®"'i'*'^-
word "commissioner,", in the second line, the words: — the
assistant commissioner and the associate commissioners, —
so as to read as follows: — Section 17. For the enforce- Powers of
ment of the provisions of this chapter, the commissioner, the »"^p^*i°''-
assistant commissioner and the associate commissioners, the
director of the division of industrial safety and inspectors
may enter all buildings and parts thereof used for industrial
purposes and examine the methods of protection from acci-
dent, the means of escape from fire, the sanitary provisions,
the lighting and means of ventilation, and make investiga-
tions as to the employment of women and minors and as to
comphance with all provisions of this chapter.

Approved April 25, 1921.

An Act providing for biennial municipal elections in Chap. 307

THE city of BROCKTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as foUoics:

Section 1.^ Beginning with the first Tuesday after the gty of^Brock-
first Monday in December in the year nineteen hundred and r^unic'rp"a""*

elections.

352 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 307.

twenty-three, municipal elections in the city of Brockton for
the choice of mayor, aldermen, common councilmen and
members of the school committee, shall be held biennially
on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of December in
every odd numbered year.
Mayor, alder- SECTION 2. At the biennial municipal election in nine-
dimen? election, tccu hundred and twenty-three and at each biennial mu-
^^"^ nicipal election thereafter, the mayor, aldermen and common

councilmen of said city shall be elected for terms of two
years and until their successors are duly elected and quali-
inauguration g^^-j r^^-^^ inauguration meeting of the city government shall
be held at ten o'clock in the morning on the first Monday of
January in the year following the election of its members;
Proviso. provided that, if the first IMonday of January falls on a

holiday, the said meeting shall take place at the same time
on the following day.
School com- Section 3. The three members of the school committee

menfbwship,""' elected at the municipal election in the current year shall
^*''' continue to hold office until the first Monday in January,

nineteen hundred and twenty-six. At the municipal election
to be held in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-two.
three members of said committee shall be elected who shall
hold office until the first Monday of January in the year
nineteen hundred and twenty-eight. At the biennial mu-
nicipal election to be held in the year nineteen hundred and
twenty-three and at each biennial municipal election there-
after, three members of the school committee shall be elected
for terms of six years each, from the first Monday of Jan-
uary following their election. In all cases, the members so
elected shall continue to serve until the election and qualifi-
cation of their successors,
rauted to' Section 4. This act shall be submitted to the voters of

voters, etc. ^^^ city at the municipal election in the current year in the
form of the following ciuestion, to be placed upon the oflScial
ballot: "Shall an act passed by the general court in the year
nineteen hundred and twenty-one, providing for biennial
municipal elections in the city of Brockton, be accepted?"
If a majority of the voters voting thereon vote in the aflSrma-
tive in answer to said question then this act shall take eft'ect,
but not otherwise. Approved April 26, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 308, 309. 353

An Act authorizing the county of Suffolk to pension Chap. ^OS

TIMOTHY R. SULLIVAN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows. •

Section 1. The county of Suffolk shall, at his request, m"'^""^,^]^"^*^
retire Timothy R. Sullivan, a janitor in the Suffolk county I'y?."*''*' ^•
court house, who was injured by the explosion of a bomb in
said court house on March sixteenth, nineteen hundred and
seventeen, while in the performance of his duty, on an annual
pension equal to one half the compensation received by him
at the time of his retirement, payable monthly.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance to be sub-
by the city council of the city of Boston, subject to the pro- dt" councVr
visions of its charter; provided that such acceptance occurs p*' .
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved April 26, 1921.

An Act enabling the county of Middlesex to make C/iap. 309
improvements at the county buildings in the city

of CAMBRIDGE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of providing adequate ac- Middlesex
commodations at the county buildings in Cambridge, the ingsinCam-
county commissioners of the county of Middlesex may make plovlmlnts
additions, and may alter, remodel, furnish and equip said ^"^honzed.
buildings, provide a co\'ered passageway from the jail and
house of correction to the court house building together with
suitable detention rooms, provide new engines for the power
plant at the house of correction, and do all things incidental
to said purposes.

Section 2. For the purposes aforesaid, the said commis- issue of bonds
sioners may borrow from time to time on the credit of the
county sums not exceeding, in the aggregate, one hundred
thousand dollars and may issue bonds or notes of the county
therefor. Such bonds or notes shall be payable by such
annual payments, beginning not more than one year after
the date of each loan, as will extinguish the loan within
twenty years from its date, and the amount of such annual
payment in any year shall not be less than the amount of the
principal of the loan payable in any subsequent year. The
county may sell the said securities at public or private sale,
upon such terms and conditions as it may deem proper, but

354

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 310, 311.

To be sub-
mitted to Mid-
dlesex county
commissioners,
etc.

Proviso.

not for less than their par value, and the proceeds, except
premiums, shall be used only for the purposes herein specified.
Premiums received on account of loans hereby authorized
may be used to pay the cost of issuing the bonds or notes,
and any balance shall be held and applied to the first bond
or note maturing.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by the county commissioners of the county of Middlesex;
provided that such acceptance occurs prior to December
thirty-first in the current year. Approved April 26, 1921.

Chap. 310 An Act relative to the filing of reports of medical

EXAMINATIONS UNDER THE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
LAWS WITH THE DEPARTMENT? OF INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

G. L. 152, § 45,
amended.

Workmen's
compensation
Examination
by physician.

Chapter one hundred and fifty-two of the General Laws is
hereby amejided by striking out section forty-five and insert-
ing in place thereof the following: — Section J^5. After an
employee has received an injury, and from time to time
thereafter during the continuance of his disability he shall,
if requested by the insurer or insured, submit to an examina-
tion by a registered physician, furnished and paid for by the
insurer or the insured. The employee may have a physician
provided and paid for by himself present at the examination.
toTefiied^^"^* If a physician pro\dded by the employee is not present at
the examination, it shall be the duty of the insurer to file
with the department a copy of the report of its examining
physician or physicians if and when such report is to be used
as the basis of any order by the department. If the em-
ployee refuses to submit to the examination or in any way
obstructs it, his right to compensation shall be suspended,
and his compensation during the period of suspension may
be forfeited. Approved April 26, 1921.

Chap. 311 An Act extending the civil service laws to the fire

DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF HAVERHILL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
demnmlnt,^ Thc civil scrvicc laws and regulations shall hereafter apply
ser^vi^eMV'"'' ^° ^^^ officcrs and members of the fire department of the city
etc. ' of Haverhill below the grade of chief.

Approved April 26, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 312, 313, 314. 355

An Act providing for medical assist^^jstce to the Chav 312

BOARD OF PAROLE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section five of chapter twenty-seven of the General Laws g.l. 27, §5,
is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the follow- ^'"^"'^'''^■
ing: — With the approval of the commissioner, said board Board of parole,

, 11 p 1 • • p . expenditure for

may expend annually from the appropriation tor contingent medical assist-
and other expenses of the department a sum not exceeding ^"*'^'
two hundred dollars for examinations by physicians of
prisoners whose cases come before said board for action.

Approved April 26, 1921.

An Act providing for assistance for conducting C/ia».313

EXAMINATIONS FOR REGISTRATION OF PHYSICIANS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section three of chapter one hundred and twelve of the g.l. 112, §3,
General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end '*'"*"' ^
thereof the following: — The board may employ expert Registration of
assistance in conducting hospital and laboratory tests. pioyment^of

Approved April 26, 1921. Tn^i:'^"^'-

An Act authorizing the trustees of the inter- (7/ia».314

NATIONAL COLLEGE, SMYRNA, ASIA MINOR, TO GRANT DE-
GREES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The Trustees of the International College, The Trustees
SmjTiia, Asia INIinor, a corporation organized under the national* Coi-
General Laws of this commonwealth, is hereby authorized to AffaMi?ior"may
grant such honorary testimonials and to confer such degrees degreL°°"*'^'^'^^
as are usually conferred by colleges in this commonwealth.

Section 2. A majority of the trustees of said corpora- citizenship of
tion shall be citizens of this commonwealth.

Section 3. The trustees shall annually file with the Annual report.
commissioner of education not later than November first in
each year a report of their doings for the year ending on
the preceding July first. Approved April 26, 1921.

356

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 315, 316.

G. L. Ill, §39,
amended.

Rules and
regulations for
bakeries.
Enforcement.

Chap. 315 An Act relative to the sale of bakery products at

RETAIL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section thirty-nine of chapter one hundred
and eleven of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking
out, in the thirteenth line, the word "and", and inserting in
place thereof a comma, and also by inserting after the word
"forty-five", in the same line, the words: — and forty-eight,
— so as to read as follows : — Section 39. The department
may make rules and regulations to carry out sections forty
to forty-nine, inclusive. Said sections and the rules and
regulations shall be enforced by the department and by the
local boards of health acting under the superAision of the de-
partment; pro\'ided, that the pro\'isions of sections forty
and forty-one relating to the health of employees shall be
enforced by the department of labor and industries in ac-
cordance with such rules and regulations as it may prescribe.
The word "bakery", as used in sections forty to forty-eight,
inclusive, shall mean a building or part thereof wherein is
carried on the production, preparation, packing, storing,
display or sale of bakery products, including any separate
room used for the convenience or accommodation of the
workers, except that sections forty, forty-one, forty-three,
forty-four, forty-five and forty-eight shall not apply to retail
stores where bakery products are sold but not produced.

Section 2. Stores in which, at the time chapter four
hundred and eighteen of the acts of nineteen hundred and
twenty took effect, bakery products were sold but not pro-
duced shall not be subject to any penalty for failure to comply
with section twenty of said chapter.

Approved April 26, 1921.

Proviso.

Definition.

Certain bakery
product stores
exempt from
penalty.

C/iap.316 An Act removing certain limitations as to raising

MONEY BY T.^JCATION FOR THE WATER WORKS IN THE
TOWN OF FALMOUTH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follotvs:

Section 1. Section sixteen of chapter sixty-six of the
acts of eighteen hundred and ninety-eight is hereby amended
by striking out, in the ninth to fifteenth lines, the words
"Said town is further authorized, by a two thirds vote of the
voters of said town present and voting at any legal meeting,

1898, 66, § 16,
amended.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 317. 357

to raise by taxation any sum of money for the pm'pose of
enlarging or extending its water works and pro\iding addi-
tional appliances and fixtures connected therewith, not ex-
ceeding five thousand dollars in any one year ", so as to read
as follows: — Section 16. Said town shall raise annually by Falmouth water
taxation a sum which with the income derived from the mi'ntof ex^
water rates will be sufficient to pay the current annual ex- p®"^®^-
penses of operating its water Avorks and the interest as it
accrues on the bonds, notes or scrip issued as aforesaid by
said town, or the bonds of said corporation assumed by said
town, if any, and to make such contributions to the sinking
fund as may be required under the proA-isions of this act.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 26, 1921.

An Act rel.\.tive to the support of inmates of insti- Chap. 317

TUTIONS under THE SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF MENTAL DISEASES, AND TO REMOVALS FROM THE
BRIDGEWATER STATE HOSPITAL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Section 1. Section sixteen of chapter one hundred and g. l 123, §i6.

1 p ^ r^ IT • 1 amended.

twenty-three of the (jeneral Laws is hereby amended by
striking out, in the ninth line, the words "three dollars and
seventy-five", and inserting in place thereof the words: —
four dollars and fifty, — so as to read as follows: — Section support of in-
16. The department may place at board in a suitable family dl"wtn?e°nTo'f^
or in a place in this commonwealth or elsewhere any patient etc"*''' diseases.
in an institution who is in the charge of the department and
is quiet and not dangerous nor committed as a dipsomaniac
or inebriate, nor addicted to the intemperate use of narcotics
or stimulants. Any such patient in a state hospital may so
be placed at board by the trustees thereof, and such boarder
shall be deemed to be an inmate of the state hospital. The
cost to the commonwealth of the board of such patients sup-
ported at the public expense shall not exceed four dollars and
fifty cents a week for each patient.

Section 2. Section twenty of said chapter one hundred Sn^ded: ^ ^"'
and twenty-three is hereby amended by inserting after the
word "commonwealth", at the end of the twenty-first line,
the words: — , except that any such person who is subject
to such orders may be so removed from Bridgewater state
hospital at any time when he would have been entitled to
parole if he had not become insane, — so as to read as fol-

358

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 317.

Department of
mental diseases,
general power
to transfer, etc.

G. L. 123. § 96,
amended.

Support of in-
mates in state
hospitals.

lows: — Section 20. The department, subject to the follow-
ing section, may transfer to and from any institution any
inmate thereof who, in its opinion, is a proper subject for
admission to the institution to wliich he is to be transferred;
but no such inmate shall be transferred to be detained as an
insane person unless he has been duly committed as insane
by a judge or court, and no person shall be so transferred to
the Bridgewater state hospital unless he has been a criminal
and vicious in his Ufe. A record of such transfer shall be
entered in the registers of the institutions to and from which
he is transferred. The commitment papers, together with
an abstract of his hospital case record, shall be transmitted
with him to the institution to wliich he is transferred. The
department, subject to section eighteen of chapter one hun-
dred and twenty, may transfer persons from the IVIassachu-
setts training schools to the Hospital Cottages for Children or
to the Massachusetts School for the Feeble-IMinded. The
department may also remove any state charge in any state
hospital to any country, state or place where he belongs,
and may enter into an agreement with the corresponding
board or commission of any other state for the transfer of
any state charge or indigent insane person from one state to
the other where, after a full in\'estigation of all the facts,
he may be deemed equitably to belong; but no such person
shall be removed outside this commonwealth if he is subject
to the orders of a court of this commonwealth, except that
any such person who is subject to such orders may be so re-
moved from Bridgewater state hospital at any time when
he would have been entitled to parole if he had not become
insane. In making such transfers and removals the depart-
ment, so far as practicable, shall employ nurses or attendants
instead of officers of the law, and shall employ female nurses
or attendants to accompany female patients.

Section 3. Section ninety-six of said chapter one hun-
dred and twenty-three is hereby amended by striking out,
in the third and ninth lines, the word "six", and inserting
in place thereof in each instance the word: — seven, — so
that the first paragraph will read as follows: — Section 96.
The trustees of state hospitals, directly or through an au-
thorized agent or agents, may make contracts fixing the
price for the support of inmates, at a sum not less than seven
dollars per week, and binding the persons making such con-
tracts to payment thereunder. The price for the support of
inmates for whose support such a contract is not made, or

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 318, 319. 359

of inmates payments for whose support under such contracts
are in default and for insane inmates of the state infirmary
and of the Bridgewater state hospital, not under orders of a
court, shall be determined by the department at a sum not
exceeding seven dollars per week for each person, and may
be recovered of such persons or of the husband, wife, father,
mother, grandfather, grandmother, child or grandchild if of
sufficient ability. A married woman shall be subject to the
said liability as though sole. Such action shall be brought
by the attorney-general in the name of the state treasurer.

Approved April 26, 1921.

An Act relative to permits for transacting the (JJiqj) 313
retail drug business.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section thirty-eight of chapter one hundred and twelve of ^nj^jujgj' ^ ^^'
the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the
word "business", in the second Une, the words: — , or be
advertised or represented, by means of any sign, or otherwise,
as transacting such business, — so as to read as follows: —
Section oS. No store shall be kept open for the transaction Permits for
of the retail drug business, or be ad\'ertised or represented, tin drug busi-
by means of any sign, or otherwise, as transacting such "''^^'
business, unless it is registered with, and a permit therefor
has been issued by, the board, as provided in the following
section. The permit shall be exposed in a conspicuous place
in the store for which it is issued. Approved April 20, 1921.

An Act relative to the limitation of actions against Cfiav 319
physicians and others for malpractice, error or
mistake.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section four of chapter two hundred and ^n^J^^^! ^ *•
sixty of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out
the word "and", in the third line, and by inserting after the
word "towns", in the fourth hne, the words: — and actions
of contract or tort for malpractice, error or mistake, against
physicians, surgeons, dentists, hospitals and sanitaria, — so
as to read as follows: — Sectio7i 4. Actions for assault and ^eSlcUoL
battery, false imprisonment, slander, actions against sheriffs, '*ff'"ig*jjna
deputy sheriffs, constables or assignees in insolvency, for the and others.
taking or conversion of personal property, actions of tort for

360

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 320, 321.

When act takes
effect.

injuries to the person against counties, cities and towns and
actions of contract or tort for malpractice, error or mistake,
against physicians, surgeons, dentists, hospitals and sanitaria,
shall be commenced only within two years next after the
cause of action accrues; and actions for libel shall be com-
menced only within one year next after the cause of action
accrues.

Section 2. This act shall take effect January first, nine-
teen hundred and twenty-two. Approved April 26, 1921.

Chap.320 An Act relative to the brockton webbing company.

Brockton Web-
bing Company,
incorporated in
1919, if dis-
solved by
certain act,
revived.

Brockton Web-
bing Company,
incorporated in
1902, if not
dissolved by
certain act,
dissolved.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The Brockton Webbing Company, incor-
porated in nineteen hundred and nineteen, if dissolved by
chapter two hundred and twelve of the acts of nineteen hun-
dred and twenty, is hereby revived with the same powers,
privileges, duties and obligations as if it had not been dis-
solved by the said chapter, and the acts of the company per-
formed since the said chapter was passed are hereby ratified
and confirmed to the same extent as if the said chapter had
not been passed.

Section 2. The Brockton Webbing Company, incor-
porated in nineteen hundred and t^o, if not dissolved by
said chapter two hundred and twelve, is hereby dissolved as
of the date of the passage of the said chapter, subject to the
pro\dsions of the said chapter so far as applicable.

Approved April 20, 1921.

Chap. ^21 An Act increasing the salary of the court officer

OF the municipal court of the DORCHESTER DISTRICT
OF THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:

Section 1. Section eighty-three of chapter two hundred
and eighteen of the General Laws is hereby amended by
striking out, in the fifth line, the words "eighteen hundred",
and inserting in place thereof the words: — two thousand, —
so as to read as follows : — Section 83. The salaries of court
officers in the following courts shall be as follows:

Municipal court of the Brighton district, twelve hundred
dollars.

Municipal court of the Charlestown district, nineteen hun-
dred dollars.

G. L. 218, § 83,
amended.

Salaries of cer-
tain court
officers.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 322. 361

Municipal court of the Dorchester district, two thousand
dollars.

East Boston district court, seventeen hundred dollars.

Municipal court of the Roxbury district, two thousand
dollars.

]\lunicipal court of the South Boston district, eighteen
hundred dollars.

Municipal court of the West Roxbury district, se\enteen
hundred dollars.

Court officers in other district courts, except the municipal
court of the city of Boston, shall receive salaries to be fixed
by the justice, subject to the approval of the county commis-
sioners, payable upon vouchers appro^'ed by the justice and
the county commissioners.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by the city council of the city of Boston, subject to the pro- ton dty council,
visions of its charter; proN-ided that such acceptance occurs „" .
prior to December tmrty-rirst m the current year.

Approved April 2G, 1921.

An Act authorizing the sale of surplus stock of (7/iar).322

BIOLOGIC products MANUFACTURED BY THE DIVISION OF
BIOLOGIC LABORATORIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section five of chapter one hundred and eleven of the g.l. iii,§5.
General Laws is hereby amended b>' inserting after the word ^"^^"^^<^-
"distribute", in the fifteenth line, the words: — ; and may
sell, under such rules, regulations or restrictions as the council
may establish, such amounts of the various biologic products
prepared or manufactured in the laboratories of the depart-
ment, as constitute an excess over the amounts required for
the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases
within the commonwealth, — so as to read as follows: —
Section 5. The department shall take cognizance of the Powers and
interests of health and life among the citizens of the com- partmentrf"
monwealth, make sanitary investigations and inquiries rela- p"''''" ^^'*'''
tive to the causes of disease, and especially of epidemics, the
sources of mortality and the effects of localities, employments,
conditions and circumstances on the public health, and
relative to the sale of drugs and food and adulterations
thereof; and shall gather such information relating thereto
as it considers proper for diffusion among the people. It shall

362 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 323, 324.

advise the government concerning the location and other
sanitary condition of any public institution; and shall have
oversight of inland waters, sources of water supply and
vaccine institutions; and may, for the use of the people of
the commonwealth, produce and distribute antitoxin and
vaccine lymph and such specific material for protective in-
oculation, diagnosis or treatment against typhoid fever and
other diseases as said department may from time to time
deem it advisable to produce and distribute; and may sell,
under such rules, regulations or restrictions as the council
may establish, such amounts of the various biologic products
prepared or manufactured in the laboratories of the depart-
ment, as constitute an excess over the amounts required for
the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases
within the commonwealth. It shall annually examine all
main outlets of sewers and drainage of towns of the com-
monwealth, and the effect of sewage disposal.

Approved April 26, 1921.

Chap.S2S An Act authorizing payment of certain expenses in-
curred BY THE JUDGES OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY
IN THE PREPARATION OF BLANKS AND FORMS OF PRO-
CEDURE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Payment of Xhc actual cxpcnscs lucurrcd in nineteen hundred and

certain expenses ii'i i-i i-i i i-i

incurred by twcuty by tlic judgcs oi probatc and msohency charged with
bate and insoi- the preparation of blanks and forms of procedure in accord-
S!^' ^"*'^°'"' ance with section thirty of chapter two hundred and fifteen
of the General Laws, or the corresponding provisions of
earlier laws, shall, when approved by the governor and
council, be paid from any appropriation hereafter made for
the purpose in the same manner as other claims against the
commonwealth. Approved April 26, 1921.

C/iap. 324 An Act authorizing the city of lynn to pension

CHARLES H. INGALLS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
City of Lynn SECTION 1. The city of L>Tin may retire Charles H.
Chari^rH°" Ingalls, for forty-eight years in the employ of its highway
ingaiis. department and at present employed as a foreman, on an

annual pension ec^ual to one half the average rate of com-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 325. 363

pensation paid him during the three years preceding his re-
tirement.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by the city council of said city, subject to the provisions of council, etc.
its charter; provided that such acceptance occm-s prior to Proviso.
December tliirty-first in the current year.

Approved April 26, 1.921.

An Act providing for the appointment of a special Chap.325

COMMISSION ON THE NECESSARIES OF LIFE.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to Emergency
defeat its purpose, therefore it is hereby declared to be an ^'^^^"^
emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of
the public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. There is hereby established for the term of SolioT"
one year, beginning May first, nineteen huntlred and twenty- "ife^egfab-^ °^
one, and ending April thirtieth, nineteen hundred and twenty- ''shed.
two, a special commission to be known as the Commission
on the Necessaries of Life, to consist of three members to be
appointed by the governor \nth the advice and consent of
the council. The governor shall designate one member of fuefadJmw'^
the commission to act as chairman and fuel administrator, tratortobe

, , , . I 1 11 1 1 • p designated, etc.

and the person so designated shall have authority to act tor
the commission when the commission is not in session. The
chairman shall receive such compensati(m not exceeding five
thousand dollars per annum as shall be fixed by the governor
and council, but the other members of the commission shall
serve without compensation.

Section 2. It shall be the duty of the commission to Duties, powers,
study and investigate the circumstances affecting the prices
of fuel and other commodities which are necessaries of life.
The commission may inquire into all matters relating to the
production, transportation, distribution and sale of the said
commodities, and into all facts and circumstances relating to
the cost of production, wholesale and retail prices and the •

method pursued in the conduct of the business of any persons,
firms or corporations engaged in the production, transporta-
tion, or sale of the said commodities, or of any business which
relates to or affects the same. It shall also be the duty of the
said commission to study and investigate the circumstances
affecting the charges for rent of property used for living

364

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 325.

May give hear-
ings, summon
witnesses, etc.

May employ
agents, clerks,
etc.

To investigate
complaints,
publish find-
ings, etc.

Report to gen-
eral court.

Powers and
duties of com-
mission pre-

quarters, and in such investigation the commission may
inquire into all matters relating to charges for rent. The
said commission shall be furnished with suitable quarters in
the state house.

Section 3. The commission shall have authority to give
hearings, to administer oaths, to require the attendance and
testimony of witnesses and the production of books and
documents and other papers, and to employ counsel. Witness
summonses may be issued by any member of the commis-
sion and shall be served in the same manner as summonses
for witnesses in criminal cases issued on behalf of the com-
monwealth, and all provisions of law relative to summonses
issued in such cases shall apply to summonses issued under
this act so far as they are applicable. Any justice of the
supreme judicial court or of the superior court may, upon
application of the commission, compel the attendance of
witnesses and the giving of testimony before the commission
in the same manner and to the same extent as before the said
courts. The commission may employ such agents, inspectors,
investigators and clerical and other assistants as may be
necessary and as may be approved by the governor and
council; and for the compensation of employees and for
other necessary expenses may expend such sums from the
unexpended balance heretofore appropriated for the use of
the commission on necessaries of life appointed under chapter
three hundred and forty-one of the General Acts of nineteen
hundred and nineteen and from the unex-pended balance ap-
propriated for the expenses of fuel administration pursuant
to chapter six hundred and ten of the acts of nineteen hun-
dred and twenty as shall be approved by the governor and
council. The transfer of the unexpended balance appro-
priated as aforesaid for the expenses of fuel administration is
hereby authorized.

Section 4. The commission shall investigate all com-
plaints made to it, and may publish its findings. It shall
keep in touch with the work of federal and municipal and
other agencies dealing vnih the necessaries of life, and give
them such assistance as it deems advisable, and may invoke
the aid of said agencies and of civic and other organizations.

Section 5. The commission shall make a report to the
general court not later than the first Wednesday of January,
nineteen hundred and twenty-two.

Section 6. The powers and duties of the commission on
the necessaries of life appointed under chapter three hundred

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 326. 365

and forty-one of the General Acts of nineteen hundred and ^°nt^tr
nineteen and of the fuel administrator appointed under chap- terminate, etc.
ter three hundred and forty-two of the General Acts of nine-
teen hundred and seventeen and chapter six hundred and
ten of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty shall termi-
nate on May first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, and all
the books, records and other papers of the said commission Records, etc.,
and of the said fuel administrator shall be turned over to the over.
commission and the fuel administrator appointed under the
terms of this act.

Section 7. Chapters three hundred and forty-one and Repeals.
three hundred and sixty-five of the General Acts of nineteen
hundred and nineteen and chapter six hundred and twenty-
eight of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty are hereby
repealed.

Section 8. So much of this act as relates to the appoint- Time of taking
ment and qualification of the members of the new commis-
sion on the necessaries of life and to the designation of a new
fuel administrator shall take effect upon its passage; and all
other pro\ision3 shall take effect upon such appointment
and qualification, but not earlier than INIay first in the
current year. Approved April 27, 1921.

An Act relative to the time for filing applications C/iap.326

FOR CERTAIN PAYMENTS TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would be in- Emergency
consistent with its purpose, therefore it is hereby declared to
be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preserva-
tpon of the public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section 1. No payment shall be made by the treasurer state pay for
and receiver-general, under the provisions of chapter two soWiersand
hundred and eleven of the General Acts of nineteen hundred filing appUca-*"^
and seventeen, as affected by chapter three hundred and ^"'"^•ete.
thirty-two of said General Acts and by chapter ninety-two
of the General Acts of nineteen hundred and eighteen, upon
any application filed with the said treasurer after November
thirtieth in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-one.
_ Section 2. Section four of chapter two hundred and fl%;!^^ ^^^'
eighty-three of the General Acts of nineteen hundred and amended.
nineteen, as amended by section one of chapter two hundred
and fifty of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty, is

366

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 327, 328.

" Bonus," so-
called for

Massachusetts
soldiers and

hereby further amended by striking out, in the third Hne,
the words "July thirty-first", and inserting in place thereof
the words : — November thirtieth, — and also by striking
out, in the fourth line, the word "twenty", and inserting in
place thereof the word : — twenty-one, — so as to read as
follows: — Section 4- Applications hereunder shall be filed
with the treasurer and receiver-general before twelve o'clock,
sailors, time for noou, of Novcmbcr thirtieth, nineteen hundred and twenty-
tions, etc. one, upou forms to be furnished by him. The treasurer and

receiver-general may accept the written statement of an as-
sessor of a city or town that a person claiming pay or on whose
account pay is claimed by a dependent or heir-at-law, under
the provisions of this act, was a resident thereof on the first
day of April, in any year, as prima facie evidence of the fact
of such residence, and he may accept such other evidence of
residence as he may consider adequate. The assessors of
the several cities and towns shall, at the request of the treas-
urer and receiver-general, forthwith furnish such informa-
tion relative to such residence as their records may disclose.

Ajyproved Ajiril 27, 1921.

Chap. ^27 An Act increasing the sittings of the superior court

FOR CRIMINAL BUSINESS IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section fourteen of chapter two hundred and twelve of the
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the para-
graph contained in lines twenty-eight to thirty-two, inclusive,
and inserting in place thereof the following new paragraph:
— For Middlesex, for q\\\\ business, at Lowell, the first
Mondays of April and October, and at Cambridge, the first
Monday of January; for criminal business, at Cambridge,
the first ]\Iondays of January, February, April, May, June,
October, November and December, and at Lowell, the first
Monday of March and the Tuesday after the first Monday
of September. Apjwoved April 27, 1921.

G. L. 212, § 14,
amended.

Sittings of
superior court
for criminal
business in
Middlese.x
county.

Chap. 328 An Act authorizing the toavn of norw^ood to incur

INDEBTEDNESS FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows. •
wo^d^maj^rncur Section 1. For tlic purposc of Completing the ncw school
for^schoo"*^^ building on Washington street and constructing new school
purposes. buildiugs or additions to school buildings where such addi-

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 329, 330. 367

tions increase the floor space, and for the purchase of original
equipment and furnishings for said buildings or additions, the
town of Norwood may borrow from time to time such sums
as may be necessary, not exceeding, in the aggregate, one
hundred thousand dollars, and may issue bonds or notes
therefor which shall bear on their face the words, Norwood I^JhOTT^^an
School Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue shall con- Act of 1921. '
stitute a separate loan. Indebtedness incurred under this
act shall be in excess of the statutory limit, but shall other-
wise be subject to chapter forty-four of the General Laws.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 30, 1921.

Chap.S29

An Act authorizing the city of everett to incur in-
debtedness FOR SCHOOL purposes.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section I. Chapter two hmidred and twelve of the is'iQ. 212 (S),
Special Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen is hereby '''™^°
amended by striking out section one and inserting in place
thereof the following: — Section 1. For the purpose of con- City of Everett
structing and equipping a building to be used as a high school dLbtedneJsTo'r
building, the city of Everett may borrow, in excess of the ^«^°°' p-p°«^-
statutory limit of indebtedness, the sum of seven hundred
and fifty thousand dollars, and may from time to time issue
bonds or notes therefor payable \nthin periods not exceeding
twenty years from their respective dates of issue. Said bonds
or notes shall be signed by the treasurer and countersigned
by the mayor and shall be denominated on the face thereof,
Everett High School Loan, Act of 1919. Each authorized fverettHigh

111. , ,._, . bcnool Lioan,

issue shall constitute a separate loan. The city may sell the Act of 1919.
said securities at public or private sale, upon such terms
and conditions as it may deem proper, but not for less than
their par value, and the proceeds shall be used only for the
purposes herein specified.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 30, 1921.

An Act authorizing george l. brownell to maintain C/iap. 330

A BRIDGE OVER MARKET STREET IN THE CITY OF WORCES-
TER.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Upon petition, after seven days' notice in- George l.
serted in at least three newspapers published in the city of teand mdn-

368

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 330.

tain a bridge
over Market '
street in city of
Worcester.

Conditions,
restrictions,
etc.

Revocation.

Dimensions,
etc.

Damages, how-
recovered, etc.

Proviso.

Worcester, and a public hearing thereon, the board of alder-
men of said city may, by a two thirds vote, with the approval
of the mayor, issue a permit to George L. Brownell of Worces-
ter, his heirs and assigns, to build and maintain a bridge
over ^Market street in said city, for the purpose of connecting
the buildings owned and occupied by said George L. Brownell
on said Market Street with certain premises owned and
occupied by Worcester Tire Fabric Company, a corporation,
on the opposite side of said INlarket street, said bridge to
cover only such portions of said street as are owned in fee
by the said George L. Brownell or by the said Worcester
Tire Fabric Company. The said permit shall be granted
upon such conditions, and subject to such restrictions, as the
said board may prescribe, and \nth the written consent of
the said Worcester Tire Fabric Company filed with the said
board. Any permit so issued may be revoked by a vote of
the said board with the approval of the mayor.

Section 2. Any bridge built under a permit granted as
aforesaid shall be constructed and maintained at a height
not less than thirty feet above the grade line of the said
street, and shall not be more than eight feet in width, and
no part of said bridge or its support shall rest upon the
surface of the street.

Section 3. If a person sustains bodily injury or damage
in his property by reason of the construction or maintenance
of said bridge, he may recover damages therefor in an action
of tort brought in the superior court against said George L.
Brownell, or his heirs or assigns, within one year after the
date of such injury or damage, pro^'ided that such notice of
the time, place, and cause of the said injury or damage be
given to said George L. Brownell, his heirs or assigns, by or
on behalf of, the person sustaining the same as is, under the
provisions of chapter eighty-four of the General Laws, valid
and sufficient in cases of injury or damage sustained by
reason of a defect or a want of repair in or upon a way, if
such defect or want of repair is caused by or consists in part
of snow or ice, or both. The remedy herein pro^ided shall
not be exclusive, but shall be in addition to any other remedy
pro\'ided by law.

Section 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 30, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 331. 369

An Act authorizing the farr alpaca company to Chap. 331

MAINTAIN A BRIDGE OVER CABOT STREET IN THE CITY OF
HOLYOKE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Upon petition and after seven days' notice Farr Alpaca
inserted in at least two newspapers published in the city of buikfand main-
Holyoke, and a public hearing thereon, the board of aldermen ovTr Cabot^*'
of said city may, by a two tliirds vote, with the approval of Hob-okL"** °^
the mayor, issue a permit to the Farr Alpaca Company, a
corporation having a principal place of business in Holyoke,
to build and maintain a bridge over Cabot street in said
city, at a point where said corporation owns the land on
opposite sides of the said street, for the purpose of connecting
the buildings owned and occupied by said corporation on
said opposite sides of the said street, upon such conditions
and subject to such restrictions as the said board may pre-
scribe. Any permit so issued may be revoked by vote of the Revocation.
board of aldermen, with the approA'al of the mayor.

Section 2. Any bridge built under a permit granted as Dimensiona,
aforesaid shall be constructed and maintained at a height ^'''
not less than forty feet abo\'e the grade line of the street,
and shall be not more than twehe feet in width, and no part
of said bridge or its support shall rest on the surface of the
street.

Section 3. If a person sustains bodilv iniurv or damage Damages, how

, . , „ , •.'''. '^ recovered, etc.

in nis property by reason oi the construction or maintenance
of said bridge, he may recover damages therefor in an action
of tort brought in the superior court against said Farr Alpaca
Company within one year after the date of such injury or
damage, provided that such notice of the time, place, and Proviso,
cause of the said injury or damage be given to said Farr
Alpaca Company by, or on behalf of, the person sustaining
the same as is, under the pro^^sions of chapter eighty-four
of the General Laws, vahd and sufficient in cases of injury or
damage sustained by reason of a defect or a want of repair
in or upon a way, if such defect or want of repair is caused
by or consists in part of snow or ice, or both. The remedy
herein provided shall not be exclusive, but shall be in addi-
tion to any other remedy provided by law.
Section 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 30, 1921.

370

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 332, 333.

Chap.332 An Act authorizing the town of Bedford to make an

ADDITIONAL WATER LOAN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of extending its water mains
and improving its water distribution facilities, the town of
Bedford may from time to time borrow such sums as may be
necessary not exceeding, in the aggregate, fifteen thousand
dollars, and may issue bonds or notes therefor which shall
bear on their face the words, Bedford Water Loan, Act of
1921, Each authorized issue shall constitute a separate loan,
and such loans shall be payable in not more than thirty years
from their dates. Indebtedness incurred under this act shall
be in excess of the statutory limit, but shall otherwise be
subject to chapter forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. The town shall, at the time of authorizing
said loan or loans, pro\ade for the pajinent thereof in ac-
cordance with section one; and when a vote to that effect
has been passed a sum which, with the income derived from
water rates, will be sufficient to pay the annual expense of
operating its water works and the interest as it accrues on
the bonds or notes issued as aforesaid, and to make such pay-
ments on the principal as may be required by this act, shall,
without further vote, be assessed by the assessors of the
town annually thereafter, in the same manner as other taxes,
until the debt incurred by said loan or loans is extinguished.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved April 30, 1921.

Town of Bed-
ford may make
an additional
water loan.

Bedford Water
Loan, Act of
1921.

Payment of
loan.

C/iap. 333 An Act relative to the return of burial and ceme-
tery permits by cemetery or crematory officers.

G. L. 114, § 47,
amended.

Permits and
certificates
necessary for
burial, crema-
tion, etc., of
human bodies.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and fourteen of the General Laws
is hereby amended by striking out section forty-seven and
inserting in place thereof the following: — Section Ifi . No
person ha\dng the care of a cemetery, burial ground or crema-
tory shall permit the burial, removal or cremation of a human
body until the permit for such burial, removal or cremation
has been delivered to him, nor permit the ashes of a human
body to be buried therein until there has been delivered to
him a certificate that the burial permit and the certificate of

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 334. 371

the medical examiner prerequisite to the cremating of said
body have been duly presented.

Upon the burial or cremation of a body, the superintendent Cemetery of-
or other officer in charge of the cemetery or crematory shall return of burial
endorse upon the coupon accompanying the permit the fact permft™^*^'^^
of such burial, removal or cremation, with the date thereof,
shall make and preserve a record of the burial, removal or
cremation and shall forthwith return the coupon to the office
issuing the same; provided that if there is no officer in charge Proviso,
of the cemetery such duties shall be performed by the under-
taker. Approved April 30, 1921.

An Act relative to extra clerical assistance for the C/iap. 334

POLICE COURT OF SPRINGFIELD AND FOR THE DISTRICT
COURT OF HAMPSHIRE COUNTY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter two hundred and eighteen of the g. l. 218, new
General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section r7i.'°"^
seventy-one the following new section : — Section 71 A. Upon Extra clerical
the certificate of the justice and the clerk of the police court ^Tice^court°of
of Springfield, that extra clerical assistance was actually per- ^^p""^^'^''^
formed and was necessary, stating the names of the persons
by whom it was performed and the time occupied, the clerk
shall be allowed such amounts as the county commissioners
may approve, but not exceeding twenty-five hundred dollars
annually; provided that if an increase in such assistance is Proviso,
desired, such appro\al shall be secured before any expense
therefor is incurred. Said amounts shall be paid by the
county monthly to the persons employed. The provisions of
section seventy-three shall not apply to said court.

Section 2. Said chapter two hundred and eighteen is g. l. 218, new
hereby further amended by inserting after section seventy- l''^}^" ^^*®''
one A the following new section: — Section 71 B. Upon the Extra clerical
certificate of the justice and the clerk of the district court of district"court
Hampshire, that extra clerical assistance was actually per- "i^t?!''^^"^^
formed and was necessary, stating the names of the persons
by whom it was performed and the time occupied, the clerk
shall be allowed such amounts as the county commissioners
may approve; provided that if an increase in such assistance Proviso,
is desired, such approval shall be secured before any expense
therefor is incurred. Said amounts shall be paid by the
county monthly to the persons employed. The provisions of
section seventy-three shall not apply to said court.

372

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 335, 336.

To be sub-
mitted to
county com-
missioners of
Hampden and
Hampshire
counties.

Section 3. Section one of this act shall take effect upon
its acceptance, prior to December thirty-first in the current
year, by the county commissioners of the county of TIampden,
and section two shall take effect upon its acceptance, prior
to said December thirty-first, by the county commissioners
of the county of Hampshire. Approved April 30, 1921.

Chap.SSd An Act relative to the retirement and pensioning

OF HENRY C. MERWIN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

There shall be paid annually from the treasury of the com-
monwealth to Henry C. Merwin, who served as clerk of the
committee on bills in the third reading and as counsel to the
committees of the house of representatives for twenty-one
years and was retired on December thirty-first, nineteen
hundred and twenty, a pension which, added to the amount
annually payable to him as a member of the retirement as-
sociation for state employees, shall equal the sum of seven
hundred and twenty dollars. Approved April 30, 1921.

Retirement and
pensioning of
Henry C. Mer-
win.

C/iap.336 An Act relative to estimates of county finances.
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

G. L. 35, § 28,
amended.

Section twenty-eight of chapter thirty-five of the General
Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the twelfth line,
the words "in print", and also by inserting after the word
"shall", in the thirteenth line, the words: — upon their re-
Estimates of quest, — so as to read as follows : — Section 28. The county
county finances, commissioucrs shall annually prepare estimates of county
receipts and expenditures for the ensuing year, in the form
prescribed by the director of accounts antl upon blanks by
him furnished, including estimates for construction and re-
pair of county buildings, with a statement of the correspond-
ing appropriations for the preceding year, and expenditures
for each of the three prececUng years, explaining any difference
between the amount of an estimate and the latest appro-
priation for the same purpose, and citing the laws relating
thereto. The clerk of the commissioners shall record the
foregoing in a book kept therefor, and, on or before January
fifteenth, shall send a copy thereof, by him attested and
signed by the chairman, to the said director, who shall
analyze and classify said estimates, and report the same to

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 337, 338. 373

the general court not later than February first. The director
shall upon their request send a copy of said report to the
mayor of each city and to the selectmen of each town in the
commonwealth. Approved April 30, 1921.

An Act relative to the retirement and pensioning of Chap.SS7

MEMBERS OF FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN CITIES AND TOWNS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section eighty of chapter thirtv-two of the g.l. 32 §8o.
General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof
the following: — Any acceptance of this and the following Retirement and
section may be limited by the vote of acceptance to any one EremenYJf °^
or more of the classes of firemen hereinbefore set forth. '"^"'^•

Section 2. Said chapter thirty-two is hereby further o. l. 32, new
amended by inserting after section eighty-five the following lls!""^
new section: — Section 85 A. Upon the acceptance of this Retirement and
section by a town at its annual town meeting by a two thirds firemen'i'Jf °
vote, the provisions of section eighty-five relative to the re- *°^"®'
tirement of permanent members of the fire department for
incapacity shall apply to call members of its fire department,
except that a call member retired hereunder shall annually
receive from the town a pension at such rate, not exceeding
five hundred dollars a year, as the tow^n may authorize.

Approved April 30, 1921.

An Act relative to the return and entry of writs C/ia/?. 338
in police, district and municipal courts.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section twenty-five of chapter two hundred and twenty- g.l, 223, §25,
three of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting
after the word "courts", the first time it occurs in the third
line, the following: — , and if said Saturday is a legal holiday,
such writs, processes, notices to appear and citations shall be
returned, and such actions entered, on the next business day
following, — so as to read as follows : — Section 25. Satur- Return and
day of each week shall be the return day for writs, processes, in police, dis-
notices to appear and citations in all civil actions and pro- nVclpareolTrts.
ceedings in district courts, and if said Saturday is a legal
holiday, such WTits, processes, notices to appear and citations
shall be returned, and such actions entered, on the next
business day following; but said courts may make them re-
turnable at other times. When the court is required to be

374 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 339, 340.

held at two or more places, writs shall be made returnable at
the place where the clerk's office is kept, except that when
the regular session of the court for the trial of cixil cases is
held upon the return day at some other place, such WTits
may be made returnable at the place where such session is
held, and notices and citations may be made returnable at
any place appointed by law for holding the court.

Approved April 30, 1921.

Chap.S39 An Act authorizing the city of boston to pension

LAURA F. TILTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

maype^b!?" Section 1. Tlic city of Boston may retire Laura F.

Laura F. Til- Tiltou, for forty-scveu years employed in the city clerk's de-
partment of said city, on an annual pension not exceeding
six hundred dollars.

To be sub- Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance

mitted to city at. •■< i> ' t • i- i*

council, etc. by votc of tlic City couucil of said city, subject to the provi-
Proviso. sions of its charter; provided that such acceptance occurs

prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved April 30, 1921.

Chap. 34:0 An Act relative to the time for the issuance of

NOMINATION PAPERS FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES IN THE CITY
OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows. •

etc!'a*mended. Scction fifty-four of chapter four hundred and eighty-six
of the acts of nineteen hundred and nine, as amended by
section five of chapter se\en hundred and thirty of the acts
of nineteen hundred and fourteen, is hereby further amended
by striking out, in the twelfth line, the words "day next
following the state election", and inserting in place thereof
the words: — Wednesday after the first INIonday in No-
Vacancies in list vcmbcr, — SO as to read as ioWows: — Section 54. If a can-
fOTei^tfve?f- didate nominated as aforesaid dies before the day of elec-
Bolton.loV^ tion, or withdraws his name from nomination, or is found to
filled, etc. be ineligible, the vacancy may be filled by a committee of

not less than five persons, or a majority thereof, if such com-
mittee be named, and so authorized in the nomination papers.
Nomination papers shall not include candidates for more
than one office. Every voter may sign as many nomination
papers for each office to be filled as there are persons to be

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 341. 375

elected thereto and no more. Nomination papers in each Nomination

11,.. 11 11 li"! • •• papers, time

year shall be issued by the board oi election commissioners tor issuance,
on and after but not before the Wednesday after the first
Monday in November. Such papers shall be issued only
to candidates who shall file with the election commissioners
requests therefor in writing, containing their names with
the first or middle name in full, the offices for which they are
candidates, and their residences, ^^^th street and number, if
any. Forthwith the election commissioners shall print or
insert on such nomination papers the names of the candidates,
the offices for which they are nominated and their residences,
with street and number, if any. Not more than three hun-
dred such nomination papers shall be issued to any candidate
for mayor, and not more than two hundred such nomination
papers shall be issued to any candidate for the city council
or for the school committee. No nomination papers except
those issued in accordance with the provisions of this section
shall be received or be vahd. Approved April 30, 1921.

An Act extending the law relative to educational C/iap.341

CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYED MINORS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section ninety-five of chapter one hundred and forty-nine ^ l 149, § 95,
of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the
word "establishment", in the third fine, the words: ^ — or in
a public or private bowling alley, pool or billiard room, boot-
black stand or establishment, barber shop, or in the con-
struction or repair of buildings, or by an express or trans-
portation company, — by inserting after the word " absence ",
in the twenty-eighth line, the words : — or waive the school
attendance requirements of this section if in the opinion of
the school physician the physical or mental condition of a
minor is such as to render attendance harmful or impracti-
cable, — and also by inserting after the word "section", in
the twenty-ninth fine, the words : — or fraudulently secures
or alters such certificate, — so as to read as follows : — Sec- Educational
iion 95. No minor over sixteen and under twenty-one shall employed^ ^
be employed in a factory, workshop, manufacturing, me- ^xt^'^^and"^"
chanical or mercantile establishment, or in a public or private twenty-one.
bowling alley, pool or billiard room, bootblack stand or es-
tablishment, barber shop, or in the construction or repair of
buildings, or by an express or transportation company, except
as provided for pupils in co-operative courses, unless his em-

376

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 342.

Duties of em-
ployers as to
certificates, etc.

Penalty.

ployer procures and keeps on file an educational certificate
showing the age of the minor and his abihty or inabiUty to
read and write as hereinafter provided. Such certificates
shall be issued by the person authorized by section eighty-
seven to issue employment certificates. The person au-
thorized to issue such educational certificates shall, so far as
practicable, require the proof of age stated in said section.
He shall examine the minor and certify whether or not he
possesses the educational qualifications described in section
one of chapter seventy-six. Every such certificate shall be
signed, in the presence of the person issuing it, by the minor
in whose name it is issued.

Every employer of such minors shall keep their educational
certificates accessible to any officer mentioned in section
ninety-two and shall return said certificates to the office from
which they were issued within two days after the date of the
termination of the employment of said minors. If the educa-
tional certificate of any minor over sixteen and under twenty-
one fails to show that said minor possesses the educational
qualifications described in section one of chapter seventy-six,
no person shall employ such minor while a public evening
school is maintained in the town where the minor resides,
unless such minor is a regular attendant at such evening
school or at a day school and presents to liis employer each
week a school record of such attendance. When such record
shows unexcused absences, such attendance shall be deemed
to be irregular and insufficient. The person authorized to
issue educational certificates, or teachers acting under his
authority, may, however, excuse justifiable absence or waive
the school attendance requirements of this section if in the
opinion of the school physician the physical or mental con-
dition of a minor is such as to render attendance harmful or
impracticable. Whoever retains an educational certificate
contrary to this section or fraudulently secures or alters such
certificate shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten
nor more than one hundred dollars.

Approved April 30, 1921.

Chap.342 An Act relative to the advance of money from the

TREASURY OF THE COMMONWEALTH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter twenty-nine of the General Laws is hereby
amended by striking out section twenty-three and inserting

G. L. 29, § 23,
amended.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 343, 344. 377

in place thereof the following : — Section 23. Any officer Advances from
authorized to expend money in behalf of the commonwealth
may have money advanced to him from the treasury for such
purposes, in such sums and subject to such rules and regula-
tions as the state auditor may determine.

Approved April 30, 1921.

An Act relative to the publishing of notices of C/iap. 343

HEARINGS BEFORE COMMITTEES OF THE GENERAL
COURT.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section thirty-five of chapter three of the General Laws is g.l, 3, §35,
hereby amended by inserting after the word "committee", '*""""
in the third and fourth lines, the words : — , subject to the
approval of the committees on rules sitting jointly or acting
concurrently, — so as to read as follows: — Section 35. Ad- Publishing of
vertisements of hearings shall be published only in newspapers H'tive'com-'^^'^'
designated by the chairman of the committee on the part of '"'"** hearings.
the senate or of the house of representatives and the clerk of
the committee, subject to the approval of the committees on
rules sitting jointly or acting concurrently, and in each case
the order for the advertisement shall be signed by the chair-
man and clerk of the respecti^'e committees, who shall desig-
nate therein the newspapers in which such advertisement is
to be published, designating daily papers whenever such
are available, and shall file the same with the state auditor,
who shall thereupon forward a copy to the newspapers
so designated for publication and shall give the necessary
directions to secure uniformity in the style and manner of
publication, as provided in the preceding section. The
auditor shall certify all bills for publishing such advertise-
ments, and shall annually, during the first week in April, re-
port in detail to the general court the expenses incurred by
the several committees under this section.

Approved April 30, 1921.

An Act providing for the establishment of the C/iap.344

MOHAWK TRAIL STATE FOREST.

Be a enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The commissioner of conservation may take Commissioner
by eminent domain under chapter seventy-nine of the General ma'^y'ta^fanT
Laws, or acquire by gift, purchase or otherwise, such land or menfof^Mo*'-'
interests therein as may be necessary for preserxing the forest stotePoriit.

378

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 345.

Mohawk Trail
State Forest,
name es-
tablished, etc.

Permits and
licenses to cut
trees, establish
camp sites, etc.

Exemption
from taxation,
reimbursement
of towns, etc.

Expenditure
authorized.

growth on that area lying on both sides of the state highway
constituting the Mohawk Trail, so-called, situated between
the junction of the Cold and Deerfield rivers and the A'illage
of Drury, and including between these points all land l>'ing
between the Trail and the summits of the slopes and hillsides
forming the valleys of Manning brook, Black brook and
Cold river, comprising a tract of between four thousand
and five thousand acres.

Section 2. The land acquired under the provisions of
section one shall be known as the Mohawk Trail State Forest,
and shall be under the control and management of the com-
missioner of conservation.

Section 3. The said commissioner shall have full and
exclusive authority to grant from time to time permits to
owners of adjoining land to do any necessary work in said
forest, including grading, cutting trees, and the like, that may
be essential for convenient access thereto or communication
with said land, and to revoke the same; and also to grant
and revoke permits or licenses for camp sites, and for the
sale of goods, wares and merchandise along the highway or
elsewhere within said forest.

Section 4. Said land shall be exempt from taxation, but
the commonwealth shall reimburse the towns in which said
land is located for the resulting loss of taxable valuation in
the same manner and to the same extent as proAided by sec-
tions thirteen to se^'enteen, inclusi\e, of chapter fifty-eight
of the General Laws.

Section 5. For carrying out the purposes of this act
there may be exT^ended, out of item number two hundred
and sixt>'-eight of the general appropriation act, a sum not
exceeding sixty-five thousand dollars, but the limitation of
price for purchase to five dollars an acre, as provided by
section thirty-three of chapter one hundred and thirty-two
of the General Laws, shall not apply to purchases made
under authority of this act. Approved April 30, 1921.

Chap.34:5 An Act authorizing the city of boston to incur in-
debtedness for the construction of a draw on the
bridge over the south channel of mystic river
between said city and chelsea.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
cityofBostM Section 1. The city of Boston, for the purpose of con-
debtedness for structiug a permanent draw on the Chelsea south bridge

construction of .'^ *,, i i> i n r • • ' i ^'^ j.'

draw on Qvcr the south channel ot the Mystic river, m substitution

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 346. 379

for the temporary draw on said brido;e now in use, mav Chelsea south

^ ^ ^ ,. • 1 1 bridge over

incur indebtedness to an amount not exceedmg eight hun- Mystic river.
dred thousand dollars, of which sum two hundred thousand
dollars shall be in excess of the statutory limit, and may
issue bonds or notes therefor. Such bonds or notes shall be
denominated on the face thereof, Chelsea South Bridge Loan, Chelsea South
Act of 1921. The amount incurred outside the debt Hinit Acton92L"'
shall be for such terms not exceeding five years from the
dates of issue as the mayor and treasurer of the city shall de-
termine, and the amount incurred inside the debt limit shall
be for such terms not exceeding twenty years as the mayor
and treasurer of the city shall determine. Said bonds or
notes shall bear interest in accordance -snth the proA-isions of
chapter fifty-two of the Special Acts of nineteen hundred
and eighteen; and shall be payable by such annual pa^inents
as will extinguish the same at maturity and so that the first
of the said annual payments on account of any loan shall be
made not later than one year after the date of the bonds or
notes issued therefor, and so that the amount of the said
pajanents in any year on account of such loan shall not be
less than the amount of principal of the loan payable in any
subsequent year. The said annual amounts, together with
the interest on the loan, shall, without further action, be
assessed until the debt is extinguished. Each issue of bonds
or notes shall constitute a separate loan, and may be sold at
public or private sale.

Section 2. Nothing in this act shall affect any obliga- Certain obiiga-

1 1 • • p /^1^ 1 1 -r» II tions not al-

tion imposed upon the cities ot C helsca and Revere and the fected.
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company by chapter
five hundred and eighty-one of the acts of nineteen hundred
and eleven and chapter three hundred and forty-one of the
acts of nineteen hundred and thirteen, or by any order or de-
cree of the court made in pursuance thereof.
Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 2, 1921.

An Act exempting Joseph i. horton of ipswich from C/iap. 346
THE provisions of law requiring the retirement
of members of the teachers' retirement association

AT the age of seventy.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1 . The provisions of section ten of chapter thirty- Joseph i. Hor-
two of the General Laws requiring the retirement of members exempt^lTrom
of the teachers' retirement association at the age of seventy ieL^emenuaws!

380

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 347.

shall not apply to Joseph I. Horton, now superintendent of
schools in the town of Ipswich, but the said Horton may
continue a member of the teachers' retirement association,
subject otherwise to the provisions of said chapter relative
to members of said association.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 2, 1921.

City of Worces-
ter may in-
cur indebted-
ness for water
supply pur-

Worcester
Water Jyoan.
Act of 1921.

Chap.S4i7 An Act authorizing the city of Worcester to incur

INDEBTEDNESS FOR WATER SUPPLY PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section 1. For the purpose of defraying the cost and
expenses incident to carrying out the purposes specified in
chapter tliree hundred and fifty-one of the acts of nineteen
hundred and two, including pa;^inents for lands, water and
water rights taken or purchased, and for the purpose of
further increasing its water supply', the city of Worcester
may borrow, from time to time, such sums as may be neces-
sary not exceeding, in the aggregate, seven hundred and
fifty thousand dollars in addition to amounts previously au-
thorized to be issued, and may issue bonds or notes therefor
which shall bear on their face the words, Worcester Water
Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue shall constitute
a separate loan, and such loans shall be payable in not more
than twenty years from their dates. Indebtedness incurred
under this act shall be in excess of the statutory limit, but
shall otherwise be subject to chapter forty-four of the General
Laws.

Section 2. The said city shall, at the time of authorizing
said loan or loans, provide for the payment thereof in ac-
cordance with section one of this act; and when a vote to
that effect has been passed, a sum which, with the income
derived from water rates, will be sufficient to pay the annual
expense of operating its water works and the interest as it
accrues on the bonds or notes issued as aforesaid by the city
and to make such payments on the principal as may be re-
quired under the provisions of this act, shall, without further
vote, be assessed by the assessors of the city annually there-
after, in the same manner as other taxes, until the debt in-
curred by said loan or loans is extinguished.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Appr&ved May 2, 1921.

Payment of
loan.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 348. 381

An Act relative to fixing the tax rates of cities (^/^qt? 348
and towns.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would cause Emergency
great inconvenience in the fixing of the local tax rates for the p""*^"*^'^-
current year, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emer-
gency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the
l)ublic convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ivs:

Section twenty-three of chapter fifty-nine of the General ^n^nded^^^'
Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the fourteenth
and fifteenth lines, the words "such receipts during the pre-
ceding year", and inserting in place thereof the words: —
the corporation tax received from the commonwealth on or
before May first of the current year on accoimt of the assess-
ments of the previous year and of such other receipts as
have been received during the preceding financial year, — so
as to read as follows : — Section 23. The assessors shall Fixing of tax
annually assess taxes to an amount not less than the aggre- and'tpwns.
gate of all amounts appropriated, granted or lawfully ex-
pended by their respective towns since the last preceding
annual assessment and not provided for therein, of all
amounts required by law to be raised by taxation by said
towns during said year, of all amounts necessary to satisfy
final judgments against said towns and of all abatements
granted on account of the tax assessment of any year in
excess of the overlay of that year, and not otherwise pro-
\'ided for; but such assessments shall not include liabilities
for the payment of which towns ha^•e lawfully voted to con-
tract debts. The assessors may deduct the amount of all
the estimated receipts of their respective towns, except from
loans or taxes, lawfulh' applicable to the payment of the ex-
penditures of the year from the amount required to be as-
sessed; but such deduction shall not exceed the amount of
the corporation tax received from the commonwealth on or
before ^lay first of the current year on account of the as-
sessments of the previous year and of such other receipts as
have been received during the preceding financial year.

Approved May 2, 1921.

382

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 349, 350.

G. L. 90, § 21,
amended.

Arrests for vio-
lation of laws
relatins; to
motor vehicles.

Chap. 349 An Act relative to arrests for violation of laws

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter ninety of the General Laws is hereby amended by
striking out section twenty-one and inserting in place thereof
the following: — Section 21. Any officer authorized to make
arrests may arrest without warrant and keep in custody for
not more than twenty-four hours, unless Sunday intervenes,
any person operating a motor vehicle on any way who does
not have in his possession a license to operate motor vehicles
granted to him by the registrar, and who violates any statute,
by-law, ordinance or regulation relating to the operation or
control of motor vehicles; and at or before the expiration of
said period of time such person shall be brought before a
magistrate and proceeded against according to law. An
investigator or examiner appointed under section twenty-
nine, may arrest without warrant, keep in custody for a like
period, bring before a magistrate and proceed against in like
manner, any person operating a motor vehicle while under
the influence of intoxicating liquors, irrespective of his
possession of such a license. Any person operating a motor
vehicle who is arrested as aforesaid and solely because he
has violated a pro\ision of section seventeen or a regulation
under section eighteen shall be admitted to bail for his ap-
pearance in court upon the deposit of one hundred dollars in
cash, in lieu of a bail bond, with any person authorized to
take bail. Approved May 2, 1921. «

Chap.S50 An Act authorizing sittings of the superior court

AT QUINCY IN THE COUNTY OF NORFOLK.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter two hundred and twelve of the Gen-
eral Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section eight-
een the following new section: — Section 18a. An adjourned
sitting of each civil and criminal term of the court for Norfolk
coimty may, in the discretion of the chief justice, be held at
Quincy.

Section 2. For the purpose of making adequate provi-
sion for the accommodation of such adjourned sittings, the
county commissioners of said county may, in their discretion,
expend from the treasury of said county a sum not exceeding
five thousand dollars.

G. L. 212, new
section after

§ 18.

Sittings of su-
perior court at
Quincy in Nor-
folk county,
authorized.

Expenditures
by county to
provide accom-
modations, etc.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 351. 383

Section 3. This act shall not take effect unless accepted mutld to Nor-
by the county commissioners of the county of Norfolk, but ^'^^iss^o^ers,
such acceptance shall occur prior to December thirty-first in etc.
the current year. Approved May 2, 1921.

An Act relative to employment certificates for cer- C/mp.351

TAIN MINORS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1 . Section sixty-five of chapter one hundred and ^^^^ j^j- ^ ^^•
forty-nine of the General Laws is hereby amended b>' insert-
ing after the word "sixty", in the third line, the words: — ,
or for which an employment certificate is required, — so as
to read as follows: — *Sec^io/i 65. No person shall employ Hours of labor

1 • , 'i 1 • j^ 1 • 1 i ."^ of minors under

a mmor under sixteen or permit him to work m, about or in sixteen.
connection with any establishment or occupation named in
section sixty, or for which an employment certificate is re-
quired, for more than six days in any one week, or more than
forty-eight hours in any one week, or more than eight hours
in any one day, or before half past six o'clock in the morning,
or after six o'clock in the evening. The time spent by such
a minor in a continuation school or course of instruction as
required by section twenty-two of chapter seventy-one shall
be reckoned as a part of the time he is permitted to work.

Section 2. Section eighty-six of said chapter one hun- g. l ho, § 86,
dred and forty-nine is hereby amended by inserting after the ''™®"'^®'^-
word "estabhshment", in the third and fourth lines, the
words: — or in any emplo\Tnent as defined in section one,
other than street trades as defined in sections sixty-nine to
seventy-three, inclusi^•e, -^ by inserting after the word
"workshop", in the thirteenth line, the words: — , or any
employment as defined in section one, — by inserting after
the word "employment", in the fourteenth line, the words:

— Children between fourteen and sixteen employed in pri\'ate
domestic service or service on farms shall be required to se-
cure a special certificate issued by the superintendent of
schools covering such emplo^nient, — and also by inserting
before the word "certificate", in the fifteenth line, the words:

— or special, — so as to read as follows: — Section 86. No Employment of
person shall employ a child between fourteen and sixteen or tween fourteen
permit him to work in, about or in connection with any without "em-
factory, workshop, manufacturing, mechanical or mercantile t^ifi4Te!"etc.T'
establishment or in any employment as defined in section forbidden.
one, other than street trades as defined in sections sixty-nine

384

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 351.

Proviso.

Special
certificate.

Penalty.

G. L. 149, § 94,
amended.

Employment
or educational
certificate, etc.,
to be shown on
request of
officials.

to seventy-three, inclusive, unless the person employing him
procures and keeps on file, accessible to the attendance officers
of the town, to agents of the department of education, and
to the department of labor and industries or its authorized
agents or inspectors, the emplojanent certificate issued to
such child, and keeps a complete list of the names and ages
of all such children employed therein conspicuously posted
near the principal entrance of the building where they are
employed; provided, that pupils in co-operative courses in
public schools may be employed by any co-operating factory,
manufacturing, mechanical or mercantile establishment or
workshop, or any employment as defined in section one, upon
securing from the superintendent of schools a special certifi-
cate covering this type of employment. Children between
fourteen and sixteen employed in private domestic service
or service on farms shall be required to secure a special
certificate issued by the superintendent of schools covering
such emplojanent. On termination of the employment of a
child whose emplojmient or special certificate is on file, said
certificate shall be returned by the employer within two
days after said termination to the office of the superintendent
of schools or school committee from which it was issued.
Any person who retains an employment certificate contrary
to this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten
nor more than one hundred dollars.

Section 3. Section ninety-four of said chapter one hun-
dred and forty-nine is hereby amended by striking out, in
the third and fourth lines, the words "factories, workshops,
manufacturing, mechanical or mercantile establishments",
and inserting in place thereof the words : — any establish-
ment or occupation for which employment or educational
certificates are required, — so as to read as follows: — Sec-
tion 94- Inspectors, agents of the department of education
and attendance officers may require that the employment or
educational certificates and lists of minors employed in any
establishment or occupation for which emplo^anent or edu-
cational certificates are required shall be produced for their
inspection. A failure so to do upon request shall be prima
facie evidence of the illegal employment of any minor whose
certificate is not produced or whose name is not so listed.

Approved May 2, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 352, 353, 354. 385

An Act relative to directors in trust companies. Chav 352

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section fourteen of chapter one hundred and seventy-two g. l. 172, § 14,
of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after ^"^^"^ ^ '
the word "stockholder", in the second line, the words: — of
record, — so as to read as follows: — Section I4. No person Directors in
shall be a director in any such corporation unless he is a pa"nies°qiiaiifi-
stockholder of record holding not less than ten shares of un-
pledged stock therein. A majority of the directors shall be
citizens of and resident in the commonwealth and not more
than one third of the directors shall be directors in any other
such corporation. Approved May 2, 1921.

cations.

C/iap.353

An Act authorizing the city of quincy to procure
plans for construction work without advertis-
ING.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Quincy may procure plans for Quincy need
construction work without inviting proposals for the same To procu/JpLns
by advertising as provided in section twenty-eight of chapter f^r^w'nstruction
forty-three of the General La\^s or the corresponding pro-
visions of earlier laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 3, 1921.

An Act entitling student nurses of the medical de- Chav 354
partment of the united states army during the
world war to receive the state bonus.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Every person who served as a student nurse with the Certain student
medical department of the United States army during the Ts^ate'SonS
world war shall be entitled to the benefits of chapter two
hundred and eighty-three of the General Acts of nineteen
hundred and nineteen and any acts in amendment thereof
and in addition thereto. Approved May 3, 1921.

386

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 355, 356.

Chap.S55 An Act establishing the salaries of the justice and

CLERKS OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE CHARLESTOWN
district IN THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section seventy-six of chapter two hundred
and eighteen of the General Laws is hereby amended by
adding at the end thereof the following : — The salary of the
justice of the municipal court of the Charlestown district
shall be four thousand dollars, — so as to read as follows : —
Section 76. The salary of the justice of the Boston juvenile
court shall be four thousand dollars, and that of the clerk of
said court three thousand dollars. The salary of the justice
of the municipal court of the Charlestown district shall be
four thousand dollars.

Section 2. Said chapter two hundred and eighteen is
hereby amended by striking out section eighty and inserting
in place thereof the following : — Section SO. The salary of
the clerk of the municipal court of the Charlestown district
shall be equal to seventy-five per cent of the salary estab-
lished for the justice of said court, and the salary of the first
assistant clerk shall be equal to seventy-five per cent, and
the salary of the second assistant clerk shall be equal to
sixty per cent, of the salary of said clerk.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by the city council of the city of Boston, subject to the pro-
visions of its charter; provided that such acceptance occurs
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Ajyproved May 3, 1921.

G. L. 218, § 76,
amended.

Salaries in
certain Boston
courts.

G.L. 218, §:
amended.

Salaries of clerk
and assistant
clerks in mu-
nicipal court of
Charlestown
district.

To be sub-
mitted to
Boston city
council, etc.
Proviso.

C/iap. 356 An Act relative to the licensing board of the city

OF PITTSFIELD.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section 1. So much of section eight of chapter one hun-
dred and thirty-eight of the General Laws as provides that
M'henever a city shall not vote to authorize the granting of
licenses for the sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages the
powers and duties of its licensing board in respect to third
and fourth class licenses and licenses of itinholders and com-
mon \'ictuallers shall vest in its aldermen, shall not apply to
the city of Pittsfield, and the licensing board of said city, and
its successors in office, shall be vested with all the powers and

Certain duties
of Pittsfield
licensing board
not to vest in
aldermen.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 357. 387

duties exercised by licensing boards in cities that vote to
grant licenses under the provisions of said chapter one hun-
dred and thirty-eight, notwithstanding any vote of said city
not to grant such licenses. Except as herein otherwise pro-
vided, sections four to nine, inclusive, of said chapter one
hundred and thirty-eight shall continue to apply to said
city.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance xobesub-

.,„.,. 1 • J. X xi mitted to city

by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro- council, etc.
visions of its charter; provided that such acceptance occurs Proviso,
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved May 3, 1921.

An Act providing for the appointment of school Chap. 357

NURSES IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter seventy-one of the General Laws is g.l ji §53,
hereby amended by striking out section fifty-three and in- ^"^^
serting in place thereof the following: — Section 53. The school physi-
school committee shall appoint one or more school physicians nurses, appoint-
and nurses, shall assign them to the public schools \nthin '"^"*^' ^*^<'-
its jurisdiction, shall provide them with all proper facilities
for the performance of their duties and shall assign one or
more physicians to the examination of children who apply
for health certificates required by section eighty-seven of
chapter one hundred and forty-nine, but in cities where the
medical inspection hereinafter prescribed is substantially
provided by the board of health, said board shall appoint
and assign the school physicians and nurses. The depart- Certain towns
ment may exempt towns having a valuation of less than one ^"'^'"^ "
million dollars from so much of this section as relates to
school nurses.

Section 2. Said chapter seventy-one is hereby further o. l. 71, new
amended by inserting after section fifty-three the follo^^•ing Tss.
new sections : — (Sediow 53 A. A superintendencv district School phy-

„ , , , 111 • • p '• • sicians and

lormecl and conclucted under the proMsions 01 section sixty, nurses in a
or a siiperintendency union formed and conducted under the dene" district.
pro\isions of sections sixty-one to sixty-four, inclusiA'e, may
employ one or more school physicians and may employ one
or more school nurses; determine the relative amount of
ser\'ice to be rendered by each in each town; fix the com-
pensation of each person so employed; apportion the pay-
ment thereof among the several towns; and certify the re-

, appointment,
etc.

388

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 358, 359.

Removal.

Certain towns
exempt.

spective shares to the several town treasurers. A school
physician or nurse so employed may be removed by a two
thirds vote of the full membership of the joint committee.
Section 53 B. The towns comprised in a superintendency
district or union emplojdng, to the satisfaction of the depart-
ment, one or more school physicians and nurses in accordance
with the provisions of section fifty-thi-ee A shall be exempt
from the pro\isions of section fifty-three requiring the ap-
pointment of such persons. Approved May 3, 1921.

Chap. 358 An Act providing for the registration of collectors

OF GARBAGE, OFFAL AND OTHER OFFENSIVE SUBSTANCES.

G. L. Ill, new
section, after
§31.

Registration of
garbage col-
lectors, etc.

Provisos.

Existing con-
tracts not to be
impaired.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter one hundred and eleven of the
General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section
thirty-one the following new section: — Section 31 A. Any
person may remove or transport garbage, offal or other
offensive substances through the streets; pro\dded that he
shall first register with the local board of health, the fee for
which registration shall not exceed two dollars; and provided,
further, that he shall remove and transport the material
herein mentioned in accordance \^ith such reasonable rules
and regulations as may be established by the said board.

Section 2. Nothing contained in this act shall be con-
strued to impair the obligation of any existing contract for
the removal or transportation of garbage, offal or other
offensive substances. Approved May 3, 1921.

Chap.359 An Act making certain changes in the militia law.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

G. L. 33, § 28,
amended.

Adjutant gen-
eral, salary, etc.

G. L. 33, § i
amended.

Chief surgeon,
salary, duties,
etc.

Section 1. Chapter thirty-three of the General Laws is
hereby amended by striking out section twenty-eight and
inserting in place thereof the following: — Section 28. The
adjutant general shall receive a salary of forty-one hundred
dollars. He may detail such officers of appropriate rank and
may employ such clerks and other assistants as may be
necessary in his department at an expense not exceeding the
amount annually appropriated therefor.

Section 2. Said chapter thirty-three is hereby further
amended by striking out sub-section (a) of section eighty-six
and inserting in place thereof the following: — (a) Except
when ordered on duty under section twenty-nine or thirty.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 360. 389

the chief surgeon shall receive a salary of fifteen hundred
dollars; and, subject to the orders of the commander-in-cliief,
shall have general supervision and control of all matters per-
taining to the medical department of the land forces, and
shall prescribe the physical and mental disabihties exempting
from military duty. He shall piu-chase and issue all medical
and hospital supplies, and perform such other official duties
as the commander-in-chief directs. For ser\ices rendered to Commissioner
the commissioner of state aid and pensions in cases of state and pensions
or military aid and soldiers' relief he may receive such com- ^enfition^ "^™'
pensation, not exceeding twelve hundred dollars per annum,
as said commissioner shall approve.

Section 3. Said chapter thirty-three is hereby further g. l. 33. § 154,
amended by striking out sub-section (a) of section one hun- '*™^°^^-
dred and fifty-four and inserting in place thereof the follow-
ing:— (a) There shall annually be allowed and paid by the Annual appro-
commonwealth from such sums as may be hereafter appro- regulations for
priated for the maintenance of the United States and state ^t^dra^rand^
draft or riding animals, used for mihtary organizations au- riding animals,
thorized to be mounted, a sum not exceeding fifteen dollars
each month for every such animal owned by such organiza-
tion or by individual members thereof and used for military
purposes. Such allowance to an organization maintaining
horses under this section shall be for forage, care and main-
tenance, and shall be in lieu of any allowance for instruction
in riding provided for by section one hundred and fifty-seven.
The commander-in-chief shall, by order, prescribe the condi-
tions and regulations relative to the use and maintenance of
such horses, which shall be complied with before the allowance
shall be paid. Approved May 3, 1921.

Chap.Sm

An Act providing for physical training for pupils in
the elementary and secondary schools of the com-
monwealth.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section one of chapter seventy-one of the General Laws is g. l. 71, § 1,
hereby amended by striking out the word "and", after the ^™®°'^^'^-
word "hygiene", in the tenth fine, and by inserting after the
word "beha\-ior", in said fine, the following: — , indoor and
outdoor games and athletic exercise, — so as to read as fol-
lows:— Section 1. Every town shall maintain, for at least Maintenance of
one hundred and sixty days in each school year unless "" ' ^c cos.
specifically exempted as to any one year by the department

390 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 361.

of education, in this chapter called the department, a suffi-
cient number of schools for the instruction of all children who
may legally attend a pubUc school therein. Such schools
shall be taught by teachers of competent abiUty and good
morals, and shall give instruction and training in orthog-
raphy, reading, writing, the English language and gramrnar,
geography, arithmetic, draAnng, the history of the United
States, the duties of citizenship, physiology and hygiene, good
behavior, indoor and outdoor games and athletic exercise.
In connection with physiology and hygiene, instruction as to
the effects of alcoholic drinks and of stimulants and narcotics
on the human system, and as to tuberculosis and its preven-
tion, shall be given to all pupils in all schools under public
control, except schools maintained solely for instruction in
particular branches. Such other subjects as the school com-
mittee considers expedient may be taught in the public
schools. Approved May 3, 1921.

CAap.361 An Act imposing a minimum excise tax for the cur-
rent YEAR UPON FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC BUSINESS COR-
PORATIONS.

Emergency Whereos, The deferred operation of this act would cause

pream e. substantial rcductiou in the revenue of the commonwealth

and of its cities and towns, it is hereby declared to be an

emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of

the pubhc convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., cw follows:
Minimum excise SECTION 1. The tax asscsscd in the year nineteen hun-
y^r'imp^Jsed Jped and twenty-one in accordance with the provisions of
domeslfAusf- scctiou thirty-two of chapter sixty-three of the General Laws
ness^corpora- ^^^ ^^^ tax' Esscsscd agaiust any foreign corporation in ac-
cordance with the proxisions of section thirty-nine of said
chapter six-ty-three shall be not less than an amount equal
to one tw^entieth of one per cent of the said corporation's gross
receipts from business assignable to this commonwealth as
defined in clause six of section thirty-eight of said chapter
sixty-three.
Certain laws SECTION 2. All provisious of chapters fifty-eight and

taxMapph- sixty-tlu-ee of the General Laws relative to assessment,
*'^^'^' collection, pa>Tnent, abatement, penalties, distribution and

administration shall, so far as pertinent, be applicable to
taxes under tliis act. Approved May 7, 1921.-

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 362, 363. 391

An Act authorizing the city of melrose to incur in- Chav.3Q2

DEBTEDNESS FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of acquiring land for and the Melrose School
construction of school buildings and for the purpose of origi- igTi"'
nally equipping and furnishing said buildings, the city of
Melrose may, from time to time, borrow such sums as may
be necessary not exceeding, in the aggregate, two hundred
thousand dollars and may issue bonds or notes therefor which
shall bear on their face the words, Melrose School Loan, Act
of 1921. Each authorized issue shall constitute a separate
loan. Indebtedness incurred under this act shall be in excess
of the statutory limit, but shall otherwise be subject to chap-
ter forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Apyroved May 7, 1921.

An Act relative to the boston terminal company. C/iai>.363
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1 . Section two of chapter five hundred and six- i896, sie, § 2,
teen of the acts of eighteen hundred and ninety-six is hereby
amended by inserting after the word "Company", in the
third line, the words: — its lessee, the New York Central
Railroad Company, — and also by inserting after the word
"for", in the eighth line, the words: — or purchase, — so as
to read as follows : — Section 2. The capital stock of said ^'•nal clm-
corporation shall be five hundred thousand dollars, and the pany, capital
Boston and Albany Railroad Company, its lessee, the New
York Central Railroad Company, the New England Railroad
Company, the Boston and Pro\ddence Railroad Corporation,
the Old Colony Railroad Company, and the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, being lessee of the
Old Colony Railroad Company, may each subscribe for or
purchase and hold one fifth portion of the said capital stock.
The corporation may by by-laws regulate the terms and con-
ditions upon which its stock may be transferred. All said
capital stock shall be paid in in cash by said railroad com-
panies before the corporation takes any land under the pro-
visions of this act.

Section 2. During the existence of the lease of the New York
Boston and Albany Railroad to the New York Central Rail- ?otd cimSy

392

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 364, 365.

may exercise
certain powers,
etc.

road Compan\ authorized by chapter four hundred and sixty-
eight of the acts of nineteen hundred, the New York Central
Raih'oad Company shall exercise all the powers conferred
upon the Boston and Albany Railroad Company under the
provisions of said chapter five hundred and sixteen of the
acts of eighteen hundred and ninety-six, as amended.

Approved May 7, 1921.

Chap. 364: An Act establishing the salaries of judges and regis-
ters OF PROBATE IN THE COUNTIES OF DUKES AND NAN-
TUCKET.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter two hundred and seventeen of the General Laws
is hereby amended by striking out section thirty-seven and
inserting in place thereof the following : — Section 37. In
Dukes and Nantucket counties the salaries of the judges of
probate and the registers shall be as follows: judges, two
thousand dollars; registers, fifteen hundred dollars.

Approved May 7, 1921.

G.L. 217, §37,
amended.

Salaries of
judges, etc.,
Dukes and
Nantucket
counties.

G. L. 112, new
section after
§45.

Registration of
dental internes.

C/iap. 365 An Act providing for the registration of dental

INTERNES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and twelve of the General Laws
is hereby amended by adding after section forty-five the
following new section: — Section 45 A. An appHcant for
limited registration under this section who shall furnish the
board wth proof entitling him to be examined for registra-
tion under the preceding section and with satisfactory proof
that he has been appointed a dental interne in a hospital or
other institution maintained by the commonwealth or by a
county or municipality thereof, or in a hospital or dental
infirmary incorporated under the laws of this commonwealth
may, upon payment of five dollars, be registered by the
board as a dental interne for one year; but such limited
registration shall entitle said apphcant to practice dentistry
only in the hospital or other institution designated on his
registration and under the direction of a registered dentist
employed therein. Limited registration under this section
may be revoked at any time by the board.

Approved May 7, 1921.

Revocation.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 366, 367. 393

An Act authorizing towns to borrow money for high- r<hn^ Qaa

WAY PURPOSES in ANTICIPATION OF STATE OR COUNTY
REIMBURSEMENT.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Chapter forty-four of the General Laws is hereby amended ^- ^ **■ ""^

.... p, . • ji p 11 • . section after § 6.

by inserting after section six the rollowmg new section : —
Section 6 A. If a town has appropriated a sum of money Cites and
for the purpose of constructing or repairing a highway, to be row'forTigh^-"'^'
used with a sum or sums allotted by the division of high- tTbeS"-'*'''
ways or the county commissioners or by both, and is required o" wulit'^ ^^^^^
primarily to pay that proportion of the expense for which
reimbursement is to be received from the commonwealth or
county or both, such reimbursement first having been agreed
upon by said division or the county commissioners, for the
purpose of providing the necessary funds to meet the expense
for which reimbursement is to be made the treasurer of the
town may, with the approval of the selectmen, incur debt
outside the debt limit and issue notes therefor for a period
not exceeding one year from their dates; and the proceeds
of such reimbursement shall be applied to the discharge of
the loan. Approved May 7, 1921.

An Act establishing the salary of the first assistant Chap. SQ7

CLERK in the LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENT ROOM.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section eighteen of chapter three of the Gen- g. l. 3, § is,
eral Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the tenth '''"^'''''^•
line, the word "thirteen", and inserting in place thereof the
word: — fifteen, — so as to read as follows: — Section 18. Certain em-
There shall be a doorkeeper for each branch, each at a salary SSt-it^-^^
of two thousand dollars, and such assistant doorkeepers as SaTaries.
It may direct, each at a salary of seventeen hundred dollars;
a postmaster at a salary of eighteen hundred dollars; an
assistant postmaster; messengers, each at a salary of fifteen
hundred dollars; pages whose compensation shall be six
hundred dollars each for the regular annual session and a
sum not exceeding three dollars for each day's service after
said session; a clerk to take charge of the legislative docu-
ment room at a salary of eighteen hundred dollars, an as-
sistant clerk of said room at a salary of fifteen hundred
dollars, and such assistants therein as may be necessary, for

394

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 368.

Time of taking
effect.

whose fitness and good conduct the sergeant-at-arms shall
be responsible.

Section 2. The increase in salary provided for in this
act shall not take effect until an appropriation has been
made sufficient to cover the same, and then as of June first
in the current year. Approved May 7, 1921.

G. L. 182, § 1.
amended.

Definitions.

G. L. 182, new
section after
§11.

Certain volun-
tary associations
may sue and
be sued, etc.

C/iap.368 An Act providing for suits by and against certain

VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATIONS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section one of chapter one hundred and
eighty-two of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking
out the first paragraph and inserting in place thereof the
following: — Section 1. The following words, as used in
sections two to eleven, inclusive, shall have the following
meanings :

Section 2. Said chapter one hundred and eighty-two is
hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following
new section: — Section 12. Any voluntary association com-
posed of five or more persons and not subject to sections one
to eleven, inclusive, may sue or be sued in its common name
but the separate real or personal estate of any individual
member of such association shall not be subject to attach-
ment or execution in any suit under this section against such
association.

Section 3. Section forty of chapter two hundred and
twenty-three of the General Laws is hereby amended by in-
serting after the word "in", at the beginning of the second
fine the words : — section one of, — so as to read as follows :
— Section Jfi. In an action against a voluntary association
described in section one of chapter one hundred and eighty-
two, engaged in business in the commonwealth, service may
be made upon any trustee thereof.

Section 4. Said chapter two hundred and twenty-three
is hereby amended by inserting after section forty the follow-
ing new section: — Section JfiA. In an action against a
voluntary association described in section twelve of chapter
one hundred and eighty-two serAice may be made upon its
president, secretary, treasurer, manager or other officer in
charge of its business in this commonwealth.

Approved May 9, 1921.

G. L. 22.3, 1
amended.

40,

Service may be
made upon a
trustee.

G. L. 223, new
section after
§40.

Service upon
officers of cer-
tain voluntary
associations.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 369, 370, 371. 395

An Act authorizing the city of revere to incur in- Chap.SQQ

DEBTEDNESS FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter two hundred and ninety-three of the 1920, 293, § 1,
acts of nineteen hundred and twenty is hereby amended by *'"^"
striking out section one and inserting in place thereof the fol-
lowing:— Section 1. The city of Revere, for the purposes Revere School

i> •• IIP 1 j_' ... jp 'I- Loan, Act of

or acquiring land, 01 constructing, equipping and turnishmg 1920.
school buildings thereon, and of making additions to school
buildings, and for furnishing and equipping such additions,

An Act validating the annual town meeting of the Chap. 370

TOWN OF ADAMS IN THE CURRENT YEAR.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The acts and proceedings of the town of JfXLmrhl"^
Adams at the annual town meeting, or any adjournment current j^ear
thereof, in the current year, and all acts done in pursuance
thereof, are hereby confirmed and made valid, to the same
extent as if the said meeting had been called, held and con-
ducted in strict compliance with law.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 9, 1921.

An Act authorizing towns to appropriate money for Chap. 31 \

THE employment OF NURSES AND THE MAINTENANCE OF

ambulances.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would, in part, Emergency pre-
defeat its purpose, in that the larger towns of the state are ^^^^^'
prevented by existing law from making that provision for
the public health and safety which this act permits, therefore

394

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 368.

Time of taking
eSect.

whose fitness and good conduct the sergeant-at-arms shall
be responsible.

Chap. SQS An Act providing for suits by and against certain

VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATIONS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter 368, Acts of 1921.

Referendum petition filed May 12, 1921, and completed
August 6, 1921.

See page 693.

be sued, etc.

G. L. 223,
amended.

40.

Service may be
made upon a
trustee.

G. L. 223, new
section after
§40.

Service upon
officers of cer-
tain voluntary
associations.

to eleven, inclusive, may sue or be sued in its common name
but the separate real or personal estate of any individual
member of such association shall not be subject to attach-
ment or execution in any suit under this section against such
association.

Section 3. Section forty of chapter two hundred and
twenty-three of the General Laws is hereby amended by in-
serting after the word "in", at the beginning of the second
line the words : — section one of, — so as to read as follows :
— Section Jfi. In an action against a voluntary association
described in section one of chapter one hundred and eighty-
two, engaged in business in the commonwealth, service may
be made upon any trustee thereof.

Section 4. Said chapter two hundred and twenty-three
is hereby amended by inserting after section forty the follow-
ing new section: — Section 40 A. In an action against a
voluntary association described in section twelve of chapter
one hundred and eighty-two ser\ace may be made upon its
president, secretary, treasurer, manager or other oflBcer in
charge of its business in this commonwealth.

Approved May 9, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 369, 370, 371. 395

An Act authorizing the city of revere to incur in- Chap. 369

DEBTEDNESS FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter two hundred and ninety-three of the 1920, 293, § 1,
acts of nineteen hundred and twenty is hereby amended by '""^°
striking out section one and inserting in place thereof the fol-
lowing:— Section 1. The city of Revere, for the purposes Revere School
of acquiring land, of constructing, equipping and furnishing im'
school buildings thereon, and of making additions to school
buildings, and for furnishing and equipping such additions,
may from time to time borrow such sums as may be neces-
sary, not exceeding, in the aggregate, four hundred thousand
dollars, and may issue bonds or notes therefor which shall
bear on their face the words. Revere School Loan, Act of
1920. Each authorized issue shall constitute a separate
loan. Indebtedness incurred under this act shall be in excess
of the statutory limit, but shall otherwise be subject to chap-
ter forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 9, 1921.

An Act validating the annual town meeting of the Chap. 370

TOWN of ADAMS IN THE CURRENT YEAR,

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The acts and proceedings of the town of J^Adamffn"^
Adams at the annual town meeting, or any adjournment ^X^^tg^^'
thereof, in the current year, and all acts done in pursuance
thereof, are hereby confirmed and made valid, to the same
extent as if the said meeting had been called, held and con-
ducted in strict compliance with law.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 9, 1921.

An Act authorizing towns to appropriate money for Chap.37l
the employment of nurses and the maintenance of
ambulances.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would, in part, Emergency pre-
defeat its purpose, in that the larger towns of the state are *™
prevented by existing law from making that provision for
the public health and safety which this act permits, therefore

396 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 372.

it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for
the immediate preservation of the public health and safety.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
G.L 4o,§5, Section 1. Section five of chapter fortv of the General

amended. • i i i i i -i •

Laws IS hereby amended by striking out sub-section twenty-
Employment of one and inserting in place thereof the folloAnng: — {21) For

the employment of district or other nurses.
G.L 40, §5. Section 2. Section five of said chapter forty is herebv

amended. » , i i i • • p i •

further amended by inserting after sub-section twenty-one
^''a'mbufa"nces. ^^^^ followiug ucw sub-scctiou: — {21 A) For the purchase or
hire and for the maintenance of ambulances.

Ajiprovcd May 9, 1921.

Chap.372 An Act permitting certain foreign mutual fire in-
surance COMPANIES TO CONTINUE TO ISSUE NON-
ASSESSABLE POLICIES.

Emergency WherecLS, The deferred operation of this act would in part

preamble. .' ii- • ^ ii--

defeat its purpose and result m substantial public incon-
venience and would be contrary to the public interest in
that certain foreign mutual fire insurance companies would
thereby be obliged to discontinue transacting business, owing
to the fact that their licenses expire on June thirtieth, nine-
teen hundred and twenty-one, therefore this act is hereby
declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public con\'enience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

G- ^-^J^- 5 150, Section one hundred and fifty of chapter one hundred and
seventy-five of the General Laws is hereby amended by
striking out, in the seventh line, the word "but", and in-
serting in place thereof the words: — provided, that, — and
also by adding after the word "companies", in the ninth
line, the words: — and provided, further, that the provisions
of section eighty-one relative to the contingent mutual lia-
bility of members shall not apply to any foreign mutual fire
company which had been admitted to transact business in
the commonwealth prior to January first, nineteen hundred
and twenty-one and was then actually transacting business
therein without complying with said provisions, — so as to
Foreign mutual read as follows: — Section 150. Foreign companies, upon
companie'l, ad- compljdug With the couditioiis herein set forth applicable to

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 373. 397

such companies, may be admitted to transact in the com- mission to
monwealth, as provided in section one hundred and fifty- nessinMaesa-
seven, any kinds of business authorized by this chapter,
subject to all general laws now or hereafter in force relative
to insurance companies, and subject to all laws applicable to
the transaction of such business by foreign companies and
their agents; provided, that no provision of law which by Provisos,
its terms applies specifically to domestic life companies shall
thereby become applicable to foreign life companies; and
provided, further, that the provisions of section eighty-one
relative to the contingent mutual liability of members shall
not apply to any foreign mutual fire company which had
been admitted to transact business in the commonwealth
prior to January first, nineteen hundred and twent>'-one and
was then actually transacting business therein without com-
plying with said provisions.

The license of any such foreign company shall expire on Time when
June thirtieth of each year, unless sooner revoked or sus- '°^"^® '^''p"'^^-
pended as pro\ided in section five, but may be reuewed by
the commissioner on or before that date on written applica-
tion of the company. Approved May 9, 1921.

An Act to amend the charter of the city of malden. Chap. 373
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The inhabitants of the city of Maiden shall ^jjarter "^''*''^^"'
continue to be a body politic and corporate under the name amended.
of the City of Maiden, and as such shall have, exercise and
enjoy all the rights, immunities, powers and privileges, and
shall be subject to all the duties and obligations now incum-
bent upon and pertaining to said city as a municipal corpora-
tion, except as hereinafter pro\ided.

Section 2. The administration of all the fiscal, pru- Mayor and city
dential and municipal affairs of said city and the go\^ernment sutute execT-"'
thereof, except as to the powers and duties conferred by ^I'^ve'dlil-t
statute upon the assessors, city clerk, school committee and ""^"t^-
upon the police commissioner, the fire commissioner, the
street and water commission, the controller of accounts, and
the board of appeal, which are estabhshed by special statutes,
shall be vested in an executive department which shall con-
sist of one officer to be called the mayor, and in a legislative
department, which shall consist of a single body of eleven
members, to be called the city council. The legislative de-
partment shall never exercise any executive power, and the

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Acts, 1921. — Chap. 373.

Date of city
election, etc.

Mayor and
councillors,
election, term,
etc.

Certain vacan-
cies, how
filled.

City council, _
choice of presi-
dent, etc.

President of
council as
"acting
mayor",
powers, duties,
etc.

executive department shall never exercise any legislative
power, except as otherwise provided herein.

Section 3. The election of city and ward officers shall
take place on the second Tuesday of December in nineteen
hundred and twenty-two and nineteen hundred and twenty-
three and biennially thereafter in every odd-numbered year.
The municipal year shall begin on the first Monday of Jan-
uary in each year.

Section 4. The mayor shall be elected by and from the
qualified voters of the city.

The qualified voters of each ward of the city shall elect
from their own number one councillor and the remaining
members of the city council shall be elected at large by and
from the qualified voters of the city.

At the fifst regular city election held after the acceptance
of this act, the mayor and councillors shall be elected to serve
for the term of one year, and thereafter, beginning with the
election in nineteen hundred and twenty-three the mayor
and councillors shall be elected to serve for terms of two
years, beginning with the first IVIonday of January following
their election, and until their successors are elected and
qualified.

Section 5. If a vacancy occurs in the office of mayor or
councillor before the last six months of the term of office, the
mayor or acting mayor and councillors shall order an election
for a mayor or a member of the city council, as the case may
be, to serve for the unexpired term; and if a vacancy occurs
in the office of mayor during the last six months of his term,
the president of the city council shall succeed to the office of
mayor.

Section 6. The city council shall be the judge of the
election and qualifications of its members, and shall, from
time to time, establish rules for its proceedings. It shall,
from its own membership, elect a president who shall be the
presiding officer at all its meetings. If for seven consecutive
days the mayor shall have been absent or unable from any
cause, and in case of illness the certificate of the city phy-
sician shall be conclusive e^'idence thereof, to perform his
duties they shall be performed by the president of the city
council. If the president of the city council is also absent
or unavailable, or unable from any cause so to serve, and
such certificate shall be conclusive evidence thereof in case
of illness, the said duties shall be performed, until the mayor
or president returns or is able to attend to said duties, by

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 373. 399

such member of the city council as that body may elect, and
until such election, by the city clerk. The person upon
whom the said duties shall devolve shall be called "acting
mayor", and he shall possess the powers of mayor only in
matters not admitting of delay, and shall have no power to
make permanent appointments except upon the death or
resignation of the mayor and then only for the period inter-
vening until a new election of mayor is had, except in case
the president of the city council succeeds to the office of the
mayor as provided in section five, in which e\'ent he shall be
clothed with all the authority of the office of mayor for the
remainder of the term.

Section 7, The mavor shall: — Mayor.

^-p»i !•• '• 1 ici • powers, dutiee,

1. i)e the administrative head oi the city government; etc.

2. See that within the city the laws of the commonwealth,
and the ordinances, resolutions and regulations of the city
council are faithfully executed;

3. From time to time recommend for adoption such
measures as he shall deem expedient;

4. Make reports to the city council from time to time upon
the affairs of the city; keep the city council advised of the
city's financial condition and future financial needs;

5. Appoint or remove, with confirmation or consent, as the
case may be, of the city council, all heads of departments and
other city oflficials whose appointment, election or removal is
not otherwise specifically provided for by statute or ordi-
nance.

Section 8. The mayor shall receive for his services such Mayor's salary.
salary as the city council shall by ordinance determine, not
exceeding twenty-five hundred dollars a year, and shall receive
no other compensation from the city. His salary shall not
be increased or diminished during the term for which he is
elected.

Section 9. No member of the city council shall, during city councillor,
the term for which he is elected, hold any other office or other^office,''"*'
position the salary or compensation of which is payable out ^*'''
of the city treasury, nor shall he appear as counsel or act as
attorney before the city council or any committee thereof.

Section 10. The city council shall, so far as consistent city council,
with this act, have and exercise all the legislative powers of powers, etc.
towns and of the inhabitants thereof, and shall have and
exercise all the powers now vested by law in the city of
Maiden and in the inhabitants thereof as a municipal cor-
poration, and shall have all the powers and be subject to all

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Acts, 1921. — Chap. 373.

Passage of ordi-
nances.

Emergency
measures to be
defined.

Granting of
franchises, etc.

Amendment or
nullification of
ordinances.

Passage of
ordinances, etc.,
at one session.
Proviso.

Resolutions.

Ordinances,
orders, etc., to
be approved by
mayor.

the liabilities of city councils and of either branch thereof,
and it may by ordinance prescribe the manner in which such
powers shall be exercised. Its members shall receive no com-
pensation for their services as members of the city council
or of any committee thereof. Its sessions, whether acting as
a city council or as a committee of the whole, shall be open
to the public, and a journal of its proceedings shall be kept,
which journal shall be subject to public inspection. The
vote of the council upon any question shall be taken by roll
call when the same is requested by at least tliree members.
The affirmative votes of two thirds of all its members shall
be necessary to pass any appropriation.

Section 11. No ordinance shall be passed finally on the
date on which it is introduced, except in cases of special
emergency in^'olving the health or safety of the people or
their property.

No ordinance shall be regarded as an emergency measure
unless the emergency is defined and declared in a preamble
thereto separately voted on and receiving the affirmative vote
of two thirds of the members of the city council.

No ordinance making a grant, renewal or extension, what-
ever its kind or nature, of any franchise or special pri\ilege
shall be passed as an emergency measure, and except as pro-
\ided in sections se\Tnty and seventy-one of chapter one
hundred and sixty-four and chapter one hundred and sixty-
six of the General Laws, no such grant, renewal or extension
shall be made otherwise than by ordinance.

No ordinance or part thereof shall be amended or annulled
except by an ordinance adopted in accordance with the pro-
visions of this act.

Any ordinance, order or resolution may be passed through
all its stages of legislation at one session; provided that not
more than one member of the council objects thereto; but
if two or more members of the council object, except as herein-
after provided, the measure, unless declared to be an emer-
gency measure as hereinbefore defined, shall be postponed.
Resolutions expressing the opinions or desires of the city
council may be passed by a two thirds vote of the city council
at any meeting.

Section 12. Except as provided in chapter forty-four of
the General Laws, every ordinance, order, resolution or vote
of the city council, except on the question of the election of
an officer, shall be presented to the mayor. If he approves
it he shall signify his approval by signing the same, but if

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 373. 401

he does not approve it he shall return it \nth his objections

in writing to the city council, which shall enter the objections

of the mayor at large on its records, and proceed to reconsider

said ordinance, order, resolution or vote, and if after such

reconsideration, by a two thirds vote, the city council, not- Passage of

withstanding such objections, passes such ordinance, order, over"m"ayors*'''

resolution or vote, the same shall be in force, but in all cases ^^*°-

the vote shall be determined by yeas and nays, and if such

ordinance, order, resolution or vote is not returned by the

mayor within ten days after it has been presented to him,

the same shall be in force.

Section 13. The city council at any time may request ^i^^^°e,'|
from the mavor specific information on anv municipal matter information of

.,...*.,.. , , * , mayor, etc.

witmn Its jurisdiction, and may request him to be present to
answer written questions relating thereto at a meeting to be
held not earlier than one week from the date of the receipt
by the mayor of said questions. The mayor shall personally,
or may designate a head of a department or a member of a
board to attend such meeting and publicly answer all such
questions. The person so attending shall not be obliged to
answer questions relating to any other matter. The mayor
at any time may attend and address the city council in
person or through the head of a department or a member of
a board upon any subject.

Section 14. The head of each department of the city Annually in
shall, during the month of October of each year, submit to mates of de-
the mayor an estimate in detail of the amount deemed by fubmiuedto
him necessary to exjjend for the maintenance of his depart- *he mayor.
ment during the ensuing municipal year. No expenditure
shall be made by such department for anj'^ purpose beyond
the specific appropriation made therefor by the city council.

Section 15. No contract for construction work, repairs, Prop9saisfor
or for the purchase of apparatus, supplies or material, the tracts to be
estimated cost of which amounts to or exceeds one thousand ^ "'®'"*'^® •
dollars, except in cases of special emergency involving the
health or safety of the people, or the safety of their property,
shall be awarded unless proposals therefor by sealed bids
have been invited by ad\ertisement once a week for at least
two consecutive wrecks in at least one newspaper pubhshed
in the city, the last pubhcation to be at least one week before
the time specified for the opening of the proposals. Such
advertisement shall state the time and place where plans
and specifications of the proposed work or supplies may be
had, and the time and place for opening the proposals, all

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Acts, 1921. — Chap. 373.

Contracts not
to be split, etc.

Certain con-
tracts to be ap-
proved by
mayor, etc.

Bond or other
security to ac-
company con-
tracts, etc.

Penalties.

Municipal
buildings, cer-
tain building
committee
to supervise
construction or
additions, etc.

School
buildings.

of which shall be opened in public, in answer to said adver-
tisement, and shall re.ser\'e to the city the right to reject any
or all proposals. No bill or contract shall be split or divided
for the purpose of evading any provision of this section.
This section shall not apply to any exercise of the police
power or other power of the commonwealth by any public
officer or board authorized by law to exercise such power.

Section 16. All contracts made by any department,
board or commission in which the amount involved is one
thousand dollars or more, or contracts involving less than
one thousa'nd dollars when required by ordinance, shall be
in WTiting, and no such contract shall be deemed to have
been made or executed initil the appro^'al of the mayor and
of the department or board making the contract is affixed
thereto. Any party to a contract made as aforesaid may be
required to furnish a bond, with sureties satisfactory to the
board or official making the same, or secured by a deposit of
money, certified check or other security, conditioned on the
faithful performance of the contract, and such bond or other
security shall be deposited AAith the city treasurer until the
contract has in all respects been performed; and no such
contract shall be altered except by a written agreement of
the contractor, the sureties on his bond, and the officer, de-
partment or board making the contract, with the approval
of the mayor affixed thereto.

A violation of this section shall render the contract in
respect to which such violation occurs voidable at the option
of the city. Any person \'iolating any proAision of this sec-
tion shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thou-
sand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than one
year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Section 17. WhencA-er the city council shall authorize
the erection and construction of a new municipal building
for the use of any city department or an addition to any mu-
nicipal building where such addition increases the floor space
of said buildings, invohing the exjoenditure of more than
one thousand dollars, the same shall be erected and con-
structed under the supervision of a building committee con-
sisting of the mayor, the head of the department for whose
use said building or addition is to be used, the inspector of
buildings, and two members of the city council to be ap-
pointed by the mayor, except that in case of the erection,
construction, alteration or repair of school buildings said
committee shall be composed of the mayor, chairman of the

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 373. 403

school committee, inspector of buildings, one member of the
city comicil to be appointed by the mayor and one member
of the school committee to be appointed by the chairman
thereof.

The school committee, in addition to the powers and duties school com-
pertaining by law to school committees, may provide, when poweSand'^'"
they are necessary, temporary accommodations for school "^^^^^^ -
purposes, and shall have control of all school buildings and
of the grounds connected therewith, and may make all re-
pairs, the exT3enditures for which are made from the regular
appropriation for the school department.

No site for a school building shall be acquired bv the city To approve

1 n 11 111 'j^ XT 1 " pl^ii3, etc., for

unless lirst approved by the school committee. JN o plans school buiid-
for the construction of or alterations in a school building shall "'^^'
be accepted, and no work shall be begun on the construction
or alteration of a school building, unless the approval of the
school committee and the mayor therefor is first obtained.
Nothing herein contained shall require such approval for the
making of ordinary repairs.

Section 18. All ordinances, resolutions, orders or other ordinances,
regulations of said city, or of any authorized body or official tiniie until
thereof, existing at the time when this act is accepted, shall ^"^^i^^ed. etc.
continue in full force and effect until annulled, repealed,
modified or superseded.

Until superseded under the proxisions of this act, the Executive and
organization of the executive and administrative depart- departments^^
ments, and the powers and duties of the officers and employees organization,
of said city, shall remain as constituted at the time of the
acceptance of this act, but the mayor and city council may
at any time by ordinance not inconsistent with the general
laws, reorganize, consolidate or abolish departments, in
whole or in part, except that the offices of city clerk, con-
troller of accounts, assessors of taxes, school committee,
police and fire commissioners, street and water commission
and board of appeal may not be abolished, but other duties
not inconsistent ^nth existing laws may be assigned to them
from time to time; and the mayor and city council may
establish new departments, and may increase, reduce, estab-
lish or abolish salaries of heads of departments or members
of boards.

Section 19. Except as other^^^se pro\aded herein, all bo?rSet*^?to'
officers, heads of departments, or boards now appointed or continue until,
elected by the mayor or the city council under existing law,
shall respectively continue to hold their offices until their

etc.

404

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 373.

Existing obli-
gations, con-
tracts, taxes,
penalties, etc.,
enforceable, etc.

Certain officials,
terms of office
fixed.

Civil service
laws not appli-
cable to certain
appointees of
mayor.

Certain officials
not to make or
share in con-
tracts with city,
unless, etc.

Proviso.

present terms of office shall expire or until they resign or are
removed.

Section 20. All official bonds, recognizances, obliga-
tions, contracts and all other instrmnents entered into or
executed by or to the city of Maiden before this act takes
effect, and all taxes, special assessments, fines, penalties and
forfeitures incurred or imposed, due or owing to the city
shall be enforced and collected, and all writs, prosecutions,
actions and causes of action, except as otherwise pro\ided
herein, shall continue without abatement and remain un-
affected by this act; and no legal act done by or in favor of
the city shall be rendered invalid by the acceptance of this act.

Section 21. Beginning with March first, nineteen hun-
dred and twenty-two, the term of office of the following
named officers shall be two years, viz.: — city forester, city
physician, city messenger, city engineer, city solicitor, clerk
of committees, soldiers' relief commissioner and inspector of
buildings.

Section 22. The civil service laws shall not apply to the
appointment of the mayor's secretaries or of the stenog-
raphers, clerks, telephone operators and messengers con-
nected with his office, and the mayor may remove such
appointees without a hearing and without making a state-
ment of the cause for their removal.

Section 23. It shall be unlawful for the mayor or for a
member of the city council or school committee or for any
officer or employee of the city, directly or indirectly, to make
a contract with the city, or to receive any commission, dis-
count, bonus, gift, contribution or reward from or any share
in the profits of any person or corporation, making or per-
forming such a contract, unless the mayor, such member,
officer or employee, immediately upon learning of the exist-
ence of such contract, or that such a contract is proposed,
shall notify in wo-iting the mayor, city council or school com-
mittee of the nature of his interest in such contract, and shall
abstain from doing any official act on behalf of the city in
reference thereto. In case of such interest on the part of an
officer whose duty it is to sign the contract on behalf of the
city, the contract may be signed by any other officer of the
city duly authorized thereto by the mayor, or if the mayor
has such interest, by the city clerk; provided that when a
contractor with the city is a corporation or a voluntary stock
association, the ownership of less than five per cent of the
stock or shares actually issued shall not be considered as

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 373. 405

involving an interest in the contract within the meaning of
this section, and such ownership shall not affect the validity
of the contract unless the owner of such stock or shares is
also an officer or agent of the corporation or association, or
solicits or takes part in the making of the contract.

A violation of any provision of this section shall render Penalty.
the contract in respect to which such violation occurs voidable
at the option of the city. Any person violating any provision
of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than
one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than
one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Section 24. The department heretofore known as the Department of
Board of Overseers of the Poor shall be designated as the '^ '" ** '*''^-
Department of Public Welfare.

Section 25. There is hereby established a playground SmmSn.
commission of five persons, who shall be appointed by the established.
mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council, to serve
for terms of three years. The commission shall have entire
charge of the supervised play on the public parks and play-
grounds of the city.

Section 26. The two members of the school committee school com-
elected in the year nineteen hundred antl twenty-two shall "emretc.^" *°°'
serve for three years from the first Monday in January fol-
lowing their election. Beginning with the biennial election
in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-three, members
of the school committee shall be elected biennially for terms
of four years from the first Monday in January following
their election. The term of office of the member of the
school committee elected in nineteen hundred and twenty-one,
and whose term of office would expire under existing law in
January, nineteen hundred and twenty-five, is hereby ex-
tended one year and his successor shall be elected at the
biennial election in nineteen hundred and twenty-five for the
term of four years.

Section 27. At the next regular city election in the city Tobesub-
of Maiden there shall be submitted to the voters thereof the wteS, etc.
question, — "Shall the city accept the provisions of chapter
of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty-one,
entitled 'An Act to amend the charter of the city of Maiden'?"
Vote yes or no.

Upon its acceptance by a majority of the voters voting Time of taking
thereon, tins act shall take effect on the first Monday in cepted! ^'
January nineteen hundred and twenty-tliree, except as other-
wise provided herein. Approved May 9, 1921.

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Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 374, 375.

G. L. 98. § 22,
amended.

Sale of certain
articles and
containers in
which sold
regulated.

Chap. 37 4: An Act regulating the sale of certain articles and

THE containers IN WHICH THEY MAY BE SOLD.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter ninety-eight of the General Laws is hereby
amended by striking out section twenty-two and inserting
in place thereof the f ollo\nng : — Section 22. Paper or fibre
cartons which are used for the sale by measure of viscous or
semi-solid commodities or mixtures of solids and liquids
shall contain and shall be sold as containing one quart, one
pint, one half pint or one gill, Massachusetts standard liquid
measure. Such cartons shall be of such shape and dimensions
as may be approA'ed by the director. Whenever the shape
and dimensions of any such carton have been so approved,
the director may authorize the manufacturer to have printed
thereon a statement of its capacity in terms of IMassachusetts
standard liquid measure, vnth the words "Approved by the
Director of Standards for Massachusetts", and with such
other marking as the director may require. Such cartons
shall be legal measure only for such commodities as may be
designated by the director and shall be exempt from the
laws requiring the sealing of measures.

Approved May 9, 1921.

Chap. 31^ An Act relative to the distribution of corporation

TAXES AND INTEREST THEREON TO CITIES AND TOWNS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter fifty-eight of the General Laws is
hereby amended by inserting after section twenty-four the
following new section: — Section 24 A. Interest received by
the commonwealth on overdue taxes from corporations under
section seventy of chapter sixty three, shall be distributed,
credited and paid to the several towns in the same manner
and proportions as the principal of such taxes is distributed,
credited and paid.

Section 2. Said chapter fifty-eight is hereby further
amended by inserting after section ten the follo\nng new
section: — Section 10 A. The state treasurer shall allow, as
an offset to any amount due the commonwealth from any
town on November fifteenth in any year by way of the state
tax, a sum equal to eighty per cent of the amount of any
taxes to be distributed to such town under sections twenty

G. L. 58, new
section after
§24.

Distribution of
interest re-
ceived on over-
due corporation
taxes.

G. L. 58, new
section after
§ 10.

State treasurer
to allow dis-
tribution of
certain taxes,
etc.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 376. 407

to twenty-four A, inclusive, that have been paid to the com-
monwealth on or before November first of that year, but
which by reason of pending questions of abatement or other-
wise cannot be immediately distributed.

Section 3. Section twenty-five of said chapter fifty-eight ^^^J^;^^ ^s.
is hereby amended by inserting after the word "twenty-
four", in the third line, the letter: — A, — so as to read as
follows: — Section 25. The commissioner, subject to appeal g'S^erel-mrnT
to the board of appeal, shall ascertain and determine the ^[{^^^^/"^*°
amount due to each to\\Ti under sections twenty to twenty- towns.
four A, inclusive, notify the treasurer of each town thereof
and certify the amount, as finally determined, to the state
treasurer, who shall thereupon pay the same.

Approved May 9, 1921.

An Act relative to the taxation of incomes received Chap. 37 Q

BY fiduciaries FROM DEALINGS IN INTANGIBLE PERSONAL
PROPERTY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section five of chapter sixty-two of the Gen- g. l. 62, §5,
eral Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the twenty- amended.
fourth to thirty-fourth lines, inclusi\e, the words " ; pro-
\'ided, that in the case of intangible personal property held
by trustees or other fiduciaries, said excess shall be deter-
mined and the tax imposed by this section assessed and
paid, at the time when such trust is terminated, but such
trustee or other fiduciary may at his option include said
excess in any return of income made prior to the termination
of the trust, and the tax shall be assessed and paid as of the
year in which the return is made. In case of trusts con-
tinuing for more than fi\'e years, said excess, if not prcNiously
returned, shall be included in a return of taxable income at
least in every fifth year, and the tax shall be assessed and
paid as of the year in which the return is made", — and also
by striking out, in the thirty-fom-th line, the word "such",
so that subsection (c) will read as follows : — (c) The excess Tax on excess
of the gains over the losses received by the taxpayer from From'p^ch^es.
purchases or sales of intangible personal property, whether bieb^reonaT^'
or not said taxpayer is engaged in the business of dealing in pi'operty-
such property, shall be taxed at the rate of tliree per cent
per annum. Any trustee or other fiduciary may charge any same in case
taxes paid under this paragraph against principal in any ac- ° ^^^ ^'
counting -which he makes as such trustee.

408

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 377, 378.

Time of taking
effect.

Application of
the act.

Section 2. This act shall take effect January first, nine-
teen hundred and twenty-two, and shall apply to all income
the taxation of which has been postponed, and to all income
received in the calendar year ending December thirty-first,
nineteen hundred and twenty-one, and thereafter.

Approved May 9, 1921.

Chap.S77 An Act requiring the use of lights on bicycles.
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

G. L. 85, § 13,
amended.

Use of bicycles
on highways.

Proviso.

Chapter eighty-five of the General Laws is hereby amended
by striking out section thirteen and inserting in place thereof
the following: — Section 13. Whoever, without such a per-
mit, rides a bicycle in or upon a pubHc way, square or park
or land or driveway appiu^tenant to a public reservoir, at a
rate of speed exceeding ten miles an hour, or rides it in or
upon any such place without a suitable alarm bell adapted
for use by the rider or, during the period from one half hour
after sunset to one half hour before sunrise, without a light
attached to the bicycle visible from the front and rear, or
rides it on a sidewalk, shall be punished by a fine of not
more than twenty dollars, and shall be further liable for all
damages occasioned to any persons thereby; provided that
proceedings for the enforcement of such penalty shall be
commenced not later than sixty days after the offence is com-
mitted. Approved May 9, 1921.

Chap.378 An Act rel.\tive to the construction of a retaining

WALL on the metropolitan PARKWAY IN THE CITY OF
EVERETT.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The metropolitan district commission is hereby ordered
and directed to expend, from the Metropolitan Parks Main-
tenance Fund, Boulevards, a sum not exceeding twenty-five
hundred dollars in the construction of a retaining wall on
the western side of the metropolitan parkway in the city of
Everett which lies between Main street and the Saugus
branch of the Boston and Maine Railroad.

Approved May 9, 1921.

Metropolitan
Parks Main-
tenance Fund,
Boulevards.
Construction
in Everett of
retaining wall.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 379. 409

An Act relative to the triennial equalization and (7/i/yr) 370

APPORTIONMENT OF STATE AND COUNTY TAXES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section nine of chapter fifty-eight of the g. l. 58, §9,
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the *'^®"^®^-
second and third lines, the words 'Snthin the first week of
the session of the general court, report in print to said general
court", and inserting in place thereof the words: — on or
before April first report to the general court, — so as to read
as follows : — Section 9. In nineteen hundred and twenty- Commissioner
two and in e\'ery third year thereafter, the commissioner ponSiemof
shall, on or before April first report to the general court an count>"tix
equalization and apportionment upon the several towns, of Jenerd^'clfurt
the number of polls, the amount of property, and the pro-
portion of every one thousand dollars of state or county
tax, including polls at one tenth of a mill each, which should
be assessed upon each town.

Section 2. Section ten of said chapter fifty-eight is g.l. 58, §io,
hereby amended by striking out, in the sixth line, the words '""''"'*^-
"corporate excess", and inserting in place thereof the words:
— excise value as determined by the commissioner, — so as
to read as follows: — Section 10. To aid in making the Commissioner
equalization and apportionment required by the preceding s°ractTobt^n
section, and to assist the general court to determine the y^'f"'-"'^^'^"'
amount of state tax to be imposed upon the several towns,
the commissioner shall prepare and submit to the general
court abstracts showing the amount of the corporate fran-
chise value of domestic corporations, of the excise value as
determined by the commissioner of domestic business and
foreign corporations, and of the value of the shares of banks
the shares of which are subject to taxation under section
one of chapter sixty-three, represented by the taxes dis-
tributed according to law to each town. He may require
from state and town officers such further returns and state-
ments relative to the amount and value of taxable property
in the several towns as he deems necessary. He shall to the
best of his judgment and discretion prepare said equalization
and apportionment upon the basis of the returns and state-
ments pro\ided for and authorized, and of any other informa-
tion in his possession. He shall give notice of so much of
said equalization and apportionment as may be prepared

410

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 380, 381.

upon the basis of such other information in his possession to
the assessors of any town affected thereby, and upon their
request shall give his reasons therefor, and such information
as he may properly divulge. Approved May 9, 1921.

Chap. ^SO An Act relative to the ExMployment by the auditor
OF the commonwealth of examiners of accounts.

Emergency

Whereas, Delay in the taking effect of this act would cause
great inconvenience to the department of the state auditor
as well as to various state institutions, therefore it is hereby
declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public convenience.

State auditor,
employment of
examiners of
accounts.

Be it enacted, etc., as foUoivs:

The employment of persons now upon the pay roll of the
commonwealth, who were appointed under chapter four
hundred and twenty-eight of the acts of nineteen hmidred
and twenty, may be continued notwithstanding any civil
service rules to the contrary. Approved May 11, 1921.

Chap.SSl An iVcT making appropriations for the maintenance

OF CERTAIN COUNTIES, FOR INTEREST, SINKING FUND AND
serial bond requirements, for CERTAIN PERMANENT
IMPROVEMENTS, AND GRANTING A COUNTY TAX FOR SAID
COUNTIES.

Emergency
preamble.

Appropriations
for mainte-
nance of certain
counties, inter-
est, sinking
fund and bond
requirements,
and certain
improvements,
and county
tax granted.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section 1. The following sums are hereby appropriated
for the counties hereinafter specified for the year nineteen
hundred and twenty-one. No direct drafts against the ac-
count known as the reserve fund shall be made, but transfers
from this account to other accounts may be made to meet
extraordinary or unforeseen expenditures upon the request
of the county commissioners and with the approval of the
director of accounts.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 381. 411

Section 2.

Barnstable County.

Item

1 For interest on county debt, a sum not exceed- Barnstebie.'

ing thirteen thousand four hundred two dol-
lars, 113,402 00

2 For reduction of county debt, a sum not exceeding

forty-nine thousand nine hundred thirty-two

dollars and thirty-eight cents, .... 49,932 3S

3 For salaries of county officers and assistants,

fixed by law, a sum not exceeding twelve thou-
sand three hundred twenty dollars, . . . 12,320 00

4 For clerical assistance in county offices, a sum

not exceeding three thousand dollars, . . 3,000 00

5 For salaries and expenses of district courts, a

sum not exceeding eleven thousand dollars, . 11,000 00

6 For salaries of jailers, masters and assistants,

and support of prisoners in jails and houses of
correction, a sum not exceeding seven thousand
dollars, 7,000 00

7 For criminal costs in the superior court, a sum

not exceeding three thousand five hundred

dollars, 3,500 00

8 For civil expenses in the supreme judicial and

superior courts, a sum not exceeding three

thousand five hundred dollars, .... 3,500 00

10 For transportation expenses of county and asso-

ciate commissioners, a sum not exceeding one

thousand dollars, 1,000 00

11 For medical examiners, inquests, and commit-

ments of the insane, a sum not exceeding two

thousand dollars, 2,000 00

12 For auditors, masters and referees, a sum not

exceeding one thousand dollars, .... 1,000 00

14 For repairing, furnishing and improving county

buildings, a sum not exceeding five thousand

dollars, 5,000 00

15 For care, fuel, lights and supphes in county

buildings, other than jails and houses of correc-
tion, a sum not exceeding six thousand dol-
lars, 6,000 00

16 For highways, including state highways, bridges

and land damages, a sum not exceeding twenty

thousand dollars, 20,000 00

19 For county aid to agriculture, a sum not exceed-

ing five thousand dollars, 5,000 00

20 For the infirmarj^ a sum not exceeding forty-five

thousand dollars, 45,000 00

23 For miscellaneous and contingent expenses oif

the current year, a sum not exceeding one

thousand dollars, 1,000 00

24 For a reserve fund, a sum not exceeding two

thousand dollars, 2,000 00

412

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 381.

Item

County tax,
Barnstable.

And the county commissioners of Barnstable
county are hereby authorized to levy as the
county tax of said county for the current year,
in the manner provided by law, the sum of one
hundred forty-six thousand four hundred
eighty-eight dollars and one cent, to be ex-
pended, together with the cash balance on
hand and the receipts from other sources, for
the above purposes, S146,488 01

County tax,
Berkshire.

Berkshire County.

1 For interest on countv debt, a sum not exceeding

four thousand dollars, . . . . _ . . S4,000 00

3 For salaries of count.y officers and assistants,

fixed by law, a sum not exceeding twenty thou-
sand dollars,

4 For clerical assistance in count.y offices, a sum

not exceeding seven thousand dollars,

5 For salaries and expenses of district courts, a sum

not exceeding thirty-three thousand dollars,

6 For salaries of jailers, masters and assistants, and

support of prisoners in jails and houses of
correction, a sum not exceeding thirty thou-
sand dollars,

7 For criminal costs in the superior court, a sum

not exceeding ten thousand dollars, .

8 For civil expenses in the sui)reme judicial and

superior courts, a sum not exceeding seven
thousand dollars,

10 For transportation expenses of county and asso-

ciate commissioners, a sum not exceeding five
hundred dollars,

11 For medical examiners, inquests, and commit-

ments of the insane, a sum not exceeding four
thousand five hundred dollars, ....

12 For auditors, masters and referees, a sum not ex-

ceeding two thousand dollars, ....

14 For repairing, furnishing and improving county

buildings, a sum not exceeding four thousand

dollars, .- • • 4,000 00

15 For care, fuel, lights and supplies in county

buildings, other than jails and houses of cor-
rection, a sum not exceeding ten thousand dol-
lars, 10,000 00

16 For highways, including state highways, bridges

and land damages, a sum not exceeding seventy-
five thousand dollars, 75,000 00

17 For law libraries, a sum not exceeding one thou-

sand dollars, . 1,000 00

18 For training school, a sum not exceeding two

thousand dollars, 2,000 00

20,000 00

7,000 00

33,000 00

30,000 00

10,000 00

7,000 00

500 00

4,500 00

2,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 381. • 413

Item

19 For county aid to agriculture, a sum not exceed- Berkshir^'^'

ing eight thousand five hundred dollars, . . $8,500 00

20 For the sanatorium (Hampshire county), a sum

not exceeding five hundred dollars, . . . 500 00

21 For the care and maintenance of Greylock state

reservation, a sum not exceeding five thousand

dollars, 5,000 00

For the care and maintenance of Mount Everett
state reservation, a sum not exceeding one
thousand five hundred dollars, .... 1,500 00

22 For pensions, a sum not exceeding two thousand

dollars, . . . . _ 2,000 00

23 For miscellaneous and contingent expenses of the

current year, a sum not exceeding six thousand

dollars, 6,000 00

And the county commissioners of Berkshire
county are hereby authorized to IcA-y as the
county tax of said county for the current year,
in the manner provided by law, the sum of one
hundred eighty-three thousand six hundred
seventeen dollars and fifty-one cents, to be ex-
pended, together with the cash balance on
hand and the receipts from other sources, for
the above purposes, 183,617 51

Bristol Cotinfy.

1 For interest on county debt, a sura not exceeding County tax,

thirty-five thousand dollars, .... 135,000 00 "' ° '

2 For reduction of county debt, a sum not exceed-

ing fifty-four thousand dollars, .... 54,000 00

3 For salaries of county officers and assistants,

fixed bv law, a sum not exceeding thirtv-eight

thousand dollars, \ . 38,000 00

4 For clerical assistance in county offices, a sum

not exceeding forty thousand dollars, . . 40,000 00

5 For salaries and expenses of district courts, a sum

not exceeding eighty thousand dollars, . . 80,000 00

6 For salaries of jailers, masters and assistants, and

support of prisoners in jails and houses of
correction, a sum not exceeding one hundred
thousand dollars, 100,000 00

7 For criminal costs in the superior court, a sum

not exceeding twenty-five thousand dollars, . 25,000 00

8 For civil expenses in the supreme judicial and

superior courts, a sum not exceeding twenty-
five thousand dollars, 25,000 00

10 For transportation expenses of county and asso-

ciate commissioners, a sum not exceeding one

thousand dollars, 1,000 00

1 1 For medical examiners, inquests, and commitments

of the insane, a sum not exceeding twelve

thousand doUars, 12,000 00

414

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 381.

County tax,
Bristol.

Item

12
14

For auditors, masters and referees, a sum not ex-
ceeding five thousand dollars, .... $5,000 00

For repairing, furnishing and improving county
buildings, a sum not exceeding fourteen thou-
sand dollars, ........ 14,000 00

For care, fuel, lights and supplies in county
buildings, other than jails and houses of correc-
tion, a sum not exceeding fifty-two thousand
dollars, 52,000 00

For highways, including state highwa3^s, bridges
and land damages, a sum not exceeding forty
thousand dollars, 40,000 00

For law libraries, a sum not exceeding seven

thousand dollars, . . . ... . 7,00000

For training school, a sum not exceeding sixteen

thousand dollars, 16,000 00

For the agricultural school, a sum not exceeding
fifty thousand dollars, . . . . . 50,000 00

For pensions, a sum not exceeding four thousand

dollars, 4,000 00

For miscellaneous and contingent expenses of
the current year, a sum not exceeding two
thousand five hundred dollars, .... 2,500 00

For a reserve fund, a sum not exceeding six thou-
sand dollars, . . . . . . . . 6,000 00

And the county commissioners of Bristol county
are hereby authorized to levy as the county
tax of said county for the current year, in the
manner provided by law, the sum of five hun-
dred three thousand five hundred dollars, to
be expended, together with the cash balance
on hand and the receipts from other sources,
for the above purposes, 503,500 00

County tax,
Dukes County.

County of Dukes County.

For interest on county debt, a sum not exceeding

two hundred dollars, $200 00

For reduction of county debt, a sum not exceed-
ing two thousand dollars, 2,000 00

For salaries of county officers and assistants,
fixed by law, a sum not exceeding three thou-
sand five hundred ninety-three dollars and
thirty-one cents, 3,593 31

For clerical assistance in county offices, a sum
not exceeding five hundred dollars, . . . 500 00

For salaries and expenses of district courts, a
sum not exceeding one thousand six hundred
dollars, . . . . . . . . . 1,600 00

For salaries of jailers, masters and assistants, and
support of prisoners in jails and houses of
correction, a sum not exceeding six hundred
dollars, 600 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 381.

415

Item

22
23

For criminal costs in the superior court, a sum
not exceeding five hundred dollars,

For civil expenses in the supreme judicial and
superior courts, a sum not exceeding eight
hundred dollars,

For transportation expenses of countj'^ and asso-
ciate commissioners, a sum not exceeding
seventy dollars,

For medical examiners, inquests, and commit-
ments of the insane, a sum not exceeding two
hundred dollars,

For auditors, masters and referees, a sum not
exceeding three hundred dollars.

For repairing, furnishing and impro\'ing county
buildings, a sum not exceeding one thousand
dollars,

For care, fuel, lights and supplies in county
buildings, other than jails and houses of correc-
tion, a sum not exceeding one thousand two
hundred dollars,

For highways, including state highways, bridges
and land damages, a sum not exceeding four
thousand dollars,

For pensions, a sum not exceeding two hundred
forty dollars,

For miscellaneous and contingent expenses of
the current year, a sura not exceeding five
hundred dollars,

For a reserve fund, a sum not exceeding three
hundred fifty dollars,

And the county commissioners of the county of
Dukes County are hereby authorized to levy
as the county tax of said county for the current
year, in the manner provided by law, the sum
of sixteen thousand four hundred sixty-fi\'e
dollars and se\'enty-three cents, to be expended,
together with the cash balance on hand and
the receipts from other sources, for the above
purposes,

County tax,
S500 00 Dukes county.

800 00

70 00

200 00
300 00

1,000 00

1,200 00

4,000 00
240 00

500 00
350 00

10,465 73

Essex County.

For interest on county debt, a sum not exceeding
eighty-three thousand dollars, ....

For reduction of county debt, a sum not exceed-
ing one hundred fifty-nine thousand dollars, .

For salaries of county officers and assistants,
fixed by law, a sum not exceeding fifty thou-
sand dollars,

For clerical assistance in county offices, a sum
not exceeding seventy-two thousand dollars, .

For salaries and expenses of district courts, a sum not
exceeding one hundred thirty thousand dollars.

County tax,

$83,000 00 E^^^^'-
159,000 00

50,000 00

72,000 00

130,000 00

416 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 381.

Essex.

Item

County tax, Q Yov salaries of jailers, masters and assistants,
and support of prisoners in jails and houses of
correction, a sum not exceeding fifty-three
thousand dollars, $53,000 00

7 For criminal costs in the superior court, a sum
not exceeding fifty thousand dollars, . . . 50,000 00

8 For civil expenses in the supreme judicial and
superior courts, a sum not exceeding seventy
thousand dollars, 70,000 00

9 For trial justices, a sum not exceeding six thou-
sand dollars, 6,000 00

10 For transportation expenses of county and as-
sociate commissioners, a sum not exceeding
one thousand dollars, 1,000 00

11 For medical examiners, inquests, and commit-
ments of the insane, a sum not exceeding
twelve thousand dollars 12,000 00

12 For auditors, masters and referees, a sum not
exceeding nine thousand dollars, . . . 9,000 00

14 For repairing, furnishing and impro\'ing county
buildings, a sum not exceeding thirty-seven
thousand dollars, 37,000 00

15 For care, fuel, lights and supplies in county build-
ings, other than jails and houses of correction,
a sum not exceeding sixty thousand dollars, . 60,000 00

16 For highways, including state highways, bridges
and land damages, a sum not exceeding three
hundred eight thousand dollars, .... 308,000 00

17 For law libraries, a sum not exceeding five thou-
sand dollars, 5,000 00

18 For training school, a sum not exceeding fifty-five
thousand dollars, 55,000 00

19 For the maintenance of the independent agri-
cultural school, a sum not exceeding ninety-
five thousand seven hundred dollars, . 95,700 00

19fi For the equipment of the independent agricultural
school, a sum not exceeding tliree thousand
five hundred dollars, 3,500 00

22 For pensions, a sum not exceeding five thousand
dollars, 5,000 00

23 For miscellaneous and contingent expenses of the
current year, a sum not exceeding three thou-
sand seven hundred seventy-two dollars and
seventy-four cents, 3,772 74

24 For a reserve fund, a sura not exceeding ten
thousand dollars, . ^ 10,000 00

And the county commissioners of Essex county
are hereby authorized to levy as the county
tax of said county for the current year, in the
manner provided by law, the sum of one million
one hundred five thousand dollars, to be ex-
pended, together with the cash balance on hand
and the receipts from other sources, for the
above purposes, 1,105,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 381. 417

Franklin County.

Item

1 For interest on county debt, a sum not exceeding County ta

three thousand doUars, $3,000 00 Frankfin.

3 For salaries of county officers and assistants,

fixed by law, a sum not exceeding thirteen

thousand one hundred dollars, .... 13,100 00

4 For clerical assistance in county offices, a sum not

exceeding four thousand fifty-six dollars, . . 4,056 00

5 For salaries and expenses of district courts, a sum

not exceeding twelve thousand dollars, . . 12,000 00

6 For salaries of jailers, masters and assistants,

and support of prisoners in jails and houses of
correction, a sum not exceeding seventeen
thousand dollars, 17,000 00

7 For criminal costs in the superior court, a sum

not exceeding two thousand five hundred dol-
lars, . . . ■ . • . • 2,500 00

8 For civil expenses in the supreme judicial and

superior courts, a sum not exceeding eight

thousand dollars, 8,000 00

10 For transportation expenses of county and as-

sociate commissioners, a sum not exceeding

two hundred and fifty dollars, .... 250 00

11 For medical examiners, inquests, and commit-

ments of the insane, a sum not exceeding one

thousand five hundred dollars, .... 1,500 00

12 For auditors, masters and referees, a sum not

exceeding seven hundred dollars, . . . 700 00

14 For repairing, furnishing and improving county

buildings, a sum not exceeding one thousand

five hundred dollars, 1,500 00

15 For care, fuel, lights and supplies in county build-

ings, other than jails and houses of correc-
tion, a sum not exceeding seven thousand
dollars, 7,000 00

16 For highwaj^s, including state highwaj^s, bridges

and land damages, a sum not exceeding sixty-
four thousand seven hundred dollars, . . 64,700 00

17 For law libraries, a sum not exceeding two hun-

dred dollars, 200 00

19 For county aid to agriculture, a sum not exceeding

six thousand eight hundred fifty dollars, . . 6,850 00

20 For sanatorium (Hampshire county), a sum not

exceeding five thousand twenty-three dollars

and thirty-eight cents, 5,023 38

21 For Mount Sugar Loaf state reservation, a sum

not exceeding one thousand three hundred dol-
lars, 1,300 00

22 For pensions, a sum not exceeding four hundred

eighty dollars, 480 00

23 For miscellaneous and contingent expenses of

the current year, a sum not exceeding four

hundred forty-six dollars and seventy cents, . 446 70

418

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 381.

County tax,
Franklin.

Item

For a reserve fund, a sum not exceeding one thou«-

sand dollars, $1,000 00

And the county commissioners of Franklin
county are hereby authorized to levy as the
county tax of said county for the current year,
in the manner provided by law, the sum of one
hundred twenty thousand two hundred seventy-
nine dollars and thirty-eight cents, to be ex-
pended, together with the cash balance on
hand and the receipts from other sources, for
the above purposes, 120,279 38

County tax,
Hampden.

12
14

Hampden County.

For interest on county debt, a sum not exceeding

twenty thousand dollars, $20,000 00

For reduction of county debt, a sum not exceed-
ing seventeen thousand dollars, .... 17,000 00

For salaries of county officers and assistants, fixed
by law, a sum not exceeding thirty-five thou-
sand dollars, . 35,000 00

For clerical assistance in county offices, a sum not

exceeding thirty-two thousand dollars, . . 32,000 00

For salaries and expenses of district courts, a sum

not exceeding sixty-three thousand dollars, . 63,000 00

For salaries of jailers, masters and assistants, and
support of prisoners in jails and houses of cor-
rection, a sum not exceeding fifty-three thou-
sand dollars, ........ 53,000 00

For criminal costs in the superior court, a sum
not exceeding thirty thousand dollars, . . 30,000 00

For civil expenses in the supreme judicial and
superior courts, a sum not exceeding thirty-eight
thousand dollars, 38,000 00

For trial justices, a sum not exceeding eight hun-
dred dollars, 800 00

For transportation expenses of county and as-
sociate commissioners, a sum not exceeding
one thousand dollars, 1,000 00

For medical examiners, inquests, and commit-
ments of the insane, a sum not exceeding ten
thousand dollars, 10,000 00

For auditors, masters and referees, a sum not ex-
ceeding thirteen thousand dollars, . . . 13,000 00

For repairing, furnishing and improving county
buildings, a sum not exceeding ten thousand
dollars, 10,000 00

For care, fuel, lights and supplies in county build-
ings, other than jails and houses of correction,
a sum not exceeding forty thousand dollars, . 40,000 00

For highways, including state highways, bridges
and land damages, a sum not exceeding ninety
thousand dollars, 90,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 381. 419

Item

17 For law libraries, a sum not exceeding five thou- County tax,

sand dollars, $5,000 00 Hampden. '

18 For training school, a sum not exceeding twenty-

five thousand dollars, . . ' . . . . 25,000 00

19 For county aid to agriculture, a sum not exceed-

ing twenty-six thousand dollars, .... 26,000 00

21 For Mount Tom state reservation, a sum not ex-

ceeding four thousand five hundred dollars, . 4,500 00

22 For pensions, a sum not exceeding three thou-

sand five hundred dollars, 3,500 00

23 For miscellaneous and contingent expenses of the

current year, a sum not exceeding thirteen
thousand three hundred twenty-seven dollars

and twenty-six cents, 13,327 26

And the county commissioners of Hampden
county are hereby authorized to levj' as the
county tax of said county for the current year,
in the manner provided by law, the sum of
three hundred ninety thousand dollars, to be
expended, together with the cash balance on
hand and the receipts from other sources, for
the above purposes, 390,000 00

Hampshire County.

1 For interest on county debt, a sum not exceeding County tax,

two thousand dollars, §2,000 00 Hampshire.

2 For reduction of count}^ debt, a sum not exceed-

ing eleven thousand dollars, .... 11,00000

3 For salaries of county officers and assistants, fixed

by law, a sum not exceeding seventeen thou-
sand five hundred dollars, 17,500 00

4 For clerical assistance in county offices, a sum not

exceeding six thousand five hundred dollars, . 6,500 00

5 For salaries and expenses of district courts, a sum

not exceeding nineteen thousand dollars, . . 19,000 00

6 For salaries of jailers, masters and assistants, and

support of prisoners in jails and houses of cor-
rection, a sum not exceeding fifteen thousand
dollars, 15,000 00

7 For criminal costs in the superior court, a sum

not exceeding eight thousand dollars, . . 8,000 00

8 For civil expenses in the supreme judicial and

superior courts, a sum not exceeding six thou-
sand five hundred dollars, 6,500 00

10 For transportation expenses of county and as-

sociate commissioners, a sum not exceeding six

hundred dollars, 600 00

11 For medical examiners, inquests, and commit-

ments of the insane, a sum not exceeding three

thousand dollars, 3,000 00

12 For auditors, masters and referees, a sum not ex-

ceeding one thousand five hundred dollars, . 1,500 00

420

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 381.

County tax,
Hampshire.

Item

17
19
20
21

For repairing, furnishing and improving county
buildings, a sum not exceeding three thousand
dollars, $3,000 00

For care, fuel, lights and supplies in countj^ build-
ings, other than jails and houses of correction, a
sum not exceeding twelve thousand dollars, . 12,000 00

For highways, including state highways, bridges
and land damages, a sum not exceeding seventy-
five thousand dollars, 75,000 00

For law libraries, a sum not exceeding one thou-
sand two hundred dollars, 1,200 00

For county aid to agriculture, a sum not exceed-
ing six thousand dollars, 6,000 00

For sanatorium, a sum not exceeding five thou-
sand dollars, . . . . . . . . 5,000 00

For Mount Tom state reservation, a sum not ex-
ceeding eight hundred dollars, .... 800 00

For pensions, a sum not exceeding eight hundred

dollars, 800 00

For miscellaneous and contingent expenses of the
current year, a sum not exceeding one thou-
sand dollars, . . 1,000 00

For a reser\^e fund, a sum not exceeding four thou-
sand dollars, 4,000 00

And the county commissioners of Hampshire
county are hereby authorized to levy as the
county tax of said county for the current year,
in the maimer provided by law, the sum of one
hundred thirty-six thousand three hundred
thirt.y-seven dollars and seventy-eight cents,
to be expended, together with the cash balance
on hand and the receipts from other sources,
for the above purposes, 136,337 78

County tax,
Middlesex.

Middlesex County.

For interest on county debt, a sum not exceeding
forty thousand dollars, $40,000 00

For reduction of county debt, a sum not exceed-
ing twenty-eight thousand dollars, . . . 28,000 00

For salaries of county officers and assistants,
fixed by law, a sum not exceeding sixty-five
thousand dollars, 65,000 00

For clerical assistance in county offices, a sum
not exceeding one hundred fiftv-four thousand
dollars, \ . . . 154,000 00

For salaries and expenses of district courts, a sum
not exceeding one hundred seventy thousand
dollars, . . . . . 170,000 00

For salaries of jailers, masters and assistants, and
support of prisoners in jails and houses of cor-
rection, a sum not exceeding one hundred
thirty-five thousand dollars, .... 135,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap, 381. 421

Item

7 For criminal costs in the superior court, a sum County tax,

not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars, . $100,000 00 Middlesex. '

8 For civil expenses in the supreme judicial and

superior courts, a sum not exceeding one hun-
dred fifteen thousand dollars, .... 115,000 00

9 For trial justices, a sum not exceeding one thou-

sand five hundred dollars, 1,500 00

10 For transportation expen.ses of county and as-

sociate commissioners, a sum not exceeding one

thousand five hundred dollars, .... 1,500 00

11 For medical examiners, inquests, and commitments

of the insane, a sum not exceeding twent5^-tliree

thousand dollars, 23,000 00

12 For auditors, masters and referees, a sum not ex-

ceeding eighteen thousand dollars, . . . 18,000 00

14 For repairing, furnishing and improving count}'

buildings, a sum not exceeding eightv-eight

thousand dollars, \ . 88,000 00

15 For care, fuel, lights and supplies in county build-

ings, other than jails and houses of correction,
a sum not exceeding one hundred fifteen thou-
sand dollars, 115,000 00

16 For highways, including state highwaj^s, bridges

and land damages, a sum not exceeding two

hundred fifty thousand dollars, .... 250,000 00

17 For law libraries, a sum not exceeding seven thou-

sand dollars, 7,000 00

18 For training school, a sum not exceeding fifty-

four thousand dollars, " . 54.000 00

19 For county aid to agriculture, a sum not exceed-

ing thirty-five thousand dollars, .... 35,000 00

22 For pensions, a sum not exceeding fifteen thou-

sand dollars, 15,000 00

23 For miscellaneous and contingent expen.ses of the

current year, a sum not exceeding five thou-
sand dollars, 5,000 00

24 For a reserve fund, a sum not exceeding ten thou-

sand dollars, 10,000 00

And the county commissioners of Middlesex
county are hereby authorized to levy as the
county tax of said county for the current year,
in the manner pro\'ided by law, the sum of one
million two hundred seventy thousand nine
hundred four dollars and sixty-eight cents, to
be expended, together with the cash balance
on hand and the receipts from other sources,
for the above purposes, .... 1,270,904 68

422 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 381.

Norfolk County.

Item

County tax. 1 For interest on county debt, a sum not exceeding

Norfolk. gj.^gpj^ thousand dollars, • ■ • • y 115,000 00

2 For reduction of county debt, a sum not exceed-

ing thirty-two thousand one hundred eighty-
two dollars and ninety-eight cents, . . . 32,182 98

3 For salaries of county officers and assistants,

fixed by law, a sum not exceeding thirty thou-
sand dollars, 30,000 00

4 For clerical assistance in county offices, a sum

not exceeding forty-five thousand dollars, . 45,000 00

5 For salaries and expenses of district courts, a sum

not exceeding sixty-five thousand dollars, . 65,000 UU

6 For salaries of jailers, masters and assistants,

and support of prisoners in jails and houses of
correction, a sum not exceeding thirty-six
thousand dollars, 36,000 00

7 For criminal costs in the superior court, a sum

not exceeding forty thousand dollars, . ^ 40,000 00

8 For civil expenses in the supreme judicial and

superior courts, a sum not exceeding thirty

thousand dollars, • • 30,000 00

10 For transportation expenses of county and as-

sociate commissioners, a sum not exceeding

two thousand dollars, ■ 2,000 00

11 For medical examiners, inquests, and commit-

ments of the insane, a sum not exceeding eight

thousand dollars, 8,000 00

12 For auditors, masters and referees, a sum not ex-

ceeding five thousand dollars, .... 5,000 00

14 For repairing, furnishing and improving county

buildings, a sum not exceeding ten thousand

dollars, • , ,• lO'OO^' ""

15 For care, fuel, lights and supplies in county build-

ings, other than jails and houses of correction,
a sum not exceeding forty-five thousand dol-
lars, • 4^'0^0 ^^

16 For highways, including state highways, bridges

and land damages, a sum not exceeding one

hundred forty thousand doUars, . . ■ ■ 140,000 00

18 For training school, a sum not exceeding eight

thousand dollars, • «'000 00

19 For agricultural school, a sum not exceeding

fifty-four thousand five hundred twenty-seven

dollars and eleven cents, . • ' , ' i " ^'*>^'^'

19a For bills of previous year of agricultural school, a

sum not exceeding thirty thousand four hundred ._^ ^^

seventy-two dollars and eighty-nine cents, • c5U,4/w oy

22 For pensions, a sum not exceeding one thousand

five hundred dollars, 1'^"" ""

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 381. 423

Item

23 For miscellaneous and contingent expenses of the County tax,

current year, a sum not exceeding five thousand Norfolk,

seventy-five dollars and fiftj^-six cents, . . $5,075 56

24 For a reserve fund, a sum not exceeding three

thousand dollars, 3,000 00

And the county commissioners of Norfolk county
are hereby authorized to levy as the county
tax of said county for the current year, in the
manner provided by law, the sum of five hun-
dred twenty-nine thousand eight hundred
thirteen dollars and thirty-eight cents, to be
expended, together with the cash balance on
hand and the receipts from other sources, for
the above purposes, 529,813 38

Plymouth County.

1 For interest on county debt, a sum not exceeding County tax,

fourteen thousand three hundred ninetv dol- Plymouth,

lars, \ . $14,390 00

2 For reduction of county debt, a sum not exceed-

ing thirty-five thousand dollars, .... 35,000 00

3 For salaries of county officers and assistants, fixed

by law, a sum not exceeding twenty thousand

dollars, 20,000 00

4 For clerical assistance in county offices, a sum

not exceeding nineteen thousand two hundred

sixty dollars, 19,260 00

5 For salaries and expenses of district courts, a sum

not exceeding thirty-eight thousand dollars, . 38,000 00

6 For salaries of jailers, masters and assistants,

and support of prisoners in jails and houses of
correction, a sum not exceeding fiftj^-nine
thousand dollars, 59,000 00

7 For criminal costs in the superior court, a sum

not exceeding thirty thousand dollars, . . 30,000 00

8 For civil expenses in the supreme judicial and

superior courts, a sum not exceeding nineteen

thousand dollars, 19,000 00

10 For transportation expenses of count}^ and as-

sociate commissioners, a sum not exceeding one

thousand dollars, 1,000 00

11 For medical examiners, inquests, and commit-

ments of the insane, a sum not exceeding five

thousand dollars, 5,000 00

12 For auditors, masters and referees, a sum not ex-

ceeding three thousand dollars, .... 3,000 00

13 For building county buildings, a sum not exceed-

ing one thousand two hundred dollars, . . 1,200 00

14 For repairing, furnishing and improving county

buildings, a sum not exceeding three thousand

five hundred dollars, 3,500 00

424

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 381.

County tax,
Plymouth.

Item

19
22
23

For care, fuel, lights and supplies in county build-
ings, other than jails and houses of correction,
a sum not exceeding eleven thousand eight
hundred dollars, $11,800 00

For highways, including state highways, bridges
and land damages, a sum not exceeding ninety-
eight thousand dollars, 98,000 00

For law libraries, a sum not exceeding five hun-
dred fifty dollars 550 00

For training school, a sum not exceeding five

thousand five hundred dollars, .... 5,500 00

For county aid to agriculture, a sum not exceed-
ing four thousand five hundred dollars, . . 4,500 00

For j:)ensions, a sum not exceeding two hundred
forty dollars, 240 00

For miscellaneous and contingent expenses of the
current 3'ear, a sum not exceeding five thou-
sand four hundred sixtv dollars and eighty-nine
cents, . . . \ . . '. . 5,460 89

And the county commissioners of Pljanouth county
are hereby authorized to levy as the county
tax of said county for the current year, in the
manner provided by law, the sum of three hun-
dred nineteen thousand five hundred dollars,
to be expended, together with the cash balance
on hand and the receipts from other sources,
for the above purposes, 319,500 00

County tax,
Worcester.

Worcester County.

For interest on county debt, a sum not exceeding
twelve thousand dollars, $12,000 00

For salaries of county officers and assistants,
fixed by law, a sum not exceeding fifty thou-
sand dollars, . . _ 50,000 00

For clerical jv^sistance in county offices, a sum

not exceeding sixty thousand dollars, . . 60,000 00

For salaries and expenses of district courts, a sum
not exceeding one hundred ten thousand dol-
lars, 110,000 00

For salaries of jailers, masters and assistants, and
support of prisoners in jails and houses of cor-
rection, a sum not exceeding eighty thousand
dollars, 80,000 00

For criminal costs in the superior court, a sum

not exceeding forty-five thousand dollars, 45,000 00

For civil expenses in the supreme judicial and
.superior courts, a sum not exceeding forty-five
thousand dollars, . . . . . . . 45,000 00

For trial justices, a sum not exceeding one thou-
sand dollars, 1.000 00

For transportation expenses of county and as-
sociate commissioners, a sum not exceeding
two thousand dollars, 2,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 382. 425

Item

11 For medical examiners, inquests, and commit- Worcestef^'

ments of the insane, a sum not exceeding fifteen

thousand dollars, $15,000 00

12 For auditors, masters and referees, a sum not ex-

ceeding twelve thousand dollars, . . . 12,000 00
U For repairing, furnishing and improving county
buildings, a sum not exceeding twelve thousand
doUars, 12,000 00

15 For care, fuel, lights and supplies in county build-

ings, other than jails and houses of correction,
a sum not exceeding forty-five thousand dol-
lars, 45,000 00

16 For highways, including state highwa.ys, bridges

and land damages, a sum not exceeding two

hundred fifty thousand dollars, .... 250,000 00

17 For law hbraries, a sum not exceeding six thou-

sand dollars, 6,000 00

18 For training school, a sum not exceeding twenty-

three thousand dollars, 23,000 00

19 For county aid to agriculture, a sum not exceeding

twenty-five thousand dollars, .... 25,000 00

21 For Wachusett Moimtain state reservation, a

sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars, . 10,000 00

22 For pensions, a sum not exceeding nine thousand

dollars, 9,000 00

23 For miscellaneous and contingent expenses of the

current year, a sum not exceeding one thousand

five hundred dollars, 1,500 00

24 For a reserve fund, a sum not exceeding ten thou-

sand dollars, 10,000 00

And the county commissioners of Worcester
county are hereby authorized to levy as the
county tax of said county for the current year,
in the manner provided by law, the sum of six
hundred sixt}^ thousand dollars, to be expended,
together with the cash balance on hand and
the receipts from other sources, for the above
purposes, 660,000 00

Approved May 11, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of holyoke to pay a Qfiaj) 382

CERTAIN SUM OF MONEY TO THE WIDOW OF OSCAR C.
FERRY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Holyoke may pay to the widow Hoiyokemay
of Oscar C. Ferry, late assistant clerk of the board of public fum't!.' widow
works of said city, the sum of one thousand eight hundred Yerry^''^'
and one dollars and forty-four cents, the same being the bal-

426

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.

Proviso.

ance of the salary which he would have received had he lived
and continued to hold such position until the end of the
current year.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro-
visions of its charter; provided that such acceptance occurs
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved May 11, 1921.

Chap.3S3 ^^ ^^^ ^^ AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LOWELL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Charter of city
of Lowell
amended.

Division into
wards.

Mayor, elec-
tion, term, etc.

City council,
election, term,
etc.

Section 1. The inhabitants of the city of Lowell shall
continue to be a body corporate and politic, under the name
of the City of Lowell, and as such shall have, exercise and
enjoy all the rights, powers, pri\aleges and immunities, and
shall be subject to all the duties and obligations provided
for herein or by statute or other^^dse pertaining to cities as
municipal corporations.

Section 2. The territory of the city shall continue to be
divided into nine wards, which shall retain their present
boundaries until the same shall be changed in accordance
with, general law, but the number of wards shall never be
less than nine.

Section 3. The chief executive officer of the city shall
be a mayor, elected by and from the qualified voters of the
city, for the term of two years from the first Monday of
January following his election and until his successor is
elected and qualified, except as provided in section forty-
three. The mayor shall receive in full compensation for all
services to the city a salary of five thousand dollars a year.

Section 4. The legislative powers of the city shall be
vested in a city council, composed of fifteen members, of
whom one shall be elected from each ward by and from the
qualified voters of that ward, and the remaining members
shall be elected at large by and from the qualified voters of
the whole city, for the term of two years from the first
Monday of January follomng their election and until their
successors are elected and qualified. The members of the
city council shall each receive in full compensation for all
services to the city a salary of three hundred dollars a year.
The city council shall annually from its membership elect a
president. The city clerk shall act as clerk of the council.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383. 427

Section 5. The municipal year shall begin at ten o'clock f^r''''^'
in the forenoon on the first Monday of January, and shall
continue until ten o'clock in the forenoon of the first Monday
of the January next following.

Section 6. The mayor and city council shall, except as Powers and
otherwise provided herein, have and exercise such powers mayor and
and authority as are vested in mayors and city councils by *''*'^ councu.
the general laws of the commonwealth.

Section 7. The first city election under this act shall be city elections,
held on the second Tuesday of December in the year nineteen dMtbn9?e^c.,
hundred and twenty-one, and thereafter city elections shall holding, etc.
be held biennially in every odd numbered year. On the
third Tuesday preceding every election at which any office
mentioned in this act is to be filled, except as otherwise pro-
vided herein, there shall be held a preliminary election for
the purpose of nominating candidates therefor. No special
election for mayor or any other officer shall be held until
after the expiration of forty days from the calling of a pre-
liminary election therefor, except as otherwise provided
herein. At every biennial and special election the polls shall Po"ing hours.
be opened at six o'clock in the forenoon, and shall close not
earlier than four o'clock, in the afternoon, and the laws of
the commonwealth relative to city elections shall apply
thereto, except as is otherwise specifically pro\dded herein.
At every preliminary election the polls shall open at twelve
o'clock noon, and close not earlier than eight p.m.

Section 8. Except as otherwise provided herein, there what names to
shall not be printed on the official ballot to be used at any offi^aTbaiiot'^,
biennial or special election the name of any person as a ^*''-
candidate for any office unless such person has been nomi-
nated as such at a preliminary election for nominations, held
as provided herein. There shall not be printed on the official
ballot for use at such preliminary election the name of any
candidate for nomination at such preliminary election, unless
he shall have filed, within the time limited by section nine,
the statement therein described.

Section 9. Any person who is qualified to vote for a who may be
candidate for any elective municipal office, and who is a *"*"''"^**^^-
candidate for nomination therefor, shall be entitled to have
his or her name as such candidate printed on the official
ballot to be used at a preliminary election; provided that Proviso,
at least ten days prior to such preliminary election he or
she shall file with the election commission a statement in
writing of his or her candidacy, and with it the petition of at

428

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383.

least fifty voters qualified to vote for a candidate for the
said office. Said statement and petition shall be in substan-
tially the following form : —

STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE.

men'tof ^n-^ I ( ), ou oath dcclarc that I reside at

didate. (number if any) on (name of street) in the city of Lowell;

that I am a voter therein, qualified to vote for a candidate
for the hereinafter mentioned office; that I am a candidate
for the office of (name of office) for (state the term) to be
voted for at the preliminary election to be held on Tuesday,
the day of , nineteen hun-

dred and , and I request that my name be

printed as such candidate on the official ballot for use at said
preliminary election.

(Signed)

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

Middlesex, ss.

Subscribed and sworn to on this day of

, nineteen hundred and
before me.

(Signed)

Justice of the Peace
(or Notary Public)
My commission expires

Form of peti-
tion accom-
panying state-
ment of candi-
date.

Number of
petitions
which voters
may sign.
Acceptance
and oath not
necessary.

PETITION ACCOMPANYING STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE.

Whereas (name of candidate) is a candidate for nomina-
tion for the office of (state the office) for (state the term), we,
the undersigned voters of the city of Lowell, duly qualified
to vote for a candidate for said office, do hereby request that
the name of said (name of candidate) as a candidate for
nomination for said office be printed on the official ballot to
be used at the preliminary election to be held on the

Tuesday of , nineteen

hundred and . We further state that we

believe him to be of good moral character and qualified to
perform the duties of the office.

Every voter qualified as aforesaid may sign as many petitions
for nomination for each office as there are persons to be
elected thereto, and no more. No acceptance by a candidate
for nomination named in the said petition shall be necessary

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383. 429

to its validity or its filing, and the petition, which may be
on one or more papers, need not be sworn to.

Section 10. On the first day, other than Sunday or a Names of
legal holiday, follo^\^ng the expiration of the time for filing when to be
the above described statement and petition, the election com- ^°^*^'^'
mission shall post in a conspicuous place in the city hall the
names and residences of the candidates for nomination who
have duly qualified as candidates for nomination, as they are
to appear on the official ballots to be used at the preHminary
election, except as to the order of the names, and shall cause
the ballots which shall contain said names, in their order as
drawn by the election commission, and no others, with a
designation of residence, and of the office and term of ser\dce,
to be printed, and the ballots so printed shall be official and
no others shall be used at the preliminary election. In draw- Drawings for
ings for position on the ballot the candidates shall have an b^Hot°"°"
opportunity to be present in person or by one representative
each. Blank spaces shall be left at the end of each list of f^^^j^iXon"
candidates for nomination for the different offices equal to ballot, etc
the number to be nominated therefor, in wliich the voter
may insert the name of any person not printed on the ballot
for whom he desires to vote for nomination for such office.
There shall be printed on such ballots such directions as A\'ill
aid the voters, as, for example, "vote for one", "vote for
two", and the Hke, and the ballots shall be headed as
follows : —

OFFICIAL PRELIMINARY BALLOT.

Candidates for nomination for the offices of ( ) Hmhlar^"^^

in the city of Lowell, at a prehminary election to be held on Fallot, heading.
the . day of in the

year nineteen hundred and

(The heading shall be varied in accordance with the offices
for which nominations are to be made.)

PARTY DESIGNATION ABOLISHED.

Section 11. No ballot used at any preliminary, special poutfcardeaig-
or biennial election shall have printed thereon, or appended '^roWbitwi*'"
to the name of any candidate, any party or other political
designation or mark, or anything sho^^'ing how any candidate
was nominated, or indicating his views or opinions.

Section 12. The election officers shall, immediately up^n Counting of
the closing of the polls at a preliminary election, count the return of"
ballots and ascertain the number of votes cast in the several ^'^*®^'

430

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383.

Nominations,
how deter-
mined.

Candidates'
names to be
printed on
official ballot.

Effect of tie
vote.

When insuffi-
cient number
of statements
have been filed,
candidates
filing state-
ments to be
deemed to have
been nomi-
nated, etc.

voting places for each candidate, and forthwith make return
thereof upon blanks to be furnished, as in biennial elections,
to the election commission, who shall canvass said returns
and shall forthwith determine the result thereof, pubHsh
the same in one or more newspapers published in the city,
and post the same in a conspicuous place in the city hall.

Section 13. Part 1. The two persons receiving at a
prehminary election the highest number of votes for nomina-
tion for an office shall be the sole candidates for that office
whose names may be printed on the official ballot to be used
at the biennial or special election at which such office is to
be filled, and no acceptance of a nomination at a preliminary
election shall be necessary to its validity.

Part 2. If two or more persons are to be elected to the
same office at such biennial or special election, the several
persons in number equal to twice the number to be so elected
receiving at such preliminary election the highest number of
votes for nomination for that office, or all such persons, if
less than twice the number of those so to be elected, shall be
the sole candidates for that office whose names may be
printed on the official ballot.

Part 3. If the prehminary election results in a tie vote
among candidates for nomination recei\ing the lowest num-
ber of votes which, but for said tie vote, would entitle a
person recei\ang the same to ha\e his name printed on the
official ballot for the election, all candidates participating in
said tie votes shall have their names printed upon the official
ballot, although in consequence there be printed thereon
candidates to a number exceeding twice the number to be
elected.

Section 14. If at the expiration of the time for filing
statements of candidates to be voted for at any preliminary
election not more than twice as many such statements have
been filed with the election commission for the office of mayor,
councillor or school committee as are to be elected to said
offices, respectively, the candidates whose statements have
thus been filed shall be deemed to have been nominated to
said offices, respectively, and their names shall be used at
such biennial or special election, and the election commission
shall not print said names upon the ballot to be used at said
preliminary election, and no other nomination to said offices
shall be made.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383. 431

ABOLISHMENT OF PRESENT GOVERNMENT.

Section 15. At ten o'clock in the forenoon of the first Abolition of
Monday of January, nineteen hundred and twenty-two, the government.
term of ofBce of the present mayor, aldermen and school
committee shall terminate. The term of office of the present
city auditor, city solicitor, chief of the fire department,
superintendent of police, superintendent of streets, superin-
tendent of water works, city physician, city engineer, city
clerk, city treasurer and collector of taxes, purchasing agent,
city messenger, superintendent of charities, superintendent
of wires, superintendent of state aid, inspector of public
buildings, city bacteriologist, smoke inspector, fish and game '
warden, inspector of animals, pound keeper, members of the
board of assessors and members of the board of health, shall
terminate at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the first Monday
in January, nineteen hundred and twenty-two. They shall
continue in office, however, until their successors have been
appointed, confirmed and quaUfied. Nothing in this section
shall affect the present terms of office of the members of the
board of park commissioners, members of the board of sink-
ing fund commissioners, members of the hbrary trustees,
members of the board of license commissioners, members of
the board of election commissioners, members of the board of
cemetery commissioners, the sealer of weights and measures,
the moth superintendent or the inspector of milk and \inegar.
The sealer of weights and measures, the moth superintendent
a^ the inspector of milk and vinegar shall be subject to the
provisions of the civil ser\-ice laws and regulations, but no
examination shall be required of the present incumbents of
said offices.

Section 16. On the first Monday in January, nineteen Mayor and
hundred and twenty-two, and every second year thereafter, toTe^wS"
the mayor-elect and the councillors-elect shall meet and be ^**'-
sworn to the faithful discharge of their respective duties.
The oath may be administered by the city clerk or by any
justice of the peace, and a certificate thereof shall be entered
on the journal of the city council. At any subsequent meet-
ing of the council, the oath may be administered to the
mayor or to any councillor not in attendance at the initial
meeting.

Section 17. A majority of the council shall constitute a Quorum, etc.,
quorum, and the affirmative vote of a majority of all the °^ ''°'"""''

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Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383.

Special
meetings,
notice, etc.

Mayor and
councillors not
to hold certain
other offices,
etc.

members of the comicil shall be necessary to adopt any
motion, order, resolution or ordinance, except a motion to
adjom-n, and except as otherwise provided herein.

Section 18. Special meetings shall be called in the
manner, and held at the time and place, fixed by ordinance.
Notice stating the time and place of the meeting and, in
substance, the matters then to be considered shall be given
each councillor by service in hand, or by leaving the same
at his last and usual place of abode not less than six hours
before the time fixed therefor.

Section 19. Neither the mayor nor any member of the
city council shall, during the term for which he or she is
elected, hold any other office or position the salary or com-
pensation for which is payable from the city treasury; nor
shall he or she act as counsel or attorney before the city
council or any committee thereof, or before any board or de-
partment of the city.

Administra-
tive officers,
duties, etc.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS.

Section 20. There shall be the following administrative
officers, who shall perform the duties prescribed by law or by
ordinance, and such further duties, not inconsistent with the
nature of their respective offices or with the general law, as
the city council may prescribe, except as otherwise provided
herein: a city auditor, a city solicitor, a chief of the fire de-
partment, a superintendent of police, a city clerk, a city
treasurer and collector of taxes, a purchasing agent, a city
physician, a city messenger, a superintendent of charities^^a
superintendent of wires, a sealer of weights and measures, a
superintendent of state aid, an inspector of pubhc buildings,
an inspector of milk and vinegar, a city bacteriologist, a moth
superintendent, a smoke inspector, a fish and game warden,
an inspector of animals, a pound keeper, a board of public
service consisting of three members, a board of assessors
consisting of three members, a board of health consisting of
three members, a board of park commissioners consisting of
five members, a board of sinking fund commissioners con-
sisting of three members, a board of library trustees consisting
of five members with the mayor a member ex officio, a board
of Hcense commissioners consisting of three members, a board
of election commissioners consisting of four members, a
board of cemetery commissioners consisting of five members,
and a budget and auditing commission consisting of three
members.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383. 433

Section 21. The city clerk, city treasurer and collector citycierk.
of taxes and the city auditor shall be elected by a majority and colfec'tor'^
vote of all the members of the city council. The city clerk city'^audftor,
shall be elected for the term of three years and the city ti^s'l'etc.
treasurer and collector of taxes and the city auditor for terms
of two years, the first term to begin at ten o'clock in the
forenoon of the first Monday in January, nineteen hundred
and twenty-two.

Section 22. Part 1. The city solicitor shall.be appointed gj^intment,*
by the mayor without confirmation by the city council, for etc.
the term of two years, the first term to begin at ten o'clock
in the forenoon of the first Monday in January, nineteen hun-
dred and twenty-two. The chief of the fire department and departmiliT
the superintendent of police shall be nominated bv the mayor, and superin-

, . ^ . , . . <• 11 "^1 i" tendent of

subject to confirmation by a majority A'ote oi all the members police, nomina-
of the city council for terms of three years, the first term to
begin at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the first Monday in
January, nineteen hundred and twenty-two.

Part 2. The purchasing agent, the city physician, the Various

• J ii<>i*j* J ^ • 1 " ) 1 • officers, nom-

supermtendent or chanties, the city messenger, the superin- ination, etc.
tendent of wires, the superintendent of state aid, the inspector
of public buildings, the city bacteriologist, the smoke in-
spector, the fish and game warden, the inspector of animals
and the pound keeper, shall be nominated by the mayor,
subject to confirmation by a majority vote of all the members
of the city council for the term of two years, the first term to
begin at ten o'clock in the forenoon on the first Monday of
January, nineteen hundred and twenty-two. When a vacancy vacancies in
occurs in the office of sealer of weights and measures, the w^'to be *'^^'
moth superintendent or inspector of milk and vinegar, the ^"^"
mayor shall nominate, subject to confirmation by a majority
vote of all the members of the city council, a successor in
compliance with civil service laws and regulations.

BOARD OF HEALTH.

Section 23. Part 1. The board of health, consisting of ^^Yth^Lm-
three members, shall be nominated by the mayor and con- bership, nom-
firmed by a majority vote of all the members of the city ^t^/°°' p""^®"^'
council, for terms of one, two and three years, respectively,
and thereafter their successors shall be nominated and con-
firmed for the term of three years. The board of health shall
have supervision and control of the city bacteriologist, the
inspector of milk and vinegar, the inspector of animals, and
all matters pertaining to the general health of the city and

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Certain powers
and duties of
school com-
mittee trans-
ferred to board
of health.

Department of
school hygiene,
establishment,
etc.

Director of
school hygiene,
appointment,
powers, duties,
etc.

To keep record
of school
children
affected with
communicable
diseases, etc.

Superintendent
of schools to
furnish report
of children
absent from

shall make rules and regulations not inconsistent with the
ordinances of the city and the general laws of the common-
wealth for the preservation of the public health. It shall
appoint an agent and health inspectors under provisions of
civil service, and exercise supervision and administrative
control of the isolation hospital, including appointments of
all administrative officers and employees. It shall have and
exercise all the powers and duties conferred or imposed by
general laws upon boards of health. The members of the
board of health shall select their own chairman.

Part 2. All powers and duties now exercised by the school
committee relative to the health and medical inspection and
supervision of schools and school children are hereby trans-
ferred to the board of health, and said board shall henceforth
exercise and perform, in addition to its other duties as a
board of health, a thorough health and medical inspection
and supervision of all schools and school children of the city,
and make and provide rules and regulations for safeguarding
the health of the school children.

Part 3. For the purpose of tliis section, the board of health
shall organize and establish a sub-department to be known
as the department of school hygiene. The board shall ap-
point and may remove for any cause which it may deem
sufficient a director of school hygiene, who shall be a physician
of reputable standing and possessed of special training and
experience in public health service. Said director of school
hygiene shall devote his entire time to the service of the city.
He shall exercise, under the direction of the board of health,
supervision of school nurses and other physicians that may
be appointed for special school work, shall execute and put
into effect all instructions issued by the board of health, and
recommend from time to time to the board of health regula-
tions which in his opinion will tend to minimize and prevent
the spread of communicable diseases among school children
of the city.

Part 4. It shall be the duty of the director of school hygiene
to keep a record of the names of all school children affected
with communicable diseases as the same are reported to the
board of health, and to issue after an examination a certificate
of health certifying that said child is free from communicable
disease before he or she shall be eligible to return to school.

Part 5. For the purpose of preventing the spread of com-
municable diseases among school children of the city, the
board of health shall require the superintendent of schools to

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furnish to the department of school hygiene a report of all rea°on oLick-
school children who may absent themselves from school for "^ess, etc.
a period of three days, by reason of sickness or for causes un-
known to the principal of the school where they attend. The
board of health shall also adopt other safe and reasonable
measures which in its opinion \\ill be helpful in preventing
the spread of communicable diseases among school children.

Part 6. The board of health shall establish the salary of ^^Snl^o?*"
the director of school hygiene, subject to the approval of the school hygiene.
mayor, and the compensation of all others employed in the
department of school hygiene. The board of health shall ^tPP°o"n'{Jr8M'
also appoint and may remove from office, subject to civil and physicians.
service laws and rules, all nurses of the department. It may
also appoint and remove from office for any cause which it
may deem sufficient one or more temporary or permanent
physicians to assist the director of school hygiene in special
work in the conduct of the department.

BOARD OF ASSESSORS.

Section 24. A board of assessors consisting of three Board of
members shall be nominated by the mayor and confirmed by ^ation?ter^,"
a majority vote of all the members of the city council for etT*"^^' '^"^"'^'
terms of one, two and three years, respectively, and there-
after their successors shall be nominated and confirmed for
the term of three years. They shall have the power to ap-
point such assistant assessors, temporary assistant assessors
and permanent and temporary clerks as are now authorized
or may hereafter from time to time be authorized by the
mayor. They shall perform all the duties prescribed by the
general laws of the commonwealth for boards of assessors,
shall keep records of all assessments and abatements, and
submit annually to the city council a report of the conduct
of their department.

BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS.

Section 25. The present board of park commissioners is Board of park-
hereby continued, and as the terms of the present members nomSor''
expire, the mayor shall nominate their successors, subject to dS.^.^"'
confirmation by a majority vote of all the members of the
city council, for terms of five j-ears. They shall have full
charge, supervision and control of all public parks, commons,
playgrounds, public recreation centers, and all buildings now

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or hereafter erected thereon. They shall have charge of the
removal of trees \nthin the city limits and shall appoint and
have charge of all officers and employees of the department.

Boaxd of license
commissioners,
nomination,
terms, powers,
duties, etc.

Board of
election com-
missioners,
membership,
powers, duties,
etc.

Board of
library trustees,
nomination,
terms, powers,
duties, etc.

BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.

Section 26. The present board of license commissioners
is hereby continued, and as the terms of the present mem-
bers expire, the mayor shall nominate their successors, subject
to confirmation by a majority vote of all the members of the
city council, for terms of six years. They shall continue to
exercise all powers and duties now conferred upon them by
statute.

BOARD OF election COMMISSIONERS.

Section 27. The present election commission is hereby
continued, and it shall continue to exercise the powers and
duties conferred upon it by chapter one hundred and fifty-
four of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty, as amended
by chapter one hundred and fifteen of the acts of the current
year.

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES.

Section 28. The present board of library trustees is
hereby continued, and as the terms of the present members
expire, the mayor shall nominate their successors, subject to
confirmation by a majority vote of all the members of the
city council, for terms of fi^'e years. The mayor shall be a
member ex officio and chairman of said board. It shall have
and exercise all super\'ision, control and management of all
public Hbraries of the city and select and have charge of all
its officers and employees.

Budget and
auditing com-
mission, nom-
ination, terms,
etc.

BUDGET AND AUDITING COMMISSION.

Section 29. Part 1 . There shall be a budget and auditing
commission of three citizens, not members of the city council
or employees of the city, nominated by the mayor and con-
firmed by a majority vote of all of the members of the city
council, who shall hold office for terms of one, two and three
years, respectively, beginning on the first Monday of Jan-
uary in the year nineteen hundred and t^^'enty-t^^■o, and
thereafter their successors shall be nominated and confirmed
for the term of three years.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383. *437

Part 2. The members of said budget and auditing com- Powers, duties,
mission shall assist the mayor in making up the budget for ^ ""
each year, and in the performance of their duties may examine
all books and expenses of the different departments and
submit to the mayor in \\Titing their recommendations as to
the respective amounts for each department which make up
the budget, before the same is submitted for approval to the
city comicil by the mayor. They shall also assist the mayor
in the scrutiny and certification of all invoices, bills and pay-
ments due or presented for payment by the several depart-
ments. If in the opinion of a majority of said commission
any bill or invoice under any contract presented for payment
appears irregular or improper, said commission shall recom-
mend in writing to the mayor that payment of the same be
withheld pending investigation.

Part 3. If pa>^nent of any bill or invoice under contract ^"dl^r whl^rf
be \nthheld, the mayor shall immediately notify the city paymenrof
auditor, who shall not approve such bill or invoice without w'ithheid'.' '^
the approval of a majority of said budget and auditing com-
mission.

Part 4. The members of the budget and auditing commis- Salary, etc.
sion shall each be paid a salary not exceeding five hundred
dollars annually. Its members shall elect their own chairman.

BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE.

Section 30. Part 1. A board of public service consisting Board of pubii*
of three members, one of whom shall be a civil engineer of at naUM,'te?ms'
least five years' practice, shall be nominated by the mayor ^"^"p''"^^*^""-
and confirmed by a majority vote of all the members of the
city council for terms of one, two and tliree years, respectively,
and thereafter their successors shall be nominated and con-
firmed for the term of tln-ee years. Their compensation shall
be fixed by the city council and shall not exceed one thou-
sand dollars each per annum.

Part 2. They shall organize by the choice of a chairman To choose
from their own members, and shall appoint a city engineer appoTnt city'^
whom they may remove for cause deemed by them suflicient. ^''S'"^^''-
The city engineer shall be a subordinate officer of the board
of public ser\ace, and shall be subject to the orders and di-
rections of the board. He shall act as engineer and construc-
tion^ inspector to all the city departments requiring said
ser\Tce, except in such special cases in which the board may
authorize him to secm-e the advice or counsel of one or more

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To appoint
superintendent
of street and
sewer work.

To appoint
superintendent
of water worlcs.

To have
general
direction of
all assistants,
clerks, etc.,
through execu-
tive officers.

Terms and
qualifications
of said execu-
tive officers.

To have
general
direction of
various public
works.

To grant
permission for
digging up,
etc., public
streets or
ways.

engineers ha\'ing an established reputation in the particular
problems in question.

Part 3. The board shall also appoint and remove for cause
which it may deem sufficient a superintendent of street and
sewer work, who shall have charge, under the direction of the
board of pubhc ser\ace and the city engineer, of the construc-
tion and repairs of streets, sewers, drains and sidewalks.
They shall also appoint and remove for cause which they
may deem sufficient a superintendent of water works, who
shall have charge, under the direction of the board of public
service and city engineer, of the water works of the city.

Part 4. The board of public ser\ice shall have the general
direction through their executive officers of all assistants,
clerks and laborers who shall be employed in one or more de-
partments at the pleasure of the board, so as to form one or
more city labor units which may be available for any city
work which may become necessary in the departments under
control of said board.

Part 5. The aforesaid executive officers shall be appointed
for unlimited terms, but may be removed bj' a majority vote
of the board for cause which it may deem sufficient. They
shall be recognized experts in such work as may devolve upon
the incumbents of such offices or be persons specially fitted
by education, training or experience to perform the same.

Part 6. Said board shall have cognizance and general
direction of the construction, repair and care of streets, ways
and sidewalks, and of all poles, conduits and wires in or over
the same; of the construction, alteration, repair and care of
main drains, common sewers and catch-basins; of the con-
struction, alteration, repair, care and maintenance of public
bridges; and building and maintenance of filters and the
lajnng of water pipes; the collection of ashes and waste,
except house offal; the care, superintendence and manage-
ment of the public grounds, except the commons and public
parks and playgrounds, and of such grounds as are appurte-
nant to buildings in charge of other departments, as is pro-
vided elsewhere herein. The said board shall, except as
otherwise pro\ided herein, be exclusively vested with the
powers and shall be subject to the liabihties and penalties
conferred or imposed by law on surveyors of highways. No
person, department of the city or corporation, except in case
of emergency, shall dig up or open for any purpose any public
street or way in said city without first obtaining permission
in writing from said board.

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Part 7. All persons, firms, corporations, departments or Opened streets
others opening a street with the permission of said board shall to mndftiJn
restore the street to its former condition to the satisfaction ^a^dTetc?' *°
of said board, or shall make such restoration at the expense
of the delinquent person, firm, corporation, department, or
others who made such opening, and said board may require
a bond or other security for the performance of any contract
relative thereto.

Part 8. The said board shall also annually, on or before To submit a
the third Tuesday in January, submit to the mayor and city " se . e c.
council a budget of all moneys required for the regular opera-
tion and maintenance of the three departments of engineering,
streets and water works for the current fiscal year.

Part 9. The said board shall also annually, not later than To fumish
the second Monday in March, prepare and furnish the mayor [nrrecom-
and city council with a complete and detailed report contain- toTertain"pub-
ing its recommendations relative to new highway and sewer menTs^Ttc^
improvements in the city for the current fiscal year, which
shall also include its recommendation as to the acceptance,
laying out and construction of new streets and general side-
walk improvements, and its recommendations as to the loca-
tion, installation and construction of new sewers during the
said fiscal year, all of which shall be accompanied by esti-
mates of costs and outline plans of the proposed work. The
recommendations for new sidewalks, street and sewer con-
struction shall be accompanied by specific data as to the
material to be used and the method of construction; said
report shall include also plans for the installation of new
water pipes for mains, other than house connections, in any
streets or ways in said city during the said fiscal year, and
for that purpose the superintendent of water works shall
furnish the said board with the necessary information upon
which to base so much of the report as relates to water pipes
or mains.

Part 10. All petitions and orders not reported by the said JjJta1n%eti-
board for the laWng out and acceptance of streets, the con- t'°"8, etc., with

» c' I ... recomnienaa-

struction of sidewalks and sewer construction shall in the tions to city
first instance be referred by the city council to said board,
which shall return the same to the city council mih its
recommendations thereon not later than one month from the
time of reference, unless the time is extended by the city
council upon the written request of said board stating
sufficient cause therefor. If in any such report the board
shall recommend new construction work or the taking of land

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Advertising
and awarding
of certain con-
tracts, etc.

City engineer
to be clerk of
board, etc.

Plans, etc., to
be kept in
office of city
engineer.

within the fiscal year in which the report is made, estimates
of cost shall be included therein. Before authorizing the
direct execution of any new work or improvements detailed
plans and estimates thereof shall be submitted to the board
by the department which is to execute such work or improve-
ment, and there shall be a separate accounting as to the work
or improvement so executed.

Part 11. All contracts for more than five hundred dollars
shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, after such
public advertisement and competition as may be described
by ordinance or by other pro\isions of this act, but the board
shall have power to reject any and all bids and advertise
again. All advertisements as to contracts shall contain a
reservation of the foregoing rights. Contracts for public
work shall be signed by the board and the mayor.

Part 12. The city engineer shall be clerk of said board
and serve without extra compensation. The city engineer
shall perform the usual duties in relation to laAing out, lo-
cating, altering or discontinuing streets, or altering or estab-
lishing the grade thereof, or laWng out or altering main
drains, common sewers and sidewalks, laying out or altering
water pipes, or laying out, changing or enlarging filters or
other purification work.

Part 13. The office of the city engineer shall contain
originals or copies of all plans of streets, sidewalks, sewers,
drains, catch-basins, poles, conduits, wires, bridges, water
pipes, filters and all other structures built or changed by
labor or contract, in sufficient detail and so kept that they
may be available at any time for the said board, all city de-
partments and the public.

Purchasing
agent, powers,
duties, etc.

PURCHASING AGENT.

Section 31. Part 1. The purchasing agent shall pur-
chase and contract for all materials or supplies for all depart-
ments of the city, subject to approval by the mayor. He
shall make no pm-chase of material or supplies, except in
cases of extreme emergency, exceeding in cost a sum of fifty
dollars without first calling for bids thereon by public ad-
vertisement, and allowing a period of not less than forty-
eight hours to elapse between the time of calHng for bids and
the closing thereof. The entire unit of quantity specified by
requisition shall first be submitted to competitive bids when
the purchase price amounts to or exceeds the smn of fifty

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dollars. No splitting of a requisition to avoid calling for

bids as specified in this section shall be lawful, unless in cases

of extreme emergency, or after failure to obtain a competitive

bid for the entire unit of quantity called for in the requisition.

The mayor shall be the sole authority to determine a case

of extreme emergency, under the pro\'isions of this section,

and the purchasing agent shall not purchase any material

or supplies othermse than as pro\dded in this section without

first obtaining the approval of the mayor in writing. The Mayor to

mayor shall appro\'e all contracts for the pm-chase of ma- tractrfor^pu'r-

terial and supplies, and all purchases of materials or supplies p^^^^ et/"'''

shall be approved by the mayor before the same shall be

considered accepted by the city.

Part 2. The heads of the several departments of the city Heads of
for which purchases of material or supplies hare been made mTy reTecf ^
by the purchasing agent shall not be compelled to accept pu^chaBecf!""
delivery of said purchases if in the judgment of the head of
the department the same are not up to the standard of weight,
quantity or quality as specified in the original requisition, or
excessive in price. They may appeal to the mayor whose de-
cision as to acceptance or rejection shall be final. No requi- Requisitions
sition shall specify a particular trade-mark or brand of ma- particular
terial or supplies, the effect of wliich would be to prevent or bratd^'*'''' °'
stifle competitive bidding in accordance with the pro\'isions
of this section. All invoices for materials or supplies shall invoices to

I II p 1 1 I'll- show date of

show the date or purchase, date or dehvery, the unit of price, purcimse, etc.
the quality and quantity of articles purchased and received,
the number and date of the order for purchase, and, if the
purchase is under contract, the number and date of the con-
tract, and shall be entered in full in an invoice book which
shall always be open to public inspection. The purchasing saieof
agent shall sell or dispose of the personal property of the city ertTofcifyTy
by public advertisement and competitive bid upon recom- agen|',''etc^
mendation of the mayor and of the head of the department
to which such property belongs, except the products of the
Chelmsford Street Hospital, which the superintendent of
charities shall have the right to dispose of. Failure to con-
form strictly to the pro\isions of this section by the pur-
chasing agent shall be deemed sufficient cause for liis removal
from office.

Section 32. All heads of departments, members of dS-tments.
boards and commissions shall be sworn to the faithful dis- 1^-^^°^^].^^
charge of their respective duties and certificates of their ?^ords, etc.
oaths shall be made and kept in the office of the city clerk.

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Qualifications
and appoint-
ment of heada
of depart-
ments, etc.

All heads of departments, boards and commissions shall
keep a record of their official transactions, and such records
shall be open to public inspection.

Section 33. All heads of departments and members of
boards and commissions shall be recognized experts in such
work as may devolve upon the incumbents of said offices, or
persons specially fitted by education, training or experience
to perform the same, and, except the election commissioners
who shall be appointed subject to the pro\isions of existing
laws, shall be appointed without regard to party affiliation.
In making such appointments the mayor shall sign a certifi-
cate in the following form : —

Forms of
certificate of
appointment.

CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT.

I appoint (name of appointee) to the position of (name of
office), and I certify that in my opinion he is a recognized
expert in the work which will devolve upon him, and that I
make the appointment solely in the interest of the city.

Mayor.

Or, in the following form, as the case may be: —

Heads of
departments,
etc., to give
information to
city council.

CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT.

I appoint (name of appointee) to the position of (name of
office), and I certify that in my opinion he is a person specially
fitted by education, training or experience to perform the
duties of said office, and that I make the appointment solely
in the interest of the city.

Mayor.

The certificate shall be filed with the city clerk.

Section 34. Every head of a department and all mem-
bers of boards and commissions may appear before the city
council, and at the request of the city council shall appear
before it, and give information in relation to anything con-
nected with the duties of their respective departments and
shall have the right to speak upon all matters under con-
sideration affecting the same.

Certain

officials to give
bond.

BONDS.

Section 35. The mayor shall require the city treasurer
and collector of taxes to give bond in the amount of fifty
thousand dollars, the city auditor to give bond in the amount
of ten thousand dollars and the purchasing agent to give

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383. 443

bond in the amount of five thousand dollars, within fifteen
days from the date of their appointment or confirmation,
and -with such surety or sureties as the mayor shall deem
proper conditioned on the faithful discharge of their respective
duties, and may require any other municipal officer entrusted
\nth the receipt, care or disbursement of money to give
such a bond. The premium on said bonds shall be paid by city to pay

. ^^ . ^ 1 11 1 1 'i 1 • • 1 premium on

the City. No city money shall be deposited m any national bonds.
bank or trust company of which the treasurer of said city is ^®^*„"^g°"/it
an officer, director or agent, and no part of the sinking fund of city money.
of said city shall be deposited in any national bank or trust
company of which any member of the board of sinking fund
commissioners is an officer, director or agent.

REMOVALS.

Section 36. Part 1. The mavor shall have the power to Mayor may

J n fri ']**j.j.'iir suspend or

suspend or remove irom omce any administrative head or a remove certain
department or any member or members of boards or com- "
missions for cause which in his judgment he may deem
sufficient, and shall file with the city council, through the
city clerk, his reasons therefor. The administrative head of ^f"'^^n^[°'"®
a department or any member or members of boards or com-
missions suspended or removed by the mayor, may, within
forty-eight hours after said notice of suspension or removal
has been received, file A\ith the city clerk a demand for a
public hearing before the city council, and shall be privileged
to be represented by counsel and present \ntnesses at said
hearing.

Part 2. If after a hearing the city council shall by a two Reinstatement
thirds vote of all its members vote to reinstate the officer so council
suspended or removed, the order of suspension or removal
shall be invalid. The city council may by a two thirds vote suspension or
of all its members, but only after granting a pubfic hearing, citTwilncU.
suspend or remove from office, \nthout the consent of the
mayor, each and every administrative head of a department,
or any member or members of boards or commissions for
such cause as the city council voting, by yeas and nays, may
in its judgment deem sufficient. Section five of chapter one Certain
hundred and thirty-eight of the General Laws, in so far as PaTStT^
conflicting with this section, shall not apply to the city of ''pp'^-
Lowell. This section shall not apply to members of the school Section not to

. . ... ff tj apply to school

committee or its administrative officers. Suspension or re- committee, etc.
moval from office of the sealer of weights and measures, the Sws'and^'rules

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to apply to
certain suspen-
sions or
removals.

City council
may request
information
from mayor,
etc.

Appointment,
discharge, etc.,
of subordinate
officers and
employees.

Proviso.

Restrictions
upon activities
of city council.

Expenditures
regulated.

moth superintendent or the inspector of milk and vinegar
shall be made in accordance with the ci\dl service laws and
rules.

Section 37. The city council may at any time request
from the mayor specific information on any municipal matter
within its jurisdiction, and may request his presence to
answer WTitten questions relating thereto at a meeting to be
held not earlier than one week from the date of the receipt
of said questions, in which case the mayor shall personally,
or through the head of a department or a member of a board,
attend such meeting and publicly answer all questions. The
person so attending shall not be obHged to answer questions
relating to any other matter. The mayor at any time may
attend and address the city council, in person or through the
head of a department or a member of a board, upon such
subject as he may desire.

Section 38. Administrative heads of departments,
boards and commissions shall have the power to appoint and
employ and to suspend or discharge all subordinate officers
and employees in their respective departments, subject to
ci\il service regulations, and laws relating thereto, and shall
cause to be kept in their respective departments a record
subject to pubhc inspection of all persons appointed or em-
ployed therein, and of all persons suspended or discharged,
and in case of suspension or discharge the reason therefor;
provided, however, that subordinate officers and employees
of the police and fire departments may appeal to the city
council for a hearing within forty-eight hours after notice of
suspension or removal, and the city council may, after a
hearing and by a two thirds vote of all its members, revoke
said order of suspension or removal, and reinstate any officer
or employee suspended or removed by the administrative
head of the police or fire department.

Section 39. The city council shall not directly or in-
directly take part in the emplovnient of labor, the purchase
of material, the construction, alteration or repair of any
public works or other property, or in the care, custody or
management of the same, or in general in the expenditure
of public money, or in the conduct of the executive or ad-
ministrative business of the city, except as may be necessary
for defraying the contingent and incidental expenses of the
city council, nor shall it take part in the making of contracts.

Section 40. No sum appropriated for a specific purpose
shall be expended for any other purpose, and no ex^penditure

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383. 445

shall be made and no liability shall be incurred by or on be-
half of the city until the city council has duly and legally
voted an appropriation sufficient to meet such expenditure
or liability, together A^th all prior unpaid habilities which
are payable therefrom, except in cases of extreme emergency
invoKing the health or safety of persons or property, and
then only after a two thirds vote of the city council approved
by the mayor; and provided, that after the expiration of the Proviso.
financial year and before the making of the regular annual
appropriations, liabilities may be incurred during said interval
not to exceed in any month the sum expended for similar
purposes during any one month of the preceding year.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to restrict or
limit the school committee in any expenditure which it is
now or may be hereafter legally authorized to make under
any general law of the commonwealth, or to restrict or limit
payments on account of the permanent or temporary debt,
or such as are required by law to be made to the common-
wealth.

Section 41. All appropriations or loans shall be made Appropriations
in accordance with the pro\asions of chapter forty-four of the to be made.
General Laws. The vote of the city council thereon shall be
taken by yeas and nays. All meetings of the council shall be Meetings of

„ 1 r " " council to be

pubhc. public.

ORDINANCES — RESOLUTIONS, ETC.

Section 42. Part 1. Every proposed ordinance or loan Proposed
order except emergency measures, as hereinafter defined, ?oan"orde7s°to
shall at least seven days before its final passage be published be^ published,
once in full in at least one newspaper of the city, and in any
additional manner that may be provided for by ordinance.
If amended it shall be treated as a new resolution and pub-
fished again as amended.

Part 2. No ordinance, resolution, or loan order shall be Emergency

•111,1 '1 1 measures to be

considered by the council as an emergency measure unless accompanied
accompanied by a statement of the emergency from the J-^^^ ^*'^*^'"«"*'
head of the department, board or commission from which it
emanates, and supplemented by a written certification from
the mayor, that an emergency invol^^ng the health or safety
of the people or the financial credit of the city exists.

Part 3. No ordinance making a grant, renewal or exten- Granting of
sion whatever its kind or nature, of any franchise or special ^'■^"*=*'''^' ''^''•
pri\alege shall be passed as an emergency measure; and
except as pro\ided in chapter one hundred and sixty-six and

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Passage of
ordinances,
etc., at one
session, etc.,
prohibited.

sections seventy and seventy-one of chapter one hundred
and sixty-four of the General Laws, no such grant, renewal
or extension shall be made otherwise than by ordinance.

Part 4. No ordinance, order or resolution, except an emer-
gency measure, shall be passed through all its stages of legis-
lation at one session, nor \^^thin seven days after it is first
presented to the city council.

Executive
powers of
mayor.

Suspensions or
removals from
office by
mayor.

Temporary
appointments.

Duration of
certain tem-
porary appoint-
ments.

Consideration
by city council
of nominations
made by
mayor, etc.

Proviso.

DUTIES AND POWERS OF MAYOR.

Section 43. Part 1. All executive powers which are
now by law vested in the municipal council of the city of
Lowell shall hereafter be vested in and exercised by the
mayor of said city except as other\nse pro\'ided herein.

Part 2. The mayor may suspend or remove from office
the administrative head of any department, or any member
or members of boards or commissions in accordance ^\^th
section thirty-six of this act, and may make nominations and
temporary or permanent appointments as hereinafter pro-
vided.

Temporary appointments may be made by the mayor,
without confirmation by the city council, to any adminis-
trative office, board or commission made vacant by resigna-
tion, death, suspension or removal from office either by the
mayor or the city council, or by any other cause, of the ad-
ministrative head of any department or of any member or
members of boards or commissions.

Part 3. Said temporary appointments, in case of a sus-
pension or removal, shall be in effect only for the period of
time allowed for the filing of notice of demand for and
during a public hearing before the city council, and pending
a decision thereon, or in other cases pending confirmation by
the city council of a permanent nomination.

Part 4. All nominations made by the mayor that are
subject to confirmation by the city council to fill expired or
unexpired terms of office shall be considered by the city
council, and confirmation or rejection of said nominations
shall be acted upon within a period of thirty days. If no
action is taken by the city council Anthin said period, the
mayor shall withdraw said nomination, and file another nomi-
nation either of the person first nominated, or of a different
person; provided, however, that the mayor shall not nomi-
nate any person more than twice in the same year for the
same office.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383. 447

Part 5. Every order, ordinance, resolution or vote adopted ordersroidi-
or passed by the city council relative to the affairs of the eu;"''by mayor
city, except the budget submitted by the mayor and votes
upon questions of confirmation of nominations made by the
mayor or votes directing heads of departments, members of
boards or commissions to appear before the city council,
shall be presented to the mayor for his approval. If he ap- veto,
proves it, he shall sign it; if he disapproves it, he may return
it with his objections thereto in writing to the city council,
which shall enter his objections at large upon its records,
and again consider it; but if he fails to return it to the
council with his wTitten objections within ten days after it
was presented to him, then it shall be deemed approved and
be in force without further action. If the city council not-
withstanding the written disapproval by the mayor, shall
again pass the order, ordinance, resolution or vote by a two
thirds yea and nay vote of its entire membership, it shall
then be in force, but the vote thereon shall be taken within
thirty days from the date of its return to the city council.
Failure to act upon any order, ordinance, resolution or vote
returned by the mayor with his objection thereto in writing
by the city council within a period of thirty days shall make
valid the objection of the mayor, and said order, ordinance,
resolution or vote shall not be in force. Fihng by the mayor
with the clerk of the city council of his objections in writing
to any order, ordinance, resolution or vote shall be considered
as filing with the city council for the purposes of this section.

Part 6. No increase in the salary or wages of any subordi- ^^ayr *» ,^^
nate official or employee in any department of the city shall or wage

increases.

take effect unless approved by the mayor.

Part 7. At the beginning of each municipal year but not Mayor to make
later than sixty days thereafter, the mayor shall make and a budget, etc.
transmit to the city council a budget of the expenditures re-
quired for the year. Such budget shall be framed and
itemized so as to show^ separately the amounts required by
each department, office, board, commission or sub-di\ision
of the government, in a manner not inconsistent with the
General Laws. The amounts required for labor shall when
practicable, be stated separately from those for materials
and supplies. Such budget shall be in such form as to show Form of
in parallel columns, opposite each item, the corresponding ^'''^^^^■
amount paid for the previous year, and the amount thereof
unexpended at the close of such year. The mayor shall make Estimate of
or cause to be made, and shall transmit to the city council toTc^mpanV

budget.

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City council to
consider budget
recommenda-
tions, make
appropriations,
etc.

Examination
of books and
accounts of
city, etc.

Civil service
laws not to
apply to cer-
tain appoint-
ments by
mayor.

Vacancy in
office of mayor,
how filled.

President of
city council as
"acting
mayor",
powers, etc.

with the budget, an itemized estimate of the revenues of the
year from all sources except taxation from real and personal
property and polls; a statement of the balance unpaid at
the close of the pre\aous year on account of temporary and
permanent loans, and the amount due, by financial years,
as unpaid taxes on real and personal property and polls;
an itemized statement of the debt with interest becoming
due during the year, and the margin available for loans
within the debt limit for the year. In all cases the finances
of the water department shall be shown separately.

The city council shall consider the recommendations as
submitted in the annual budget presented by the mayor,
and make therefrom the annual appropriations for all de-
partments of the city, and may reduce or reject any item,
but, without the approval of the mayor, shall not increase
any item in or the total of the budget, nor add any item
thereto. If the city council fails to approve or disapprove
any item in said budget, within thirty days after its receipt,
such item shall, without any council action, become a part
of the budget for the year, and the sum named shall be avail-
able for the purpose designated.

Part 8. At the end of the municipal year the mayor shall
cause a complete examination of all books and accounts of
the city to be made by competent accountants, and shall
publish the result of such examination in the manner pro-
vided for the publication of monthly statements, as pro-
vided in section forty-four.

Part 9. The ci^il ser\ice laws and regulations shall not
apply to the appointment of the mayor's secretaries, or to
the stenographers, clerks, telephone operators and messengers
connected with the mayor's office, and the mayor may re-
move such appointees without a hearing, and without mak-
ing a statement of the cause for their removal.

Part 10. If a vacancy occurs in the office of the mayor
prior to the last six months of his term, the city council shall
order a special election to fill the same for the unexpired
term; and if a vacancy occurs in said office diu-ing the last
six months of his term the president of the council shall
succeed thereto for the remainder of the term.

Part 11. If the mayor is absent or temporarily unable
from any cause to perform his duties, they shall be performed
by the president of the city council, who shall for the time
being be designated "acting mayor", and shall possess the
power of mayor only in matters not admitting of delay, and

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383. 449

shall have no power to make permanent appointments. If
the president of the city council is also absent, or unable to
serve, the city council shall elect an acting mayor from its
own membership. Should the administrative head of a de- Temporary
partment, or member of a board or commission be tempo- ^^J^^'^ertlh?
rarily unable for any cause to perform his duties, the mayor St'to' per-
may designate, without confirmation by the city council a form duties.
temporary appointee until such official shall resume his duties.

MONTHLY STATEMENTS TO BE PUBLISHED.

Section 44. The city auditor shall each month have city auditor to
printed in pamphlet form a statement of all cash receipts and sttTet^nt ^
expenditures of the city during the preceding month, and of p""*^*^- ®*''-
all bills and accounts owed by the city at the end of the pre-
ceding month, in such a manner as to show the gross monthly
revenue, and expense of each department, and shall furnish
copies thereof to the public library, to the newspapers pub-
hshed in said city, and to persons who shall apply therefor at
his office. The pro\isions of this section shall apply to the
school department, and the school connnittee shall furnish
the city auditor with such information, facts, figures and
data as may be necessary to carry out the pro\isions of this
section so far as it appHes to the said department.

Section 45. In addition to the duties prescribed by this Mayor and
act, by statute or by ordinance, it shall be the duty of the rep^e°en?dty°
mayor and the city solicitor, or of some other person by muTees^T"
them duly authorized, to appear and represent the city and general court,
the citizens before committees of the general court, the de-
partment of public utilities, or persons appointed to hear
evidence in cases involving the price of gas, electricity, rail- ■
road or street railway fares, and as to all other matters
affecting the public.

They sliall make a report in writing to the city council of ^^n'ng"^
the business at each hearing, with such recommendations as attended, etc.
a study of the conditions appears to them to warrant. Such
report and recommendations shall be made to the meeting
of the city council next following. The mayor and the city
solicitor, or some person by them duly authorized, shall by
vote of the council take such further action in said matters
as the city council may authorize.

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Contracts, how
awarded,
advertising,
etc.

Advertise-
ments, how
based, con-
tents, etc.

Reservation of
right to reject
bids.

Signing of
contracts.

City council
to establish
salaries of
heads of
departments,
etc.

CONTRACTS.

Section 46. Part 1. All contracts for more than five
hundred dollars invohing material or labor shall be awarded
to the lowest responsible bidder, after competition and public
advertisement in at least one daily newspaper published in
the city at least seven days before the opening of bids.

Part 2. All advertisements shall be based upon plans and
specifications furnished by the city, and shall state the
amount and quality of the proposed work, and the require-
ments imposed by the city for the successful completion of
the same.

Part 3. There shall be a clause inserted in all advertise-
ments for contracts reser\ing the right to the city to reject
any or all bids.

Part 4. All contracts shall be signed for the city by the
administrative head of the department making the contract
and by the mayor.

SALARIES.

Section 47. The city council shall establish by ordinance
the salary or compensation of every paid administrative
head of a department. Any such salary or compensation
shall be established or changed only at the time of the making
of the budget appropriation. No increa.se in salary or com-
pensation of any paid administrati\'e head of a department,
made after the acceptance of this act, shall be efi^ective after
the beginning of the fiscal year nineteen hundred and twenty-
two.

vacancies

city council.

Vacancies in
city council,
how filled.

Adjournment,
etc., by less
than a quorum

Section 48. If a vacancy occurs among the city coun-
cillors elected at large, the city council by a majority vote
shall immediately fill such vacancy for the unexpired term
from the list of qualified voters of the city. If a vacancy
occurs among the city councillors elected by wards, the city
council by a majority vote shall immediately fill such vacancy
for the unexpired term from the list of quahfied voters of the
ward in which the vacancy occurred. A person elected to
fill any such vacancy shall before entering upon the duties of
the office, take oath before the city clerk faithfully to perform
the same.

Section 49. Less than a quorum of the city council and
of the school committee may adjourn to a fixed day earlier

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383. 451

than the next regular meeting, and shall have power to com- of city council
pel the attendance of absent members, in such manner as committee.
the city council may by ordinance pro\ide.

Section 50. The city treasurer and collector of taxes summary of
shall have printed upon the face of each tax bill a summary to be printed
of the appropriations for which the tax le\'y is made, the "^"
same to be in such form as the city council by vote may
determine.

SCHOOLS.

Section 51. Part 1. The management and control of co^°°'ittee.
the public schools of the city shall be vested in a school com- llf^^°"'
mittee composed of nine members, elected at large by and votes,' etc.
from the qualified voters of the whole city and in accordance
w^th the provisions of this act, for the term of two years from
the first Monday of January following their election and
until their successors are elected and qualified. Five of its
members shall constitute a quorum and its meetings shall
be public. All final votes of the school committee involving
the expenditure of fifty dollars or over shall be by yeas and
nays, and on request of one member any ^'ote shall be by
yeas and nays, and shall be entered upon the records. The
affirmative vote of at least five members shall be necessary
for the passage of any order, resolution or vote.

Part 2. The school committee shall meet for organization To organize,
on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in January in d^er^neTui^
each year, and on that day or so soon thereafter as may be, c'^ding^^etc.
shall elect from their members a chairman, who shall, unless
sooner remoAcd, hold his office until the Tuesday next after
the first Monday of the following January, and until his
successor is elected and qualified. In the absence of the
chairman so elected, a chairman for the time being shall be
chosen. The school committee shall determine rules for its
proceedings not inconsistent with tliis act or the general
laws. The members of the school committee shall be sworn
to the faithful discharge of their duties.

Part 3. Subject to chapter seventy-one of the General JupSf^le^ndent
Laws, the school committee shall elect a superintendent of °f ^^^^g^b-
schools, and may under the laws regulating civil ser^^ce ap- ordinate^officers

^„;„i 1 , , "^ . 1 1. or assistants,

pomt, suspend, or remove at pleasure such subordinate etc.
officers or assistants, including janitors of school buildings,
as it may deem necessary for the proper discharge of its
duties, and the conduct of its business. It shall, subject to
said chapter seventy-one, define their terms of ser^'ice and

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May provide
temporary
accommoda-
tions and to
have control of
all school
buildings, etc.

To approve
sites and plans
for school
buildings.

Vacancies in
membership,
how filled.

their duties and shall fix their compensation. No member of
the school committee shall during the term for which he is
elected, hold any other office or position the salary or com-
pensation for which is payable out of the city treasury.

Part 4. The school committee, in addition to the powers
and duties pertaining by law to school committees, shall
have power to pro\ide, when necessary, temporary accommo-
dations for school purposes, and shall have the control of all
school buildings and of the grounds connected therewith.

Part 5. No site for a school building shall be acquired by
the city unless its approval by the school committee is first
obtained. No plans for the construction of or alterations in
a school building shall be accepted, and no work shall be
begun on such construction or alteration unless the approval
of the school committee therefor is first obtained. Nothing
herein contained shall require such appro\'al for the m'aking
of ordinary repairs.

Part 6. If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the
school committee, the city council and school committee
sitting in joint convention and by a majority vote of said
convention shall immediately fill said vacancy for the un-
expired term from the list of the qualified voters of the city.

INITIATIVE.

Initiative
petition for
passage of a
measure.

Section 52. If a petition signed by a number of the
voters of said city qualified to vote at city elections, equal to
at least twenty-five per cent of the aggregate number of
votes cast for candidates for mayor at the last preceding
city election at which a mayor was elected, and requesting
the city council to pass any measure therein set forth or de-
scribed, except an order granted under chapters one hundred
and sixty-four and one hundred and sixty-six of the General
Laws, shall be filed in the office of the city clerk, the city
council proxided said measure is one which it has a legal
City council to right to pass, shall (a) Pass said measure Anthout alteration
orTub'iSt'irto within twenty days after the attachment of the election com-
voters. mission's certificate of sufficiency to such petition, or (b)

Forthwith, after the expiration of twenty days following the
attachment of the said certificate of sufficiency, call a special
election, unless a biennial city election is to be held within
ninety days after the attachment of such certificate, and at
such special or biennial election, submit said measure with-
out alteration to the voters of the city qualified as aforesaid.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383. 453

The date of said election shall be fixed by the city council
which shall be not less than forty nor more than fifty days
after the date when the petition was presented by the election
commission to the city council.

If, however, a petition like the above described petition, Certain initia-
and signed by a number of qualified voters equal to at least duUe^^ofdty'
ten per cent but less than twenty per cent of the aggregate *=°""*='^-
number of votes cast as aforesaid, is filed as aforesaid, the
city council shall (c) Pass the measure therein set forth or
described without alteration, witliin twenty days after such
attachment of the certificate of sufficiency, or (d) Submit
the same to the qualified voters of the city at the next biennial
city election.

The vote upon the said measure at a biennial city election Referendum,
or at a special election shall be taken by ballot in answer to qui^uon on
the question "Shall the measure (stating the nature of the ballots, etc.
same) be passed?" which shall be printed on the ballots
after the list of candidates, if there be any. If a majority Effect of
of the qualified voters voting on the proposed measure, shall ™^^°" ^ ^'' ^'
\'ote in favor thereof it shall thereu])on become a valid and
binding measure of the city; and no such measure passed as
aforesaid by the municipal council, upon petition as aforesaid,
or which shall be adopted as aforesaid at any such biennial
city election or special election, shall be repealed or amended,
except by the qualified voters of the city at a biennial city
election.

Any number of measures requested by petition as aforesaid m^s^e?may '
mux be voted upon at the same election, in accordance with ^f ^'^^'f' "p°"

* ^^^ ^ ^ , flu s3.rn© GiGC~

the pro\isions of this section. The city council may submit tion.

a proposition for the repeal of any such measure or for may submit to

amendment thereof, to be voted upon at any succeeding ^"^-on for°''°'

biennial city election ; and should such proposition so sub- amSidment of

mitted receive a majority of the votes cast thereon at such a measure, etc.

election, the measure shall thereby be repealed or amended

accordingly. The vote upon such repeal or amendment at

the biennial city election shall be taken by ballot in answer

to the question "Shall the measure (stating the nature of

the same) be repealed or amended (stating the nature of the

amendment)?" which shall be printed on the ballots after

the list of candidates if there be any. Whenever any such m'£ufes'°etc!.

measure or proposition is required by this act to be submitted be/ore suij-

1 • (• • 1 1 "• mission to

at any election as aroresaid, the city clerk shall cause the voters.
same to be published once in each of the daily newspapers
pubHshed in said city, such publication to be not more than

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Petitions may
consist of one
or more
distinct
papers, etc.

Supplementary
petitions when
insufficient
number of
signatures, etc.

Penalties may
be prescribed
for certain
violations.

twenty nor less than five days before the submission of the
measure or proposition to be voted upon. Petitions under
the pro\ision of this section may consist of one or more dis-
tinct papers. In each of such papers, the measure, the passage
of which is requested, shall be set forth or described, and all
such papers filed in any one day in the office of the city clerk
shall be deemed to be part of the same petition. Such petition
shall be signed, sworn to as to signatures, examined, re-
examined and presented to the city council, and shall have
the election commission's certificate of sufficiency or insuffi-
ciency attached thereto. If from the election commission's
certificate the petition appears not to be signed by the
requisite number of voters it may be supplemented within
ten days after the date of such certificate, by other papers
signed and sworn to as aforesaid, and all other papers con-
taining a like demand and statement, and signed and sworn
to as aforesaid, shall be deemed supplemental to the original
petition. The election commission shall within ten days
after the expiration of the time allowed for the filing the
supplementary petition make a hke examination of such
petition if any is filed and shall attach thereto a new certifi-
cate, and if it appears from such new certificate that the
petition is still insufficient as to the number of signers as
aforesaid it shall be returned to the person or persons fifing
the same, ^\•ithout prejudice, however, to the filing of a new
petition to the same effect. Any measure passed under the
pro\isions of this section by the city council or by the voters
may prescribe such penalties for its violation as the city
council might prescribe in passing a similar measure.

Referendum

petition
protesting
against
passage of a
measure.

EEFERENDUM.

Section 53. If, during the ten days, or in case of granting,
renewing or extending any general franchise or general right
to occupy or u.se the streets, highways, bridges or pubfic
places of the city, thirty days, next following the passage of
any measure by the city council, except an order, resolution
or vote for the immediate preservation of the public health,
safety, or financial credit of the city as pro\'ided in section
forty-two, and except an order granted under chapters one
hundred and sixty-four and one hundred and sixty-six of the
General Laws, a petition signed by a number of voters of
said city qualified to vote at city elections equal to at least
twenty-five per cent of the aggregate number of votes cast
for candidates for mayor at the last preceding city election

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 383. 455

at which a mayor was elected, and protesting against the
passage of such measure, shall be filed in the office of the
city clerk, the operation of such measure shall be suspended, f/'oplrluon
and it shall be the duty of the city council to reconsider the rLMTidemtlon
same; and if it is not wholly repealed, the city council shall by city
submit it as is provided in sub-division (b) of section fifty-two, submission to
to the qualified voters of the city, and the said measure shall voters, etc.
not go into effect or become operative unless a majority of
the voters qualified as aforesaid \'oting on the same shall vote
in favor thereof. The vote upon such measure at a biennial ^Hnte^" if ^^
or special city election shall be taken by ballot in answer to Fallot, etc.
the question "Shall the measure (stating the nature of the
same) take efi^ect?" which shall be printed on the ballot
after the list of candidates if there be any. Whenever any Publication of
such measure or proposition is required by this act to be blfore's^'uij^ '^"
submitted at any election as aforesaid the city clerk shall "otlrs." ^°
cause the same to be published once in each of the daily
newspapers published in said city, said publication to be not
more than twenty nor less than five days before the sub-
mission of the measure or proposition to be voted on.

In each of such papers the measure, the passage of which pr^s[^
is protested, shall be set forth as described, and all such g|f'f"rth°in''^
papers filed in any one day shall be deemed to be parts of petition, etc.
the same petition. Such petitions shall be signed, sworn to
as to signatures, examined, presented to the municipal council,
shall have the election commission's certificate of sufficiency
or insufficiency attached thereto, and may be supplemented
in the same manner as petitions filed under section fifty-two.

Section 54. It shall not be necessary for the validity of g^g^^i^lis^o? °^
anj'^ petition or statement provided for or required by the petitions,

■ • PI* 1 • 1 oil !•• now St^tBQf

provisions ot this act that any signer thereoi add to his sig- etc.
nature any residence other than the name of the street and
the street number, if there be any, at which he resided on
the previous first day of April.

Section 55. All special acts and parts of special acts in- Repeal of
consistent herewith are hereby repealed, and no general act sp^faTact"^
or part of a general act inconsistent hereA\-ith shall hereafter
apply to the city of Lowell; pro\ided, however, that such Provisos.
repeal shall not affect any act done or any right accruing or
accrued or established or any suit or proceeding begun in
any ci\'il case before the time when the repeal takes effect,
and that no offence committed and no penalty or forfeiture
incurred under the acts or parts of acts hereby repealed, shall
be affected by such repeal; and pro\ided also, that all persons
who at the time when said repeal takes effect shall hold any

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Beginning of
municipal year
when legal
holiday falls
on first
Monday of
January.
Act to be
submitted to
voters, etc.

office under said act, shall continue to hold the same, except
as otherwise provided herein; and pro\aded, further, that all
by-laws and ordinances of the city of Lowell in force at the
time when said repeal takes effect, and not inconsistent with
the p^o^^sions of this act, shall continue in force until the
same are repealed or amended, and all officers elected under
such by-lavrs and ordinances, shall continue in office, except
as otherwise provided herein.

Section 56. When a legal hohday shall fall on the first
]\Ionday of January, the government of the city of Lowell
for that municipal year shall begin at ten o'clock of the fore-
noon of the next business day.

Section 57. This act shall be submitted to the qualified
voters of the city of Lowell at a special election to be held
on the third Tuesday of October in the current year, in answer
to the question, which shall be placed upon the official
ballot : — " Shall an act passed by the general court in the
year nineteen hundred and twenty-one, entitled 'An Act to
amend the charter of the city of Lowell ', be accepted?" And
the affirmative votes of a majority voting thereon shall be
required for its acceptance. If so accepted it shall thereupon
take effect for the regular city election to be held on the
second Tuesday of the follo\\-ing December and for the pre-
liminary election for nominations to be held on the third
Tuesday preceding the aforesaid city election, for the state-
ment of candidates and petitions accompanying statement
of candidates to be filed by persons whose names are to be
printed on the official ballot to be used at such preliminary
election, for the election of political connnittees, and for all
things which appertain and relate to said regular city elec-
tion, preliminary election, statements of candidates, petitions
accompanying said statements, and election of political com-
mittees; and it shall take effect for all other purposes at ten
o'clock in the forenoon of the first Monday of January, nine-
teen hundred and twenty-two. Approved May 11, 1921.

C/iap. 384 An Act establishing the salary of fr.^nk w. cole,

CLERK in charge OF THE LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENT
ROOM.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The salary of Frank W. Cole, as clerk in
charge of the legislative document room in the state house,
shall be two thousand dollars a vear.

Frank W. Cole,

salary

established.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 385, 386. 457

Section 2. The increase in salary provided for by this Time of
act sliall not take effect until an appropriation has been ^'''""^ ^^^^^'
made sufficient to cover the same, and then as of June first
in the current year. Apj^roved May 11, 1921.

An Act authorizing state textile schools to make
certain tests.

C/iap.385

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter seventy-four of the General Laws is hereby s^ttoJlftTr"^
amended by inserting after section forty-six the following § ^e.
new section: — Section 46 A. Said schools may make, under Textile schools.

1 1 ,. .,. ,. 1 ^ e j^ A authorized to

such regulations as their respective boards oi trustees may make certain
from time to time prescribe, tests, comparative or otherwise, ^^^^^' ^^'^'
of new and useful improvements in textile machinery or of
apparatus, dyes, compounds, processes, methods or means,
directly or indirectly relating to the manufacture of textiles
or to the machinery, tools, appliances and materials used in
connection therewith. The person for whom any such test
is made shall pay therefor on account of the commonwealth
a sum not less than the actual cost thereof, including a
reasonable amount for overhead expense. No such test shall
be undertaken by any such school which in the opinion of its
trustees will be likely to interfere with the regular, efficient
and proper exercise of school functions. In the making of Preference.
such tests preference shall be given to citizens of, and to cor-
porations organized under the laws of, the commonwealth.

Approved May 11, 1921.

An Act authorizing the boston elevated railway com- (7/^^r) 386
pany to take certain interests in land in the city
of boston.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The Boston Elevated Railway Company is Boston
hereby authorized and empowered to take by eminent do- 11X2?
main for railway purposes certain rights and interests here- ^"thSd to
inafter specified in and to a certain parcel of land in the city ^^^e for railway
of Boston, being a portion of the land taken under an order certain ^
of the street commissioners of the city of Boston, approved landln^"^
by the mayor, June twenty-fourth, nineteen hundred and ^°^^''-
ten, for the improvement of Stony Brook and its tributaries,
and bounded and described as follows: easterly by Hyde
Park avenue and Walk Hill street on a curved line at or near

458

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 386.

Taking, etc.,
to be recorded
in registry of
deeds for
Suffolk county.

Damages, how
determined.

the junction of said avenue and street, forty and forty-seven
one hundredths feet; northerly by land now or formerly of
Rueter and Company, seventy-nine and thirty-six one hun-
dredths feet, and by land now or formerly of the Old Colony
Railroad Company, twenty and ten one hundredths feet;
westerly by land of the New York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad Company, lessee, forty-two and thirty-four one
hundredths feet; southerly by land now or formerly of the
Old Colony Railroad Company, nineteen and sixty-five one
hundredths feet, and land now or formerly of Rueter and
Company, ninety-five and thirty-four one hundredths feet;
containing about four thousand four hundred and four square
feet more or less. The rights and interests in said land,
which the Boston Elevated Railway Company is hereby au-
thorized and empowered to take, shall consist of an easement
to locate, construct, maintain and operate an elevated railway
and the right to construct, maintain and operate surface
car tracks, sewer and drain connections and retaining walls
in, upon and across the above described premises, reserving,
however, to the said city the right at all times to enter upon
the premises for the purpose of making necessary repairs or
constructing additional works in connection with its use for
sewerage and drainage purposes.

Section 2. The taking authorized by the preceding sec-
tion may be made by the board of trustees of the Boston
Elevated Railway Company by recording in the registry of
deeds for the county of Suffolk a description of the premises
and the easement which is taken therein as certain as is re-
quired in a common con\^eyance of land, together with a
statement signed by them that such easement is taken under
the authority of this act, and said easement shall upon such
recording be taken for, and shall vest in, said company, and
such taking shall constitute an additional servitude upon
the estates and for the purposes enumerated in section five
of this act.

Section 3. If said company and said city, or any person
having any right or interest in said property which is injured
by such taking, are unable to agree as to the damages sus-
tained by the city or any such person on account of such
taking, such damages may be determined by a jury in the
superior court for the county of Suffolk, on the petition there-
for of said city or of said person filed in the clerk's office of
said court within one year after such taking, and judgment
shall be entered upon the determination of such jury, with

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 386. 459

interest from the date of taking, and costs shall be taxed
and execution issued in favor of the prevailing party as in
civil cases.
Section 4. Such taking shall constitute a covenant and covenant and

. , , . , . , agreement by

agreement by the company with the said city that it will not the company

locate or construct any supporting columns or foundations of

any elevated structure upon the premises described in section

one of this act; that it will not do any act or thing which

\vi\\ interfere with the use of said premises by the said city

for sewerage or drainage purposes; that it \nll not injure in

any way such structures as are now in existence therein or

are hereafter constructed beneath the present surface of said

premises for sewerage or drainage purposes; and that it will

indemnify and save harmless the said city from any damage

or injury to any such structures resulting from the acts of

itself, its agents, employees or contractors.

Section 5. The owners, lessees, mortgagees and other Certain owners,
persons having an estate in lands abutting on Walk Hill to^compensa-
street or Hyde Park avenue opposite a tract of land bounded '''°"' ''^'^■
by Washington street. Walk Hill street, Hyde Park avenue,
Toll Gate way and land of the Old Colony Railroad Com-
pany which the Boston Elevated Railway Company has here-
tofore acquired or may hereafter acquire, shall be entitled to
reasonable compensation from the Boston Ele\'ated Railway
Company for any diminution in the fair market value of their
said property suffered by them b}' reason of the use of said
tract of land for an elevated railway, terminal, repair shop
or other railway purposes, and the construction of an elevated
railway connecting said terminal with the elevated railway
system of the Boston Elevated Railway Company under
plans heretofore approved by the department of public
utilities which said company is hereby authorized to con-
struct. Any such person may at any time within tliree years Petition
after the beginning of use of any part of said land for aiiy of ciaim^et?**'
said purposes, file in the clerk's office of the superior court
for the county of Suffolk, a petition setting forth his claim
against the corporation. He shall give said corporation four-
teen days' notice of the filing of such petition and an answer
thereto shall be filed by the corporation within thirty days
from the retm-n day of such notice. Such petition shall be
heard by the court without a jury. Judgment shall be entered
upon the finding together with interest from the date of the
filing of the petition and execution shall issue as in other civil
cases. The provisions of chapter seventy-nine of the General

460 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 387, 388.

Sfutes to Laws relative to cases where damages are claimed to estates
apply, etc. jjj wliich two OF morc persons have different, separate or
several interests shall apply to all such proceedings. Such
taking shall constitute a covenant and agreement by the
company with said owners, lessees, mortgagees and other
persons that they shall be entitled to recover such compensa-
tion in the manner hereinabove provided.

Approved May 11, 1921.

Chap. 387 An Act relative to the time for filing certain nomi-
nation PAPERS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

?m^ded.^ ^°' Section ten of chapter fifty-three of the General Laws is
hereby amended by striking out, in the se^'enth line, the
word "sixth", and inserting in place thereof the word: —
ninth, — so that the first paragraph will read as follows: —
Jertificates of^ Certificates of nomination of candidates for offices to be
nomination ''"'^ filled by all the voters of the commonwealth, except for
papers. presidential electors, shall be filed on or before the seventh

Monday, and of all other candidates for offices to be filled
at a state election, including presidential electors, on or be-
fore the fifth Thursday, and nomination papers of all candi-
dates for offices to be filled at a state election, on or before
Special the ninth Monday, preceding the day of tlie election; but if

there is a special election to fill any state office, certificates
of nomination shall be filed on or before the twelfth day, and
nomination papers on or before the eleventh day, preceding
the day of such election. Approved May 11, 1921.

C hap. 3S8 An Act providing for additional women members of
state committees of political parties.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Committees of ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ nineteen hundred and twenty-one or nineteen

political hundred and twenty-two, each state committee of a political

additional party may add to its membership by electing as additional

bwT.Ttc'"''™' members not more than forty women who shall be legal

voters of the commonwealth. No two of such members so

added to any committee .shall be legal voters of the same

senatorial district. They shall hold office until January first,

nineteen hundred and twenty-three, and shall have all the

powers and duties of regularly elected members of the state

committee to which they are added.

Approved May 11, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 389. 461

An Act to provide for the taxation of certain prop- Chav. 3S9

ERTY OF THE COMMON^VEALTH IN THE TOWN OF PROVINCE-
TOWN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section fi\'e of chapter fiftj'-nine of the Gen- g. l. 59, §5,
eral Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word ^"'^"
"purposes", in the seventh line, the following: — lands and
flats lying below high water mark in Provincetown harbor,
belonging to the commonwealth of IVIassachusetts and
occupied by private persons by license of the division of
waterways and public lands of the department of public
works, together with all wharves, piers and other structures
which hare been built thereon subsequent to the twenty-
second day of May, nineteen hundred and twenty, and those
which may hereafter be built on said lands and flats, in con-
formity with permits or- licenses granted therefor by said
division, which shall be taxed to the persons holding such
permits or licenses, — so that the second clause as amended
will read as follows : — Second, Property of the common- certain
wealth, except real estate of which the commonwealth is in the Mmm°in-
possession under a mortgage for condition broken, lands in J'r^^taxatiSn!^
Boston known as the commonwealth flats, if leased for busi- Exceptions,
ness purposes, lands and flats lying below high water mark
in Provincetown harbor, belonging to the commonwealth of
Massachusetts and occupied by private persons by license of
the division of waterways and public lands of the department
of public works, together with all wharves, piers and other
structures which have been built thereon subsequent to the
twenty-second day of May, nineteen hundred and twenty,
and those which may hereafter be built on said lands and
flats, in conformity vnih permits or licenses granted therefor
by said di\asion, which shall be taxed to the persons holding
such permits or licenses, buildings erected by lessees under
section twenty-six of chapter seventy-fi^•e, and property
taxable under chapter five hundred and sevent^'-five of the
acts of nineteen hundred and twenty.

Section 2. This act shall take effect as of April first in '^imeof^^^
the current year. Approved May 11, 1921.

462

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 390, 391.

Chap. 390 An Act defining the meaning of the term "members

OF THE BOSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT" AND THE TERM
"members of THE BOSTON PROTECTIVE DEPARTMENT"
WITH RESPECT TO ADMINISTRATION OF THE BOSTON FIRE-
MEN'S RELIEF FUND.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Admmistration r^^^Q ^^j.j-^^^ "members of the Boston fire department", as
Firemen's ,^isecl in chapter three hundred and eight of the acts of nine-

Relief Fund. ^ . ~

Definition of tccn hundrcd and nine, as amended by chapter one hundred
^"th 'respect to. aud thirty-four of the acts of nineteen hundred and eleven,
and by chapter one hundred and sixty-eight of the acts of
nineteen hundred and thirteen, shall be construed to mean
and include only those members of the Boston fire depart-
ment who are enrolled, classified and included within the
fire-fighting force of said fire department, and men on pro-
bation therein, the chief of said fire department, deputy
chiefs, district chiefs, captains, lieutenants, engineers, as-
sistant engineers, hosemen and laddermen; and all other
members of the Boston fire department who are, at the time
when this act takes effect, actually enrolled and employed
as such in the several other branches of said Boston fire de-
partment, as said branches are then defined and established.
The term "members of the Boston protective department",
as used in said chapter, amended as aforesaid, shall be con-
strued to mean and include only those members of the Boston
protective department, known and designated as superin-
tendent, deputy superintendent, captains, lieutenants, perma-
nent and auxiliary privates of the Boston protective depart-
Proviso. ment; provided, however, that nothing in this section con-

tained shall be so construed as to abrogate, affect or impair
any equitable or legal rights, which have vested in or accrued
to any member of the Boston fire department, or of the
Boston protective department, previous to the date when
this act takes effect or to limit or impair any trust in existence
at that time. Ajjproved May 11, 1921.

Chap. 391 An Act authorizing the county commissioners of the

COUNTY OF WORCESTER TO RECONSTRUCT A BRIDGE OVER
MILLERS RIVER IN THE TOWN OF ATHOL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Worcester SECTION 1. The couuty commissioncrs of the county of

m^'^econrtTuct Worccstcr, subjcct to all general laws applicable thereto, may

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 391. 463

construct a bridge in place of the present bridge over Millers bridge oyer
river at the westerly end of IMain street in the town of Athol, in'AThoi!^^'^
being at the easterly terminus of the state road leading from
the town of Orange, and may change the location of the
bridge so far as necessary to secure proper alignment \\'ith
the highway as it now exists or as it may be relocated.

Section 2. The cost and expense incurred under this Payment of
act shall not exceed the sum of eighty thousand dollars, and *'°^^'
shall be paid, in the first instance, from the treasury of the
county of Worcester. The said commissioners may borrow Temporary
by a temporary loan or loans on the credit of the county '°'"'' ''^^'
such sums, not exceeding the said amount, as may from time
to time be required for the cost and expense aforesaid, and
may renew the same for such periods as may be necessary.
All amounts so borrowed shall be deposited in the treasury
of the county, and the treasurer shall pay out the same as
ordered by the county commissioners and shall keep a sepa-
rate and accurate account of all money borrowed and ex-
pended under the provisions of this act, including interest.
Upon the completion of the bridge, the county commissioners statement of
shall file in the office of the clerk of the courts for the county and notke*"'^^
a detailed statement, certified under their hands, of the i'thoi*etc
actual cost of its construction, and they shall give notice to
the town of Athol and assess upon said to^^Tl a sum not ex-
ceeding fifty per cent of the said cost, and the said town shall
pay into the treasury of the county the amount so assessed
within sixty days after being notified b\' the county that all
provisions of this act have been complied with; and if the
town refuses or neglects to pay the amount assessed, the
commissioners shall, after due notice, issue a warrant against
the said town for its proportion, with interest and the cost
of the notice and warrant, and the same shall be collected
and paid into the treasury of the county, to be applied in
payment of the expense aforesaid.

Section 3. For the purpose of pacing the fifty per cent poun'^f ^^^
of the total cost which is to be borne by the county of Worces- issue bonds to
ter, the county treasurer, \\'ith the approval of the county of'^cost etc.*'°'*
commissioners, may borrow from time to time such sums as
may be necessary not exceeding, in the aggregate, forty
thousand dollars, and may issue bonds or notes of the county
therefor, which shall bear on their face the words. County of ^°rceitg°^
Worcester, Millers River Bridge Loan, Act of 1921, and shall Millers RiVer
be payable by such annual pa;y'n"ients, beginning not more Act of i92l '
than one year after the date thereof, as will extinguish each

464

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 392.

Town of Athol
may issue
bonds, etc.

Bridge Loan
Act of 1921

loan within ten years from its date, and the amount of such
annual payment in any year shall not be less than the amount
of the principal of the loan payable in any subsequent year.
Each authorized issue shall constitute a separate loan. The
town of Athol, for the purpose of meeting its part of the
cost of said bridge, may borrow from time to time such sums
as may be necessary not exceeding, in the aggregate, forty
thousand dollars, and may issue bonds or notes therefor,
which shall bear on their face the words, Town of Athol,
Towi of Athol, Millers River Bridge Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized

Millers River . in •

issue shall constitute a separate loan and shall be payable
within five years from its date. Indebtedness incurred by
said town under this act shall be in excess of the statutory
limit, but shall otherwise be subject to chapter forty-four of
the General Laws. The said county and town may sell the
said securities at public or private sale upon such terms and
conditions as they may severally deem proper, but not for
less than their par value, and the proceeds of the loan issued
by the county shall be used only to pay temporary loans
issued in accordance with section two or for the construction
of said bridge, and the proceeds of the loan issued by said
town shall be paid into the county treasury, to be applied
to the payment of loans issued by the county in accordance
\\ath section two.
Section 4. Tliis act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 13, 1921.

Chap. 392 An Act validating certain acts ob^ the town of athol.
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Town of Athol,
certain acts
validated.

Section 1. The action of the inhabitants of the town of
Athol at the town meeting, March fifteenth, nineteen hun-
dred and nine, accepting the provisions of sections one to
fourteen, inclusive, of chapter twenty-eight of the Revised
Laws relative to public parks, is hereby ratified and con-
firmed and shall have the same effect as if the inhabitants of
said town had accepted such provisions in the manner pro-
vided therein.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 13, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 393. 465

An Act making certain changes in the charter of Chap.39S

THE city of ATTLEBORO.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section eleven of chapter six hundred and etc*' amended
eighty of the acts of nineteen hundred and fourteen, as
amended by section two of chapter one hundred and forty-
one of the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and seventeen,
is hereby fyrther amended by inserting after the word
"peace", in the sixth line, the words: — or any other person
authorized by law to administer oaths, — so as to read as
follows: — Section 11. The mayor, city clerk, city treasurer, city of
city collector and councilmen elect, shall, on the first Tuesday oath of'^office.
of January of the year of the beginning of their terms of whomTdmm-
office, meet and be sworn to the faithful discharge of their '**1"^'i 1°, ,

_ ' _ _ _ ci^ certain city

duties. The oath shall be administered by a justice of the officials.
peace or any other person authorized by law to administer
oaths and shall be certified and entered on the journal of
the municipal council. In case the mayor elect is absent on
the first Tuesday in January, or if a mayor shall not then
have been elected, the oath of office may at any time there-
after be administered to him; and at any time thereafter in
like manner the oath of office may be administered to any
other elected officer who has been i)reviously absent or has
subsequently been elected; and e\'ery such oath shall be
certified and entered as aforesaid.

Section 2. Section twelve of said chapter six hundred amt'nded.^ ^^'
and eighty is hereby amended by inserting after the word
"peace", in the twenty-second line, the words: — or any
other person authorized by law to administer oaths, — so as
to read as follows: — Section 12. After the oath has been Municipal
administered to the councilmen present, they shall be called organizktion,
to order at their first organization by the city clerk, or, in '"^'''
case of the absence of the city clerk, by the senior member
present, who shall preside until the president of the municipal
council has been elected and qualified. The municipal
council shall then proceed to elect by ballot one of their
number president of the council. If no quorum is present
an adjournment shall be taken to a later hour, or to the next
day, and thereafter the same proceedings shall be had from
day to day until a quorum shall be present. If any person
receives the votes of a majority of all the members of the
council, such person shall be declared chosen president of the

466

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 393.

1914, 680, § 14,
amended.

Passage of
ordinances,
orders, etc.

Proviso.

1914, 680, § 19,
amended.

Appro-
priations.

council. If on the first day on which a quorum is present no
person receives a vote of such majority, the members of the
council shall proceed to ballot until some person receives a
vote of such majority or until an adjournment to the succeed-
ing day is taken, and on such succeeding day a plurality of
those voting shall be sufficient for an election. No other
business shall be in order until a president is chosen. The
president shall be sworn by the city clerk, or, in case of the
absence of the clerk, by a justice of the peace or any other
person authorized by law to administer oaths. The president
of the municipal council shall have the same right to vote as
any other member thereof.

Section 3. Said chapter six hundred and eighty is
hereby further amended by striking out section fourteen and
inserting in place thereof the following: — Section I4. Any
ordinance, order or resolution of the municipal council may
be passed through all its stages of legislation at one session,
provided that no member of the council objects thereto; but
if one or more members object, the measure shall be post-
poned for not less than seven days; and if, when it is next
brought up, five or more members object to its passage at
that session, a second postponement of at least one week
shall be made.

Section 4. Section nineteen of said chapter six hundred
and eighty is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence
and inserting in place thereof the following: — The municipal
council shall appropriate annually, in accordance with the
provisions of section thirty-two of chapter forty-four of the
General Laws and amendments thereof, the amount neces-
sary to meet the expenditures of the city for the current
financial year, — so as to read as follows: — Section 19. The
municipal council shall appropriate annually, in accordance
with the provisions of section thirty-two of chapter forty-four
of the General Laws and amendments thereof, the amount
necessary to meet the expenditures of the city for the current
financial year. In making such appropriation it shall have
an itemized and detailed statement from the mayor of the
moneys required, and shall make such appropriations in
detail, clearly specifying the amount to be ex-pended for each
particular purpose. It shall take care that no money is paid
from the treasury unless granted or appropriated, and shall
secure a just and proper accountability by requiring bonds
with sufficient penalties and sureties from all city officials
entrusted with the receipt, custody or disbursement of money,

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 394. 467

and from each employee of the city entrusted with the same.
It shall as often as once a year, and at least ten days prior Receipts, etc.,
to the annual election, cause to be published for the use of annuaUy!''^'"''^
the inhabitants, a particular account of the receipts and ex-
penditures of the cit}', and a schedule of all city property
and of the city debt.

Section 5. Section twenty-five of said chapter six hun- i9i4, eso, § 25,
dred and eighty is hereby amended by striking out the second ^'"*'" ^
paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following: —
Notice thereof shall be given by posting attested copies in a Referendum
public place in each precinct of every ward of the city seven JTubfic'^notice of.
days at least before the said election and by publishing the
same in some newspaper printed in Attleboro.

Section G. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Ayyroved May 13, 1921.

An Act relative to the taxation of certain corpora- (7/iap.394

TIONS.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to Emergency
defeat its purpose wliich in part is to provide for an equitable '''^'^'"
determination of the corporate franchise tax rate for the
current year, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emer-
gency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the
public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter sixty-three of the General Laws is hereby amended ^^iiid^d ^ ^^'
by striking out section fifty-eight and inserting in place
thereof the follo^^•ing: — Section 58. Every corporation Tax to be
subject to section fifty-three or fifty-four shall annually pay polatefran-
a tax upon its corporate francliise, after making the deduc- ''^'^^'
tions proxided for in section fifty-five, at a rate equal to the
average of the annual rates for three years preceding that in
which such assessment is laid, said annual rates to be de~ J^^«;^^j^^.
termined by an apportionment of the whole amount of money ^^'"''""'^ *
to be raised by taxation upon property in the commonwealth
during each of the said three years, as returned by the
assessors of the several towns under section forty-seven of
chapter fifty-nine, upon the aggregate valuation of all towns
for each of the said three years, as returned under said section
forty-seven; but the total amount of the tax to be paid by a
trust company in any year upon the value of its corporate
franchise shall amount to not less than two fifths of one per

468

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 395, 396, 397.

cent of the total amount of its capital stock, surplus and un-
divided profits at the time of said assessment, as found by
the commissioner. Approved May 13, 1921.

Chap. 395 An Act authorizing the appointment of assistant

ASSESSORS IN THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH.

1920, 592,
amended.

§11.

Town of
Middle-
borough,
assistant
assessors.

To be sub-
mitted to the
voters, etc.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:

Section 1. Section eleven of chapter five hundred and
ninety-two of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty is
hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the follow-
ing:— The selectmen may also appoint and remove citizens
of the town to act as assistant assessors who shall have all
the powers conferred by the general laws on assistant asses-
sors in towns.

Section 2. This act shall be submitted to the voters of
the town of INIiddleborough at a special town meeting called
for that purpose, and shall take effect upon its acceptance
by a majority of the voters voting thereon. For the purpose
of such acceptance, it shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 13, 1921.

Chap. 396 An Act reviving the corporation known as the

marshfield laundry, inc.

Marsh field
Laundry, Inc.,
revived.

Time of
taking effect.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The Marshfield Laundry, Inc., a corporation
dissolved by chapter two hundred and twehe of the acts of
nineteen hundred and twenty is hereby revived Anth the
same powers, duties and obligations as if the said chapter
had not been passed.

Section 2. This act shall take effect as of March thirty-
first in the current year. Approved May 13, 1921.

Chap. 397 An Act to authorize the metropolitan district com-
mission TO complete the acquisition of land for

WINTHROP PARKWAY, TO CONSTRUCT SAID PARKWAY AND
TO PROTECT LEVERETT AND WINTHROP AVENUES IN THE
CITY OF REVERE AND THE TOWN OF WINTHROP FROM
DAMAGE BY THE OCEAN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The metropolitan district commission is
hereby authorized to complete the acquisition of lands neces-

Metropolitan

district

commission,

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 398. 469

sary for the extension of Wintlii"op parkway to the junction ^opp'''t'°" °f
of Revere street and Sewall avenue in the town of Winthrop parkway, etc.
and to construct a sea wall and roadway over the land now
owned by the commonwealth or acquired under this act from
the southerly end of the present roadway on Winthrop park-
way to said junction of Revere street and Sewall avenue.
For the purpose of carrying out the pro\isions of this act,
said commission may acquire lands and rights therein by
purchase or by eminent domain under chapter seventy-nine
of the General Laws. For the purpose of carrying out the
provisions of this act said commission may expend the sum
of two hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars.

Section 2. The payments authorized by this act shall ^q'^^'"^"* °^
in the first instance be made from the Metropohtan Parks
Maintenance Fund, Boulevards, and upon the completion of
the work twenty per cent of the cost thereof shall be assessed
by the state treasurer upon the city of Re\'ere and twenty
per cent upon the town of Winthrop. The said city and the
said town shall within sixty days after receipt of notice of
the amount due from them under this act pay such amount
into the state treasury, and in case of failure to pay, the
state treasurer shall assess such amount as a part of the state
tax.

Section 3. For the purpose of meeting the assessments Revere and
provided in section two, the city of Revere and the town of issue bonds,
Winthrop are each hereby authorized to borrow such sinn as Lse'ssmente of
may be necessary, not exceeding forty-five thousand dollars, *'°^*' ^^'^'
and may issue serial bonds or notes for a term not exceed-
ing twenty years. Indebtedness incurred under this section
shall be in excess of the statutory limit but shall otherwise
be subject to the provisions of chapter forty-four of the
General Laws. Approved May IS, 1921.

An Act providing for the reconstruction by the (JJidj) 393

METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION OF CRADOCK BRIDGE
OVER MYSTIC RIVER IN THE CITY OF MEDFORD.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The metropolitan district commission is Metropolitan
hereby authorized and directed to reconstruct, widen and coSssion
improve Cradock bridge over the Mystic river in the city of ^ reconstruct
Medford so that the bridge as widened shall conform in cradock bridge

.J , , p-n/T' •• I'l 1 over Mystic

Width to that part 01 Mam street as it is now laid out be- rWer in
tween Medford square and Mystic river, and in such manner

470

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 399.

Payment of
expense.

Medford
Cradock
Bridge Loan,
Act of 1921.

as to make the bridge safe and convenient for present and
future travel upon the same. For the purpose of carrying
out the provisions of this act the said commission may expend
a sum not exceeding twenty thousand dollars out of the
Metropolitan Parks Maintenance Fund, fifty per cent of
which, upon the completion of the work, shall be specially
assessed upon the city of Medford as a part of its state tax.

Section 2. The city of Medford may, for the purpose of
pacing the fifty per cent assessed against that city, borrow
such sums as may be necessary not exceeding, in the aggre-
gate, ten thousand dollars, and may issue bonds or notes
therefor which shall bear on their face the words, Medford
Cradock Bridge Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue
shall constitute a separate loan, and such loans shall be paid
in not more than twenty years from their dates. Indebted-
ness incurred under this act shall be in excess of the statutory
limit but shall otherwise be subject to chapter forty-four of
the General Laws.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 16, 1921.

Chap.S^d An Act to apportion and assess the special state

TAX required by THE ACT TO IMPOSE SPECIAL TAXES TO
PROVIDE SUITABLE RECOGNITION OF THOSE RESIDENTS OF
MASSACHUSETTS WHO SERVED IN THE ARMY AND NAVY' OF
THE UNITED STATES DURING THE WAR WITH GERMANY.

Whereas, A delay in the taking effect of this act would
greatly embarrass the commonwealth in meeting its lawful
obligations, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency
law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public
convenience.

Emergency
preamble.

Special state
tax for
payment of
gratuity to
soldiers,
sailors, etc.,
apportioned
and assessed.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Each city and town in this commonwealth,
shall be assessed and pay the sum with which it stands
charged in the following schedule, that is to say: —

Abington, six hundred and twenty-seven dollars, .
Acton, three hundred thirty-six dollars and sixty cents,
Acushnet, two hundred forty-four dollars and twenty

cents,

Adams, thirteen hundred dollars and twenty cents,
Agawam, five hundred eight.v dollars and eighty cents,
Alford, twenty-six dollars and forty cents.

$627 00
336 60

244 20
1,300 20

580 80
26 40

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 399.

471

Amesbury, eleven hundred ninety-four dollars and sixty

cents,

Amherst, eight hundred thirty-eight dollars and twenty

cents,

Andover, twelve hundred and twenty-one dollars,
Arlington, twenty-six hundred and seventy-three dol-
lars,

Ashburnham, two hundred twenty-four dollars and

forty cents,

Ashby, one hundred twenty-five dollars and forty cents,
Ashfield, one hundred and thirty-two dollars,
Ashland, two hundred forty-four dollars and twenty

cents,

Athol, fourteen hundred ninety-one dollars and sixty

cents,

Attleboro, twenty-seven hundred ninety-eight dollars

and forty cents,

Auburn, three hundred ten dollars and twenty cents, .
Avon, one hundred seventy-eight dollars and twenty

cents,

Ayer, four hundred fifty-five dollars and forty cents, .
Barnstable, ten hundred ninety-five dollars and sixty

cents,

Barre, four hundred fifteen dollars and eighty cents, .
Becket, one hundred five dollars and sixty cents, .
Bedford, two hundred fifty-seven dollars and forty

cents,

Belchertown, one hundred fifty-eight dollars and forty

cents,

Bellingham, two hundred four dollars and sixty cents,
Belmont, seventeen hundred thirty-five dollars and

eighty cents,

Berkley, eighty-five dollars and eightj^ cents,
Berlin, ninety-two dollars and forty cents,
Bernardston, eighty-five dollars and eighty cents,
Beverly, forty-seven hundred forty-five dollars and

forty cents,

Billerica, eight hundred forty-four dollars and eighty

cents,

Blackstone, two hundred ninety dollars and forty cents

Blandford, ninety-nine dollars,

Bolton, one hundred five dollars and sixty cents, .
Boston, two hundred thousand nine hundred and thirty'

seven dollars,

Bourne, seven hundred forty-five dollars and eighty

cents,

Boxborough, thirty-nine dollars and sixty cents, .
Boxford, one hundred twelve dollars and twenty cents
Boylston, eighty-five dollars and eighty cents,
Braintree, thirteen hundred six dollars and eighty cents
Brewster, one hundred five dollars and sixty cents,
Bridgewater, seven hundred seventy-eight dollars and

eighty cents,

Special state

$1,194 60 payment of
gratuity to
QQQ on soldiers,
OOO ^U sailors, etc.,
1,221 00 apportioned
and assessed.

2,673 00

224 40
125 40
132 00

244 20

1,491 60

2,798 40
310 20

178 20
455 40

1,095 60
415 80
105 60

257 40

158 40
204 60

1,735 80

85 80
92 40
85 80

4,745 40

844 80

290 40

99 00

105 60

200,937 00

745 80

39 60
112 20

85 80

1,306 80

105 60

778 80

472

Special state
tax for
payment of
gratuity to
soldiers,
sailors, etc.,
apportioned
and assessed.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 399.

Brimfield, ninety-nine dollars, $99 00

Brockton, eighty-nine hundred and forty-three dollars, 8,943 00
Brookfield, two hundred forty-four dollars and twenty

cents, 244 20

Brookline, eleven thousand seven hundred eighty-seven

dollars and sixty cents, 11,787 60

Buckland, two hundred and ninety-seven dollars, . 297 00

Burlington, one hundred forty-five dollars and twenty

cents, . . . • 145 20

Cambridge, eighteen thousand nine hundred ninety-four

dollars and eighty cents, 18,994 80

Canton, eight hundred seventy-one dollars and twenty

cents, 871 20

Carlisle, sixty-six dollars, 66 00

Carver, two hundred fifty dollars and eighty cents, . 250 80

Charlemont, ninety-nine dollars, 99 00

Charlton, two hundred twenty-four dollars and forty

cents, 224 40

Chatham, three hundred ten dollars and twenty cents, 310 20

Chelmsford, seven hundred fifty-two dollars and forty

cents, 752 40

Chelsea, fifty-two hundred and eighty dollars, . 5,280 00

Cheshire, one hundred thirty-eight dollars and sixty

cents, 138 60

Chester, one hundred forty-five dollars and twenty

cents, 145 20

Chesterfield, fifty-nine dollars and forty cents, . . 59 40

Chicopee, forty-eight hundred four dollars and eighty

cents, 4,804 80

Chilmark, fifty-nine dollars and forty cents, ... 59 40

Clarksburg, sixty-six dollars, 66 00

Clinton, fourteen hundred seventy-one dollars and

eighty cents, 1,471 80

Cohasset, seven hundred eighty-five dollars and forty

cents, 785 40

Colrain, one hundred seventy-one dollars and sixty

cents, 171 60

Concord, nine hundred ninetv-six dollars and sixty

cents, ^ *. 996 60

Conway, one hundred twenty-five dollars and forty

cents, 125 40

Cummington, fifty-two dollars and eighty cents, . . 52 80

Dalton, five hundred eighty dollars and eighty cents, . 580 80

Dana, sixty-six dollars, 66 00

Danvers, twelve hundred fourteen dollars and forty

cents, . 1,214 40

Dartmouth, eight hundred eleven dollars and eighty

cents, 811 80

Dedham, eighteen hundred and fortj^-eight dollars, . 1,848 00
Deerfield, four hundred sixtv-eight dollars and sixty

cents, ^ 468 60

Dennis, one hundred and ninety-eight dollars, . . 198 00

Dighton, three hundred seventy-six dollars and twenty

cents, 376 20

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 399.

473

Douglas, two hundred eighty-three dollars and eighty

cents,

Dover, three hundred and sixty-three dollars,
Dracut, three hundred and ninety-six dollars,
Dudley, four hundred fifty-five dollars and forty cents,

Dunstable, sixty-six dollars,

Duxbury, four hundred and twenty-nine dollars, .
East Bridgewater, five hundred thirty-four dollars and

sixty cents,

East Longmeadow, two hundred thirty-seven dollars

and sixty cents,

Eastham, fifty-nine dollars and forty cents, .
Easthampton, fifteen hundred and eighteen dollars, .
Easton, five hundred eighty-seven dollars and forty

cents,

Edgartown, two hundred seventeen dollars and eighty

cents,

Egremont, eighty-five dollars and eighty cents,
Enfield, ninety-two dollars and fortj^ cents, .
Erving, two hundred thirty-seven dollars and sixty

cents,

Essex, one hundred ninety-one dollars and forty cents,
Everett, fifty-four hundred eighty-four dollars and sixty

cents,

Fairhaven, eight hundred thirty-eight dollars and

twenty cents,

Fall River, seventeen thousand seven hundred fourteen

dollars and forty cents,

Falmouth, nine hundred four dollars and twenty cents,
Fitchburg, sixty-two hundred eighty-tlu'ce dollars and

twenty cents,

Florida, one hundred twenty-five dollars and forty

cents,

Foxborough, four hundred fifteen dollars and eighty

cents,

Framingham, three thousand nine dollars and sixty

cents,

Franklin, seven hundred ninety-eight dollars and sixty

cents,

Freetown, one hundr^I seventy-eight dollars and

twenty cents,

Gardner, seventeen hundred sixty-two dollars and

twenty cents,

Gay Head, six dollars and sixty cents, ....
Georgetown, one hundred eighty-four dollars and eighty

cents,

Gill, ninety-two dollars and forty cents, . . . .
Gloucester, thirty-seven hundred and ninety-five dol-
lars,

Goshen, thirty-nine dollars and sixty cents,
Gosnold, one hundred twelve dollars and twenty cents,
Grafton, six hundred thirteen dollars and eighty cents,
Granby, one hundred five dollars and sixty cents, .
Granville, seventy-nine dollars and twenty cents,

363
396
455
66
429

Special state
Of] tax for
^ payment of
00 gratuity to
f\f\ soldiers,

sailors, etc.,
40 apportioned
rir\ and assessed.

534 60

237

1,518

60
40
00

587 40

217
85
92

237
191

5,484

838

17,714
904

6,283
125
415

3,009

798

178

1,702
6

184
92

3,795

112

613

105

80
80
40

60
40

40
20

20
60

80
40

00
60
20
80
60
20

474

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 399.

Special state
tax for
payment of
gratuity to
soldiers,
sailors, etc.,
apportioned
and assessed.

Great Barrington, eleven hundred fifteen dollars and

forty cents,

Greenfield, twenty-two hundred eighty-three dollars

and sixty cents,

Greenwich, forty-six dollars and twenty cents,
Groton, four hundred two dollars and sixty cents,
Groveland, two hundred eleven dollars and twentj'

cents,

Hadley, three hundred thirty-six dollars and sixty cents,

Halifax, ninety-nine dollars,

Hamilton, five hundred one dollars and sixty cents,

Hampden, sixty-six dollars,

Hancock, fifty-two dollars and eighty cents, .
Hanover, two hundred and ninety-seven dollars, .
Hanson, three hundred ten dollars and twenty cents, .
Hard wick, five hundred eighty dollars and eighty cents.
Harvard, two hundred fifty-seven dollars and forty

cents,

Harwich, two hundred and sixty-four dollars,
Hatfield, two hundred and ninety-seven dollars,
Haverhill, seven thousand and sixty -two dollars,
Hawley, thirty-nine dollars and sixty cents, .
Heath, thirty-nine dollars and sixty cents,
Hingham, nine hundred and twenty-four dollars, .
Hinsdale, one hundred twelve dollars and twenty cents,
Holbrook, two hundred and ninety-seven dollars,
Holden, three hundred sixteen dollars and eighty cents,
Holland, nineteen dollars and eightj^ cents, .
Holliston, two hundred and ninety-seven dollars, .
Holyoke, ten thousand one hundred seventy dollars and

sixty cents,

Hopedale, seven hundred and twenty-six dollars, .
Hopkinton, two hundred seventy dollars and sixty

cents,

Hubbardston, one hundred twelve dollars and twenty

cents,

Hudson, seven hundred seventy-two dollars and twenty

cents,

Hull, thirteen hundred thirty-nine dollars and eighty

cents,

Huntington, one hundred and thirty-two dollars, .
Ipswich, eight hundred sixty-four dollars and sixty

cents,

Kingston, two hundred fifty dollars and eighty cents, .
Lakeville, one hundred seventy-one dollars and .sixty

cents,

Lancaster, three hundred twenty-three dollars and forty

cents,

Lanesborough, one hundred eighteen dollars and eighty

cents,

Lawrence, twelve thousand seven, hundred fifty-one

dollars and twenty cents,

Lee, four hundred eighty-one dollars and eighty cents, .

L,115 40

2,283 60

46 20

402 60

211 20

336 60

99 00

501 60

66 00

52 SO

297 00

310 20

580 80

257 40

264 00

297 00

7,062 00

39 60

924 00

112 20

297 00

316 80

19 80

297 00

10,170 60

726 00

270 60

112 20

772 20

1,339 80

132 00

864 60

250 80

171 60

323 40

118 80

12,751 20

481 80

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 399.

475

Leicester, four hundred nine dollars and twenty cents,
Lenox, nine hundred seventeen dollars and forty cents,
Leominster, twenty-two hundred four dollars and forty

cents,

Leverett, sixty-six dollars,

Lexington, eleven hundred and twenty-two dollars,
Ley den, thirty-nine dollars and sixty cents, .
Lincoln, two hundred fifty dollars and eighty cents,
Littleton, one hundred seventy-eight dollars and

twenty cents,

Longmeadow, five hundred and twenty-eight dollars,
Lowell, fourteen thousand seventy-one dollars and

twenty cents,

Ludlow, nine hundred seventeen dollars and fortj^ cents,
Lunenburg, two hundred twenty-four dollars and forty

cents,

Lynn, thirteen thousand seven hundred sixty-seven dol-
lars and sixty cents,

Lynnfield, two hundred eleven dollars and twenty cents.
Maiden, fifty-eight hundred and eight dollars,
Manchester, fourteen hundred ninety-eight dollars and

twenty cents,

Mansfield, eight hundred seventy-seven dollars and

eighty cents,

Marblehead, fourteen hundred seventy-one dollars and

eighty cents,

Marion, four hundred fifteen dollars and eightj^ cents,
Marlborough, seventeen hundred twenty-nine dollars

and twenty cents,

Marshfield, three hundred forty-nine dollars and eighty

cents,

Mashpee, fifty-nine dollars and forty cents, .
Mattapoisett, two hundred thirty-seven dollars and

sixty cents,

Maynard, six hundred seventy-three dollars and twenty

cents,

Medfield, two hundred ninety dollars and forty cents, .
Medford, forty-six hundred seventy-two dollars and

eighty cents,

Medway, two hundred seventy dollars and sixty cents,
Melrose, twenty-five hundred and seventy-four dollars,
Mendon, one hundred five dollars and sixty cents,
Merrimac, two hundred thirty-seven dollars and sixty

cents,

Methuen, nineteen hundred twenty dollars and sixty

cents,

Middleborough, seven hundred ninety-eight dollars and

sixty cents,

Middlefield, thirty-three dollars,

Middleton, one hundred thirty-eight dollars and sixty

cents,

Milford, fourteen hundred seventy-one dollars and

eighty cents,

Millbury, six hundred dollars and sixty cents,

$409
917

2,204
66

1,122

250

178
528

14,071
917

20 Special state
i /-. tax for
"l" payment of
gratuity to
j^ soldiers,
4U sailors, etc.,
QQ apportioned
„„ and assessed.

20
00

20
40

224 40

13,767
211

5,808

1,498

877

1,471
415

60
20
00

80
80

1,729 20

349
59

80
40

237 60

673

290

4,672
270

2,574
105

237

1,920

798
33

20
40

80
60
00
60

60
00

138 60

1,471
600

80
60

476

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 399.

Special state
tax for
payment of
gratuity to
soldiers,
sailors, etc.,
apportioned
and assessed.

MilJis, two hundred and sixty-four dollars, . . . S264 00
Millville, one hundred eighty-four dollars and eighty

cents, 184 80

Milton, twenty-four hundred ninety-four dollars and

eighty cents, . . . 2,494 80

Monroe, thirty-nine dollars and sixty cents, ... 39 60

Monson, three hundred twenty-three dollars and forty

cents, 323 40

Montague, eleven hundred forty-eight dollars and forty

cents, 1,148 40

Montere.y, fifty-nine dollars and forty cents, ... 59 40

Montgomery, twenty-six dollars and forty cents, . . 26 40

Mount Washington, nineteen dollars and eighty cents, 19 80

Nahant, five hundred fift.y-four dollars and forty cents. 554 40

Nantucket, six hundred eighty-six dollars and forty

cents, ' 686 40

Natick, twelve hundred and fifty-four dollars, . . 1,254 00
Needhain, thirteen hundred fiftA^-nine dollars and sixty

cents, " 1,359 60

New Ashford, thirteen dollars and twent.v cents, . . 13 20

New Bedford, eighteen thousand one hundred and

eighty-three dollars, 18,183 00

New Braintree, fifty-nine dollars and forty cents, . . 59 40

New Marlborough, one hundred fifty-one dollars and

eighty cents, 151 80

New Salem, seventy-two dollars and sixty cents, . . 72 60

Newbury, two hundred se^'enty dollars and sixtj' cents, 270 60

Newburyport, seventeen hundred fiftj^-five dollars and

sixty cents, 1,755 60

Newton, ten thousand forty-five dollars and twentv

cents, ^ 10,045 20

Norfolk, one hundred seventy-one dollars and sixty

cents, 171 60

North Adams, twenty-five hundred eighty dollars and

sixty cents, 2,580 60

North Andover, eleven hundred forty-eight dollars and

forty cents, 1,148 40

North Attleborough, twelve hundred fourteen dollars

and forty cents, 1,214 40

North Brookfield, two hundred and ninety-seven dol-
lars, 297 00

North Reading, one hundred fifty-one dollars and

eighty cents, 151 80

Northampton, twenty-seven hundred fift3'-two dollars

and twenty cents, 2,752 20

Northborough, two hundred and sixty-four dollars, . 264 00

Northbridge, twelve hundred and twenty-one dollars, 1,221 00
Northfield, two hundred seventeen dollars and eighty

cents, 217 80

Norton, two hundred seventy dollars and sixty cents, 270 60

Norwell, one hundred seventy-eight dollars and twenty

cents, 178 20

Norwood, twenty-five hundred twent5^-seven dollars

and eighty cents, 2,527 80

Acts, 1921. ^ Chap. 399.

477

Oak Bluffs, two hundred seventy-seven dollars and

twenty cents,

Oakham, fifty-nine dollars and forty cents, .
Orange, six hundred sixty-six dollars and sixty cents,
Orleans, three hundred thirty-six dollars and sixty cents
Otis, fifty-two dollars and eighty cents, ...
Oxford, three hundred forty-nine dollars and eighty

cents,

Palmer, eleven hundred and twenty-two dollars, .

Paxton, fift.y-two dollars and eighty cents,

Peabody, thirty-four hundred twelve dollars and twenty

cents,

Pelham, seventy-two dollars and sixty cents, .
Pembroke, one hundred ninety-one dollars and forty

cents,

Pepperell, three hundred and sixty-three dollars, .

Peru, thirty-three dollars,

Petersham, one hundred thirty-eight dollars and sixty

cents,

Phillipston, fort,y-six dollars and twenty cents,
Pittsfield, fifty-six hundred eighty-two dollars and sixty

cents,

Plainfield, thirty-three dollars,

Plainville, one hundred fiftj^-one dollars and eighty

cents,

Plymouth, twenty-three hundred twentj^-nine dollars

and eighty cents,

Plympton, sixt.y-six dollars,

Prescott, thirty-three dollars,

Princeton, one hundred fort.y-five dollars and twenty

cents,

Provincetown, four hundred forty-two dollars and

twenty cents, . .

Quincy, sixty-seven hundred eighteen dollars and eighty

cents,

Randolph, four hundred thirty-five dollars and sixty

cents,

Raynham, one hundred eighty-four dollars and eighty

cents,

Reading, eleven hundred eight dollars and eighty cents,
Rehoboth, one hundred seventy-one dollars and sixty

cents,

Revere, thirty-three hundred nineteen dollars and

eighty cents,

Richmond, seventy-nine dollars and twenty cents,
Rochester, one hundred forty-five dollars and twenty

cents,

Rockland, eight hundred eighty-four dollars and forty

cents,

Rockport, five hundred eighty dollars and eighty cents,
Rowe, thirty-nine dollars and sixty cents,
Rowley, one hundred fifty-one dollars and eighty cents,
Royalston, one hundred eighteen dollars and eighty

cents,

Special state
<It977 on ta^ fT
^^// ZU payment of

59 40 gratuity to

fififi fiO soldiers,

ODD DU sailors, etc..

336 60 apportioned

52 SO ^^"^ assessed.

349 80

1,122 00

52 80

3,412 20

72 60

191 40

363 00

33 00

138 60
46 20

5,682 60
33 00

151 80

2,329 80
66 00
33 00

145 20

442 20

6,718 SO

435 60

184 80
1,108 80

171 60

3,319 80
79 20

145 20

884 40

580 80

39 60

151 80

118 80

478

Special state
tax for
payment of
gratuity to
soldiers,
sailors, etc.,
apportioned
and assessed.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 399.

Russell, two hundred ninety dollars and forty cents, . $290 40
Rutland, one hundred forty-five dollars and twenty

cents, , . . . 145 20

Salem, fifty-nine hundred fifty-three dollars and twenty

cents, 5,953 20

Salisbury, two hundred fifty-seven dollars and forty

cents, 257 40

Sandisfield, sixty-six dollars, 66 00

Sandwich, one hundred ninety-one dollars and forty

cents, 191 40

Saugus, ten hundred seventy-five dollars and eighty

cents, 1,075 80

Savoy, thirty-three dollars, 33 00

Scituate, seven hundred seventv-two dollars and twenty

cents, 772 20

Seekonk, two hundred and ninety-seven dollars, . . 297 00

Sharon, four hundred forty-eight dollars and eighty

cents, 448 80,

Sheffield, one hundred ninety-one dollars and forty

cents, 191 40

Shelburne, two hundred fifty-seven dollars and forty

cents, .....' 257 40

Sherborn, two hundred and thu'ty-one dollars, . . 231 00

Shirley, two hundred forty-four dollars and twenty

cents, ■ 244 20

Shrewsbury, four hundred eightj^-one dollars and eighty

cents, 481 80

Shutesbury, forty-six dollars and twenty cents, . . 46 20

Somerset, three hundred sixteen dollars and eighty

cents, • . • 316 80

Somerville, eleven thousand five hundred sixty-nine

dollars and eighty cents, 11,569 80

South Hadley, six hundred and ninety-three dollars, . 693 00

Southampton, eighty-five dollars and eighty cents, . 85 80

Southborough, three hundred thirty-six dollars and

sixty cents, • 336 60

Southbridge, thirteen hundred seventy-nine dollars and

forty cents, 1,3"9 40

Southwick, one hundred forty-five dollars and twenty

cents, 145 20

Spencer, six hundred seven dollars and twenty cents, . 607 20

Sprmgfield, twenty-six thousand nine hundred eighty

dollars and eighty cents, • 26,980 80

Sterling, one hundred eighty-four dollars and eighty

cents, 184 80

Stockbridge, five hundred fifty-four dollars and forty ,,, ,^

cents, 554 40

Stoneham, nine hundred four dollars and twenty cents, 904 20

Stoughton, eight hundred eighteen dollars and forty

cents °

Stow, one hundred fifty-eight dollars and forty cents, . 158 40

Sturbridge, one hundred forty-five dollars and twenty

cents, 145 20

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 399. 479

Sudbury, one hundred ninety-one dollars and forty Special state

cents, . $191 40 ^-/-„,,f

Sunderland, one hundred twelve dollars and twenty gratuity to

cents, . 112 20 ^£JX..

Sutton, two hundred thirty-seven dollars and sixty apportioned

cents, . 237 60 and assessed.

Swampscott, eighteen hundred one dollars and eighty

cents, .- • • I'SOl 80

Swansea, two hundred seventy dollars and sixty cents, 270 60
Taunton, fortv-five hundred sixty-seven dollars and

twenty cents, . . . " . . . • . 4,567 20
Templeton, three hundred sixty-nine dollars and sixty

cents, ' 369 60

Tewksbury, three hundred fifty-six dollars and forty

cents, 356 40

Tisbury, two hundred and sixty-four dollars, . . 264 00

Tolland, thirty-nine dollars and sixty cents, ... 39 60

Topsfield, two hundred and ninety-seven dollars, . . 297 00
Townsend, one hundred ninety-one dollars and forty

cents, 191 40

Truro, seventy-two dollars and sixty cents, ... 72 60
Tyngsborough, one hundred eighteen dollars and eighty

"cents, '. lis 80

Tyringham, forty-six dollars and twenty cents, . . 46 20

Upton, one hundred ninety-one dollars and forty cents, 191 40

Uxbridge, six hundred and sixty dollars, . . . 660 00
Wakefield, eighteen hundred thirty-four dollars and

eighty cents, 1,834 80

Wales, fifty-two dollars and eighty cents, ... 52 80
Walpole, eleven hundred twenty-eight dollars and sixty

cents, 1,128 60

Waltham, forty-three hundred and fifty-six dollars, . 4,356 00

Ware, nine hundred eighty-three dollars and fortj' cents, 983 40
Wareham, eight hundred eighty-four dollars and forty

cents, '. 884 40

Warren, four hundred nine dollars and twenty cents, . 409 20

Warwick, fifty-nine dollars and forty cents, ... 59 40

Washington, thirty-nine dollars and sixty cents, . . 39 60
Watertown, thirty-six hundred thirty-six dollars and

sixty cents, 3,636 60

Wayland, three hundred and thirty dollars, . . . 330 00
Webster, twelve hundred forty dollars and eighty

cents, ■ 1,240 80

Wellesley, nineteen hundred sixty dollars and twenty

cents, 1,960 20

Wellfleet, one hundred twelve dollars and twenty cents, 112 20

Wendell, ninety-nine dollars, 99 00

Wenham, two hundred eighty-three dollars and eighty

cents, '. 283 80

West Boylston, one hundred fifty-one dollars and eighty

cents, '. 151 80

West Bridgewater, two hundred seventy dollars and

sixty cents, 270 60

480

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 399.

Special state
tax for
payment of
gratuity to
soldiers,
sailors, etc.,
apportioned
and assessed.

West Brookfield, one hundred fifty-one dollars and

eighty cents, • . . $151 80

West Newbury, one hundred forty-five dollars and

twenty cents, 145 20

West Springfield, seventeen hundred and eightv-two

dollars, ". . 1,782 00

West Stockbridge, one hundred five dollars and sixty

cents, 105 60

West Tisbury, seventy-nine dollars and twenty cents, 79 20

Westborough, four hundred sixty-eight dollars and sixtv

cents, ". 468 60

Westfield, nineteen hundred fifty-three dollars and sixty

cents, 1,953 60

Westford, four hundred eighty-one dollars and eighty

cents, 481 80

Westhampton, thirty-nine dollars and sixtj^ cents, . 39 60

Westminster, one hundred forty-five dollars and twenty

cents, 145 20

Weston, six hundred fifty-three dollars and forty cents, 653 40

Westport, four hundred fifty-five dollars and forty cents, 455 40

Westwood, three hundred and thirty dollars, . . . 330 00

Weymouth, eighteen hundred fortj'-one dollars and

forty cents, 1,841 40

Whately, one hundred twelve dollars and twenty cents, 112 20

Whitman, eight hundred eighteen dollars and forty

cents, . 818 40

Wilbraham, three hundred sixteen dollars and eighty

cents, 316 80

Williamsburg, one hundred seventy-eight dollars and

twenty cents, 178 20

Williamstown, six hundred thirty-three dollars and sixty

cents, 633 60

Wilmington, three hundred three dollars and sixty

cents, 303 60

Winchendon, six hundred fortj^-six dojlars and eighty

cents, \ 646 80

Winchester, twenty-two hundred and eleven dollars, . 2,211 00
Windsor, thirty-nine dollars and sixty cents, ... 39 60

Winthrop, twenty-one hundred fifty-one dollars and

sixty cents, 2,151 60

Woburn, twenty-two hundred thirty-seven dollars and

forty cents, ' 2,237 40

Worcester, twenty-nine thousand three hundred and

four dollars, " 29,304 00

Worthington, fifty-nine dollars and forty cents, . . 59 40

Wrentham, two hundred fifty dollars and eighty cents, 250 80

Yarmouth, two hundred and sixty-four dollars, . . 264 00

$660,000 00

Treasurer
to issue
warrant to
cities and towns.

Section 2. The treasurer and receiver-general shall
forthwith send his warrant, according to the pro\'isions of
section twenty of chapter fifty-nine of the General Laws, to

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the selectmen or assessors of each city and town taxed as
aforesaid, requiring them respecti\'ely to assess the sum so
charged, and to add the amount of such tax to the amount
of city, town and county taxes to be assessed by them re-
spectively on each city and town.

Section 3. The treasurer and receiver-general in his 2^^™^"g^°g
warrant shall require the said selectmen or assessors to pay
or issue severally their warrant or warrants requiring the
treasurers of their several cities and towns to pay to the
treasurer and receiver-general on or before No\'ember fif-
teenth in the current year, the sums set against said cities
and towns in the schedule aforesaid; and the selectmen or
assessors respectively, shall return a certificate of the names
of the treasurers of their several cities and towns, with the
sum which each may be required to collect, to the treasurer
and receiver-general at some time before September first in
the current year.

Section 4. If the amount due from anv citv or town, as Notice to

.,,.,. . ., , I . treasurers of

provided in this act, is not paid to the treasurer and receiver delinquent
general within the time specified, then the said treasurer and towns^"
receiver-general shall notify the treasurer of such delinquent
city or town, who shall pay into the treasury of the common-
wealth, in addition to the tax, such further sum as would be
equal to one per cent per month during the delinquency from
and after November fifteenth in the current year; and if the
same remains unpaid after December first in the current year,
an information may be filed by the treasurer and receiver-
general in the supreme judicial court, or before any justice
thereof, against such delinquent city or town; and upon warrant of

... 1 •• , 1 ' 1 • xi distress, when

notice to such city or town, and a summary hearing thereon, to issue.
a warrant of distress may issue against such city or town to
enforce the payment of said taxes under such penalties as
said court or the justice thereof before whom the hearing is
had shall order. Nothing herein contained shall be construed
to prevent the treasurer and receiver-general from deducting
at any time the whole or any part of said tax with the interest
accrued thereon which shall remain unpaid from any moneys
which may be due from the commonwealth to such city or
town. Ayy raved May 16, 1921.

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Town of

Stoughton,

date of annual

town meeting

established,

adjournment,

etc.

ChapAOO An Act establishing a town manager form of govern-
ment FOR THE TOWN OF STOUGHTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The annual town meeting of the town of
Stoughton shall be held on the first Monday of February at
half past seven o'clock in the evening. All matters to be
considered at the annual town meeting, other than the elec-
tion of town officers and the question of granting licenses
for the sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages, shall be
considered at such meeting. The annual town election for
the purpose of electing, by official ballot, town officers and
voting on the question of granting licenses for the sale of
certain non-intoxicating beverages shall be held in the year
nineteen hundred and twenty-two on the first Saturday in
January and thereafter on the third Monday in February
and such election and vote shall be considered part of the
annual town meeting.

Selectmen,
election,
terms of office,
etc.

Vacancies,
how filled.

Selectmen to
be lawful
successors of
certain town
officers, etc.

SELECTMEN, ELECTION, TERMS.

Section 2. At the first annual election following the ac-
ceptance of this act, the voters shall elect by official ballot
five selectmen who shall hold office, two for the term of three
years, two for the term of two years and one for the term of
one year from the annual election at which they are elected.
At each annual election thereafter there shall be elected in
place of those selectmen whose terms are about to expire, an
equal number of selectmen, each to serve for three years.
The selectmen shall serve until their successors are elected
and qualified, and shall receive no salary. If, unless as the
result of a recall election, a vacancy or vacancies occur in
the membership of the selectmen, the remaining members
shall call a special town meeting to fill the vacancy or vacan-
cies for the unexpired term or terms, except that if a vacancy
or vacancies occur less than three months prior to the annual
election, and not less than three selectmen remain in office,
the vacancy or vacancies shall remain unfilled until such
annual election. A vacancy resulting from a recall election
shall be filled as hereinafter provided in this act.

Section 3. Upon the election and qualification of the
selectmen as provided in section two, all the powers, rights,
duties and liabilities conferred or imposed by law, whether

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now existing or hereafter enacted, upon the surveyors of
highways, the water and sewer board, the water and sewer
commissioners, park commissioners, overseers of the poor,
board of health and the tree warden shah be transferred to
and conferred and imposed upon the selectmen, and the
offices of the surveyors of highways, water and sewer board,
water and sewer commissioners, park commissioners, over-
seers of the poor, board of health, and the tree warden of
the town shall be abolished whether established under general
law or special act. Such transfer of rights, powers, duties
and liabilities shall not affect any liability incm'red, contract
made, fine, special assessment, rate, penalty, forfeiture or
tax imposed before such transfer, nor any suit or other pro-
ceeding then pending; and said selectmen shall in all respects
and for all purposes whatsoever be the lawful successors of
said surveyors of highways, water and sewer board, water
and sewer commissioners, park commissioners, overseers of
the poor, board of health, tree warden, and the preceding
board of selectmen. The selectmen shall also appoint such Appointments

fjj • 1 I- e • niii- pby selectmen.

oincers, nicluanig lence Mewers, held drivers, surveyors or
wood and lumber, constables and such other officers as are
necessary to perform the duties of offices hereby abolished.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Section 4. At the annual town election next follo\nng school
the acceptance of this act by the town, the voters shall elect, Xtion!?tc.
by official ballot, five members of the school committee, two
of whom shall be chosen for the term of three years, one for
the term of two years and two for the term of one year; and
annually thereafter they shall elect, for the term of three
years, either one or two members according as the term of
one or two members is about to exi^ire. Upon the election
and qualification of the members of the school committee, as
provided in this section, the terms of oflSce of members of
the then existing committee shall cease and determine.

FINANCE COMMISSION.

Section 5. At the first annual town election follo^^^ng Finance
the acceptance of this act, the voters shall elect, by ofl^cial dSn!'et"c.
ballot, five members of the finance commission, which shall
also act as the planning board of the town and shall have all
necessary powers therefor, one of whom shall be chosen for

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Vacancies, how
filled.

the term of three years, two for the term of two years and
two for the term of one year; and at each annual town elec-
tion thereafter they shall elect, for the term of tln-ee years,
either one or two finance commissioners according as the
term of one or two of such commissioners is about to expire.
A vacancy in said commission shall be filled in the manner
proAaded in section eleven of chapter forty-one of the General
Laws for filling vacancies in a board consisting of two or
more members.

Duties of the

finance

commission.

Annual report.

Town planning
progress, etc.

DUTIES OF THE FINANCE COMMISSION.

Section 6. The finance commission shall annually, not
later than one week prior to the time fixed for the annual
town meeting, prepare and publish an estimate in writing
of the probable amount required for the expenditures of the
town for the next ensuing fiscal year, stating in detail the
amounts of maturing bonds or notes, the amount required
for interest or other outstanding indebtedness of the town
and the amount necessary to be provided for each fund and
department. It shall also, at the same time, prepare and
publish as aforesaid an estimate in wTiting of the amount of
income from all sources of re^'enue, and of the probable
amount required to be levied and raised by taxation to de-
fray all the expenses and liabilities of the town. It shall con-
sider such articles in the warrant for any town meeting as
contemplate, directly or indirectly, the appropriation or ex-
penditure of money, shall, if it deems it expedient, give a
public hearing thereon, and shall report its recommenda-
tions thereon in print, to said meeting. It shall make an
annual report, which shall be published as a part of the
annual town report, setting forth the matters considered by
it during the fiscal year preceding that in which the report
is published, and making such recommendations as appear
to be necessary or appropriate respecting the finances of the
town and the measures to be taken \nth reference thereto.
Three members of said commission shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business. The finance commission
may have the accounts of all the departments including those
of the treasurer and collector of taxes, audited annually or
oftener by a competent accountant.

The commission shall keep itself informed of the progress
of town planning and make studies and recommendations
for the improvement and development of the town with a

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\dew to the present and future movement of traffic, the gen-
eral convenience, amenity, health, recreation and welfare
and any needs of the town.

ESTIMATES AND INFORMATION.

Section 7. All officers and boards of the town shall firatTon!"^
annually, not later than two months before the day fixed
for the annual town meeting, submit to the finance commis-
sion in writing, a detailed estimate of appropriations required
for the administration of their respective boards or offices
during the next ensuing fiscal year, and shall at any time,
upon request in writing of the finance commission, furnish
to it all information in their possession relative to the ad-
ministration of their respective boards or offices. The finance
commission shall, at all reasonable times, upon the request
of any of such officers or boards, adxise with them, and
furnish them with any information in its possession relative
to the financial affairs of their respective boards or offices.

investigations.

Section 8. For the purpose of enabhng the finance com- investigations,
mission to perform its duties, it may hold hearings and re-
quire the attendance of town officers and the production of
town books, papers, contracts, documents and other e\idence
relating to any matter ^-itliin the scope of the investigation.

employment of experts.

Section 9. The commission may employ such experts, Employment
counsel and other assistants, and incur such other expenses ° ''^^'^ ^'
as it may deem necessary, and the same shall be paid by the
town upon requisition by the commission, not exceeding the
sum of five hundred dollars in any one year, unless a larger
amount shall be appropriated for that purpose by the to^^'n.

appointive town officers, — treasurer and collector.

Section 10. The selectmen of the town shall, within Treasurer and
thirty days after each annual election appoint a treasurer appointment,
and collector of taxes, who shall have all the powers, duties ^^'^'
and liabilities of treasurer and collector of taxes in towns
under general law. He shall be appointed for the term of
one year from the first day of the calendar month following

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Office of town
treasurer and
collector of
taxes
terminated.

his appointment and shall serve until the appointment and
qualification of his successor. The selectmen shall, within
thirty days after a vacancy occurs in said office, fill the same
by appointment for the residue of the term. Upon the ap-
pointment of the treasurer and collector of taxes under this
section, the elective offices of town treasurer and collector of
taxes in said town shall terminate.

Assessors,
appointment,
terms of
office, etc.

To be sworn.

Assistant
assessors,
.■ippointment,
etc.

ASSESSORS, APPOINTMENT, TERMS.

Section 11. The selectmen first elected as provided in
section two shall forthwith appoint three suitable persons as
assessors, who shall hold no elective office in the town of
Stoughton, and who, upon their appointment and qualifica-
tion, shall organize for the proper conduct of their duties.
One of said persons shall be appointed for a term of one year,
one for a term of two years, and one for a term of three
years; and annually thereafter there shall be appointed by
the selectmen, an assessor for a term of three years, in the
place of the assessor whose term is about to exj^ire. The
assessors shall serve until their successors are appointed and
qualified. If for any reason a vacancy occurs in the mem-
bership of the assessors, the vacancy shall be filled forth\\ath
by the selectmen, in like manner, for the unexpired term.
Upon the appointment and c{ualification of the assessors,
the existing elective offices of assessors of the town shall
terminate. The assessors appointed hereunder shall have
all the powers and rights, and be subject to all the duties
and liabilities now or hereafter conferred or imposed by law
upon assessors of towns. Before entering upon the duties
of their office the assessors shall be sworn to the faithful per-
formance thereof. The selectmen may also appoint and re-
move citizens of the town to act as assistant assessors who
shall have all the powers conferred by general laws on as-
sistant assessors in towns.

Town clerk,

appointment,

etc.

TOWN CLERK AND TOWN AUDITOR.

Section 12. The selectmen elected as provided in sec-
tion two shall appoint a suitably qualified person to the office
of town clerk. Upon the appointment and qualification of
the town clerk, the elective office of to^^^l clerk shall cease
and determine. The town clerk so appointed shall have all
the powers and rights and be subject to all the duties and
liabilities now or hereafter conferred or imposed by law upon

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town clerks. The town clerk shall hold office during the
pleasure of the selectmen, and shall be sworn to the faithful
performance of his duties by the chairman of the selectmen
or by a justice of the peace. In case of the death, resigna- vacancy.
tion, or removal from office of the town clerk, the selectmen
shall forth^\'ith appoint a person to fill the vacancy. The
town clerk shall, in addition to the duties, prescribed by
general laws, act as clerk of the board of selectmen and the
assessors and shall keep the records of the board of selectmen
and perform such other duties as they may require. The Town clerk to
town clerk shall also act as town auditor and shall have all auditor, etc.
the powers and duties of town auditors under general laws.
Upon the appointment of the town clerk under this section
the elective offices of town auditors in said town shall termi-
nate.

LIBRARY TRUSTEES.

Section 13. The selectmen elected as pro\'ided in section Library
two, shall, within thirty days after the annual town election aplw^^tment.
subsequent to the acceptance of tliis act, appoint six library "*"'
trustees, two of whom shall be appointed for the term of one
year, two for the term of two years and two for the term of
three years from the first day of the calendar month following
such appointment; and annually thereafter, within thirty
days after the annual town election, the selectmen shall ap-
point library trustees to succeed those whose terms are about
to expire, for the term of three years from the first day of
the calendar month following such appointment. A vacancy Vacancies.
in the board of library trustees shall be filled by appointment
for the residue of the term. Upon the appointment of the
trustees under this section the elective offices of library
trustees in said town shall terminate.

TOWN MAN.\GER.

Section 14. The selectmen elected as provided in section Town
two, shall, as soon as practicable, appoint an agent who shall ^^iS)1ntment,
be known as town manager, who shall, except as is otherwise ^*''-
herein expressly provided, be the administrative head of all
departments of the town, the conduct of which is by the
general laws or by this act placed upon the selectmen. He
shall be subject to the direction and supervision, and shall
hold office at the will of the selectmen, and shall be a person
specially fitted by education, training and experience to per-
form the duties of said office. He shall be chosen irrespective

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To be sworn.

of his political opinions and may or may not be when ap-
pointed a resident of the town. During the time that he
holds such appointment he shall hold no other elective or
appointive office, nor shall he be engaged in any other busi-
ness or occupation. He shall be responsible for the efficient
administration of all departments within the scope of his
duties. Before entering upon the duties of his office he shall
be sworn to the faithful and impartial performance thereof
by the chairman of the selectmen, by the town clerk, or by a
justice of the peace.

Town
manager,
fHJwers,
duties, etc.

POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE TOWN MANAGER.

Section 15. The powers and duties of the town manager
shall include the following : — ■

(a) To organize, continue or discontinue such divisions or
departments as the selectmen may from time to time de-
termine.

(b) To appoint, upon merit and fitness alone, and except
as herein otherwise provided, to remove, subject to the ap-
proval of the selectmen, all subordinate officers and em-
ployees under his control and to fix their compensation.

(d) To keep full and complete records of the doings of his
office, and to render as often as may be required by the
selectmen a full report thereof; and annually or oftener if
required by the selectmen, to make a synopsis of all reports
for publication.

(e) To keep the selectmen fully advised as to the needs
of the town within the scope of his duties, and to furnish
them and the finance commission on or before the thirty-first
day of December of each year a careful, detailed estimate in
writing of the appropriations required during the ensuing
fiscal year for the proper conduct of all departments of the
town under his control.

(f) To keep in repair the town library and all other town
buildings, except school buildings, which he shall repair only
upon request in writing of the school committee.

(g) To purchase all suppHes for every department of the
town, except books for the schools or the public library; but
purchases of supplies for departments over which he has no
control shall be made only upon reciuisition therefor by them
or their authorized representative.

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(h) To perform such other duties, consistent with his Town
office, as may be required of him by the by-laws of the town pj*wlr^s"'
or by vote of the selectmen. '^^''"^' ^*'=-

(i) To have the control and supervision of the department
of police of the tovm, subject, however, to the direction of
the selectmen.

(j) To have the control and supervision of the fire depart-
ment of the town, subject, however, to the direction of the
selectmen.

(k) To examine or cause to be examined, with or without
notice, the affairs of any division or department under his
control, or the conduct of any officer or emplo\'ee thereof,
and, for that purpose, he shall have access to all town books
and papers, for the information necessary for the proper
performance of his duties.

(1) To administer the poor relief of the town either directly
or through a person or persons appointed by him, and under
the super\dsion of the selectmen as overseers of the poor.

(m) To administer the health regulations of the town as
established by by-laws, or made by the selectmen, in addi-
tion to those established by law, either directly or through a
person appointed by him, to be designated as the health
officer and to exercise, under the super\ision of the selectmen,
the powers of a board of health.

GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO TOWN OFFICERS.

Section 16. A member of the board of selectmen, of the Town officers,
school committee or of the finance commission shall, while virion's' rdating
holding such office, be ineligible, either by election or ap- *°-
pointment, to any other town office. The acceptance of the
office of selectman, school committee or finance commissioner
by a person holding any appointive town office, shall operate
as a resignation of such office. Any person, except the town
manager, who may be appointed by the selectmen to any
town office under the provisions of the general laws or of this
act, shall be eligible during the term of said office to appoint-
ment to any other town office.

RESIGNATION OF TOWN OFFICERS.

Section 17. Any person holding an appointive office Town officers,
may resign his office by filing a resignation thereof in the ;^^s°^^'°'^'^'
office of the town clerk, and such resignation shall be effective

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Selectmen may
remove certain
town officers.

Salaries and
compensation,
etc., of certain
town oiRcers.

forthwith, unless a time certain is specified therein when it
shall take effect. The selectmen may, however, under the
provisions of the following section, remove an appointive
town officer whose resignation is made to take effect in the
future if they see fit so to do.

Section 18. The selectmen may remove from office any
town officer whose appointment by them is specifically au-
thorized by this act. The reason for such removal shall be
set forth in detail in the records of the selectmen, and shall
be forthwith communicated in writing to the officer so re-
moved.

S.\LARIES AND COMPENSATION.

Section 19. The town clerk, treasurer and collector,
assessors and town manager shall receive such compensation
for their ser\ices as the selectmen shall determine, but not
exceeding the amounts appropriated therefor by the town.
Members of the finance commission, school committee and
Hbrary trustees shall receive no salary or compensation.

Recall of
holder of an
elective office.

HOLDERS OF AN ELECTIVE OFFICE MAY BE RECALLED, ETC.

Section 20. Any holder of an elective office may be re-
called, and removed therefrom by the qualified voters of
the town as herein pro\ided.

recall, petition, PREPARATION, FILING.

^re*ifara^!on'°"' SECTION 21. Any qualified voter of the town may file
filing, etc. with the town clerk an affidavit containing the name of the
officer sought to be recalled and a statement of the grounds
of recall. The town clerk shall thereupon deli\'er to the
voter making such affidavit a sufficient number of copies of
petition blanks demanding such recall, printed forms of
which he shall keep on hand. The blanks shall be issued by
the town clerk with his signature and official seal attached
thereto; they shall be dated and addressed to the selectmen,
shall contain the name of the person to whom issued, the
number of blanks so issued, the name of the person sought
to be recalled, the grounds of recall as stated in said affidavit,
and shall demand the election of a successor to such office.
A copy of the petition shall be entered in a record book to
be kept in the office of the town clerk. The recall petition
shall be returned and filed with the town clerk within twenty
days after the filing of the affidavit. Said petition before

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being returned and filed shall be signed by two hundred
qualified voters, and to every signature shall be added the
place of residence of the signer, giving the street and number.
The recall petition shall be submitted, at or before five
o'clock in the afternoon of the Saturday preceding the day
on which it must be filed, to the registrars of voters in the
town, and the registrars shall forthwith certify thereon the
number of signatures which are names of voters of the town.

Section 22. If the petition shall be found and certified ^fi^?^*^*"^
by the town clerk to be sufficient, he shall submit the same
with his certificate to the selectmen without delay and the
selectmen shall forthwith give written notice to said officer
of the receipt of said certificate and shall, if the officer sought
to be removed does not resign within five days thereafter,
thereupon order an election to be held on a Tuesday fixed
by them not less than twenty-fiA'e days after the date of the
town clerk's certificate that a sufficient petition is filed ; pro- Proviso,
vided, however, that if any other town election is to occur
within sixty days after the date of said certificate, the select-
men may, in their discretion, postpone the holding of the
recall election to the date of such other election. If a vacancy
occurs in said office after a recall election has been so ordered,
the election shall nevertheless proceed as in this section pro-
vided.

Section 23. Anv officer sought to be recalled may be a officer sought

* to be recalled

candidate to succeed himself, and, unless he requests other- may be can-
wise in writing, the town clerk shall place his name on the ' ^^•'"'■
official ballot without nomination. The nomination of other
candidates, the publication of the warrant for the recall
election, and the conduct of the same, shall all be in accord-
ance with the pro\isions of law relating to elections, unless
otherwise provided in this act.

Section 24. The incumbent shall continue to perform incumbent to
the duties of his oflice until the recall election. If then re- officl"when,
elected, he shall continue in office for the remainder of his ^^'^-
unexpired term, subject to recall as before, except as pro-
vided in section twenty-six. If not re-elected in the recall
election, he shall be deemed removed upon the qualification
of his successor, who shall hold office during the unexpired
term. If the successor fails to qualify within five days after Office, when
receiving notification of his election, the incumbent shall '''"''"**■
thereupon be deemed removed and the office vacant.

Section 25. Ballots used in a recall election shall submit Order 9f
the following propositions in the order indicated: onXfiorrt^

recall election.

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Time of filing
recall petition.

Person recalled
not to be
appointed to
any town office
within two
years.

Act to be
submitted to
voters at
special meeting,
etc.

Revocation of

acceptance,

etc.

For the recall of (name of officer).

Against the recall of (name of officer).

Immediately at the right of each proposition there shall
be a square in which the voter by making a cross mark (X)
may vote for either of such propositions. Under the propo-
sition shall appear the word "Candidates" and the direction
"Vote for one" and beneath this the names of candidates
nominated as hereinbefore provided.

Section 26. No recall petition shall be filed against an
officer within three months after he takes office, nor in the
case of an officer subjected to a recall election and not re-
moved thereby, until at least three months after that elec-
tion.

Section 27. No person who has been recalled from an
office, or who has resigned from office while recall proceed-
ings were pending against him, shall be appointed to any
town office within two years after such removal by recall or
resignation.

Section 28. This act shall be submitted to the qualified
voters of the town of Stoughton at a special meeting to be
called by the selectmen. The vote shall be taken by official
ballot in answer to the following questions: "Shall an act
passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and
twenty-one, entitled 'An iVct establishing a town manager
form of government for the town of Stoughton', be ac-
cepted?" which shall be printed on the official ballot. If
the act is accepted by a majority of the qualified voters
voting thereon, it shall take effect forthwith for the purpose
of the next annual town meeting and election, and for all
things pertaining thereto and shall take full effect upon the
election and qualification of the selectmen as provided in
section two.

Section 29. At any time except as herein provided after
the expiration of six years from the date on which this act is
accepted, and not less than ninety days before the date of
an annual town election, a petition, signed by not less than
fifteen per cent of the registered voters of the town may be
filed with the selectmen, requesting that the question of re-
voking the acceptance of this act be submitted to the voters.
Thereupon the selectmen shall cause to be printed on the
official ballot, used for the election of town officers, the fol-
lowing question : — " Shall the acceptance by the town of
Stoughton of an act passed by the general court in the year
nineteen hundred and twenty-one, entitled 'An Act estab-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 401. 493

Hshing a town manager form of government for the town of
Stoughton', be revoked?" If such revocation is favored by
a majority of the voters voting thereon by ballot, the accept-
ance of this act shall stand revoked from and after the date
of the annual town meeting next following such vote. The
revocation shall not affect any contract then existing or any
action at law or suit in equity or other proceeding then pend-
ing. If such acceptance shall be revoked, as aforesaid, this when act
act shall become null and \^oid and thereafter all general etc.
laws respecting town government and town officers shall
apply to the town of Stoughton to the same extent as if this
act had not been accepted, and any special laws relative to
said town which are repealed, suspended or superseded by
tliis act or its acceptance, shall be re\'ived by or upon such
revocation. By-laws in force when the revocation takes
effect, so far as they are consistent with general laws re-
specting town government and town officers and Anth the
said special law^s, shall not be affected thereby. A vote to
revoke the acceptance of this act shall not be taken oftener
than once in every three years.

Section 30. For the purpose of its submission to the Act takes effect
voters of the town, as aforesaid, this act shall take effect to\^o"ters.'^*'°"
upon its passage. Approved May 16, 1921.

An Act authorizing agreements for the apportion- ChapAOX

MENT OF THE EXPENSE OF THE LAYING OUT, ALTERATION,
RELOCATION OR SPECIFIC REPAIR OF HIGHWAYS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section eight of chapter eighty-two of the General Laws is a. l. 82, § 8,
hereby amended by inserting after the word "made", in the ^^^'^
seventh line, the following: — They may apportion the ex-
pense thereof upon the county and towns, respectively, or
they may agree with the towns in \\hich the highway is
located or with the di\ision of highways of the department
of public works, or both, as to the apportionment of such
expense to be paid by the towns, county or state, respec-
tively, — so as to read as follows : — Section 8. The com- Performance of
missioners, in their return, shall determine and specify the ^ructton of'
manner in which a new highway shall be laid out or an iiig^iways, etc.
existing one altered, relocated or specifically repaired, and
shall specify in sufficient detail the work required so that
the same may be completed in accordance with the com-
missioners' directions, and the time within which it shall be

494

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 402.

Notice to
commissioners
when work is
begun, etc.

completed, and each town shall perform the work so required
Apportionment within its Hmits unless other pro\ision is made. Thev may

of expense. , • , i i i> i i "

apportion the expense thereor upon the county and towns,
respectively, or they may agree with the towns in which the
highway is located or wdth the diAision of highways of the
department of public works, or both, as to the apportion-
ment of such expense to be paid by the towns, county or
state, respectively. The selectmen or mayor shall give
notice to said commissioners of the time when the work
ordered is begun, and the commissioners or their agents shall
examine the work as often as may be necessary during its
progress to ascertain that it is well done according to the
direction of the commissioners, and, in case the town does
not perform the Avork to the acceptance of said commis-
sioners, the provisions of sections fourteen and fifteen shall
apply. The commissioners shall transmit to the clerk of
each town in which the highway lies a description and
plan of the location and bounds thereof within the limits of
such towns respectively, which description shall be recorded
within ten days by the clerk in a book kept for that purpose.

Approved May 16, 1921.

ChapA02 An Act enlarging the scope of the law relative to

RETIRING AND PENSIONING PRISON OFFICERS.

G. L. 32. § 46,
amended.

Pensions for
prison
officers, etc.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section forty-six of chapter thirty-two of the General
Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the
following: — The word "officer", as used in this and the
two folloAnng sections, shall extend to and include prison
officer, watchman and matron, — so as to read as follows : —
Section 4^. The commissioner of correction may, with the
approv^al of the governor and council, retire from active
service and place upon a pension roll any officer of the state
prison, the Massachusetts reformatory, the prison camp and
hospital, the state farm, the reformatory for women or any
jail or house of correction, or any person employed to instruct
the prisoners in any prison or reformatory, as provided in
section fifty-two of chapter one hundred and twenty-seven,
or any other employee of the state prison, the Massachu-
setts reformatory or the prison camp and hospital, who has
attained the age of sixty-fi\^e and who has been employed
in prison service in the commonwealth, with a good record,
for not less than twenty years; or who, without fault of his

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 403. 495

own, has become permanently disabled by injuries sustained
in the performance of his duty; or who has performed faithful
prison service for not less than thirty years; provided, that Provisos.
no officer of any jail or house of correction shall so be retired
except upon the recommendation of the sheriff and county
commissioners of the county, except in the county of Suffolk,
where the recommendation as to the officers of the jail shall
be made by the sheriff and the mayor of Boston, and, as to
the officers of the house of correction, by the penal institu-
tions commissioner and the mayor of Boston; and provided,
that no such officer, instructor or employee shall be retired
unless he began employment as such in one of the above
named institutions, or as an officer or instructor in one of
those named in the following section, on or before June
seventh, nineteen hundred and eleven. The word "officer". Definition,
as used in this and the two following sections, shall extend to
and include prison officer, watchman and matron.

Approved May 16, 1921.

An Act providing for special licenses for operators Chav.AQ^
OF motor-propelled fire apparatus.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section eight of chapter ninety of the Gen- g. l 9o, §8,
eral Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word
"age", in the nineteenth line, the words: — Special licenses
shall also be issued to operators of motor-propelled fire ap-
paratus who are members of a municipal fire department,
— so as to read as follows: — Section 8. Application for Motor vehicles,

1. . J I'l 1 IT. license to

icense to operate motor vehicles may be made by any person ; operate.

but before such a license is granted the applicant shall pass
such examination as to his qualifications as the registrar
shall require, and no license shall be issued until the registrar
or his authorized agent is satisfied that the applicant is a
proper person to receive it, and no such Hcense shall be
issued to any person under sixteen years of age. To each
licensee shall be assigned some distinguishing number or
mark, and the licenses issued shall be in such form as the
registrar shall determine. They may contain special restric-
tions and limitations concerning the type of motor, horse
power, design and other features of the motor vehicles which
the licensee may operate. They shall contain the distinguish-
ing number or mark assigned to the licensee, his name, place
of residence and address, a brief description of him for pur-

496

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 404.

Special licenses
to chaufleurs
and operators
of motor-
propelled fire
apparatus.

G. L. 90. § 33,
amended.

Renewal fees,
etc.

poses of identification, and such other information as the
registrar shall deem necessary. A person to whom a license
to operate motor vehicles has been issued, unless such license
contains a special limitation or restriction, may operate any
registered motor vehicle. Special licenses shall be issued to
chauffeurs, but no such license shall be issued to any person
less than eighteen years of age. Special licenses shall also be
issued to operators of motor-propelled fire apparatus who
are members of a municipal fire department. Every person
licensed to operate motor vehicles as aforesaid shall endorse
his usual signature on the margin of the license, in the space
provided for the purpose, immediately upon the receipt of
said license, and such license shall not be valid until so en-
dorsed. All licenses issued to operators and chauffeurs shall
be valid for one year only from the date of issue.

Section 2. Section thirty-three of said chapter ninety is
hereby amended by inserting after the word "dollars", in
the fiftieth line, the words : — , but no fee shall be collected
for the renewal of a special license to operate motor-propelled
fire apparatus, — so that the paragraph contained in lines
forty-nine and fifty will read as follows : — For every renewal
of any operator's or chauffeur's license to operate motor
veliicles, two dollars, but no fee shall be collected for the re-
newal of a special license to operate motor-propelled fire
apparatus. Approved May 16, 1021.

ChapA04c An Act relative to charges by gas and electric com-
panies FOR THE USE OF METERS.

G. L. 164,
amended.

119,

Gas and
electric meter
rental
regulated.

Penalty.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section one hundred and nineteen of chapter one hundred
and sixty-four of the General Laws is hereby amended by
inserting at the beginning thereof the following: — Unless
approval therefor is secured from the department, — so as
to read as follows: — Section 119. Unless approval therefor
is secured from the department, no charge shall be made by
a corporation furnishing electricity for lighting purposes or
gas for the use of a meter during any portion of twelve con-
secutive months, if the consumer during that time uses elec-
tricity to the value of nine dollars, or gas to the value of
seven dollars, and whoever makes a charge therefor contrary
to this section shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one
hundred dollars. Approved May 16, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 405. 497

An Act establishing a schoolhouse building commis- Qfidj) 495

SIGN FOR THE CITY OF MEDFORD.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. There is hereby estabHshed in the city of scWhouse
Medford an unpaid schoolhouse building commission to con- building

„,,.,,. . . , , /T> •• commission

sist of the building commissioner and the mayor, ex ornciis established.

and five citizens, qualified voters of the city, who shall be

elected by a two thirds vote of the entire membership of

the board of aldermen at a meeting to be called for the

purpose by the president of said board or at a meeting

called by a majority of the entire membership thereof.

Three members of said commission shall be elected to serve

for terms of three years and two for terms of two years from

the date of their election, and thereafter as the term of any

member expires his successor shall be elected for the term of

three years. The building commissioner and the mayor shall

not have the right to vote in said commission. Its members

shall have no financial interest, directly or indirectly, in the

construction or alteration of any school building or in any

contract relating thereto. Any member of the said commis- Removals and

sion may be removed at any time by a two thirds vote of the ''''<''^""®«-

entire membership of the board of aldermen at a meeting

called for the purpose by the president of said board or at

a meeting called by a majority of the entire membership

thereof. Vacancies in the commission shall be filled within

thirty days after their occurrence in the manner provided

for an original election.

Section 2. The commission is hereby authorized in the May select
name and behalf of the city to select and purchase or take ip"proTe^pians
by eminent domain under chapter seventy-nine of the b°uifd^ng° _ etc
General Laws land for school purposes, to determine and
approve the plans of all school buildings hereafter to be
erected, to order, plan and supervise the erection of all
school buildings and all additions to and alterations in school
buildings, and shall have exclusive authority to execute all
contracts pertaining to the same.

Section 3. The commission shall cause no liability to Appropriation
be incurred and no expenditure to be made for any pur- exceeded^.
pose beyond the specific appropriation which may be made
therefor by the board of aldermen.

Section 4. The commission shall, whenever so requested Commission

1,11 ipii . .•ni*'° report in

by the board 01 aldermen, make a report m writing of the writing, etc.

498

Acts, 1921.— Chap. 406.

Commission,
organization,
etc.

Repeals.

To be sub-
mitted to
voters, etc.

condition and progress of the work under its charge, and
shall furnish a detailed statement of receipts and expendi-
tures in relation thereto.

Section 5. The commission shall choose a chairman and
a secretary, shall keep a record of its proceedings and may
act at any meeting, seven days' notice of which has been re-
ceived by all members, or at a meeting where all members
are present. The affirmative vote of three members of the
commission shall be required for the validity of any action
taken by it. Meetings may be called by the chairman or
by a majority of the members.

Section 6. All special acts and parts thereof relating to
the city of Medford inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

Section 7. This act shall be submitted to the voters of
said city for their acceptance at the regular city election in
the current year in the form of the following question to be
placed upon the official ballot: "Shall an act passed by the
general court in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-one
entitled 'An Act establishing a schoolhouse building com-
mission for the city of Medford' be accepted?" If a ma-
jority of the voters voting thereon vote in the affirmative,
this act shall take effect, but not otherwise.

Ajjproved May 16, 1921.

street railway
and electric
railroad com-
panies relieved
from excise tax
during certain
years, etc.

ChapAOQ An Act to relieve street RAIL^vAY and electric rail-
road COMPANIES FROM THE COMMUTATION OR EXCISE
T.AX.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows. •

Section 1. No commutation or excise tax, so-called, shall
be imposed or assessed upon or collected from any street
railway or electric railroad company under the provisions
of sections sixty-two and sixty-five of chapter sixty-three
of the General Laws during the years nineteen hundred
and twenty-two and nineteen hundred and twenty-three.
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to relieve any
such street railway or electric railroad company from filing
the annual returns required by section sixty-one of said
chapter sixty-three.

Section 2. This act shall not affect the validity of any
tax assessed or imposed on account of the year nineteen
hundred and nineteen or previous years.

Approved May 16, 1921.

Act not to
affect certain
taxes imposed.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 407. 499

An Act relative to the construction of stuart QhapAOl

STREET AND THE WIDENING OF ELIOT STREET IN THE CITY
OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Sections one and two of chapter three hun- ^^^^-^'^^^^n^^d
dred and twelve of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty,
as consoHdated, amended and renumbered section one by
chapter four hundred and sixty-five of the acts of said year,
are hereby further amended by striking out said section one
as consoHdated, amended and renumbered and inserting in
place thereof the following : — Section 1 . The board of street city of

.. !• 1 • p rt •!! 1 Boston may

commissioners or the city or Boston may, with the approval widen, extend,
of the mayor, lay out, "snden, extend and order constructed street and
a highway, not exceeding eighty feet in width, from a point ^ree"^'*"*
at or near the junction of Eliot street and Warrenton street,
southwestwardly across Columbus avenue to the junction of
Arlington street and Stuart street; may, with the approval
of the mayor, lay out, widen, relocate and order constructed
Stuart street, from Arlington street to Dartmouth street, to
a width not exceeding eighty feet; may, with the approval
of the mayor, lay out, widen, extend and order constructed
a highway, not exceeding eighty feet in width, from Dart-
mouth street, opposite Stuart street, westwardly to a point
at or near the junction of Ir\ington street and Huntington
avenue, so that Stuart street thus extended and recon-
structed will form a continuous highway from Eliot street to
Huntington avenue; may, with the approval of the mayor,
lay out, widen, relocate and order constructed Eliot street,
on the southerly side, between Tremont street and Broadway,
to a width not exceeding eighty feet ; and may, with the ap-
proval of the mayor, lay out, widen, relocate and order con-
structed Eliot street on the southerly side, between Washing-
ton street and Tremont street, to a width not exceeding
eighty feet. If the orders for said different lay-outs, widen- whole
ings, relocations and construction of the same are made t™ bewn'^dOTed
simultaneously, the whole improvement shall be considered °"'' ''''*' ^*'''
as one act in the awarding of damages and in the assessment
of betterments. The said lading out, widening, extension, re-
location and construction, and the assessment of betterments
therefor, shall be made in accordance with the provisions of
chapter three hundred and ninety-three of the acts of nine-

500

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 407.

1920. 312, § 3,
etc., amended.

May issue
bonds, etc.

Stuart Street
Bonds, Act of
1920.

Payment
of loan.

May make a
temporary
loan, etc.

teen hundred and six, as amended by chapter five hundred
and thirty-six of the acts of nineteen hundred and thirteen,
and acts in amendment thereof or in addition thereto or in
substitution therefor.

Section 2. Section three of said chapter three hundred
and twelve, as amended and renumbered section two by
said chapter four hundred and sixty-five, is hereby further
amended by striking out, in the fourth hne of said section
three as amended and renumbered section two, the words
"two milHon five hundred" and inserting in place thereof
the words: — three million one hundred, — so as to read as
follows : — Section 2. The treasurer of the city of Boston
without other authority than that contained in this act shall,
from time to time, on request of the mayor, issue and sell
at public or private sale the bonds of the city to an amount
not exceeding three million one hundred thousand dollars,
which shall be outside the statutory limit of indebtedness.
Each issue of bonds shall constitute a separate loan. The
bonds shall be designated on their face, Stuart Street Bonds,
Act of 1920, shall be in such form of coupon bonds, or
registered bonds without coupons, or coupon bonds ex-
changeable for registered bonds, as the treasurer of the
city shall determine; shall be for such terms not exceed-
ing twenty years from the dates of issue as the mayor and
treasurer of the city shall determine; shall bear interest in
accordance with the provisions of chapter fifty-two of the
Special Acts of nineteen hundred and eighteen; and shall be
payable by such annual payments as will extinguish the
same at maturity and so that the first of the said annual pay-
ments on account of any loan shall be made not later than
one year after the date of the bonds issued therefor, and that
the amount of the said payments in any year on account of
such loan shall not be less than the amount of principal of
the loan payable in any subsequent year. The said annual
amounts together with the interest on the loan, shall, with-
out further action, be assessed until the debt is extinguished.
The treasurer of the city of Boston shall hold the proceeds
of said bonds in the treasury of the city, and pay therefrom
the costs and expenses incurred under the provisions of this
act. Any premiums received from the sale of the said bonds,
less the cost of preparing, issuing and selling the same, shall
be applied to the payment of the principal of the first bond
or bonds to mature. The city treasurer may, with the ap-
proval of the mayor, make a temporary loan for a period of

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 408. 501

not more than one year in anticipation of the money to be
derived from the sale of any issue of the said bonds, and
may issue notes therefor, and such notes may be refunded
by the issue of new notes maturing within the said year; but
the period of the permanent loan herein authorized shall not
be extended by reason of the temporary loan.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 17, 1921.

An Act providing for additional accommodations for QhavAO^

THE REGISTRY OF DEEDS, REGISTRY OF PROBATE AND
PROBATE COURT OF THE COUNTY OF BARNSTABLE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The county commissioners of the county of accommoda-
Barnstable may erect an addition to the court house of said si°biJ°egfstry'
county in the town of Barnstable in order to pro\^de suitable of <?eeds,
accommodations for the registry of deeds, registry of probate probate and
and probate court of said county or for other county pur- etc.
poses, and may provide necessary additional equipment
therefor or, if in their opinion the public necessity and con-
venience will be better served thereby, they may erect in
said town a suitable fireproof building separate from the
present courthouse for said purposes and may equip said
building with suitable furnishings and fixtures. In case said
county commissioners determine to erect a new building as
herein provided they may purchase such land as may be
necessary for said building and grounds adjacent thereto or
may take the same in fee on behalf of the county by eminent
domain under chfipter seventy-nine of the General Laws.
Said commissioners may expend for the purposes of this act Expenditure.
a sum not exceeding two hundred thousand dollars.

Section 2. Said commissioners may employ such tech- Commis-
nical or professional assistance as is necessary to carry out powers, etc.
the proxisions of this act. They shall obtain the necessary
labor and materials for carrying out said proxisions by con-
tracts with such persons as they may select. All such con-
tracts shall be in writing, signed by a majority of the com-
missioners, and recorded in their records, and eA'ery person
or corporation entering into such a contract with the com-
missioners shall give them a suitable bond or shall deposit
with them security for the faithful performance of the con-
tract satisfactory to them. No such contract shall be altered

502

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 408.

Notice for

Eroposals to
e advertised,
etc.

May issue
bonds, etc.

Barnstable
County
Registry
Building Ix)an,
Act of 1921.

Time limit to
construct, etc.

Validity of
payments, etc.

or added to, except by written agreement, signed by a ma-
jority of the commissioners and by the contractor and the
sureties on his bond. No contract made in violation of the
provisions of this section shall be valid against said county,
and no payment on such contract shall be made by the
treasurer of said county. If any proposed contract involves
the payment of more than eight hundred dollars, it shall
not be made until notice for proposals therefor has been
posted in a conspicuous place in the courthouse of said
county for at least one week and has been advertised at
least three times in a newspaper published in said county
and in a newspaper published in the city of Boston. The
commissioners shall in every case make and file with the
treasurer of said county a certificate under oath of such
publication and posting. All proposals shall be opened
publicly in the presence of a majority of the commissioners,
and recorded in their records.

Section 3. For the purpose of carrying out the pro-
visions of this act said commissioners may borrow from time
to time on behalf of said county such sums as may be neces-
sary, not exceeding, in the aggregate, two hundred thousand
dollars, and may issue bonds or notes of said county therefor.
Each authorized issue of bonds or notes shall constitute a
separate loan. Said bonds or notes shall bear on their face
the words, Barnstable County Registry Building Loan, Act
of 1921, shall be signed by the treasurer of said county and
countersigned by a majority of said commissioners and shall
be payable by such annual pa;\Tnents, beginning not more
than one year after the date thereof, as will extinguish the
loan within twenty years from its date; and the amount of
such annual payment of the principal of any loan in any
year shall not be less than the amount of the principal of the
loan payable in any subsequent year. Said commissioners
may sell said bonds or notes at public or private sale, upon
such terms and conditions as they may deem proper, but
not for less than their par value, and the proceeds shall be
used only for the purposes specified herein.

Section 4. The authority granted by this act shall cease
and determine unless the work of constructing said addition
or said building is actually begun within three years from
the enactment hereof; but this provision shall not affect the
validity of any pa;Mnents made or obligations incurred prior
to the expiration of said period.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 409, 410. 503

Section 5. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance to be sub-
by the county commissioners of the county of Barnstable; Barnstable
provided that such acceptance occurs prior to December SmmLsioners,
thirty-first in the current year. Aj)proved May 19, 1921. ^^''■

An Act relative to the examination of applicants (7/iap.409

FOR registration AS PHYSICIANS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section three of chapter one hundred and ^^^^^^^'^2, § 3,
twelve of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting
before the word "practice", in the fourth line, the word: —
psychiatry, — so as to read as follows : — Section 3. Exami- Registration as
nations shall be in whole or in part in writing, in English, examinations.
shall be of a scientific and practical character, shall include
the subjects of anatomy, surgery, physiology, pathology,
obstetrics, gynaecology, psychiatry, practice of medicine and
hygiene, and shall be sufficiently thorough to test the appli-
cants' fitness to practice medicine.

Section 2. This act shall take effect July first, nineteen Time of taking
hundred and twenty-three. Approved May 19, 1921. ^ ^ '

An Act relative to the participation of minors in Chap.4:l{)
certain street trades.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1 . Section sixty-nine of chapter one hundred ^m^ded' ^ ^^'
and forty-nine of the General Laws is hereby amended by
adding at the end thereof the following: — A boy over twelve
may engage or be employed in any city or town in the sale
or delivery of newspapers, magazines or other periodicals in
a street or on a newspaper route; pro\'ided that no minor
under fourteen may so engage or be employed during the
hours that the pubHc schools of the city or town in which
such minor resides are in session nor before six o'clock in the
morning nor after eight o'clock in the e\Tning, nor unless
such minor has secured a badge from the officer authorized
to issue emplojinent certificates in the city or town where
he resides to wliich badge sections seventy-one and se\'enty-
two shall apply, — so as to read as follows : — Section 69. for dludren^
No boy under tweh'e and no girl under eighteen shall, in in^certain ^ ^ ^
any city of over fifty thousand inhabitants, sell, expose or " '^^ "^^^"^ ^
offer for sale any newspapers, magazines, periodicals or any

504

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 410.

Street trades
for boys over
twelve
permitted.

Proviso.

G. L. 149, § 60,
amended.

Employment
of cnildren
under fourteen,
etc.

No interference
with school
attendance, etc.

G. L. 149, § 65,
etc., amended.

Hours of labor
of children
under sixteen,
etc.

other articles of merchandise of any description, or exercise
the trade of bootblack or scavenger, or any other trade, in
any street or pubHc place.

A boy over twelve may engage or be employed in any
city or town in the sale or delivery of newspapers, magazines
or other periodicals in a street or on a newspaper route;
provided that no minor under fourteen may so engage or be
employed during the hours that the public schools of the
city or town in which such minor resides are in session nor
before six o'clock in the morning nor after eight o'clock in
the evening, nor unless such minor has secured a badge from
the officer authorized to issue employment certificates in the
city or town where he resides to which badge sections seventy-
one and seventy-two shall apply.

Section 2. Section sixty of said chapter one hundred and
forty-nine is hereby amended by inserting before the word
"No", in the first line, the words: — Except as provided in
section sixty-nine, — and also by inserting after the word
"nor", in the tenth line, the words: — , except as provided
in section sixty-nine, — so as to read as follows: — Section
60. Except as pro\dded in section sixty-nine, no person shall
employ a minor under fourteen or permit him to work in or
about or in connection with any factory, work shop, manu-
facturing, mechanical or mercantile establishment, barber
shop, bootblack stand or establishment, public stable, garage,
brick or lumber yard, telephone exchange, telegraph or
messenger office, or in the construction or repair of buildings,
or in any contract or wage earning industry carried on in
tenement or other houses. No such minor shall be em-
ployed at work performed for wage or other compensation,
to whomsoever payable, during the hours when the pubUc
schools are in session, nor, except as pro\ided in section
sixty-nine, shall he be employed at work before half past six
o'clock in the morning or after six o'clock in the evening.

Section 3. Said chapter one hundred and forty-nine, as
amended in section sixty-five by section one of chapter three
hundred and fifty-one of the acts of the current year, is
hereby further amended by striking out said section sixty-five
and inserting in place thereof the following: — Section 65.
No person shall employ a minor under sixteen or permit him
to work in, about or in connection with any establishment
or occupation named in section sixty, or for which an em-
ployment certificate is required, for more than six days in
any one week, or more than forty-eight hours in any one

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 411, 412. 505

week, or more than eight hours in any one day, or, except
as provided in section sixty-nine, before half past six o'clock
in the morning, or after six o'clock in the evening. The time
spent by such a minor in a continuation school or course of
instruction as required by section twenty-two of chapter
seventy-one shall be reckoned as a part of the time he is
permitted to work.

Section 4. Said chapter one hundred and forty-nine is g. l 149, § 70.

,, ,,, .,i • , I'j.* amended.

hereby amended by striknig out section se^-enty and nisertnig
in place thereof the following : — Section 70. No minor Minors under
under sixteen shall engage or be employed in any of the compliance
trades or' occupations mentioned in the preceding section Tttendan^e
unless such minor complies with all the pro^•isions of the '''*'^' ^^*'-
three following sections and with all the legal requirements
concerning school attendance, and unless a badge has been
issued to such minor by the officer authorized to issue em-
ployment certificates in the city or town where such minor
resides. Apjjroved May 19, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of everett to reimburse (7/iap.411

CERTAIN officials FOR THE EXPENSE OF DEFENDING A
SUIT AGAINST THEM IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Everett may pay to Forman K. j^ImbursT^
Robbins, C. Joseph McNamara, Howard C. Loveless, William ^^^elpe'^e'''''
M. Beck and William J. Schoppelry, former members of its g®!^*'"^^^"^
board of public works and Lindley R. Woods, its former
superintendent of water, three hundred and sixty dollars
and sixty cents each, to reimburse them for expenses paid as
a result of a suit brought against them by INIichael J. Connell,
an employee of the water department.

Section 2. This act shall take elTect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro- rouncii, etc! ^
visions of its charter; provided that such acceptance occurs Proviso.
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved May 19, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of peabody to borrow Chap.4:12
money in anticipation of revenue.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloics:

Section 1 . The city council of the city of Peabody may, Peabody
within thirty days from the passage of this act, pass an order borrow money

506 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 413.

in anticipation authorizing the borrowing of money in anticipation "of
revenue of the year nineteen hundred and twenty-one, the
same to be deemed an emergency measure; and such order
may be passed in the manner set forth in section twentj^-five
of chapter three hundred of the Special Acts of nineteen
hundred and sixteen. The provisions of section twenty-eight
of said chapter three hundred shall not apply to the council
order passed in accordance with the provisions of this act.
Any debt incurred under authority of the above named
order shall be payable from the revenue of the year nineteen
hundred and twenty-one, in the manner provided by general
law.
Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 20, 1921.

ChapAlS An Act relative to pensions of justices of district

COURTS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Snil^dld ^ ^^' Chapter thirty-two of the General Laws is hereby amended

by striking out section sixty-five and inserting in place thereof

Pensions for the f ollowiug : — Sectioti 65. Any justice of a district court,

certain district cxccpt the municipal court of the city of Boston, appointed

courts. before July first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, who shall

have reached the age of seventy, and who shall have served

as a justice of such court for at least twenty consecutive

years, may, with the approval of the governor and council,

resign his office, and any such justice who so resigns, or who

is retired under article LVIII of the amendments to the

constitution, shall thereupon during the remainder of his

life receive an amount equal to three fourths of the salary

payable to him at the time of his resignation or retirement,

to be paid in the same manner in which the salaries of acting

justices are paid. Any justice of any such court appointed

after said date w^ho is retired under said article LVIII shall

on retirement be entitled to receive a pension equal to one

half the salary which the justice of said court was entitled

to receive immediately prior to July first, nineteen hundred

Certain sections and twcuty-onc and payable in like manner. Sections twenty

not to apply. ^^ twcntv-five, inclusivc, shall not apply to the justices of

any such district court. Approved May 20, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 414, 415. 507

An Act authorizing the city of boston to pay a sum ChapA14:

OF MONEY TO OLIVE P. GATELY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Boston may pay to Olive P. pay^unTo/'
Gately, a sum of money not exceeding the difference between p°^®/J,° ^'^^®
the amount found due from said city to Mary M. Gately, as
guardian of the said Olive P. Gately, by an auditor whose
report was filed in the superior court for the county of Suffolk
in the month of March, nineteen hundred and eleven, and
the amount actually paid by said city, together with interest
on said sum.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro- TOundi, etc! ^
visions of its charter; provided such acceptance occurs prior Proviso.
to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved May 20, 1921.

An Act providing for an investigation by the depart- (Jfiar) 415
ment of mental diseases as to the mental condition
of certain persons held for trial.

Be it enacted, etc., a.^ follows:

Chapter one hundred and twentv-three of the General ^•^- '23' new

•w •ii 111* •*« • 1 section ait6r

Laws IS hereby amended by inserting after section one hun- § 'oo-
dred the following new section: — Section 100 A. Whenever Department

TiJL 1" i" -iiiT of mental

a person is mtiicted by a grand jury tor a capital offense or diseases.
whene\'er a person, who is known to have been indicted for is't^men^Sf
any other offense more than once or to have been preA'iously certain^pereons
convicted of a felony, is indicted by a grand jury or bound ^^•'^ f""" *"^^-
over for trial in the superior court, the clerk of the court in
which the indictment is returned, or the clerk of the district
court or the trial justice, as the case may be, shall gi\'e notice
to the department of mental diseases, and the department
shall cause such person to be examined with a view to de-
termine his mental condition and the existence of any mental
disease or defect which would affect his criminal responsi-
bility. The department shall file a report of its investiga-
tion with the clerk of the court in which the trial is to be
held, and the report shall be accessible to the court, the
district attorney and to the attorney for the accused, and
shall be admissible as evidence of the mental condition of
the accused. Approved May 20, 1921.

508

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 416, 417.

ChapAlQ An Act relative to the surplus of savings and in-
surance BANKS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

G. L. 178, § 21
amended.

A percentage
of profits of
insurance
department of
savings and

to be set apart
as an emer-
gency fund,
etc.

Chapter one hundred and seventy-eight of the General
Laws is hereby amended by striking out section twenty-one
and inserting the following: — • Section 21. Each savings and
in.surance bank shall annually set apart as a surplus from the
net profits, if any, which have been earned in its insurance
tC^brset^nar^^ department, an amount not less than twenty nor more than
seventy-five per cent thereof, until such fund equals ten per
cent of its net insurance reserve, or the amount of its special
insurance guaranty fund, whichever is the greater. There-
after each such bank may add in any year to its said surplus
fund not more than fifteen per cent of the net profits, if any,
which have been earned in its insurance department in such
year; provided, that no such bank shall so add to its said
surplus fund if it equals ten per cent of the net insurance re-
serve of said bank. Such surplus fund shall thereafter be
maintained and held or used so far as necessary to meet
losses in its insurance department whether from unexpectedly
great mortality, depreciation in its securities, or otherwise,
and for the maintenance of a stable di^•idend scale. The
balance of the net profits of each year shall annually be dis-
tributed equitably among the holders of its policies and
annuity contracts, such distribution to be made in the dis-
cretion of the trustees either in cash or by addition to the
amounts payable under the policies or annuity contracts.

Approved May 20, 1921.

Proviso.

Chap. 4:17 An Act rel.vtive to suits commenced by trustee

PROCESS IN DISTRICT COURTS.

G. L. 246, new
section after
§4.

Transfer of
suits com-
menced by
trustee
process in
district courts.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter two hundred and forty-six of the General Laws is
hereby amended by inserting after section four the following
new section: — Section Jf.A. Whenever an action is com-
menced by trustee process in a district court in the district
in which the party named in the writ as trustee lives or has
his usual place of business, which could not be brought in
that district except because of the residence or place of busi-
ness of the trustee, the court may on motion of any party
thereto transfer such action for trial and final disposition to

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 418, 419, 420. 509

any other district court in which the action might have
been commenced had there been no trustee named in the
writ. Approved May 20, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of chelsea to pension QhapAl^

GEORGE H. WILLEY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Chelsea may retire George H. ^ilf^^ S^o^'rge
Willey, the present city auditor, on an annual pension equal ^^^^^0^^' "'^
to one half the annual compensation paid him at the time of
his retirement.

Section 2. This act shall take eflFect upon its acceptance to be sub-
by vote of the city council of the said city, subject to the TOuncii,*^tc'*^
provisions of its charter; provided that such acceptance Proviso,
occurs prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved May 20, 1921.

An Act relative to the registration of embalmers. C/iap.419

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section eighty-two of chapter one hundred and twelve of ^mOTded.' ^ ^^'
the General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end
of said section the following: — In case of failure to make Registration of
the payment for the renewal of registration upon the date iCinst'Tfement.
designated by the board, reinstatement may be obtained Board to notify,
upon application within ten days after said date by the pay-
ment of ten dollars in addition to the regular fee of two
dollars for renewal. In case a registered embalmer fails to
renew his registration on the date so designated, the board,
not later than two days thereafter, shall so notify him.

Approved May 23, 1921.

An Act relative to the distribution of school flhstds ChavA20

AND other state AID FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF INCREASING TEACHERS' SALARIES, AND ESTAB-
LISHING A MINIMUM SALARY FOR TEACHERS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter seventy of the General Laws isc. l. 7o. §2.
hereby amended by striking out section two and inserting ^n^^^^^'^-
in place thereof the Mlow'mg: — Section 2. For each such sSwunds."^
person employed for full time service for the entire school ^tc.
year, such reimbursement shall be as follows:

510

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 420.

G. L. 70 §4,
amended.

mlnTb^ldon (1) ^wo hundred dollars for every person so employed

seJlic^of ^'^° recei\'ed as salary not less than nine hundred and fifty

teachers, etc. dollars and who is a graduate of an approved normal school

or college and had taught on full time at least two years

pre\dous to said year or whose preparation and teaching

experience are accepted as equi^'alent.

(2) One hundred and fifty dollars for e\'ery person so em-
ployed not included in paragraph (1) who received as salary
not less than eight hundred and fifty dollars and (a) has
satisfactorily completed one year of professional training in
an approved normal school or teachers' training school, and
had taught on full time at least three years pre\ious to said
year; or (b) is a graduate of an approved normal school or
college, and had taught on full time for at least one year
previous to said year; or (c) whose preparation and teaching
experience are accepted as equivalent.

(3) One hundred dollars for e\'ery person so employed and
not included in paragraphs (1) or (2) who received as salary
not less than seven hundred and fifty dollars.

Section 2. Said chapter seventy is hereby further
amended by striking out section four and inserting in place
Supplementary thereof the following: — Section 4- E\'ery town whose valua-
ment. tion, including omitted assessments, for the year next pre-

ceding the date of payment, when divided by the net average
membership of its public day schools as defined in section
five for the year ending on the next preceding June thirtieth,
yields a quotient less than forty-five hundred dollars shall,
for each person for whom it recei\'ed reimbursement under
section two, receive supplementary reimbursement as follows:

(1) Three hundred and fifty dollars if said quotient is less
than two thousand.

(2) Three hundred dollars if said quotient is less than
twenty-five hundred but not less than two thousand.

(3) Two hundred and fifty dollars if said quotient is less
than three thousand but not less than twenty-fi\'e hundred.

(4) Two hundred dollars if said quotient is less than
thirty-five hundred but not less than three thousand.

(5) One hundred and fifty dollars if said quotient is less
than four thousand but not less than thirty-five hundred.

(6) One hundred dollars if said quotient is less than forty-*
five hundred but not less than four thousand.

For each person for whom any such to^^•n recei\'ed pro-
portionate reimbursement under section three it shall in
each case receive as supplementary reimbursement the same
proportion of the sums named herein for full time service.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 420. 511

Section 3. Said chapter seventy is hereby further g. l 7o. § ii.
amended by striking out section eleven and inserting in place ^'"^"
thereof the M\ov.mg: — Section 11. For the purposes of definitions.
Part II of this chapter, the following word and phrase shall
be defined as follows : —

"Valuation" shall mean the town's valuation, as deter-
mined by the last preceding assessors' \'aluation, exclusive of
omitted assessments.

"Assured minimum" shall mean the amount by which the
sum of the following items for the last preceding town fiscal
year exceeded the amount received by the town during said
year under Part I and for the tuition of non-resident pupils,
including state wards;

(1) Salaries paid to full time principals and teachers, not
including any amounts by which any such salary was at a
rate in excess of nine hundred and fifty dollars.

(2) Two hundred and fifty dollars for each teaching posi-
tion held by a full time principal or teacher.

(3) Expenditures for transportation of pupils to the local
schools.

(4) Expenditures for the tuition in, and transportation to,
public elementary schools in adjoining towns.

(5) In the case of towns ha\ing o\'er ^\e hundred families
and exempted from the requirement of maintaining a four
year high school, the actual expenditures made during that
year for tuition in high schools in other towns.

In computing the "assured minimum", expenditures for
state-aided vocational or continuation schools or Americani-
zation classes shall not be included.

Section 4. Chapter seventy-one of the General Laws is g. l. 7i. § 4o,
hereby amended by striking out section forty and inserting ^ ^ ^ •
in place thereof the following: — Section J^O. The compen- Minimum
sation of e^'ery teacher employed in any public day school in teaciiers.
the commonwealth, except persons in training and those em-
ployed as temporary substitutes, shall be at a rate of not
less than seven hundred and fifty dollars for the school year
in that school.

Section 5. This act shall take effect September first, J^^^ "gtr*"'"^
nineteen hundred and twenty-one, but the reimbursements to
the several towns due on No\'ember fifteenth, nineteen hun-
dred and twenty-one, shall be made in accordance with the
provisions of law in effect at the time of the passage of this
act. Approved May 23, 1921.

512

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 421,

Winchester
may construct
new bridge
over Aberjona
river at Bacon
street, etc.

ChapA21 An Act authorizing the construction of a new bridge

OVER ABERJONA RIVER AT BACON STREET IN THE TOWN OF
WINCHESTER AND APPORTIONING THE EXPENSE THEREOF.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The town of Winchester, acting by its board
of selectmen or by such other agents or committees as it
may appoint for the purpose, is hereby authorized and di-
rected to remove the existing bridge o\'er the Aberjona river
at Bacon street in said town, known as the Bacon street
bridge, and to construct a new bridge with suitable approaches
at or near the site of the present bridge. Said town shall
construct any necessary approaches to said bridge on each
end thereof, may construct a temporary highway bridge to
be used by vehicles and pedestrians or may repair and
strengthen the existing bridge so that it may be used tempo-
rarily for such purpose during the construction of the new
bridge, and may take by eminent domain under chapter
seventy-nine of the General Laws, or acquire by purchase or
otherwise, such lands or rights therein for the approaches to
said bridge as it shall deem necessary for carrying out the
provisions of this act, and shall cause all lands so acquired
to be properly filled and graded. The plans of said bridge
shall be approved by the selectmen of Winchester, the county
commissioners of the county of Middlesex and the metro-
politan district commission.

Section 2. Said bridge shall be suitable for all the pur-
poses of ordinary travel, shall be not less than sixty feet in
width and shall be constructed of concrete, stone or other
masonry.

Section 3. The approaches to said bridge shall be laid
out by the county commissioners of the county of IMiddlesex
as a highway not less than sixty feet in width at its proximity
to the abutments of said bridge at either end.

Section 4. The cost of laying out and constructing said
approaches, including any damages awarded or paid on ac-
count of any taking of land or property therefor, or for injury
to any property, any sums paid for land or rights purchased,
the cost of construction of the abutments and other parts of
said bridge, the cost, if any, of repairing and strengthening
the existing bridge for temporary use and the salaries and
wages of all employees of said town, including all other ex-
penses incurred in carrying out the pro\isions of this act,

Approval
of plans.

Width and
construction of
bridge.

Bridge
approaches.

Cost and
expenses of
construction,
etc., of
approaches.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 421. 513

shall be deemed to be the cost of construction of said bridge;
pro\ided, that said cost shall not exceed thirty-five thou- provisos,
sand dollars; and provided, also, that any land of the com-
monwealth necessary for said bridge or its approaches may
be taken without pajTnent of damages therefor.

Section 5. The cost and expenses incurred under this Winchester

, 1 • 1 1 1 £ 1X7* roay borrow

act shall, m the first mstance, be paid by the town of VVm- temporarily to
Chester, and for that purpose said town may from time to ^""^ ''°'*' *'*''■
time borrow by a temporary loan or loans such sums as may
be reciuired for the cost and expenses aforesaid, and may
renew the same for such periods as may be necessary. Upon
the completion of the bridge the selectmen of said town shall
file ^^^th the county commissioners of the county of Middle-
sex a detailed statement, certified under their hands, of the
actual cost of its construction, and said county shall pay
to said town twenty-five per cent thereof, but not exceeding
eight thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.

Section 6. To meet the payments required to be made Middlesex
bv the county of Middlesex under the provisions of this act, missioners may

, ," , . . p • 1 J 1 a issue bonds,

the county commissioners or said county may borrow irom etc., to meet
time to time, on the credit of the county, sums not exceed- p^>"«e"ts.
ing in the aggregate eight thousand seven hundred and
fifty dollars, and may issue the bonds or notes of the county
therefor, payable by such annual payments, beginning not
more than one year after the date of each loan as will ex-
tinguish the same within ten years from its date; and the
amount of such annual payments on such a loan in any year
shall not be less than the amount of the principal of the loan
payable in any subseciuent year.

Section 7. For the purpose of paying the seventy-five Winchester
per cent of the total cost and expenses incurred under this street Bridge
act wdiich is to be borne by the town of Winchester, the said 192T'
town may borrow from time to time such sums as may be
necessary not exceeding, in the aggregate, twenty-six thou-
sand two hundred and fifty dollars, and may issue bonds or
notes therefor which shall bear on their face the words,
Winchester Bacon Street Bridge Loan, Act of 1921. Each
authorized issue shall constitute a separate loan and such
loans shall be payable ^^^thin ten years from their dates.
Indebtedness incurred by said town under this act shall be
in excess of the statutory limit, but shall otherwise be subject
to chapter forty-four of the General Laws. Any sums paid
into the town treasury by the county or received from loans
authorized by this section shall be applied to the payment

514

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 422.

of costs and expenses incurred under this act or to the pay-
ment of temporary loans authorized by section five,
mkte/to ' Section 8. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance

co'ifiu'rcom- by the county commissioners of the county of Middlesex
missioneis and and by thc inhabitants of the town of Winchester; provided

inhabitants , '^ , . t^ i \- r>

of Winchester, that such acceptauccs occur prior to December thirty-first
Proviso. jj^ ^Yie current year; but so much of this act as authorizes

its submission for acceptance as aforesaid shall take effect
upon its passage. Approved May 23, 1921.

ChapA22 An Act relative to the salary of the register of

DEEDS AND ASSISTANT RECORDER OF THE LAND COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTHERN MIDDLESEX.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter thirty-six of the General Laws is
hereby amended by striking out section thirty-four and in-
serting in place thereof the following: — Section 34- In the
year following each state and national census, said salaries
shall be adjusted by each county treasurer in accordance
with the classification set forth in .the preceding section,
based upon population as ascertained by said census and
upon the average annual gross income for the fi^'e years next
preceding January first in the year of adjustment, and shall
be paid as of said day; pro\ided, that seventy per cent only
of all income received after May twentieth, nineteen hundred
and twenty, shall be taken as a basis for computing said
average annual income, and provided, further, that the
register of deeds and assistant recorder of the land court for
the district of northern Middlesex shall receive fifteen per
cent of the average annual gross income, computed as pro-
vided in this section, instead of ten per cent. No salary of a
register or assistant register in office July twenty-fourth,
nineteen hundred and nineteen, shall be diminished by
reason of any such adjustment thereof.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by the county commissioners of the county of Middlesex;
provided, that such acceptance occurs prior to December
thirty-first in the current year. Approved May 23, 1921.

G. L. 36, § 34,

amended.

Registers
of deeds.
Adjustment of
salaries in
year following
census.

Provisos.

To be sub-
mitted to
Middlesex
county

commissioners.
Proviso.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 423, 424. 515

An Act relative to fees of deputy sheriffs in at- ChapA2S

TENDANCE UPON THE SUPREME JUDICIAL, SUPERIOR OR
PROBATE COURT.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section seventy-five of chapter two hundred and twenty- g. l. 221. § 75,
one of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting amended.
after the word "day", in the second hne, the words: — , or
ten dollars a day in any county where the county commis-
sioners so vote, — so as to read as follows: — Section 75. fh^fiffg fo/'"'^^
Deputy sheriffs not on salary shall be paid seven dollars a ^"^^"'^^"'^^ **
day, or ten dollars a day in any county where the county
commissioners so vote, for attendance upon the supreme
judicial, superior or probate court, or upon the session of the
county commissioners, and ten cents a mile for travel out
and home once a week during such attendance. Constables
shall be paid for such attendance four dollars a day, and
five cents a mile for travel out and home once a week, except
that when in attendance upon the supreme judicial court in
Suffolk county they shall receive four dollars and fifty cents
a day. Compensation under this section shall be paid by
the respective counties, except that for attendance on the
supreme judicial court in Suffolk county when said court is
sitting for the commonwealth it shall be paid b^*' the com-
monwealth. Approved May 23, 1921.

An Act authorizing the town of Lexington to incur Chap. 424

INDEBTEDNESS FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1 . For the purpose of widening and impro\ing Lexington may
streets and highw^ays, the town of Lexington may from time hi'gTway"'^
to time borrow such sums as may be necessary, not exceeding p^''pos«^-
in the aggregate fifty thousand dollars, and may issue bonds
or notes therefor which shall bear on their face the words,
Lexington Highway Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized High'lay"
issue shall constitute a separate loan and such loans shall be ^^^'^' ^ct of
payable in not more than ten years from their dates. In-
debtedness incurred under this act shall be in excess of the
statutory hmit, but shall otherwise be subject to chapter
forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 24, 1921.

516

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 425.

G. L. 223, new
section after
§45.

Attachment
of property.
Officer may
require
security from
plaintiff to
indemnify
him, etc.

ChapA25 An Act providing for the indemnification of officers

FOR taking personal PROPERTY ON ATTACHMENT OR
EXECUTION OR ARRESTING THE BODY ON MESNE PROCESS
OR EXECUTION IN A CIVIL ACTION.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter two hundred and twenty-three of
the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after sec-
tion forty-five the following new section: — Section 45 A. If
there is reasonable doubt as to the ownership of personal
property or as to its Hability to be attached on mesne process,
before or after the attachment has been made, the officer
may require sufficient security from the plaintiff to indemnify
him for attaching or continuing to hold the same. If sufficient
secm'ity is not furnished within a reasonable time after the
officer has made a written demand upon the plaintiff or his
attorney, the officer may refuse to attach such property or,
if he has attached it, may release it from attachment, \^■ithout
liabiKty to the plaintiff therefor.

Section 2. Said chapter two hundred and twenty-three
is hereby further amended by inserting after section one hun-
dred and twenty-nine the follo^^^ng new section : — Section
129 A . The officer shall not be Hable for the release of personal
property attached by liim if he receives a certificate from the
clerk of the court to wliich the Amt is returnable, stating
that a bond purporting to dissolve such attachment has been
filed in the office of said clerk.

Section 3. Chapter two hundred and twenty-four of the
General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section
eighteen the follo^^^ng new section: — Section ISA. If there
is reasonable doubt as to the identity of the defendant or
debtor or as to the lawfulness of his arrest, at the time of
the arrest or thereafter, either in the case of arrest on mesne
process or on execution, the officer may require sufficient se-
curity from the plaintiff or creditor to indemnify him for
arresting the defendant or debtor or for continuing to retain
him in custody. If sufficient security is not furnished within
a reasonable time after the officer has made a written de-
mand upon the plaintiff, creditor or his attorney for such se-
curity, the officer shall not be obliged to arrest the defendant
or debtor or, if he then has the defendant or debtor under
arrest, he may release him from custody, mthout liability to
the plaintiff or creditor therefor.

G. L. 223, new
section after
§ 129.

Dissolution of
attachment.
Officer not
liable for
release of
attached
property, when.

G. L. 224, new
section after
§ 18.

Officer may
require security
from plaintiff,
etc., when.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 426, 427. 517

Section 4. Chapter two hundred and thirty-five of the Jn^^^^^^' § 35,
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section
thirty-five and inserting in place thereof the following: —
Section 35. If there is reasonable doubt as to the owner- indrainification
ship of personal property or as to its hability to be taken
on execution, before or after the execution has been levied
thereon, the officer may require sufficient security from the
creditor to indemnify him for taking or continuing to hold
the same. If sufficient security is not furnished within a
reasonable time after the officer has made a written demand
upon the creditor or his attorney, the officer may refuse to
levy the execution or, if he has already le^'ied it, may dis-
charge his levy, udthout liability to the creditor therefor.

Approved May 24, 1921.

An Act relative to the offices of the various boards Char).4t2Q

IN THE division OF REGISTRATION.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section nine of chapter thirteen of the General Laws is g. l. is, § 9,
hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: ^'^^^
— and shall estabfish theii* offices in the state house within
the spaces already or hereafter assigned to the director of
registration, — so as to read as follows : — Section 9. The Division of
various boards of registration and examination hereafter various boards
mentioned in this chapter shall serve in the di\'ision of regis- in st&tl hous^e.
tration and shall establish their offices in the state house
within the spaces already or hereafter assigned to the director
of registration. Approved May 24, 1921.

An Act relative to the abandonment or discon- Chap. 427
tinuance of state highways.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section five of chapter eighty-one of the g^ l. si, § s,
General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word
"commonwealth", in the twelfth line, the following: — ; but
any state highway so laid out and constructed may be
abandoned or discontinued as proAided in section twelve, —
so as to read as follows: — Section 5. If the dixision de- Laying out
termines that public necessity and convenience require that
such way should be laid out or be taken charge of by the
commonwealth, it shall file in the office of the county corn-

amended.

state highways.

518

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 427.

Abandonment
or discontinu-
ance of high-
ways, etc.

Effect when
narrower than
existing way.

G. L. 81, § 12,
amended.

^Abandonment
of state high-
way.

missioners for the county where the way is situated a certified
copy of a plan thereof, a copy of the petition therefor, and
a certified copy of a certificate that it has laid out and taken
charge of said way in accordance with said plan, and shall
file in the office of the clerk of such town a copy of the plan
showing the location of the portion hing in each town and a
copy of the certificate that it has laid out and taken charge
of said highway in accordance with said plan, and thereafter
said way shall be a state highway, and shall be constructed
by the di\ision at the expense of the commonwealth; but
any state highway so laid out and constructed may be
abandoned or discontinued as pro\'ided in section twelve.
The width of a state highway shall be such as the division
deems necessary. If the width of a state highway be less
than that of the way pre\'iously existing, that portion of the
way which lies between the boundary or location lines of the
state highway and the boundary lines of the way previously
existing shall remain a public way unless the dixision de-
termines that it should be abandoned, or the county com-
missioners of the county, or the city or town in which the
way is situated, ha\'ing jurisdiction of the way, abandon at
any time said portion in the manner provided by law for the
alteration, relocation or discontinuance of public ways.

Section 2. Said chapter eighty-one is hereby further
amended by striking out section twehe and inserting in
place thereof the folloAnng: — Section 12. The division,
with the concurrence of the county commissioners, may dis-
continue as a state highway any way or section of way laid
out and constructed under the provisions of section five by
filing in the office of the clerk of the county commissioners
for the county and in the office of the clerk of the town in
which such way is situated a certified copy of a plan showing
the way so discontinued and a certificate that it has dis-
continued such way; and thereafter the way or section of
way so discontinued shall be a to\Mi way. Said di\nsion may
also abandon any land or rights in land which may have been
taken or acquired by it by filing in the office of the clerk of
the county commissioners for the county and in the office
of the clerk of the town in which such land is situated a
certified copy of a plan showing the land so abandoned and
a certificate that it has abandoned such land, and by filing
for record in the registry of deeds for the county or district
in which the land lies a description and plan of the land so
abandoned; and said abandonment shall revest the title to

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 428. 519

the land or rights abandoned in the persons in whom it
was vested at the time of the taking, or their heirs and
assigns. Approved May 24, 1921.

An Act relative to the repair and maintenance of Qfidj) 428

CERTAIN PUBLIC WAYS IMPROVED WITH STATE FUNDS.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:

Chapter eighty-one of the General Laws is hereby amended ^njj;,fjj^ ^^•
by striking out section twenty-five and inserting in place
thereof the following: — Section 25. When any public way Repair and

,, lii* l*l_l '• J. 'xl, naaintenance of

has been constructed or improved in whole, or m part, with certain public
money furnished by the commonwealth, and the way is not wiufsTafe™'^'^
laid out as a state highway, the town in which the way lies f""''^' ®**'-
shall thereafter keep and maintain in good repair and con-
dition that part of the way which has been so constructed
or improved; and the expense thereof shall be borne by the
town or county, or both, as may be agreed upon at the time
such construction or improvement is undertaken. If the
division shall determine at any time that such way is not
being maintained in proper condition, it shall so notify the
mayor or selectmen liaA-ing charge of the repairs of said way
and the county commissioners, and shall specify in said
notice what repairs and improvements are necessary; and
the officials in charge of the way shall forthwith proceed to
make the specified repairs and improvements. If said officials
do not make such repairs or improvements within fifteen
days from the receipt of such notice, or within such further
time as the division may allow, the di\'ision may proceed to
have the repairs or improvements made, and may pay for
the same from any money which may be available for the
repair and maintenance of state highways. The di\ision certification of
shall annually, in January, certify to the state treasurer the to state

, p 1 !•, ] • xi !• o treasurer, etc.

amount of such expenditm-es during the preceding year, bo
much of the expenditures as by agreement are to be paid by
the towns shall be made a part of the state tax for such
towns; and so much of the expenditm-es as by agreement
are to be paid by the counties shall be paid by the county
treasurers to the state treasurer. The di\ision may embody
the provisions of this section in all contracts and agreements
for work to be done in the construction or improvement of
public ways, other than state highways, constructed or im-
proved in whole, or in part, with money furnished by the
commonwealth. Approved May 24, 1921.

520

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 429, 430.

Town of
Greenfield
authorized to
acquire fran-
chise, etc., of
Fire District
Number One
in Greenfield.

ChapA29 An Act authorizing the town of Greenfield to ac-
quire THE FRANCHISE AND PROPERTY OF FIRE DISTRICT
NUMBER ONE IN GREENFIELD.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The town of Greenfield is hereby authorized
to take over the franchise and all property and rights, and
to assume all obligations, of Fire District Number One in
Greenfield. All authority granted to said district and vested
in its water commissioners shall remain in force, and the com-
missioners now in office shall continue to hold office for the
terms for which they have been elected, and their successors,
as vacancies occur, shall be elected at the annual town meet-
ing in the same manner as other town officers, for terms of
three years; and the commissioners shall ha^'e all the powers
and perform all the duties of the prudential committees of
fire districts. The present engineers and other members of
the fire department of said district shall continue in office
with all their present rights and duties until such time as their
successors are appointed in accordance with the general law.
All receipts of the departments of the district taken over by
the town shall be paid to the town treasurer, and all disburse-
ments on account of the said departments shall be made by
the treasurer in the same manner as bills of other depart-
ments of the town.

Section 2. For the purpose of submitting this act to the
voters of the district and of the town, this act shall take
effect upon its passage; but it shall not take further effect
until accepted by a majority vote of the voters of said dis-
trict, present and voting thereon by ballot at a meeting
called for the purpose, and by a majority of the voters of
said town, present and A'oting thereon by ballot at a meeting
called for the purpose; and it shall take full effect upon
January first next foUoAnng such acceptance by both said
district and town. Approved May 2Ji, 1921.

To be sub-
mitted to the
voters of the
district and
town.

Time of taking
full effect.

ChapASO An Act changing the names of the various "police'

COURTS TO "district" COURTS.

G. L. 218,
amended.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter two hundred and eighteen of the
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the name
"poUce", wherever it appears as part of the name of any

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 430. 521

court, and inserting in place thereof the word : — district, —
so that the poHce court of Lee shall be known hereafter as Names of
the district court of Lee; the police court of Williamstown "poUce"
as the district court of Williamstown; the police court of changed tp
Newburyport as the district court of Newbury port; the colirts!"* '
police court of Chicopee as the district court of Chicopee;
the police court of Holyoke as the district court of Holyoke;
the police court of Springfield as the district court of Spring-
field; the police court of Lowell as the district court of
Lowell; the police court of Marlborough as the district
court of Marlborough; the police court of Newton as the
district court of Newton; the police court of Somer\ille as
the district court of Somer\ille; the police court of Brockton
as the district court of Brockton; the pohce court of Chelsea
as the district court of Chelsea; and the police court of
Fitchburg as the district court of Fitchburg.

Section 2. Section twenty-four of chapter one hundred JmeVed.' ^ ^*'
and twenty-two of the General Laws is hereby amended by
striking out, in the fourth line, the word "police" and in-
serting in place thereof the word : — district, — so as to read
as follows: — Section 2J^. Complaints for \iolations of the Compiainta
preceding section may be made and prosecuted by any °'"^<''*p^-
overseer of the poor or by the Boston infirmary trustees or
by agents, not exceeding two, appointed by the department
and designated for such purpose. The district court of Lowell
may, at such times as it appoints, hold sessions at Tewksbury
for the trial of such complaints against inmates of the state
infirmary.

Section 3. Section twenty-five of said chapter one hun- g. l. 122, § 25,
dred and twenty-two is hereby amended by striking out, in '*™^°
the first and fourth Hnes, the word "police" and inserting
in place thereof in each instance the word : — district, — so
as to read as follows : — iSedio/i 25. The district court of J^" J^Jj^^t^jo"
Lowell shall have jurisdiction of said offence concurrent \nth courts.
any other court having jurisdiction thereof if committed in
any part of the county of Middlesex without the district of
said court, and the district court of Lawrence and the first
district court of Essex shall have the same concurrent juris-
diction of said offence if committed in any part of the county
of Essex without their respective districts.

Section 4. The change of name provided for in this act fh'"°^|ft*°°o\°4
shall not affect the validity of any proceedings commenced affect validity
in any of said courts under the name of "police" court prior etc!"^"''^'' '"^^'
to the day this act takes effect. Approved May 24, 1921.

522

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 431, 432.

G. L. 214, § 13,
amended.

Demurrer,
answer and
plea.

G. L. 231, § 18,
amended.
Last paragraph
stricken out.

ChapASl An Act relative to demurrers at law and in equity.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section thirteen of chapter two hundred and
fourteen of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking
out, in the third and fourth hues, the words " ; but a de-
murrer shall be accompanied by a certificate that it is not
intended for delay", so as to read as follows: — Section 13.
A defence to a suit in equity shall be made by demurrer,
plea or answer. A demurrer or plea need not contain a pro-
testation or concluding prayer. An answer, except to a bill
for discovery only, or a plea, shall not be made under oath
or under seal, and it need not contain any saving of excep-
tions to the bill, or a prayer to be dismissed or for costs.
Answers to interrogatories in a bill for discovery shall be
made within such time as the court orders, and questions
arising thereon shall be determined by the rules applicable
to bills for discovery.

Section 2. Section eighteen of chapter two hundred and
thirty-one of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking
out the last paragraph. Approved May 24, 1921.

Chap. 4:^2 An Act relative to venue in suits on assigned claims.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

§ 1- Section one of chapter two hundred and twenty-three of
the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the
word "business", in the third and fourth lines, the follow-
ing:— ; pro\'ided, that except in actions upon negotiable
instruments if the plaintiff is an assignee of the cause of
action, it shall be brought only in a county where it might
have been brought by the assignor thereof, — so as to read
as follows: — Section 1. A transitory action shall, except as
otherwise pro^'ided, if any one of the parties thereto Hves in
the commonwealth, be brought in the county where one of
them lives or has his usual place of business; pro\ided, that
except in actions upon negotiable instruments if the plaintiff
is an assignee of the cause of action, it shall be brought only
in a county where it might have been brought by the assignor
thereof. If brought in any other county, unless removed
under section fifteen, the writ shall abate and the defendant
shall be allowed double costs. If neither party li^'cs in the
commonwealth, the action may be brought in any county.

Approved May 24, 1921.

G. L. 223,
amended.

Venue of

transitory
actions.

Proviso.

Acts, 1921.— Chaps. 433, 434. 523

An Act extending the time within which the boston ChavASS

AND eastern electric RAILROAD COMPANY IS REQUIRED
TO FILE A BOND AND TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE ITS
RAILROAD.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1 . The time for the filing of the bond after the Boston and
incorporation of the Boston and Eastern Electric Railroad R^bc^d ^*'^"'
Company, as provided in section two of chapter five hundred T°me''r"/fiiing
and sixty-four of the acts of nineteen hundred and eleven, as bond con-

•' ' struction and

extended by chapter one hundred and twenty-three of the operation
Special Acts of nineteen hundred and eighteen, is hereby
further extended to i\pril first, nineteen hundred and twenty-
four; and the time within which the construction of the
tunnel and the railroad of the said railroad company shall
begin, and the time allowed for the construction and the
opening for public use of said tunnel and said railroad, all
as provided in sections twelve and thirteen of chapter one
hundred and sixty-two of the General Laws and in chapter
six hundred and thirty of the acts of nineteen hundred and
ten, shall start from the said April first, instead of from the
date of the certificate of incorporation of the said company.

Section 2. All the powers, rights and privileges of the ah rights,
said railroad company held on March thirty-first, nineteen continuedTA
hundred and twenty-one, and all rights, powers and pri\ileges ^°'"'^''-
acquired by the said company since said March thirty-first,
shall continue in full force and effect; proAided, that the Proviso.
said powers, rights and privileges shall cease on April first,
nineteen hundred and twenty-four, unless the bond aforesaid
is filed. Approved May 24, 1921.

An Act authorizing the registrar of motor vehicles Chav 434

TO approve lenses or devices DESIGNED TO PREVENT

glaring rays.

Whereas, The menace to public safety caused by the glare Emergency
of headlights on motor vehicles is so extensive that this act p''^'"^^''-
should take immediate effect, therefore the same is hereby
declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public safety.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section seven of chapter ninety of the General Laws, as g. l. 90, § 7.
amended by chapter one hundred and eighty-nine of the ^^''■' ^'"^°^'^^-

524

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 434.

Motor vehicles.
Brakes
and other
equipment.

Lights.

Headlamp
with lens, etc.

acts of nineteen hundred and twenty-one, is hereby further
amended by inserting after the next to the last sentence the
following: — No headlamp shall be used upon any motor
vehicle so operated unless such lamp is equipped with a lens
or other de\'ice, approved by the registrar, designed to pre-
vent glaring rays. Application for such approval accom-
panied by a fee of fifty dollars may be made to the registrar
by any manufacturer of or dealer in such a lens or device,
— so as to read as follows : — Section 7. Every motor
vehicle of more than ten horse power operated in or on any
way shall be provided with at least two brakes, powerful in
action and separated from each other, of which one brake
shall act directly on the driving wheels or on parts of the
mechanism which are firmly connected with said wheels.
Each of the two brakes shall suffice alone to stop the motor
vehicle within a proper distance. One of the two brakes shall
be so arranged as to be operated with the foot. Every auto-
mobile of not more than ten horse power and every motor
cycle shall be provided vAih at least one brake. Every motor
vehicle so operated shall be provided with a muffler or other
suitable de\'ice to prevent unnecessary noise and with a
suitable bell, horn or other means of signalling, and with suit-
able lamps; and automobiles shall be provided with a lock,
a ratchet brake which can be set, a key or other device
to prevent such vehicle from being set in motion by unau-
thorized persons, or otherwise, contrary to the will of the
owner or person in charge thereof. Every automobile oper-
ated during the period from one half an hour after sunset to
one half an hour before sunrise shall display at least two
white lights, or lights of yellow or amber tint, and every
motor cycle so operated at least one white light, or light of
yellow or amber tint, and every such motor cycle with a
side-car attached, in addition, one such light on the front
of the side-car, which shall be \dsible not less than two hun-
dred feet in the direction toward which the vehicle is pro-
ceeding; and every such motor vehicle shall display at least
one red fight in the reverse direction. Every automobile so
operated shall have a rear light so placed as to show a red
light from behind and a white light so arranged as to illumi-
nate and not obscure the rear register number. No headlamp
shall be used upon any motor vehicle so operated unless such
lamp is equipped with a lens or other device, approved by
the registrar, designed to prevent glaring rays. Application
for such approval accompanied by a fee of fifty dollars may

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 435. 525

be made to the registrar by any manufacturer of or dealer

in such a lens or device. Every automobile used for the Mirror or

» (• 1 • 1 • 1 1 reflector.

carnage or passengers tor hire, and every commercial motor
veliicle or motor truck, so constructed, equipped or loaded
that the person operating the same is pre\'ented from ha\ing
a constantly free and unobstructed view of the highway
immediately in the rear, shall have attached to the vehicle
a mirror or reflector so placed and adjusted as to afford the
operator a clear, reflected \iew of the liighway in the rear
of the vehicle. Approved May 25, 1921.

An Act ratifying and validating certain acts of the ChapAS5

TOWN OF METHUEN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter one hundred and sixteen of the Town of
Special Acts of nineteen hundred and sixteen and chapter Repeals"*
two hundred and eighty-nine of the Special Acts of nineteen
hundred and seventeen and any amendments thereof are
hereby repealed.

Section 2. All acts done, elections held and votes passed ^e^tfong'^and
under the provisions of general law or of said chapter one votes passed a,s

3, town mtiiiGcl

hundred and sixteen, by the inhabitants of the town of and confirmed.
Methuen or any of its officers, or toAMi meeting members in
town meeting assembled, from the time of the passage of
said act to January eighth, nineteen hundred and eighteen,
are hereby ratified, confirmed and made valid so far as the
same were within the scope of the power and authority pur-
porting to be conferred by said act, or conferred by general
law.

Section 3. All acts done, elections held and votes passed ^lecuons^and
under the pro\isions of general law or of said chapter two votes passed^as
hmidred and eighty-nine and any amendments thereof by and confirmed,
the city of Methuen, as apparently created and established
under the provisions of said act, or by any official or board
of officials elected or appointed under the provisions of gen-
eral law or of said act and any amendment thereof or of any
ordinance of said city, from the time of the passage of said
act to March eleventh, nineteen hundred and twenty-one,
are hereby ratified, confirmed and made valid as the acts,
elections and votes of the said town of Methuen, so far as
the same were within the scope of the power and authority
purporting to be conferred by said act and any amendments
thereof, except that ordinances adopted under authority of Exceptions.

526

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 436.

All acts done
by certain
persons,
elected
selectmen,
ratified, con-
firmed and
made valid.

Election of
certain town
officers ratified,
confirmed and
made valid.

Act, how
construed.

said act shall no longer continue in force and effect, and
except further that no person elected or appointed to public
office or to public emplo^Tnent under authority of said act
and amendments thereof shall continue to hold such office
or employment by virtue of such election or appointment,
with the exception of such persons as have been appointed
members either of the police department or of the fire de-
partment who shall respectively remain members of said
police department and of said fire department subject to the
provisions of chapter thirty-one of the General Laws.

Section 4. All acts done by Samuel Rushton, William
L. Stedman and Henry Dean, elected selectmen of the town
of Methuen in IVIarch, nineteen hundred and seventeen, in
incurring indebtedness on behalf of said town between Jan-
uary seventh, and March eleventh, nineteen hundred and
twenty-one, and such payments on account of the same as
have been made from funds of said town, are hereby ratified,
confirmed and made vaHd.

Section 5. The election of town officers in said town of
Methuen on IVIarch seventh, nineteen hundred and twenty-
one in accordance with the warrant therefor issued under
the hands of Samuel Rushton, William L. Stedman and
Henry Dean, as selectmen of said town, and dated February
twenty-third, nineteen hundred and twenty-one is hereby
ratified, confirmed and made valid, and all officers certified
by the registrars of voters of said town as being elected at
said meeting, are hereby declared to be duly elected officers
of said town.

Section 6, Nothing in this statute shall be construed to
apply to any act done, election held or vote passed which
the general court cannot constitutionally ratify, confirm and
make valid.

Section 7. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Ai^proved May 25, 1921.

ChapASQ An Act authorizing the city of chicopee to incur in-
debtedness FOR SEWERAGE PURPOSES.

Chicopee
Sewer Loan,
Act of 1921.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloios:

Section 1. For the purpose of extending the present
sewerage system, the city of Chicopee may from time to time
borrow such sums as may be necessary, not exceeding, in
the aggregate, fifty thousand dollars, and may issue bonds
or notes therefor which shall bear on their face the words.

Acts, 1921.— Chaps. 437, 438. 527

Chicopee Sewer Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue
shall constitute a separate loan and such loans shall be paid
within ten years from their dates. Indebtedness incurred
under this act shall be in excess of the statutory hmit, but
shall otherwise be subject to chapter forty-four of the General
Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage

Approved May 25, 1921.

An Act authorizing the trustees of the Bristol ChapAS7

COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL TO PURCHASE CERTAIN
LAND AND ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE SCHOOL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The trustees of the Bristol county agri- f'^'fcuiturar*^
cultural school are hereby authorized to purchase certain school, trustees
tracts of land known as the Farnham lot, the Phillips' lot, certain land

,1 TTT 1 iiij. J.X 1j- and additional

the Wood marsh land, to construct a garage and to pro- equipment for
vide an auto truck, office safe and certain other items of ®*'^°°'-
equipment now required for the said school.

Section 2. For the purpose aforesaid, the county com- May levy

»-ri*j_i J 1 1 ji'i^i certain sum as

missioners or Bristol county are hereby authorized to levy part of Bristol
as a part of the county tax a sum not exceeding sixty-one """"^^ *^''-
hundred and fifty dollars.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 25, 1921.

An Act relative to the examination and licensing
of motion picture films to be publicly exhibited

and displayed in this COMMON'WEALTH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chap.^SS

Chapter 438, Acts of 1921.

Referendum petition filed June 8, 1921, and completed
August 23, 1921.

See page 694.

wiin ine pro^-lSlons ot section six, a sufficient number of
officers to the di\'ision of state poHce and of clerks and other
assistants to carry out the provisions of said sections.

526

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 436.

All acts done
by certain
persons,
elected
selectmen,
ratified, con-
firmed and
made valid.

Election of
certain town
officers ratified,
confirmed and
made valid.

Act, how
construed.

said act shall no longer continue in force and effect, and
except further that no person elected or appointed to public
office or to public emplojanent under authority of said act
and amendments thereof shall continue to hold such office
or employment by virtue of such election or appointment,
with the exception of such persons as have been appointed
members either of the police department or of the fire de-
partment who shall respectively remain members of said
police department and of said fire department subject to the
provisions of chapter thirty-one of the General Laws.

Section 4. All acts done by Samuel Rushton, William
L. Stedman and Henry Dean, elected selectmen of the town
of Methuen in March, nineteen hundred and seventeen, in
incurring indebtedness on behalf of said town between Jan-
uary seventh, and March eleventh, nineteen hundred and
twenty-one, and such payments on account of the same as
have been made from funds of said town, are hereby ratified,
confirmed and made valid.

Section 5. The election of town officers in said town of
Methuen on IMarch se\'enth, nineteen hundred and twenty-
one in accordance with the warrant therefor issued under
the hands of Samuel Rushton, WilHam L. Stedman and
Henry Dean, as selectmen of said to^^^l, and dated February
twenty-third, nineteen hundred and twenty-one is hereby
ratified, confirmed and made valid, and all officers certified
by the registrars of voters of said town as being elected at
said meeting, are hereby declared to be duly elected officers
of said town.

Section 6. Nothing in this statute shall be construed to
apply to any act done, election held or vote passed which
the 2:eneral court cannot constitutionally ratify, confirm and

borrow such sums as may be necessary, not exceeding, in
the aggregate, fifty thousand dollars, and may issue bonds
or notes therefor which shall bear on their face the words,

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 437, 438. 527

Chicopee Sewer Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue
shall constitute a separate loan and such loans shall be paid
within ten years from their dates. Indebtedness incurred
under this act shall be in excess of the statutory Hmit, but
shall otherwise be subject to chapter forty-four of the General
Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage

Approved May 25, 1921.

An Act authorizing the trustees of the Bristol ChapAS7

COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL TO PURCHASE CERTAIN
LAND AND ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE SCHOOL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The trustees of the Bristol county agri- f^f^ulturar*^
cultural school are hereby authorized to purchase certain school, trustees
tracts of land known as the Farnham lot, the Phillips' lot, certain land

.1 1X7 J lllj. J.J. 1j_ and additional

the Wood marsh land, to construct a garage and to pro- equipment for
vide an auto truck, office safe and certain other items of ^^^°°^-
equipment now required for the said school.

Section 2. For the purpose aforesaid, the county com- May levy

e Ti ' J. ^ J. 1 1 j^i'iji certain sum as

missioners oi Bristol county are hereby authorized to levy part of Bristol
as a part of the county tax a sum not exceeding sixty-one ^°^^^y *^^-
hundred and fifty dollars.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 25, 1921.

An Act relative to the examination and licensing (Jhnjy aoo

of motion PICTURE FILMS TO BE PUBLICLY EXHIBITED
AND DISPLAYED IN THIS COMMON*WEALTH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter twenty-two of the General Laws is o. l. 22, new
hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the follow- §''12!°''
ing new section: — Section 13. For the purpose of enforcing Department of
the provisions of sections fifty-two to fifty-nine, inclusive, of gtputy''^'''^'
chapter one hundred and fortv-seven, the commissioner mav, director of

■, . . 1 p 1 " • . * moving picture

subject to the approval of the governor and council, appoint, censorship,

jxi'i- i* 1 ,. n. appointment,

and at his discretion remo\'e, a deputy director of moving etc.
picture censorship at an annual salary not to exceed thirty-
five hundred dollars, and may also appoint, in accordance
with the pro\-isions of section six, a sufficient number of
officers to the di\ision of state police and of clerks and other
assistants to carry out the provisions of said sections.

528

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 438.

s^cUons^k-^T Section 2. Chapter one hundred and forty-seven of the
inclusive. General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end

thereof the following new sections, together with and under

the heading, — Motion Picture Films : —

Motion Picture
Films, public
display regu-
lated.

Duties of
commissioner.

Hearing on
decision,
affirmation, etc.

Appeal to
superior court,
etc.

Commis-
sioner's
approval,
stamped on
films and
shown on
screen.

Rules and
regulations

Motion Picture Films.

Section 52. On and after January first, in the year nine-
teen hundred and twenty-two. it shall be unlawful for any
person to exhibit or display pubhcly in tliis commonwealth
any motion picture film unless the said film has been sub-
mitted to and approved by the commissioner. Section 53.
The commissioner shall approve such films, or parts thereof,
as are not obscene, indecent, immoral, inhuman, or such as
do not tend to debase or corrupt morals or incite to crime
and may disapprove such films, or parts thereof, as are ob-
scene, indecent, immoral, inhuman, or such as tend to debase
or corrupt morals or incite to crime. Section 54- In case
any owner or lessee of a motion picture film, or the owner,
manager or lessee of a motion picture establishment is ag-
grieved by or dissatisfied with a decision of the commissioner
under the provisions of the two preceding sections, the com-
missioner shall witliin ten days of a written request therefor
hold a hearing thereon, which may, in the discretion of the
commissioner, be public or private. Within five days there-
after he shall affirm, modify or revoke such decision. In case
such owner, manager or lessee is still aggrieved by the decision
of the commissioner he may, witliin ten days after said de-
cision, appeal to the superior court sitting in equity, by
petition alleging that the action of the commissioner is un-
reasonable and not in conformity with law, and if said alle-
gations are sustained, any justice of said com't shall have
power to revoke or modify such decision; otherwise the
same shall be confirmed. Noticing herein contained shall be
construed to deprive any person of the right to pursue any
other lawful remedy. Section 55. The commissioner may
require that all films approved under the pro^^sions of the
three preceding sections shall be appropriately stamped and
designated, and that before and in connection with the pubhc
exhibition or display of the same there shall be shown upon
the screen a statement of such approval in such form as the
commissioner may prescribe. Section 56. Subject to the
approval of the governor and council, the commissioner shall
make and enforce such rules and regulations as he may deem

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 439. 529

necessary to carry out the pro\'isions of sections fifty-two to
fifty-eight, inclusive. Section 57. A charge of two dollars inspection
shall be paid for the inspection of each reel of film or each "^ ^^^^^'
duplicate reel of film not exceeding one thousand linear feet,
and four dollars for each reel or duplicate exceeding one
thousand hnear feet. All money so received shall be paid
into the treasury of the commonwealth. Section 58. For Authority of
the enforcement of the provisions of sections fifty-two to mentTi""^*^"
fifty-seven, inclusive, all members of the department shall ^ler^^rtain
have authority to enter any premises where motion pictures premises.
are publicly exliibited or displayed. Section 59. Any person Penalty.
violating any pro\dsion of the seven preceding sections or
any rule or regulation adopted hereunder shall be punished
by a fine not exceeding fifty dollars for the first ofi'ence and
not exceeding one hundred dollars for each succeeding
offence. Approved May 25, 1021.

An Act relative to the membership of state officials (7/iai).439
IN the state retirement association.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Paragraph tln-ee of section two of chapter g. l. 32. § 2,
thirty-two of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding amended.
at the end of said paragraph the following: — An official state retire-

„, ., ., nient associa-

under fifty-five years of age when appointed or reappomted tion, member-

-, n *^ii p 'pi'i snip 01 sta.te

by the governor tor a nxed term 01 years, may, it his sole em- officials.
plojanent is in the service of the commonwealth, become a
member of the association by making Amtten appHcation
for membership witliin one year from the date of his original
appointment or subsequent reappointment to the same office.
An official who is a member of the association shall not re- Credit,
ceive credit for any period of ser\'ice which he may ha\'e
rendered as an official from June first, nineteen hundred and
twelve, to the date of his appointment or reappointment
which immediately preceded his membership in the associa-
tion.

Section 2. Officials in the ser\-ice of the commonwealth withdrawal of

1 1 i'jii, ,• , •,• 1 state officials

who are members 01 the state retirement association when from member-
this act takes efifect, may, upon written application to the ^^"''
state board of retirement within six months after said date,
withdraw their membersliip and their accounts in the asso-
ciation. Approved May 25, 1921.

530

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 440.

Precinct
voting, repre-
sentative town
meetings, etc.,
in town of
Greenfield.

ChapA40 An Act providing for precinct voting, representative

TOWN MEETINGS, TOWN MEETING MEMBERS, A REFER-
ENDUM AND AN ANNUAL MODERATOR IN THE TOWN OF
GREENFIELD,

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:

Section 1. Upon the acceptance of this act by the town
of Greenfield, as liereinafter pro\ided, the selectmen, assessors
and registrars of voters of the town, acting jointly, and herein-
after referred to as the districting board, shall forth\\ath
di\ide the ^territory thereof into not less than six nor more
than twelve voting precincts, each of which shall be plainly
designated, and shall contain not less than six hundred
voters. The precincts shall be so established as to consist of
compact and contiguous territory, to be bounded as far as
possible, by the middle line of known streets and ways or
by other well defined hmits. All precincts shall contain ap-
proximately an equal number of voters. Their boundaries
shall be rexiewed and, if need be, wholly or partly re\ised
by the districting board, in December, once in five years,
or in December of any year when so directed by a vote of
a town meeting not later than November thirtieth of that
year. The districting board shall, within ten days after any
establishment or re\'ision of the precincts, but not later
than January tenth of the succeeding year, file a report of
their doings with the town clerk, the assessors, and the
registrars of voters, with a map or maps or description of
the precincts and the names and residences of the registered
voters therein. The districting board shall also cause to be
posted in the town hall a map or maps or description of the
precincts as established or re\ised from time to time, vdth
the names and residences of the voters therein; and it shall
also cause to be posted in at least one public place in each
precinct a map or description of that precinct \nth the names
and residences of the voters therein. The division of the
town into voting precincts and any revision of such pre-
cincts shall take effect upon the date of the filing of the re-
port thereof by the districting board Anth the town clerk.

Whenever the precincts are established or re^^sed, the town
clerk shall forth^\^th give \mtten notice thereof to the state
secretary, stating the number and designation of the pre-
cincts. Meetings of the voters of the several precincts
for elections, for primaries, and for voting upon any ques-

Districting
board to report
doings, etc.

Division of
town into
voting

precincts, date
of taking
effect, etc.

Town clerk to
give written
notice to state
secretary, etc.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 440. 531

tion to be submitted to all the voters of the town, shall be
held on the same day and at same hour, and at such place
or places within the town as the selectmen shall in the
warrant for such meeting direct. The provisions of the
General LaAvs, relating to precinct voting at elections, so far
as the same are not inconsistent with this act, shall apply to
all elections and primaries in the town upon the establish-
ment of voting precincts as hereinbefore proxided.

Section 2. Other than the officers designated in section Town meeting
three as town meeting members at large, the representative dwtion?etc.
town meeting membership shall in each precinct consist of
the largest number diA-isible by three which will admit of a
representation of all precincts by an equal number of mem-
bers and which Anil not cause the total elected town meeting
membership to exceed two hundred and fifty-two. The
registered voters in every precinct shall, at the first annual
town election held after the establishment of the precincts,
and at the first annual town election following any precinct
revision where the number of precincts is changed, con-
formably to the laws relative to elections not inconsistent
with this act, elect by ballot the number of registered voters
in the precinct, other than the officers designated in section
three as town meeting members at large, pro\ided for in the
first sentence of this section, to be town meeting members of
the town. The first third in order of votes recei\'ed of mem-
bers so elected shall serve tlu-ee years, the second third in
such order shall serve two years, and the remaining third in
such order shall serve one year, from the day of the annual
town meeting; in case of a tie vote affecting the division
into thirds as aforesaid the members elected from the pre-
cinct shall by ballot determine the same; and thereafter,
except as is otherwise provided herein, at each annual town
election the registered voters of each precinct shall, in like
manner, elect one third of the number of town meeting
members to which that precinct is entitled for the term of
three years, and shall at such election fill for the unexpired
term or terms any vacancy or vacancies then existing in the
number of town meeting members in their respecti\'e pre-
cincts. Upon every rcAision of the precincts where the
number of precincts is changed, the terms of office of all town
meeting members from every precinct shall cease upon the
election of their successors. The town clerk shall, after Notice of
every election of town meeting members, forthwith notify Sbers^
each member by mail of his election.

532

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 440.

Town meetings
limited to
certain elected
members and
members at
large, etc.

Notices of
town meetings,
etc.

Quorum.

Notice of
adjourned town
meetings to be
posted, etc.

Town meetings
to be public,
etc.

Resignations,
etc.

Section 3. Any representative town meeting held under
the provisions of this act, except as otherwise provided
herein, shall be limited to the voters elected mider section
two together with the follo\nng, designated as town meet-
ing members at large; namely, any member of the general
court of the commonwealth from the town, the moderator,
the town clerk, the selectmen, the town treasurer, the town
solicitor, the town collector of taxes, three members of the
school committee, to be chosen by it, one member of the
trustees of the public library, to be chosen by them, one
member of the board of health, to be chosen by it, one mem-
ber of the park commissioners, to be chosen by them, the
tree warden, one member of the planning board, to be chosen
by it, one member of the assessors of taxes, to be chosen by
them, one member of the registrars of voters, to be chosen
by them, one member of the overseers of the poor, to be
chosen by them and three members of the finance committee,
to be chosen by it. The town clerk shall notify the town
meeting members of the time and place at which representa-
tive town meetings are to be held, the notices to be sent by
mail at least seven days before the meeting. The town
meeting members, as aforesaid, shall be the judges of the
election and qualification of their members. A majority of
the town meeting members shall constitute a quorum for
doing business; but a less number may organize temporarily
and may adjourn from time to time. Notice of every ad-
journed representative town meeting shall be posted by the
town clerk in the town clerk's office, and said clerk shall
notify by mail the members of the meeting of the adjourn-
ment at least twenty-fom* hours before the time of the ad-
journed town meeting. The notices shall state briefly the
business to be acted upon at the meeting, and shall include
notice of any proposed reconsideration. All town meetings
shall be public. The town meeting members as such shall
receive no compensation. Subject to such conditions as
may be determined from time to time by the representative
town meeting, any voter of the town who is not a town
meeting member may speak at any representati\'e town
meeting, but shall not vote. A town meeting member may
resign by filing a written resignation with the town clerk,
and such resignation shall take effect on the date of such
filing. A town meeting member who removes from the
town shall cease to be a to^^■n meeting member and a town
meeting member who removes from one precinct to another

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 440. 533

or is so removed by a re\ision of precincts shall not retain
membership after the next annual election.

Section 4. Nomination of candidates for town meeting Nominations,
members to be elected under this act shall be made by nomi- ''°"' ™* ®'
nation papers, which shall bear no political designation and
shall be signed by not less than twenty-five A'oters of the
precinct in which the candidate resides, and filed with the
town clerk at least ten days before the election; pro\nded, Proviso.
that any town meeting member may become a candidate for
re-election by giving written notice thereof to the town clerk
at least twenty days before such election. No nomination
paper shall be valid in respect to any candidate whose written
acceptance is not thereon or attached thereto.

Section 5. The articles in the warrant for every town Warrant
meeting, so far as they relate to the election of the moderator, acted upon,
town officers, and town meeting members, as hereinbefore
provided, to referenda and all matters to be acted upon and
determined by ballot, shall be so acted upon and determined
by the voters of the town in their respective precinct meet-
ings. All other articles in the warrant for any town meeting,
beginning with the annual town meeting in the year when
said town meeting members are first elected, shall be acted
upon and determined exclusively by town meeting members
at a meeting to be held at such time and place as shall be
set forth by the selectmen in the warrant for the meeting,
subject to the referendum pro\ided for by section eight.

Section 6. A moderator shall be elected by ballot at Moderator,
each annual town meeting and shall serve as moderator of
all town meetings, except as otherwise pro\nded by law, until
a successor is elected and qualified. Nominations for and
election of a moderator shall be as in the case of other elective
town officers, and any vacancy in the office may be filled
by the town meeting members at a meeting held for that
purpose. If a moderator is absent a moderator pro tempore
may be elected by the town meeting members.

Section 7. Any vacancy in the full number of town vacancies,
meeting members from any precinct may be filled until the ^°'' ^"^'^' ^^'
next annual election by the remaining members of the pre-
cinct from among the registered voters thereof. Upon pe-
tition therefor, signed by not less than ten town meeting
members from the precinct, notices of the vacancy shall
promptly be given by the town clerk to the remaining mem-
bers from the precinct in which the vacancy exists, and said
clerk shall call a special meeting of such members for the

534

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 440.

Notice of
meeting, etc.

Choice to be
by ballot, etc.

Disposition of
warrant articles,
etc.

Votes, when
operative.

Referendum.

purpose of filling any vacancy. The town clerk shall cause
to be mailed to every such member, not less than four days
before the time set for the meeting, a notice specifying the
object, time and place of the meeting. At the said meeting
a majority of the members shall constitute a quorum, and
they shall elect from their own number a chairman and a
clerk. The choice to fill any vacancy shall be by ballot, and
a majority of the votes cast shall be required for a choice.
The chairman and the clerk shall make a certificate of the
choice and forthwith file the same with the town clerk,
together with a written acceptance by the member or mem-
bers so chosen, who shall thereupon be deemed elected and
qualified as a town meeting member or members, subject to
the right of all the town meeting members to judge of the
election and qualifications of members as set forth in section
three.

Section 8. No article in the warrant shall at any repre-
sentative town meeting be finally disposed of by a vote to
pass over, to lay upon the table, to indefinitely postpone or
to take no action thereon. No vote passed at any repre-
sentative town meeting under any article in the warrant,
except a vote to adjourn, or a vote for the temporary borrow-
ing of money in anticipation of taxes, shall be operative until
after the expiration of five days, exclusive of Sundays and
holidays, from the dissolution of the meeting. If, within
said five days a petition, signed by not less than one hundred
registered voters of the town, containing their names and
addresses, as they appear on the list of registered voters, or
signed by not less than fifty town meeting members, is filed
with the selectmen requesting that the question or questions
involved in such vote be submitted to the voters of the town
at large, then the selectmen-, within fourteen days after the
filing of the petition, shall call a special meeting, which shall
be held within ten days after the issuing of the call, for the
sole purpose of presenting to the voters at large the question
or questions so involved. The polls shall be opened at two
o'clock in the afternoon and shall be closed not earlier than
eight o'clock in the evening, and all votes upon any questions
so submitted shall be taken by ballot, and the check list
shall be used in the several precinct meetings in the same
manner as in the election of town officers. The questions
so submitted shall be determined by vote of the same pro-
portion of voters at large voting thereon as would have been
recjuired by law of the town meeting members had the ques-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 440. 535

tion been finally determined at a representative town meet-
ing. The questions so submitted shall be stated upon the Question, how
ballot in the same language and form in which they were ballot, etc!"
stated when presented to said representative town meeting
by the moderator as appears from the records of the said
meeting. If such petition is not filed within the said period
of five days, the vote of the representative to^^^l meeting
shall become operative upon the expiration of the said
period.

Section 9. The town of Greenfield, after the acceptance Action binding
of this act, shall have the capacity to act tlirough and to be "^"
bound by its said town meeting members who shall, when
convened from time to time as herein provided, constitute
representative town meetings; and the representative town
meetings shall exercise exclusively, so far as will conform to
the provisions of this act, all powers vested in the municipal
corporation. Action in conformity with all provisions of
law now or hereafter applicable to the transaction of town
affairs in town meetings shall, when taken by any representa-
tive town meeting in accordance with the provisions of this
act, have the same force and effect as if such action had
been taken in a town meeting, open to all the voters of the
town as heretofore organized and conducted.

Section 10. This act shall not abridge the right of the General
inhabitants of Greenfield to hold general meetings, as that bl^teiT '"^^
right is secured to them by the constitution of the common-
wealth; nor shall this act confer upon any representative
town meeting in Greenfield the power finally to commit the
town to any measure affecting its municipal existence or
changing its government, without action thereon by the
voters of the town at large, using the ballot and the check
lists therefor.

Section 11. This act shall be submitted to the registered ^Jbrnkted to
voters of the town of Greenfield at any annual or special Q°*^'"^g°Ji^ ^^^
town meeting called for the purpose. The vote shall be taken
by ballot in accordance with the provisions of the General
Laws, so far as the same shall be applicable, in answer to the
question, which shall be placed upon the official ballot used
for the election of town officers; " Shall an act passed by the
general court in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-one
entitled 'An Act providing for precinct voting, representative
town meetings, town meeting members, a referendum and an
annual moderator in the town of Greenfield ' be accepted by
this town?"

536

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 441.

Time of taking
effect.

Section 12. So much of this act as authorizes its sub-
mission to the registered voters of the town shall take effect
upon its passage, and the remainder shall take effect upon
its acceptance by a majority of the voters voting thereon.

Approved May 25, 1921.

G. L, 123, new
section after
§ 66.

Commitment
of certain
feeble-minded
persons to
custody of
department
of mental
diseases, etc.

ChapA'^X An Act providing assistance and relief to neg-
lected, DANGEROUS OR UNCONTROLLED FEEBLE-MINDED
PERSONS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter one hundred and twenty-three of
the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after sec-
tion sixty-six the following new section: — Section 66 A. If
an alleged feeble-minded person is found, upon examination
by a physician qualified as provided by section fifty-three,
to be a proper subject for commitment, the judge of probate
for the county in which such person resides or is found may
upon application commit him to the custody or superA-ision of
the department of mental diseases or to a department for
defective delinquents under section one hundred and thirteen.
If he is committed to the custody or super\'ision of the de-
partment of mental diseases, the commissioner shall there-
after have power, whenever ad\isable, to place him in a
state school for the feeble-minded or may cause an appli-
cation to be made to a judge of probate for his commitment
to a department for defective delinquents, as provided in
section one hundred and thirteen.

Section 2. Said chapter one hundred and twenty-three
is hereby further amended by inserting after section eighty-
nine the following new sections: — Section 89 A. If at any
time, after study and observation, the superintendent of a
state school having custody of a person placed therein under
section sixty-six A is of opinion that such person is not de-
fective, or that his further detention is not required for his
own or the public welfare, he shall so report to the commis-
sioner, who may thereupon discharge such person from
further care and custody; and under like circumstances the
superintendent or manager of a department for defective
delinquents shall so certify to the commissioner, who may
thereupon recommend to the commissioner of correction that
such person be discharged from such department; provided,
that any parent, guardian, relative or friend of a person
committed to the custody or supervision of the department

G. L. 123, new
sections after

§89.

Discharge of
certain persons
from custody
of department
of mental

etc.

Proviso.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 442. 537

of mental diseases or to a department for defective delin-
quents may at any time file a petition for a hearing in the
probate com*t of the county in which such person resided or
was found when first committed, to establish that further
custody or supervision is not required for the welfare of such
person or the public; and upon payment of the necessary
traveling expenses by said petitioner, from the place where
such person is detained to the place of hearing, and the giving
of security for the payment of necessary expenses for a retm-n
to such place of detention, if a return shall be ordered, the
probate court may by order require the attendance of such
person at said hearing. Upon filing with the department of p^^aou"^^^^ °^
mental diseases or with the commissioner of correction, as hearing.
the case may be, a certified copy of said order, the commis-
sioner of mental diseases or the commissioner of correction
shall authorize and direct the attendance of such person at
such hearing in compliance with the terms of said order.
Notice of such hearing and proceedings thereupon shall be
such as are prescribed by the court. Section 89B. If, at said Probate court

. '^ •(•1 •• • -ii niay order dis-

hearmg, the contention or the petitioner is sustained, the charge of
probate court may order the immediate discharge of such mitted, etc.
person and file a copy of such order with the commissioner
of mental diseases or the commissioner of correction, as the
case may be, and such person shall thereupon be discharged
accordingly. If such contention is not sustained, such person Court may
shall be remanded to the custody or super\ision of the de- ^^"^^"^ • ^ ®"-
partment of mental diseases or to the department for de-
fective delinquents; pro\ided, that the probate court may, Proviso.
in lieu of such immediate discharge or remand, permit such
person to remain in the custody of a relative or friend who
shall give security, to be approved by the court, for his safe
care and custody and for his appearance in court whene\^er
required, until discharged or remanded as herein pro\'ided.

Approved May 25, 1921.

An Act relative to the salary of the commissioner (^/^^rj 442
OF education.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter 442, Acts of 1921.
Referendum petition filed June 23, 1921, but not com-
pleted.

See page 695.

536

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 441.

Time of taking
effect.

Section 12. So much of this act as authorizes its sub-
mission to the registered ^'oters of the town shall take effect
upon its passage, and the remainder shall take effect upon
its acceptance by a majority of the voters voting thereon.

Approved May 25, 1921.

G. L. 123, new
section after
§66.

Commitment
of certain
feeble-minded
persons to
custody of
department
of mental
diseases, etc.

ChapA^X An Act providing assistance and relief to neg-
lected, DANGEROUS OR UNCONTROLLED FEEBLE-MINDED
PERSONS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter one hundred and twenty-three of
the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after sec-
tion sixty-six the follo^^^ng new section: — Section 66 A. If
an alleged feeble-minded person is found, upon examination
by a physician qualified as provided by section fifty-three,
to be a proper subject for commitment, the judge of probate
for the county in which such person resides or is found may
upon application commit him to the custody or super\'ision of
the department of mental diseases or to a department for
defective delinquents under section one hundred and thirteen.
If he is committed to the custody or super\'ision of the de-
partment of mental diseases, the commissioner shall there-
after have power, whenever advisable, to place him in a
state school for the feeble-minded or may cause an appli-
cation to be made to a judge of probate for his commitment
to a department for defecti\'e delinquents, as pro\ided in
section one hundred and thirteen.

Section 2. Said chapter one hundred and twenty-three
is hereby further amended by inserting after section eighty-
nine the following new sections: — Section 89 A. If at any
time, after study and observation, the superintendent of a
state school ha\dng custody of a person placed therein under
section sixty-six A is of opinion that such person is not de-
fective, or that his further detention is not required for his
own or the public welfare, he shall so report to the commis-
sioner, who may thereupon discharge such person from
further care and custody; and under like circumstances the
superintendent or manager of a department for defective
delinquents shall so certify to the commissioner, who mav

G. L. 123, new
sections after

Discharge of
certain persons
from custody
of department
of mental
diseases, etc.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 442. 537

of mental diseases or to a department for defective delin-
quents may at any time file a petition for a hearing in the
probate com't of the county in which such person resided or
was found when first committed, to establish that further
custody or supervision is not required for the welfare of such
person or the pubHc; and upon payment of the necessary
traveling expenses by said petitioner, from the place where
such person is detained to the place of hearing, and the giving
of security for the payment of necessary ex]3enses for a retiu-n
to such place of detention, if a return shall be ordered, the
probate court may by order require the attendance of such
person at said hearing. Upon filing with the department of person tt*'^ "^
mental diseases or with the commissioner of correction, as Clearing.
the case may be, a certified copy of said order, the commis-
sioner of mental diseases or the commissioner of correction
shall authorize and direct the attendance of such person at
such hearing in compliance with the terms of said order.
Notice of such hearing and proceedings thereupon shall be
such as are prescribed by the court. Section 89B. If, at said Probate court

-, . , ' p ^ • • ' "11 ^^^'^ order dis-

hearmg, the contention or the petitioner is sustained, the charge of
probate court may order the immediate discharge of such mitted, etc.
person and file a copy of such order with the commissioner
of mental diseases or the commissioner of correction, as the
case may be, and such person shall thereupon be discharged
accordingly. If such contention is not sustained, such person court may
shall be remanded to the custody or supervision of the de- ''""^"''' ''^'°-
partment of mental diseases or to the department for de-
fective delinquents; pro\'ided, that the probate court may. Proviso.
in lieu of such immediate discharge or remand, permit such
person to remain in the custody of a relative or friend who
shall give security, to be approved by the court, for his safe
care and custody and for his appearance in court whenever
required, until discharged or remanded as herein pro\dded.

Approved May 25, 1921.

An Act relative to the salary of the commissioner qJku) 442

OF education.
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section two of chapter fifteen of the General Laws is g. l. 15, § 2,
hereby amended by striking out, in the fourtli line, the words ^'"^"'^^'^•
"seventy-five hundred" and inserting in place thereof the
words: — nine thousand, — so as to read as follows: —

538

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 443, 444, 445.

Commissioner
of education,
appointment,
salary, etc.

Section 2. Upon the expiration of the term of office of a
commissioner, his succe'ssor shall be appointed by the gov-
ernor, with the ad\dce and consent of the council, for five
years. The commissioner shall receive such salary, not ex-
ceeding nine thousand dollars, as the governor and council
may determine. Approved May 25, 1921.

ChapA43 An Act relative to the salary of the commissioner

OF mental diseases.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:

Section two of chapter nineteen of the General Laws
is hereby amended by striking out, in the fourth line, the
words "seventy-five hundred" and inserting in place thereof
the words: — nine thousand, — so as to read as follows: —
Section 2. Upon the expiration of the term of office of a
commissioner, his successor shall be appointed for five years
by the governor, with the advice and consent of the council.
The commissioner shall receive such salary, not exceeding
nine thousand dollars, as the governor and council deter-
mine, and shall be reimbursed for expenses necessarily in-
curred in the performance of his duties.

Appromd May 25, 1921.

G. L. 19, § 2,
amended.

Commissioner
of mental
diseases,
appointment,
salary, etc.

ChapA4i4: An Act authorizing the notre dame de lourdes credit

union and the JEANNE d'aRC CREDIT UNION TO HOLD
REAL ESTATE FOR PURPOSES OF THEIR BUSINESS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The Notre Dame de Lourdes Credit Union of Lowell and
the Jeanne d'Arc Credit Union of Lowell are each hereby
authorized, subject to the approval of the commissioner of
banks, to invest a sum not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars
in the purchase of a suitable site and the erection or prepa-
ration of a suitable building for the convenient transaction
of their business. Ajyproved May 25, 1921.

Notre Dame
de Lourdes
Credit Union
of Lowell, and
the Jeanne
d'Arc Credit
Union of
Lowell author-
ized to hold
real estate for
their business.

Chap. 44:5 An Act authorizing the county of essex to pension

T. henry gilbert.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Essex county 'pj^g couuty commissioucrs of the countv of Essex may,

commissioners i n >. in • i i i i

may pension ou Or bcfore September nrst, nineteen hundred and twenty-
Gilbert, one, retire T. Henry Gilbert, for twenty-five years in its

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 446, 447. 539

service as a fireman, who reached the age of sixty-five years
on May thirteenth, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, on
an annual pension equal to one half the annual compensation
received by him in said capacity at the time of his retire-
ment, payable by said county in monthly instalments.

Approved May 25, 1921.

An Act relative to alterations of locations of state Qha'pA^'^

HIGHWAYS.

Tip it pn acted, etc., as follows:

situated, and by tilmg a copy or me pian ui lucandi «,o
altered in the office of the clerk of such city or town.

Approved May 25, 1921.

An Act relative to the school committee of the Chap.4A7
town of marblehead.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of reducing the school com- Marblehead
mittee of the town of Marblehead from nine to five members, committee,
there shall be no election of new members thereto at the redllce^d, etc.
annual town meeting in nineteen hundred and twenty-two,
and from and after said meeting and until the annual town
meeting in nineteen hundred and twenty-three, the com-
mittee shall consist of the six members whose terms have
not expired. At said annual meeting in nineteen hundred memw^
and twenty-three, two new members shall be elected thereto
for terms of three years as successors to the three members
whose terms then expire, and from and after said meeting
the committee shall consist of five members. At the annual
toAvn meeting in nineteen hundred and twenty-four, two
new members shall be elected thereto for terms of three years
and one new member for the term of one year as successors

538 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 443, 444, 445.

of'^ucltion?'^ Section 2. Upon the expiration of the term of office of a
sfi^y^etlf"*' commissioner, his successor shall be appointed by the gov-
ernor, \\ith the ad\ace and consent of the council, for five
years. The commissioner shall receive such salary, not ex-
ceeding nine thousand dollars, as the governor and council
may determine. Approved May 25, 1921.

ChapA4:S An Act relative to the salary of the commissioner

OF MENTAL DISEASES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter 443, Acts of 1921.
Referendum petition filed June 23, 1921, but not com-
pleted.

See page 696.

imiif, aiiu snail DC reimoursea tor expenses necessarily in-
curred in the performance of his duties.

Appromd May 25, 1921.

C/2.ap.444 An Act authorizing the notre dame de lourdes credit

UNION AND THE JEANNE d'aRC CREDIT UNION TO HOLD
REAL ESTATE FOR PURPOSES OF THEIR BUSINESS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

de^wcfe?^ The Notre Dame de Lourdes Credit Union of Lowell and

Credit Union ^j^g Jeaimc dArc Credit Union of Lowell are each hereby

of Lowell, and i • i i . i i p i • • p

the Jeanne authorizcd, subjcct to the approval or the commissioner or
Union of banks, to invest a sum not exceeding fifteen thousand dollars

ized to hoid"*^" in the purchase of a suitable site and the erection or prepa-
thelrbusfnlsB. ration of a suitable building for the convenient transaction
of their business. Apj)roved May 25, 1921.

Chap.4i4:5 An Act authorizing the county of essex to pension

T. henry GILBERT.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Essex county "pj^g couutv commissioncrs of the countv of Essex may,

commissioners 11.% in • 1111

may pension qu or bcforc September first, nineteen hundred and twenty-
oiibert. one, retire T. Henry Gilbert, for twenty-five years in its

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 446, 447. 539

service as a fireman, who reached the age of sixty-fiNe years
on May thirteenth, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, on
an annual pension equal to one half the annual compensation
received by him in said capacity at the time of his retire-
ment, payable by said county in monthly instalments.

Approved May 25, 1921.

An Act relative to alterations of locations of state (7/10^.446

highways.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section six of chapter eighty-one of the General Laws is g. l si § 6.
hereby amended by striking out, in the first and second lines, ^™^''
the words " , Anth the concurrence of the aldermen or select-
men,", — so as to read as follows: — Section 6. The division Alteration of
may alter the location of a state highway in a city or town s°a?e'hi'ghway,
by filing a plan thereof and a certificate that the division «<^°-
has laid out and taken charge of said state highway, as
altered in accordance with said plan, in the office of the
county commissioners for the county where said highway is
situated, and by filing a copy of the plan or location as
altered in the office of the clerk of such city or town.

Approved May 25, 1921.

An Act relative to the school committee of the Chap.4:4:7

TOWN of MARBLEHEAD.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of reducing the school com- Marbiehead
mittee of the town of Marbiehead from nine to five members, committee,
there shall be no election of new members thereto at the "eXced, etc.
annual town meeting in nineteen hundred and twenty-two,
and from and after said meeting and until the annual town
meeting in nineteen hundred and twenty-three, the com-
mittee shall consist of the six members whose terms have
not expired. At said annual meeting in nineteen hundred memb°ers°*
and twenty-three, two new members shall be elected thereto
for terms of three years as successors to the three members
whose terms then expire, and from and after said meeting
the committee shall consist of five members. At the annual
town meeting in nineteen hundred and twenty-four, two
new members shall be elected thereto for terms of three years
and one new member for the term of one year as successors

540

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 448.

To be sub-
mitted to
voters, etc.

to the three members whose terms then expire, and at each
succeeding annual town meeting, as many members shall be
elected to the committee for three years as there are vacancies
to be filled.

Section 2. This act shall be submitted to the voters of
the town of Marblehead at a special town meeting called
for the purpose in the current year and shall take effect upon
its acceptance by a majority of the voters present and voting
thereon. Approved May 25, 1921.

ChapA4iS An Act reviving and continuing the commission to

ASCERTAIN THE MOST APPROPRIATE METHODS OF CARING
FOR THE GRAVES OF AMERICAN DEAD IN FOREIGN SOIL.

Commission
to ascertain
most appro-
priate methods
of caring for
the graves of
American dead
in foreign soil,
revived.

Plans for
Massachusetts
battle monu-
ment at Saint
Mihiel in
France, etc.

Expenditure
authorized.

Report to
general court
session of 1922.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The commission to ascertain the most ap-
propriate methods of caring for the graves of American dead
in foreign soil, appointed under the provisions of chapter six
hundred and sixteen of the acts of nineteen hundred and
twenty, is hereby revi\'ed and continued for the purpose of
carrying out the provisions of this act.

Section 2. The commission, subject to the approval of
the governor and council, may employ a competent American
sculptor and a French collaborator to make necessary plans
and subjects for a Massachusetts battle monument in the
\icinity of the city of Saint Mihiel in France, and may, with
like approval, acquire an appropriate site for such monu-
ment. The chairman of the commission and the secretary
thereof shall visit the proper authorities in France for the
purpose of consultation in regard to the selection of said
site, and shall also investigate further the location of certain
graves of soldiers not returned or identified in its report
already filed with the general court.

Section 3. For the purposes of this act there may be
expended, with the approval of the governor and council,
such sum, not exceeding six thousand dollars, as may here-
after be appropriated.

Section 4. The commission shall make a report of its
investigations and recommendations to the next annual ses-
sion of the general court not later than the second Wednes-
day in January. Approved May 25, 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 449. 541

An Act establishing the eligibility of women to (^/j^rj 449

CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICES AND EMPLOYMENTS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section tweh^e of chapter fifteen of the Gen- o. l. 15, § 12,
eral Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the second ^™^°"^*''*-
line, the words ", who may be a woman,", so as to read as
follows: — Section 12. The division of immigration and P'^'?'°" ?f

, . immigration

Americanization shall consist of a director and an ad\dsory and American-
board of six persons. Upon the expiration of the term of organization.
office of a director of the diWsion, his successor shall be ap-
pointed for five years by the governor, mth the advice and
consent of the council. Two members of the ad\isory board
shall be appointed annually for tliree years each, by the
governor, with like ad\ice and consent. Said board shall
meet at least once a month, and at such other times as it
may determine by rule and when requested by the director
or by any three members. The director and members of
said board shall receive no compensation for their serxices,
but shall be reimbursed for their actual necessarj^ expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties.

Section 2. Section six of chapter nineteen of the General ^^^ded ^ ^'
Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the third, fourth
and fifth lines, the words ", five men and two women; pro-
vided, that the board of trustees of the Norfolk state hospital
shall consist of seven men" and inserting in place thereof
the words: — ; pro\ided, that at least two of such members
shall be women, except in the case of the Norfolk state hos-
pital, — so as to read as follows : — Section G. The board Department
of trustees for each of the institutions mentioned in the pre- diseases,
ceding section, except the Massachusetts School for the trustels°of
Feeble-Minded, shall consist of seven members; provided, fn^titutions.
that at least two of such members shall be women, except Proviso.
in the case of the Norfolk state hospital. One member of
each board, except as aforesaid, shall annually in January
be appointed for seven years from the first Wednesday of
the following February by the governor, Mith the ad\-ice
and consent of the council. The board of trustees of the
Massachusetts School for the Feeble-Minded shall consist of
six members on the part of the commonwealth, one of whom
shall annually be appointed for six years by the goA^rnor,
with the advice and consent of the council, and of six members
to be elected by the school, subject to the approval of the

542 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 450.

governor and council. All the above trustees shall serve
without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for all ex-
penses incurred in the performance of their duties,
s^ctk^n aftir Section 3. Chapter thirty of the General Laws is hereby
^ ^- amended by inserting after section seven the following new

Women made scctiou : — SectioH 7 A. Womcn shall be eligible to election
stSeoffic°es^, or appointment to all state offices, positions, appointments
etc., except, etc. ^j-^^} employments, except those from which they may be
excluded by the constitution of the commonwealth. This
section shall not prevent heads of departments or officers
from making requisition for male officers or employees for
various positions which require special qualification of sex
nor shall the commissioner of ci\Til ser\'ice be restricted from
recognizing any special ciualification of sex stated in requi-
sitions made to him.
s^tkin aftw"^ Section 4. Chapter thirty-four of the General Laws is
§3. hereby amended by inserting after section three the follow-

eiig?b1e t'^ au*' ing ncw section: — Section 3 A. Women shall be eligible to
etc""*except7etc. elcctiou or appointment to all county offices, positions, ap-
pointments and emplo^^Tiients, except those from which
they may be excluded by the constitution of the common-
wealth. Approved May 25, 1921.

Chap. 4:50 An Act relative to the licensing board of the city

OF LYNN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:
Lynn licensing SECTION 1. So much of scctiou eight of chaptcr one hun-

board, powers, i i • • i p i r-i it • i i

duties, etc. ({red and thirty-eight or the General Laws as provides that
whenever a city shall not vote to authorize the granting of
licenses for the sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages
the powers and duties of its licensing board in respect to
third and fourth class licenses and licenses of innholders and
common xictuallers shall vest in its aldermen, shall not apply
to the city of L\Tin, and the licensing board of said city, and
its successors in office, shall be vested with all the powers
and duties exercised by licensing boards in cities that vote
to grant licenses under the pro\asions of said chapter one
hundred and thirty-eight, not^nthstanding any vote of said
city not to grant such licenses. Except as herein otherwise
pro\aded, sections four to nine, inclusive, of said chapter one
hundred and thirty-eight shall continue to apply to said
city.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 451. 543

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro- council, etc.
visions of its charter; pro\ided that such acceptance occurs Proviso.
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved May 25, 1921.

An Act relative to the establishment of a public Qi^ij) 451

RESERVATION AT GOOD HARBOR BEACH IN THE CITY OF ^* •

GLOUCESTER,

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The di\ision of waterways and pubHc lands Public
of the department of public works and the county coinmis- Good'HS-bor
sioners of the county of Essex are hereby constituted a joint Gbucest"r,
board, and, for the purpose of establishing a public reserva- established.
tion, may take from time to time in fee or otherwise, by
purchase, gift or de\'ise, in the name and for the benefit of
the commonwealth, so much of Good Harbor Beach, so-
called, in the city of Gloucester, and such adjacent lands,
waters and rights therein, as said joint board may deem
necessary to effect the aforesaid purpose.

Section 2. Said joint board shall haxe the management Management,
and control of the property acquired under this act, shall fix *'°" ''° • ^ "■
and mark the bounds thereof and from time to time carry
out such work of improvement and development and provide
and maintain such accommodations as in its opinion are
necessary. It shall also make rules and regulations, and
enforce the same, for the use, protection and policing of said
reservation.

Section 3. For the purpose of meeting the cost of ltl^tl\
acquisition of land and property rights under this act said ^^^^^"'""^ ^'"''^•
joint board may expend, after an appropriation has been
made, and subject to the conditions thereof, a sum not ex-
ceeding one thousand dollars, of which sum fifty per cent
shall be paid by the commonwealth and fifty per cent by the
county of Essex. The expense of impro^'ing and maintaining
said reservation shall be paid by the county of Essex, and
said county may raise by taxation such amount as may be
necessary to carry out the purposes of this act.

Approved May 25, 1921.

544

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 452, 453.

ChapA52 An Act to render unenforceable stipulations in

LEASES PROVIDING FOR A RAISE IN RENT BECAUSE OF AN
INCREASE IN THE TENANT's FAMILY.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to
defeat its purpose, therefore it is declared to be an emergency
measure, necessary for the preservation of the public health
and convenience.

Emergency
preamble.

1920, 578,
new section
after §1.

Certain raise
in tenant's
rent, when
unenforceable.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter five hundred and seventy-eight of the acts of
nineteen hundred and t^^■enty is hereby amended by inserting
after section one the following new section: — Section lA.
A stipulation or condition in a lease or contract of hiring of
premises to which section one applies whereby the rent shall
or may be raised because of an increase in the number of the
lessee's family shall, in case such raise in rent is due to the
birth or adoption of a child or children, be deemed unjust,
unreasonable and oppressive within the meaning of said
section. Approved May 26, 1921 .

Beverly may
borrow for
high school
purposes.

ChapA53 An Act authorizing the city of beverly to incur in-
debtedness FOR A HIGH school BUILDING.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. For the purpose of purchasing or otherwise
acquiring land for a high school, and for the original con-
struction of a high school building, including the original
equipment and furnishing of the same, the city of Beverly
may from time to time borrow such sums as may be neces-
sary, not exceeding in the aggregate se\'en hundred and fifty
thousand dollars, and may issue bonds or notes therefor,
which shall bear on their face the words, Beverly High School
Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue shall constitute a
separate loan. Indebtedness incurred under this act shall be
in excess of the statutory limit, but shall otherwise be subject
to chapter forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 26, 1921.

Beverly High
School Loan,
Act of 1921.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 454, 455. 545

An Act to incorporate the board of missions of the ChavA54:

PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR THE DIOCESE OF
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Thomas F. Davies of Springfield, Arthur Board of
Chase of Ware, Frankhn Knight of Holyoke, Henry A. Prote°tan°t
Field of Springfield, Everett Kimball of Northampton, gCXL- the

Diocese of

estern

Stephen E. Keeler of Pittsfield, Willard E. Hoyt of Williams- d;

town, and Charles L. Nichols of Worcester and their sue- Massachusetts,

' 'IIP incorporatea.

cessors, are hereby made a corporation under the name oi
the Board of Missions of the Protestant Episcopal Church
for the Diocese of Western Massachusetts, for the purpose of
conducting missionary operations within the commonwealth.
Nothing herein shall affect the power of the Con\'ention of
the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Western
Massachusetts to make such rules and regulations, or so to
alter or amend the constitution of the said board, as the
said convention shall deem necessary or proper to promote
the purposes for which said board is incorporated as aforesaid.

Section 2. For the object designated in the first section Real and
of this act generally, or for any purposes connected with p'^'"®°"'' ®^*'**®-
such object, the said corporation shall have power from time
to time to purchase, take by gift, grant, devise or bequest,
and hold real and personal estate, to an amount not exceed-
ing five hundred thousand dollars, and to sell, lease or other-
wise dispose of the same.

Section 3. The said corporation shall possess the general du^ef'etc
powers and privileges, and be subject to the duties, restric-
tions and liabilities, contained in all general laws which now
or hereafter may be in force and applicable to such corpora-
tion. Approved May 26, 1921.

An Act relative to the postponement of jury service. (7/^^^ 455
Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter two hundred and thirty-four of the g. l. 234, new
General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 1^^^°"^"^''
three the following new section: — Section 3 A. The pre- Postponement
siding justice at a sitting of the court with juries may, in his service, etc.
discretion, postpone the whole or any part of the time of
service of a juror to a later day during the same or a subse-
quent sitting; and the presiding justice may thereupon make

546

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 456.

G. L. 234, § 3,
amended.

Limit of jury
service in
Suffolk county.

When act
takes effect.

an order that such juror whose term of service is so post-
poned to a day certain, shall attend at the opening of the
court on that day, and thereafter, until he is discharged from
such service. But no such juror whose term of service or
part thereof is postponed shall be required to serve for a
greater number of days than he would have been required to
serve if such postponement had not been granted.

Section 2. Section three of said chapter two hundred
and thirty-four is hereby amended by inserting at the be-
ginning thereof the words : — Except as provided in section
three A, — so as to read as follows: — '- Section 3. Except as
provided in section three A, a person shall not serve as a
traverse juror in Suffolk county more than thirty days at
any sitting of the court, except to finish a case commenced
within that time, nor in the trial of criminal cases at more
than one sitting thereof during the >'ear.

Section 3. This act shall take effect on the first Tuesday
of September in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-one.

Approved May 26, 1921.

Acquisition of
Camp Devens
by tfie United
States of
America
approved.

ChapA5Q An Act approving the acquisition by the united

STATES OF AMERICA OF A TRACT OF LANT) SITUATED IN
THE COUNTIES OF MIDDLESEX AND WORCESTER, KNOWN
AS CAMP DEVENS, AND CEDING JURISDICTION THEREOVER.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The consent of the commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts is hereby granted to the United States of America
to acquire by purchase or condemnation a certain tract of
land situated in the townships of Shirley and Ayer, county
of Middlesex, and the townships of Lancaster and Harvard,
county of Worcester, known as Camp Devens, a more par-
ticular description and plan whereof is on file in the office of
the state secretary, excepting and reserving from said tract
of land all state, county, city and town public highways and
all land ov^er which any street railway company or any rail-
road company now has a right of way, a more particular
description whereof is now on file in the office of the state
secretary.

Section 2. Jurisdiction over the said land is hereby
granted and ceded to the United States of America, but upon
the express condition that the commonwealth of ]\Iassachu-
setts shall retain concurrent jurisdiction with the United
States of America in and over the land so acquired, in so

Certain
jurisdiction
granted to
United States
of America.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 457, 458. 547

far that all civil processes, and such criminal processes as
may issue under the authority of this commonwealth against
any person or persons charged with crimes, may be executed
thereon in the same manner as though this consent and cession
had not been granted; provided, that the exclusive juris- Proviso.
diction shall revert to and revest in the commonwealth
whenever the area so acquired shall cease to be used for pur-
poses of national defence. Approved May 26, 1921.

An Act authorizing the city of lawrence to incur QJi^r) 457

INDEBTEDNESS FOR HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1 . For the purpose of acquiring land for and the Lawrence may
construction of a high school building or an addition to the hi*gh°schwi
present high school building, and of originally equipping and p*^p°^*'^-
furnishing the same, the city of Lawrence may from time to
time borrow such sums as may be necessary not exceeding,
in the aggregate, seven hundred and seventy-five thousand
dollars, and may issue bonds or notes therefor, which shall
bear on their face the words, Lawrence High School Loan, Lawrence High
Act of 1921. Each authorized issue shall constitute a sepa- Act°o°f 1921"'
rate loan. Indebtedness incurred under this act shall be in
excess of the statutory limit, but shall otherwise be subject
to chapter forty-four of the General Laws.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 27, 1921.

Chap.458

An Act authorizing the town of wakefield to pay a

SUM OF money to THE MOTHER OF JAMES ARTHUR PRES-
TON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The town of Wakefield, acting through its wakefieid may
board of selectmen, is hereby authorized to pay the sum of ^""oMyto"^
four thousand dollars to Mary Preston, the mother of James ,5"ames Xthur
Arthur Preston, who was killed while in the performance of Preston.
his duty as a police officer of said toAni, the town having
voted, at a to^\Tl meeting held ]\lay ninth, nineteen hundred
and twenty-one, to petition the general court for said au-
thority.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 27, 1921.

548

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 459.

G. L. 8, § 17,
amended.

Rooms in
state house
for the several
departments of
war veterans,
etc.

ChapA59 An Act relative to the assignment of quarters in

THE STATE HOUSE FOR THE USE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS
department of THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter eight of the General Laws is hereby
amended by striking out section seventeen and inserting in
place thereof the following: — Section 17. There shall be
set apart suitably furnished rooms in the state house for the
use of the Grand Army of the Republic of the department
of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts department of
The American Legion, respectively, and there may be assigned
by the superintendent, with the approval of the governor
and council, certain spaces in the state house, suitably fur-
nished, for the use of the Massachusetts department of the
United Spanish War Veterans, and temporary locations for
the Massachusetts department of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars shall be assigned by the superintendent within the
rooms or spaces set apart for the Massachusetts department
of The American Legion, such rooms or spaces to be under
the charge of the state commanders of the respective depart-
ments, subject to this chapter. The headquarters thus
established for the first named department shall be used for
storing its supplies and property, relics and mementos of the
war of the rebellion and for arranging and preserving the
history of persons who served in the army, navy or marine
corps during such war in organizations of the commonwealth,
or of citizens of the commonwealth who served in the regular
army, navy or marine corps of the L^nited States, which said
department may collect and desire to preserve. The head-
quarters thus established for each of the other departments
shall be used for storing and preserving the records and other
property of the department and relics and mementos of the
world war and Spanish war.

Section 2. Said chapter eight is hereby further amended
by striking out section eighteen and inserting in place thereof
the follo^nng: — Section 18. The histories, relics and me-
mentos of the Grand Army of the Republic of the depart-
ment of Massachusetts and the records of the Massachusetts
department of the United Spanish War Veterans, of The
American Legion and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars shall
be accessible at all times, under suitable rules and regulations,
to members of the respective departments and to others en-

G. L. 8, § 18,
amended.

Histories, etc.,
accessibility.

Acts, 1921.— Chaps. 460, 461. 549

gaged in collecting historical information. Whenever any Records to ^
such department ceases to exist, its records, papers, relics
and other effects shall become the property of the common-
wealth. Approved May 27, 1921.

An Act relative to certain benefits under the state ChavA^O
teachers' retirement laws.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The provisions of section ten of chapter thirty-two of the state teachers'
General Laws shall hereafter apply to all members of the [fw^^ertain
state teachers' retirement association irrespective of the date benefits under.
of retirement; provided, that in no case shall the present Proviso.
pension of a retired teacher be reduced.

Approved May 27, 1921.

An Act providing for additional appointments in the Qhav.^t'^l

DIVISION OF state POLICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC S.\FETY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter twenty-two of the General Laws is hereby g. l. 22, new
amended by inserting after section nine the following new § 9.
section: — Section 9 A. Whenever the governor shall deem Department of
it necessary to provide more effectively for the protection of wnstabuiary,'
persons and property and for the maintenance of law and ^pp*''"*'"^"*'
order in the commonwealth, he may authorize the commis-
sioner to make additional appointments not exceeding fifty
in number to the di\ision of state police, together with such
other employees as the governor may deem necessary for the
proper administration thereof. The appointment of the
additional officers herein provided for shall be by enlistment
for terms not exceeding three years, and such appointees
shall be exempt from the requirements of ci\il service law
and rules. Said additional officers shall have and exercise
within the commonwealth all the powers of constables,
except the service of civil process, and of police officers and
watchmen. The commissioner may, subject to the approval i^gjilt^ons
of the governor, make rules and regulations for said addi-
tional force, including matters pertaining to their discipline,
organization and government, compensation and equip-
ment, and means of swift transportation; provided, that Proviso.
said force shall not be used or called upon for service in any
industrial dispute, unless actual violence has occurred therein,
and then only by order of the governor or the person acting

550

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 462.

Discipline, etc.

in his place. Any member of said force \iolating any of the
rules or regulations for said force shall be subject to discipline
or discharge in accordance with said rules and regulations.
The commissioner may expend annually for the expenses
of administration, organization, government, training, com-
pensation, equipment and maintenance such amount as the
general court may appropriate. Approved May 27, 1921.

Certain act
of Congress
accepted.

G. L. 15, new
section after
§6.

State Board
for Vocational
Education,
established, etc.

ChapA62 An Act accepting the pko visions of an act of con-
gress REL.\TIVE TO THE FROiMOTION OF VOCATIONAL RE-
HABILITATION AND PROVIDING FOR CO-OPERATION .WITH
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN REL.\TION THERETO.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ws:

Section 1. The commonwealth of Massachusetts hereby
accepts the provisions of the act of congress approved June
second, nineteen hundred and twenty, entitled "An Act to
provide for the promotion of vocational rehabilitation of
persons disabled in industry and otherwise and their return
to civil emplojanent."

Section 2, Chapter fifteen of the General Laws is hereby
amended by inserting after section six the following new sec-
tion: — Section 6 A. The commissioner and the advisory
board of education are hereby constituted and designated as
the state board for vocational education to co-operate with
the federal board for vocational education in the adminis-
tration of the act of congress approved June second, nineteen
hundred and twenty, entitled "An Act to provide for the
promotion of vocational rehabilitation of persons disabled
in industry and otherwise and their return to civil employ-
ment" and to secure for the commonwealth the benefits
thereof. For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of
section twenty-two A of chapter seventy-four the said state
board for vocational education shall be furnished with suitable
quarters in the state house and may expend for salaries and
other necessary expenses such amount as shall annually be
appropriated therefor by the general court, together with
any funds received by the state treasurer from the federal
government under the provisions of said act.

Section 3. Chapter seventy-four of the General Laws is
hereby amended by striking out section twenty and inserting
in place thereof the following : — Section 20. The state
treasurer shall be custodian of funds allotted to the common-
wealth from appropriations made under the acts of congress

G. L. 74, § 20,
amended.

State treasurer
to be custodian
of certain
funds.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 462. 551

mentioned in the preceding section and in section six A of
chapter fifteen. The funds so allotted from appropriations
under the act of congress mentioned in said section six A
shall be expended, without specific appropriation, under the
order or the approval of the commissioner and the advisory
board of education, constituting the state board for voca-
tional education.

Section 4. Section twenty-one of said chapter seventy- g.l. 74, §21,
four is hereby amended by inserting after the word "con- ^™''" "
gress", in the second line, the words: — mentioned in section
nineteen, — so as to read as follows: — Section 21. Subiect P'sposaj of

,„,,. . ipi •! 1 -in federal funds.

to the tollowing section, the lunds received under said act or
congress mentioned in section nineteen shall be paid out, on
requisition of the commissioner, as reimbursement for ex-
penses already incurred, to approved schools and classes en-
titled to recei\'e them under said act.

Section 5. Section twenty-two of said chapter seventy- g.l. 74, §22,
four is hereby amended by inserting after the word " con- '^'"®"'^® •
gress", in the second line, the words: — mentioned in section
nineteen, — so that the first sentence will read as follows: —
Section 22. The commissioner may use the funds received Powers of

, . , „ . "^ , . . . commissioner

under said act or congress mentioned in section nineteen as in disposal of
supplementary to state aid for salaries of teachers of voca-
tional subjects in schools complying there^^•ith.

Section 6. Said chapter seventy-four is hereby amended ^tkiJt'ffer
by inserting after section twenty-two the following new sec- § 22.
tion: — Section 22 A. The state board for vocational edu- state board of
cation, established by section six A of chapter fifteen, is Iducluon!
hereby directed to co-operate with the federal board for d^ries!'etc.
vocational education in carrjing out the provisions of the
act of congress mentioned in said section six A; to estabUsh
and maintain, or to assist in establishing or maintaining,
such courses of vocational training as it may deem advisable
and necessary for the vocational rehabilitation of persons
disabled in industry or othermse; to grant federal funds in
its control, subject to conditions prescribed by it, as money
supplementary to state aid, in the maintenance of vocational
rehabilitation courses in schools or institutions supported
wholly or in part by the commonwealth; to establish and
maintain under its supervision such courses as it may deem
advisable for the preparation of instructors of vocational
rehabilitation courses; to appoint such agents and assistants
as may be necessary to administer the pro\-isions of this sec-
tion and said act of congress in this commonwealth; to fix

552

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 463.

G. L. 152, § 4,
amended.

Annual report.

Repeals.

Expenditure
for ensuing
year.

the compensation of such agents and assistants and to direct
the disbursement and administer the use of all funds pro-
vided by the federal government and this commonwealth
for the vocational rehabilitation of such persons, and in
conjunction with the department of industrial accidents to
formulate a plan of co-operation in accordance with the pro-
visions of said act of congress, such plan to become effective
when approved by the governor.

Section 7. Section four of chapter one hundred and
fifty-two of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking
out all after the word "report", in the first line, so as to
read as follows : — Section Jf.. The department shall make
an annual report.

Section 8. Sections eight and nine of chapter twenty-
four and section three of chapter one hundred and fifty-two
of the General Laws are hereby repealed.

Section 9. For the ensuing year there may be expended
for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this act,
subject to appropriation by the general court, a sum not ex-
ceeding ten thousand dollars. Approved May 27, 1921.

ChapAQS An Act relative to the educational requirements of
certain minors as affecting school attendance.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

G. t. 76
amended.

§ 1.

Educational
recjuirements
of certain
minors as

Section one of chapter seventy-six of the General Laws is
hereby amended by striking out, in the second and third
lines, the words "possess such ability to read, write and spell
in English as is required" and inserting in place thereof the
following : — meet the requirements, — so as to read as fol-
lows: — Section 1. Every child between seven and fourteen,
every child under sixteen who does not meet the requirements
affectinrschooi for the complctioii of the sixth grade of the public schools of
en ance. ^^^ towu whcrc hc Tcsidcs, Rud cvcry child under sixteen
except a child holding an employment certificate as provided
in chapter one hundred and forty-nine and employed in
some regular employment or business for at least six hours
per day, and except a child having the written permission of
the superintendent of schools of the town where he resides
to engage in profitable employment at home, shall, subject
to section fifteen, attend a public day school in said town or
some other day school approved by the school committee,
during the entire time the public schools are in session, unless
the child attends school in another town, during the entire

Acts. 1921. — Chap. 464. 553

time the same is in session, under sections six to twelve, in-
clusive, or under chapter seventy-one; but such attendance
shall not be required of a child whose physical or mental
condition is such as to render attendance inexpedient or im-
practicable, or who is being otherwise instructed in a manner
approved in advance by the superintendent or the school
committee. The superintendent, or teachers in so far as
authorized by him or by the school committee, may excuse
cases of necessary absence for other causes not exceeding
seven day sessions or fourteen half day sessions in any period
of sLx months. For the purposes of this section, school com- Approval of
mittees shall approve a private school only when the instruc- byschoof °°^
tion in all the studies required by law is in English, and when ^°^"""'"«*^'
satisfied that such instruction equals in thorougluiess and
efficiency, and in the progress made therein, that in the
public schools in the same town; but they shall not with-
hold such approval on account of religious teaching.

The school committee of each town shall provide for and Enforcement,
enforce the school attendance of all children actually residing
therein in accordance herewith. Approved May 27, 1921.

An Act relative to clerical assistance for the mu- (7/ia7).464

NICIPAL COURT OF THE ROXBURY DISTRICT OF THE CITY
OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter two hundred and eighteen of the g. l. 218, new
General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section fnB." '^
seventv-one B the following new section: — Section 72 C. *^^®.™'*^ ,

TT I T' f ^ • ' ^ 1 iioi assistance for

Upon the certmcate or the justice and the clerk of the mu- Roxbury
nicipal court of the Roxbury district, that extra clerical court of
assistance was actually performed and was necessary, stating
the names of the persons by whom it was performed and
the time occupied, the clerk shall be allowed such amounts
as the mayor of the city of Boston may approve; pro\ided, P'""^'^"-
that if an increase in such assistance is desired, such approval
shall be secured before any expense therefor is incurred.
Said amount shall be paid by the comity of Suffolk monthly
to the persons employed. The proA'isions of section seventy-
three shall not apply to said court.

Section 2. Tliis act shall take effect upon its appro^'al ni°tte/t'o''the
by the mayor of the city of Boston; pro^'ided that such 3^^°^^^°^
approval occurs prior to December thirty-first in the current prov
year. Approved Maij 27, 1921.

554

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 465.

G. L. 218, § 71,
amended.

Clerical assist-
ance for central
district court of
Worcester.

ChapA65 An Act relative to clerical assistance for the mu-
nicipal COURT OF THE BRIGHTON DISTRICT OF THE CITY
OF BOSTON AND FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT OF
WORCESTER. »

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter two hundred and eighteen of the
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section
seventy-one and inserting in place thereof the following: —
Section 71. Upon the certificate of the justice and the clerk
of the central district court of Worcester that extra clerical
assistance was actually performed and was necessary, stating
the names of the persons by whom it was performed and the
time occupied, the clerk shall be allowed such amounts as
the county commissioners of the county of Worcester may
approve; provided, that if an increase in such assistance is
desired, such approval shall be secured before any expense
therefor is incurred. Said amount shall be paid by the
country monthly to the persons employed. The provisions
of section sevent^'-three shall not apply to said court.

Section 2. Said chapter two hundred and eighteen is
hereby further amended by inserting after section seventy-
one C the following new section: ^ — Section 7 ID. Upon the
certificate of the justice and the clerk of the municipal court
of the Brighton district, that extra clerical assistance w^as
actually performed and was necessary, stating the names of
the persons by whom it was performed and the time occu-
pied, the clerk shall be allowed such amounts as the mayor
of the city of Boston may approve; provided, that if an in-
crease in such assistance is desired, such approval shall be
secured before any expense therefor is incurred. Said amount
shall be paid by the county of Suffolk monthly to the persons
employed. The provisions of section seventy-three shall not
apply to said court.

Section 3. Section one shall take effect upon its accept-
ance, prior to December thirty-first in the current year, by
the county commissioners of the county of Worcester, and
section two shall take effect upon its acceptance, prior to
said December thirty-first, by vote of the city council of the
city of Boston, subject to the provisions of its charter.

Approved May 27, 1921.

Proviso.

G. L. 218,
new section
after § 710.

Clerical assist-
ance for mu-
nicipal court of
Brighton dis-
trict in Boston.

Proviso.

Section 1 to be
submitted to
Worcester
County com-
missioners;
§ 2 to Boston
city council.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 466. 555

An Act providing for the transfer from the superior QJidj) 455
TO the probate court of certain libels for di-
vorce.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section six of chapter two hundred and eight g. l 208, § 6,
of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting before
the Avord "Libels", in the first line, the words: — Except as
hereinafter provided, — so as to read as follows: — Section venue of Hbei.
6. Except as hereinafter provided, libels for divorce shall
be filed, heard and determined in the superior court held for
the county where one of the parties lives, except that, if the
libellant has left the county where the parties lived together
and the libellee still lives therein, the libel shall be heard and
determined in the court held for that county.

Section 2. Said chapter two hundred and eight is hereby g. l. 208, new
further amended by inserting after section nine the following 1*^*'°° ^ ^^'^
new section: — Section 9 A. Any divorce case in which the Transfer of
libellee has not filed an appearance within the time limited court!°ete°
by statute or by the rules of the superior court shall, upon
motion of the libellant, be transferred to the probate court
of the county where such case is entered, and thereafter the
probate court shall have jurisdiction, exclusive of the superior
court, of all questions arising in such case and shall have
therein all the powers of the superior court in divorce cases,
and the parties shall have the same rights in the probate
court as they would have had in the superior court.

Section 3. Section three of chapter two hundred and ^n^J;/J|' ^ ^•
fifteen of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting
after the word "names", in the eighth line, the following
words: — ; of divorce cases transferred from the superior
court under the provisions of section nine A of chapter two
hundred and eight, — so as to read as follows: — Section 3. Probate courts.
Probate courts shall have jurisdiction of probate of \nlls, of general
granting administration on the estates of persons who at the
time of their decease were inhabitants of or residents in their
respective counties and of persons who die out of the com-
monwealth leaving estate to be administered \nthin their
respective counties; of the appointment of guardians and
conservators; of all matters relative to the estates of such
deceased persons and wards; of petitions for the adoption of
children, and for change of names; of divorce cases trans-
ferred from the superior court under the proAisions of section

556

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 467.

Time of taking
effect.

nine A of chapter two hundred and eight; and of such other
matters as have been or may be placed within their juris-
diction.

Section 4, This act shall take effect January first, nine-
teen hundred and twenty-two. Approved May 27, 1921.

G. L. 131, §3,
amended.

Registration of
hunters, trap-
pers and fisher-
men.

Proviso.

ChapAQ7 An Act relative to certificates of registration to

HUNT, TRAP and FISH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter one hundred and thirty-one of the
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section three
and inserting in place thereof the following : — Section 3.
Except as provided in sections forty-four, forty-nine, sixty-
two, eighty-two or eighty-thi-ee, no person shall hunt, pursue,
take or kill any bird or quadruped, or shall fi.sh, except as
hereinafter provided, in any of the inland waters of the com-
monwealth stocked by the director or liis predecessors since
January first, nineteen hundred and ten, without first having
obtained a certificate of registration authorizing him so to
do, as provided in the following sections; pro\'ided, that
nothing in sections three to fomteen, inclusive, shall be con-
strued as affecting in any way the general la^^•s relating to
trespass, or as authorizing the hunting, pursuing, taking,
wounding or killing, or the possession of, birds or quad-
rupeds, contrary to law, or the taking of fish, or the posses-
sion thereof, contrary to law. But said sections shall not
prohibit any person who is a legal resident of the common-
wealth from hunting or trapping on land owned or leased by
him or from fishing in any inland waters bordered by such
land; pro^'ided, that he is actually domiciled thereon, and
that the land is used exclusively for agricultural purposes,
and not for club, shooting or fishing purposes.

Section 2. Said chapter one hundred and thirty-one is
hereby further amended by striking out section four and in-
serting in place thereof the following: — Section 4- Upon the
application of any person entitled to receive a certificate of
registration to hunt, trap and fish, hereinafter called a com-
bination certificate of registration, or a certificate of regis-
tration to hunt and trap or to fish, and upon payment of the
registration fee hereinafter specified and the furnishing of an
affidavit by any non-resident desiring to be classified under
clause one, two or three of section nine, the clerk of any town
shall register and issue to such person a combination certifi-

Legal resident
not prohibited.

Proviso.

G. L, 131, §4,
amended.

Certificates of
registration,
form, term, etc

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 467. 557

cate of registration, or a certificate of registration to hunt
and trap or to fish, as the case may be, in the form prescribed
upon a blank furnished by the division. A combination
certificate of registration shall authorize the person so regis-
tered to hunt birds, to hunt and trap quadrupeds and to
fish, subject to existing laws. A certificate of registration to
hunt and trap shall authorize the person so registered to hunt
birds and to hunt and trap quadrupeds, subject to ex-
isting laws. A certificate of registration to fish shall au-
thorize the person so registered to fish, subject to existing
laws. Each certificate issued hereunder shall bear the name,
age, occupation, place of residence, signature and identifying
description of the person so registered, shall be Aalid for use
to and including the following December thirty-first, shall
not be transferable and shall be produced for examination
upon the demand of any person. Failure or refusal to produce
a certificate issued hereunder upon such demand shall be
prima facie evidence of the violation of sections tliree to
fourteen, inclusive.

Section 3. Said chapter one hundred and thirty-one is g^l i3i.§6,
hereby further amended by striking out section six and in-
serting in place thereof the following : — Section 6. Except ^g°'£fg*'°"
as herein provided, a citizen of the United States may be registration to
granted a combination certificate of registration or a certifi-
cate of registration to hunt and trap, and an unnaturalized
foreign born resident owning real estate in the commonwealth
assessed for taxation at not less than fixe hundred dollars
may be granted a certificate of registration to hunt and trap.
No combination certificate of registration or certificate of '^° minors, etc.
registration to hunt and trap shall be granted to minors
under the age of fifteen, nor, as a matter of right, to minors
between the ages of fifteen and eighteen, but any town clerk
may, upon payment to him of a fee of twenty-five cents,
issue a certificate to any minor betAveen the ages of twelve
and eighteen who is a citizen of the United States authorizing
him to take wild quadrupeds by trap only, in conformity
with law. Every application hereunder from a minor under
the age of eighteen shall be in writing and shall be accom-
panied by the written consent thereto of the parent or
guardian, which shall be preserved by the clerk. Any citizen
of the United States, or any unnaturalized foreign born resi-
dent who is qualified as aforesaid or who has made the pri-
mary declaration of intention to become a citizen of the
United States, may be granted a certificate of registration

558

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 467.

Proviso.

G. L. 131, § 7,
amended.

Registration
fees for certain
unnaturalized
foreign-born
persons for
certificate.

G. L. 131, § 8,
amended.

Registration
fees for citizens.

G. L. 131, §9,
amended.

Registration
fees for non-
residents.

G. L. 131, § 13,
amended.

Non-resident
licensees en-
titled to carry
game from the
commonwealth.

to fish; provided, that any citizen of the United States under
the age of eighteen may fish without such certificate.

Section 4. Said chapter one hundred and thirty-one is
hereby further amended by striking out section seven and
inserting in place thereof the following: — Section 7. An un-
naturahzed foreign born resident entitled under the pre-
ceding section to a certificate of registration to hunt and
trap shall pay therefor a fee of fifteen dollars to the clerk of
the town where he resides. An unnaturalized foreign born
resident entitled under the preceding section to a certificate
of registration to fish shall pay therefor a fee of two dollars
to the clerk or deputy registrar in the town where he resides.

Section 5. Said chapter one hundred and thirty-one is
hereby further amended by striking out section eight and
inserting in place thereof the following : — Section 8. Every
citizen of the United States who has been a resident of the
commonwealth for six months next prior to the date of his
application for a certificate of registration shall pay as fees
therefor to the clerk of the town from whom he secures the
certificate, for a combination certificate of registration two
dollars, and for a certificate of registration to hunt and trap
one dollar and fifty cents; and for a certificate of registra-
tion to fish he shall pay to the clerk or deputy registrar a fee
of one dollar.

Section 6. Section nine of said chapter one hundred and
thirty-one is hereby amended by striking out the first para-
graph and inserting in place thereof the following : — Section
9. Every citizen of the United States, not being a resident
of the commonwealth or not having resided therein for a
period of six months next preceding his application for a
certificate of registration, shall pay for a combination certifi-
cate of registration or for a certificate of registration to hunt
and trap a fee of ten dollars to the clerk of the town from
whom he procures his certificate, except that, if he desires
a certificate to fish only, he shall pay to the clerk or deputy
registrar two dollars, or, if he comes within one of tlu-ee fol-
lowing classes and resides in a state extending similar exemp-
tion to citizens of this commonwealth, he shall pay the fee
required by section eight.

Section 7. Said chapter one hundred and thirty-one is
hereby further amended by striking out section thirteen and
inserting in place thereof the following : — Section 13. A
non-resident combination certificate of registration shall en-
title the holder thereof to carry in any one year from the

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 467. 559

commonwealth into any state according similar privileges
not more than ten birds, the exportation of which is other-
wise prohibited by law, and ten pounds of brook trout, a non-
resident certificate of registration to hunt and trap shall
entitle the holder thereof so to carry not more than ten such
birds, and a non-resident certificate of registration to fish
shall entitle the holder thereof so to carry ten pounds of
brook trout; provided, that he shall carry them open to view Proviso.
for inspection, shall present his combination certificate of
registration or his certificate of registration to hunt and
trap, or to fish, as the case may be, for inspection upon de-
mand, and shall have informed by letter or otherwise the
director or the warden in whose district he is hunting or
fishing, or both, as to the number and kinds of such birds
or fish.

Section 8. Said chapter one hundred and thirty-one is g. l. i3i, § i4,
hereby further amended by striking out section fourteen and '*'"®'^*^''^-
inserting in place thereof the following: — Section 14- Who- Penalty for
ever makes a false representation as to birthplace, require- latlonfetc!'*'"'
ments for identification, or of facts relative to property
qualifications, or naturalization, or otherwise violates any
pro\ision of sections three to fourteen, inclusive, or is in any
way directly or indirectly a party thereto, shall be punished
by a fine of not less than ten nor more than fifty dollars or
by imprisonment for not more than one month, or both.
Every certificate issued under sections three to fourteen, in- surrender and
elusive, held by any person con\icted of a \iolation of the cer"tmeates"etc.
fish and game laws or of any provision of said sections, shall
be void, and shall immediately be surrendered to the officer
securing such conviction. The officer shall forthwith forward
the certificates to the director, who shall cancel the same,
and notify the clerk issuing them of the cancellation thereof.
No person shall be given a certificate under authority of said
sections during the period of one year from the date of his
conviction as aforesaid. Any such certificate issued to a
person within one year of his conviction as aforesaid shall
be void, and shall be surrendered on demand of any officer
authorized to enforce the fish and game laws. No fee re-
ceived for a certificate cancelled under this section shall be
returned to the holder of such certificate.

Section 9. Chapter one hundred and thirty of the Gen- q l iso, § 23,
eral Laws is hereby amended by striking out section twenty- amended.
three and inserting in place thereof the following : — Section License to fish
23, No person shall, except as provided in section three or waters. ^

560

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 468, 469, 470.

Time of taking
effect.

six of chapter one hundred and thirty-one, fish in any of the
inland waters of the commonwealth stocked by the director
or his predecessors since January first, nineteen hundred and
ten, unless he has obtained a certificate of registration as
required by said section tlu-ee.

Section 10. This act shall take effect from and after
December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved Mmj 27, 1921.

ChapAQS An Act authorizing the west end credit union to

HOLD real estate FOR PURPOSES OF ITS BUSINESS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

The West End Credit Union, located in Boston, may,
subject to the approval of the commissioner of banks, invest
a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars in the purchase of
a suitable site and the erection or preparation of a suitable
building for the convenient transaction of its business.

Approved May 27, 1921.

West End
Credit Union,
Boston, may
hold real estate
for business
purposes.

C/?/ap. 469 An Act authorizing the city of Worcester to pension

HANNAH MARLEY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Worcester may pa}^ to Hannah
Marley, who after a ser\'ice of more than eighteen years in
its employ as a steamstress in the sewer department, retired
in nineteen hundred and seventeen on account of permanent
physical disability, an annual pension of four hundred and
eight dollars, payable monthly.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro-
visions of its charter; pro\4ded that such acceptance occurs
prior to December thirty-first in the current year.

Approved May 27, 1921.

Worcester
may pension
Hannah Mar-
ley.

To be sub-
mitted to city
council, etc.

Proviso.

Chap. A70 An Act authorizing the city of Worcester to pension

WALTER F. GLEASON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The city of Worcester may pay to Walter F.
Gleason, who after a ser\ice of more than twenty years in
its employ as an inspector in the street department, retired
in nineteen hundred and twenty on account of permanent

Worcester
may pension
Walter F.
Gleason.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 471. 561

physical disability, an annual pension of five hundred and
twenty dollars, payable monthly.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance ^•?^^e^^J^g^;it
by vote of the city council of said city, subject to the pro- council, etc.
visions of its charter; proAided that such acceptance occurs Proviso.
prior to December thirty-fii'st in the current year.

Approved May 27, 1921.

An Act relative to the payment of dividends in case Chap. 471

OF BANKS IN , PROCESS OF LIQUIDATION.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section thirty-one of chapter one hundred and sixty-seven g. l. i67, § 3i,
of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after '*™^° ^
the word "commissioner,", in the third hue, the words: — ■
depositor, creditor, stockholder or any party in interest, —
and by striking out, in the same line, the word "him" and
inserting in place thereof the w^ords : — or direct the com-
missioner, — so as to read as follows: — Section 81. At any Banks in
time after the expiration of the date fixed for the presenta- Dividends"'
tion of claims, the supreme judicial court, on application of ci^msretc.*"
the commissioner, depositor, creditor, stockholder or any
party in interest, may authorize or direct the commissioner
to declare out of the funds remaining in his hands, after the
payment of expenses, one or more di\'idends, and, after the
expiration of one year from the first publication of notice to
creditors, the commissioner may declare a final di\idend,
such dividends to be paid to such persons, in such amounts,
and upon such notice as may be directed by the supreme
judicial court for the county where the principal office of
such bank was located, or as may be directed by a justice of
said court. Objections to any claim not rejected by the
commissioner may be made by any person interested by
filing a copy of the objections with the commissioner, who
shall present the same to the supreme judicial court at the
time of the next application for leave to declare a dividend.
The court to which such application is made shall there-
upon dispose of said objections, or may refer them to a master,
and should the objections to any claim be sustained by the
court or by the master no dividend thereon shall be paid by
the commissioner until the claimant shall have established
his claim by the judgment of a court of competent juris-
diction. The court may make proper provision for unproved
or unclaimed deposits. Approved May 27, 192 L

562 Acts, 192L — Chaps. 472, 473, 474.

ChapA72 An Act relative to the compensation of special

JUSTICES OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF PEABODY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

maTpay"er-^ Section 1. The county of Essex is hereby authorized,
tain compensa- throiigh its treasurcF, to pay to the special justices holding
justices of the court in the district court of Peabodv during the current

district court of ,, ,. .. 1 1 *^» i i ; • • i>

Peabody. year the per diem compensation authorized by section six or

chapter two hundred and eighteen of the General Laws for a
period of ninety days before deducting the same from the
salary of the justice of said court, notwithstanding the pro-
\isions of said section six relative to such deductions.
mHtLYtoEssex SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
mi^si^o^ners""" by the couuty commissioners of the county of Essex; pro-
Proviso. vided that such acceptance occurs prior to December thirty-

first in the current year. Approved May 27, 1921.

Chap. 473 An Act reviving the corporation known as mystic

MICA COMPANY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

My^ticMica The Mystic Mica Company, a corporation dissolved by

revived. ' chapter two huudrcd and twelve of the acts of nineteen hun-
dred and twenty, is hereby revived with the same powers,
duties and obligations as if the said chapter had not been
passed. Approved May 27, 1921.

Chap. 4:7 4: An Act relative to the exemption from taxation or
the real and personal estate OF incorporated
organizations of veterans.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Sne^ded ^ ^' SECTION 1 . Scctiou fivc of chapter fifty-nine of the Gen-

eral Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the forty-
seventh fine, the word "fifty" and inserting in place thereof
the words : — one hundred, — so that paragraph Fifth will

Real and per- read as f ollows I — Fifth, The real and personal estate be-

sonai estate of,.,. . ■• ... r^ e

incorporated lougiug to mcorporatcd organizations oi veterans oi any war
of wafvet°erans lu wluch thc United States has been engaged, to the extent
taxatfon!'^"'^ of onc hundred thousand dollars, if actually used and occu-
pied by such association, and if the net income from said
property is used for charitable purposes; but it shall not be
exempt for any year in which such association wilfully omits

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 475, 476. 563

to bring in to the assessors the hst and statement required
by section twenty-nine.

Section 2. This act shall take effect as of the first day Time of taking
of April in the current year. Approved May 27, 1921. ^ ^ '

An Act authorizing the treasurer of the county of QJidj) 475

ESSEX to compensate CHARLES LEIGHTON AND HORACE
M. SARGENT FOR SERVICES AS ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONERS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1 . The county treasurer of the county of Essex Essex county
is hereby authorized to pay from any funds in the county co^p"en*s'a"r^
treasury to Charles Leighton of Lynn, in said county, and to [on^and ifofac'e
Horace M. Sargent of Haverhill, in said county, an amount certltn^ir/vices
not to exceed ten dollars per day for actual serxices performed
by them as associate commissioners for the county of Essex
during the year nineteen hundred and twenty.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 27, 1921.

An Act relative to the installation of automatic Chav.47Q
sprinklers in the city of boston.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section forty-five of chapter five hundred and fifty of the 1007, 550. § 45,
acts of nineteen hundred and seven, as amended by section ^**'' '*'"^° ** '
ten of chapter seven hundred and eighty-two of the acts of
nineteen hundred and fourteen, by section four of chapter
three hundred and fifty-two of the Special Acts of nineteen
hundred and fifteen, and by section one of chapter four hun-
dred and forty of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty,
is hereby further amended by striking out the fourth para-
graph and inserting in place thereof the following para-
graphs : — In all tenement houses of second and third class Certain tene-
construction, hereafter erected, being more than three stories BoTt'onThlve
high and containing more than ten suites, the basements or sprSrs^etc.
cellars, kitchenettes, stairway enclosures and elevator, light,
ventilating and dumb-waiter shafts shall be pro\dded with a
system of automatic sprinklers approved as to situation,
arrangement and efficiency by the building commissioner.
The building commissioner may require the basement or
cellar of a tenement house of first class construction, more
than three stories high and containing more than ten suites,
where in his opinion a fire hazard exists, to be equipped with

564 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 477, 478.

a system of automatic sprinklers approved by him as to
situation, arrangement and efficiency,
^tfars w^hln'to Bascmeuts or cellars in existing tenement houses of second
kferaTtc" ^^^ third class construction, being more than tlu'ee stories
high and containing more than ten suites, shall be provided
with a system of automatic sprinklers approved as to situa-
tion, arrangement and efficiency by the building commis-
sioner. The building commissioner may in his discretion
also require that all doors leading from rear stairway en-
closures on each floor of such tenement houses shall be
suitably protected by fire proofing material.
be°walve'd i^^^ I^^ cxisting tenement houses of first, second and third class
certain cases, coustructiou morc than three stories high and containing
more than ten suites, where the first floor is of first class con-
struction and in any such tenement house in which any
stairway, enclosure, elevator, light, ventilating or dumb-
waiter shaft is fireproof, as defined in section thirty-three, as
amended by section fourteen of chapter one hundred and
seventy-nine of the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and
eighteen, the commissioner may waive the provisions of this
section in respect to automatic sprinklers, except in cases,
w^here, in his opinion, a fire hazard exists.

Approved May 27, 1921.

Chap All An Act providing for the payment of a retirement

ALLOWANCE TO E. GERRY BROWN OF BROCKTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

mentaUo^nce Beginning January first, nineteen hundred and twenty-
Br^wiPor^ one, there shall be paid monthly from the treasury of the
Brockton. commonwealth to E. Gerry Brown of Brockton, former

supervisor of loan agencies, a retirement allowance at the

rate of tliree hundred dollars annually.

Approved May 27, 1921.

ChapAlS An Act authorizing the several boards of registra-
tion TO SUSPEND AND CANCEL CERTIFICATES OF REGIS-
TRATION.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

?mSi'ded" ^ ^^' Section 1. Chapter one hundred and twelve of the
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section
sixty-one and inserting in place thereof the following: —

oflSmtlon Section 61. Except as otherwise provided by law, each board

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 479. 565

of registration in the division of registration of the depart- may suspend

t, . •■, . , • • f 1 • ^^°^ cancel cer-

ment or civil service and registration, arter a hearing, may, tiscatesof
by a majority vote of the whole board, suspend, revoke or '^^'^
cancel any certificate, registration, license or authority issued
by it, if it appears to the board that the holder of such certifi-
cate, registration, license or authority, is insane, or is guilty
of deceit, malpractice, gross misconduct in the practise of
his profession, or of any offence against the laws of the com-
monwealth relating thereto. Any person whose certificate,
registration, license or authority is suspended or revoked
hereunder shall also be liable to such other punishment as
may be provided by law. The said boards may make such
rules and regulations as they deem proper for the filing of
charges and the conduct of hearings.

Section 2. Said chapter one hundred and twelve is here- g. l. 112, § 65,
by further amended by striking out section sixty-fi\'e and in- ^'"*'" ^
serting in place thereof the following : — Section 65. Who- Penalty for
ever continues to practise any profession or calling after his suspensmn"^^''^
certificate, registration, license or authority authorizing him continues.
so to do has been suspended, revoked or cancelled under
authority of section sixty-one, and while such disability
continues, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one
hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than three
months, or both. Approved May 27, 1921.

Chap.^79

An Act to assure the continued operation of the

LINES of the BERKSHIRE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section 1. The Berkshire Street Railway Company Berkshire
shall not during the years nineteen hundred and twenty-one co'^^pany, 7^^
and nineteen hundred and twenty-two be required to pay paymeliTS
by assessment, taxation or otherwise directly or indirectly ^enTs" etc?to
any part of the expense of the construction, alteration, change ^^^^^ emtVon'
of grade, maintenance or repair of any street, highway or of its Hnes.
bridge, or of any structure therein or thereon, or on account
of any change of location of a street railway when such change
is required by any public authorities, or for or on account of
the abolition of any grade crossing or the removal of wires
from the surface of any street or highway to an underground
conduit or other receptacle for such wires, or to pay or incur
any expense whatever for or in connection with the con-
struction, alteration, maintenance or repair of any street,
highway or bridge; provided, that, if the surface of any Provisos.

566

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 479.

Certain cities
or towns may
enter into
agreements to
pay cost of
service on lines
operated
therein, etc.

Provisos.

street or highway shall be opened or disturbed by such com-
pany for any purpose relating to the operation of its street
railway, nothing in this section shall be construed to relieve
it from the expense of restoring the surface of such street or
highway to its original condition; and pro\ided, further,
that nothing herein shall reheve such street railway company
from the pa;\anent of any assessment or expense made or in-
curred for or on account of work done or to be done under a
valid order or decree, made before the passage of this act, in
a proceeding relating to the abolition of any grade crossing
or to the construction, alteration, maintenance or repair of
any street, highway or bridge to which such street railway
company was a party, or made or incurred before the passage
of this act under any act of the general court, or prevent the
placing of future obligations upon the street railway company
in respect to the construction, alteration, maintenance or re-
pair of any bridge, structure, or part thereof, which any
corporation other than a municipal corporation or any private
person may be required in whole or in part to construct,
alter, maintain or repair.

Section 2. Any city or town in wliich lines of the Berk-
shire Street Railway Company are maintained, by a two
thirds vote of the city council in a city or by a majority vote
of the voters voting thereon in a town, may, from time to
time, for the purpose of obtaining lower fares or of avoiding
a reduction or discontinuance of serxice, enter into an agree-
ment or agreements with the street railway company oper-
ating a street railway in such city or town to pay any part
or all of any excess of the cost of the ser\ice on the lines of
the company operated in such city or town above the amount
of the receipts from such lines arising from the rates and
fares in effect thereon during the period not to exceed one
year covered by any such agreement; provided, that the
contribution of such city or town shall not in any one year
exceed two dollars per one thousand dollars of the assessed
valuation of such city or town for the year preceding the
date of such agreement; and pro\'ided, also, that any such
city or town contributing as aforesaid may apply to the de-
partment of public utilities for the determination of any
question relating to the character or extent of the service
rendered or facilities furnished in such city or town in pur-
suance of said agreement, in the event of differences arising

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 479. 567

between the street railway company and such city or town
in relation thereto. Such vote in towns may be taken at
any town meeting called for the purpose and shall be taken
by ballot, and the question shall be submitted in such form
as the selectmen may determine. Such agreement shall not
be effective until approved by the department of public
utilities.

Section 3. Upon the application of one or more cities or Department of
towns, now or formerly served by the Berkshire Street Rail- ^ make rUom-
way Company, desiring to contribute toward the cost of ™fth*^fegard to
operation of the said company, and alleging that the restora- butions^'by*"'
tion or continuance of such service cannot be effected with- cities and

... c 1 1 towns.

out one or more other cities or towns, now or formerly served
by such company, also contributing toward the cost of the
operation thereof within the limits of such last named cities
or towns, the department of public utilities shall hold a hear-
ing thereon, and investigate the facts in relation thereto and
make report thereon to the various cities and towns which
are parties to such proceedings, with such recommendations
as said department deems will best further the interests of
the cities and towns affected.

Section 4. The Berkshire Street Railway Company is Berkshire
hereby authorized to sell to any person, firm or corporation com^'pany may
electricity generated by it for light or power, to the extent, f^ i^ht or' ^
at such times, and only so long as the same is not required pow*""' «*<=.
for the proper operation of its street railway system. Such Rates, terms,
sales may be made at such rates and upon such terms and
conditions as said company may from time to time fix and
determine, subject to the approval of the department of
public utilities; provided, however, that the net unit prices Proviso.
at which such electricity may be sold shall not be less than
the total cost to the company of such electricity delivered
for use by the purchaser. No such sale or sales shall be made Public necessity
unless the said department shall first have determined in mined.^etT
each instance that public necessity or convenience requires
the same. In availing itself of the powers conferred by this
section, said company shall not be authorized to make any
substantial investment in new machinery or apparatus for
use under the terms hereof, but only such incidental invest-
ment therein as may from time to time be reasonably neces-
sary to maintain its present machinery and apparatus in
operating condition. Approved May 27, 1921.

568

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 480, 481.

ChapASO An Act relative to the amount of certain pensions

PAID under the county RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section twenty-five of chapter thirty-two of
the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the
thirty-eighth fine, the words "one and one half times", so
that the paragraph contained in lines thirty-fi\'e to forty-one,
inclusive, will read as follows: — C. Pensions derived from
Contributions by the County. — (a) Pensions based upon
subsequent vService. Any member entitled to an annuity
under paragraph (2) B of this section shall receive in addition
thereto a pension for life, payable monthly, equivalent to
that annuity to which he would be entitled if his annuity
were figured under (^) B (a) of this section, to be paid out
of the fund contributed by the comity under section t^^-enty-
four (2) B (a).

Section 2. This act shall not apply to any person who
is a member of a county retirement association at the passage
of this act. Approved May 27, 1921.

G. L. 32, § 25.
amended.

Amount of
certain pensions
under county
retirement
system.

Act not to
apply to cer-
tain members.

C/iap.481 An Act dissolving the bayside foundry company, the
mutual securities company and the SHAW trans-
portation company.

Be it enacted, etc., as folio ivs:

Section 1 . The f olloAnng named corporations are hereby
dissolv-ed, subject to the pronsions of sections fifty-one and
fifty-two of chapter one hundred and fifty-five of the General
Laws: — Bayside Foundry Company, Mutual Securities
Company, and The Shaw Transportation Company.

Section 2. Nothing in this act shall be construed to
affect any suit now pending by or against any corporation
mentioned herein, or any suit now pending or hereafter
brought for any liabiKty now existing against the stockholders
or officers of any such corporation, or to re\'i\'e any charter
previously annulled or any corporation pre\'iously dissolved,
or to make valid any defective organization of any of the
supposed corporations mentioned herein.

Section 3. Suits upon choses in actions arising out of
contracts sold or assigned by any corporation dissolved by
this act may be brought or prosecuted in the name of the
purchaser or assignee. The fact of sale or assignment and

Certain busi-
ness corpora-
tions dissolved.

Pending suits
not affected,
etc.

Proceedings in
suits upon
choses in
action, how
brought, etc.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 482. 569

of purchase by the plaintiff shall be set forth in the writ or
other process; and the defendant may avail himself of any
matter of defence of which he might have availed himself in
a suit upon the claim by the corporation, had it not been
dissolved by this act.

Section 4. Nothing in this act shall be construed to No relief from
relieve the last person who was the treasurer or assistant fiie'tax'reti"
treasurer, or, in their absence or incapacity, who was any
other principal officer, of each of the corporations named in
this act, from the obUgation to make a tax return as of April
first following the date of dissolution and swear to the same
as required by section thirty-five of chapter sixty-three of
the General Laws. The tax hability of each of the corpora-
tions named in this act shall be determined in accordance
with the existing laws of this commonwealth.

Approved May 27, 1921.

etc.

ChapA82

An A"ct providing for the reconstruction of the
bridge between plum island and the town of new-
BURY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The county commissioners of the countA' of Essex county

' 1- 1 1 1 'i commissioners

Lssex, subject to ail general laws applicable thereto, and to may recon-
the approval of the appropriate federal authority, are hereby between pium
authorized to take over and reconstruct the bridge oA'er the tow" of New-^
Plum Island river, so-called, in the town of Newbury in ''"'^*'' ^^^'
said county, formerly the property' of the Plum Island Turn-
pike and Bridge Corporation and laid out as a public high-
way by said county under authority of chapter four hundred
and four of the acts of nineteen hundred and five, as amended
by chapter one hundred and se\'enty-two of the General
Acts of nineteen hundred and fifteen. The commissioners
may acquire by purchase or eminent domain proceedings
under chapter seventy-nine of the General Laws, such land
rights and easements as may be required therefor.

Section 2. The cost and expenses incurred under this Essex county
act shall not exceed the sum of ninety-fi\'e thousand dollars may"borl-ow''
and shall be paid, in the first instance, by the county of e^°rand° "*'''
Essex. The said commissioners may borrow by a temporary expense.
loan or loans on the credit of the county such sums, not ex-
ceeding the said amount, as may from time to time be re-
quired to meet the costs and expenses aforesaid, and may
renew the same for such periods as may be necessary. All

570

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 482.

Statement of
actual cost of
bridge to be
filed with clerk
of courts, etc.
and notice
given to New-
buryport and
Newbury.

County of
Essex, Plum
Island River
Bridge Loan,
Act of 1921.

City of New-
buryport, Plum
Island River
Bridge Loan,
Act of 1921.

amounts so borrowed shall be deposited in the treasury of
the county, and the treasurer shall pay out the same as
ordered by the county commissioners, and shall keep a
separate and accurate account of all moneys borrowed and
expended under the provisions of this act, including interest.
Upon the completion of the bridge, the county commissioners
shall file in the office of the clerk of the courts for the county
a detailed statement, certified under their hands, of the
actual cost of its construction and they shall giv^e notice to
the city of Newburyport and the town of Newbury and shall
assess upon the city of Newburyport thirty per cent and
upon the town of Newbury twenty per cent of the total cost
thereof, and shall collect from persons or corporations, as
provided in section six, five per cent thereof. Any sum
assessed upon said city or town, or to be collected from
persons or corporations as provided in section six, shall be
paid into the treasury of the county within sixty days after
notice by the county commissioners that the foregoing pro-
visions have been complied with; and if the city or town re-
fuses or neglects to pay the amount assessed, the commis-
sioners shall, after due notice, issue a warrant against the
city or town for its proportion, with interest and the cost of
the notice and warrant, and the same shall be collected and
paid into the treasury of the county, to be applied in payment
of the expenses aforesaid.

Section 3. For the purpose of paying the forty-five per
cent of the said total cost which is to be borne by the county
of Essex, the county treasurer, with the approval of the
county commissioners, may borrow from time to time such
sums as may be necessary, not exceeding in the aggregate
forty-two thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars, and
may issue bonds or notes of the county therefor, which shall
bear on their face the words, County of Essex, Plum
Island River Bridge Loan, Act of 1921, and shall be payable
by such annual payments, beginning not more than one year
after the date thereof, as will extinguish each loan within
twenty years from its date, and the amount of such annual
payments in any year shall not be less than the amount of
the principal of the loan payable in any subsequent year.
Each authorized issue shall constitute a separate loan. The
city of Newburv^Dort for the purpose of paying its part of
the cost of said bridge, may borrow from time to time such
sums as may be necessary, not exceeding in the aggregate
twenty-eight thousand five hundred dollars, and may issue

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 482. 571

bonds or notes therefor, which shall bear on their face the
words, City of Newburyport, Plum Island River Bridge
Loan, Act of 1921. Each authorized issue shall constitute a
separate loan and shall be payable \nthin twenty years from
its date. The town of Newbury, for the purpose of paying Town of New-
its part of the cost of said bridge, may borrow from time to wind mTer
time such sums as may be necessary, not exceeding in the Act'^lfmr*
aggregate nineteen thousand dollars, and may issue bonds
or notes therefor, which shall bear on their face the words,
Town of Newbury, Plum Island River Bridge Loan, Act of
1921. Each authorized issue shall constitute a separate loan
and shall be payable witliin twenty years from its date. In-
debtedness incurred by said city and town under this act
shall be in excess of the statutory limit, but shall otherwise
be subject to chapter forty-four of the General Laws.

The said county, city and town may sell the said securities saie of
at public or private sale u])on such terms and conditions as ^^""^'^^' ^^•
they may severally deem proper, but not for less than their
par value, and the proceeds of loans issued by the county
shall be used only to pay temporary loans issued in accord-
ance with the pro\isions of section two or for the construc-
tion of said bridge, and the proceeds of the loans issued by
said city and town shall be paid into the county treasury,
to be applied to the payment of loans issued by the county
in accordance uath the pro\dsions of section two.

Section 4. The care and control of said bridge shall vest pare and con-

, . , . . 111111 e ^^°^ °^ bridge,

m the said county commissioners, who shall have charge or etc.
lighting, operating, maintaining and keeping in repair the
said bridge, and also the exclusive authority to authorize
poles, wires, tracks and other structures to be placed thereon
and in such places and manner as the said commissioners
may deem proper. The cost of maintaining and operating Cost of main-
said bridge as above set forth, less any revenue derived under
the following section, shall be borne and paid by said county
and by the city of Newburyport and by such towns of the
county and in such proportions as the said county commis-
sioners may, after due notice and a hearing, determine, in
accordance with the special benefits derived from said bridge ;
provided, that not less than forty per cent of the said cost Provisos,
shall be borne by the county of Essex; and pro\ided, also,
that once in every five years said commissioners may re-
determine said proportions to be paid by said city and towns,
after due notice and hearing. The said commissioners shall menJ'of^ex-*^
annually in the month of November submit to the said city ^enln^ef etT'°'

572

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 482.

Street railway
privileges over
bridge, etc.

Agreements,
etc., for reim-
bursement of
the county, etc.

Evidence of
compliance to
be recorded.

Release upon
payment to
county treas-
urer.

and towns a true statement of the expenses of maintenance
and operation of the bridge, and within thirty days there-
after the said city and the said towns shall pay into the
treasury of the county their proportions determined as afore-
said, and if the city or any town shall neglect or refuse to
pay the same, the said commissioners shall after a notice to
the delinquent city or the town issue a warrant, and the
same with interest and cost of notice and warrant shall be
collected and paid into the treasury of the county to be
applied in payment of the expenses as aforesaid.

Section 5. The county commissioners of said county
may grant to any street railway company or companies the
privilege of running their cars over said bridge, all upon such
terms, conditions and restrictions, and for such compensa-
tion as in their judgment public interest and convenience
may require. The revenue from all such privileges shall be
paid to the county treasurer and be expended to meet the
cost of maintaining and operating said bridge as provided in
the preceding section.

Section 6. The county commissioners shall, before pro-
ceeding to construct the bridge as authorized by this act or
incurring liabilities on account of said bridge, enter into such
agreements or take such guaranties or bonds as they may
deem ad\nsable with persons or corporations other than the
city and town specified in this act, providing for the reim-
bursement to the county of five per cent of the total cost of
said bridge. A certificate signed and acknowledged by the
clerk of the courts of said county that such agreements have
been entered into or that such bonds or guaranties have been
taken, and recorded in the registry of deeds for the county of
Essex, shall be sufficient evidence of the compliance of the
county commissioners with the provisions of this section.
Upon the completion of the bridge, the county commis-
sioners shall give notice to the parties interested in the
above named guaranties of the total cost of said bridge and
they shall, within sixty days, pay to the county treasurer
five per cent of said total cost, and upon payment of said
sum the county commissioners shall release them from further
hability and cancel or return any bond or other guaranty
deposited with them on account of said agreement. Moneys
paid to the county treasurer as a reimbursement for the
cost of the bridge shall be applied to the payment of the
loan or loans authorized bv section two of this act.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 483. 573

Section 7. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent here- Repeals, etc.
with are hereby repealed but such repeal shall not affect the
vahdity of the lay out of the highway made under authority
of chapter four hundred and four of the acts of nineteen
hundred and five.

Section 8. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance To be sub-

, , . . (• , 1 X p ■M mitted to Essex

by the county commissioners or the county or il«ssex; pro- county com-
vided that such acceptance occiu-s prior to December thirty-
first in the current year. Approved May 27, 1921.

inissionors.
Proviso.

An Act relative to lights on motor trucks, trailers ChavASZ

AND COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter ninety of the General Laws, as amended in sec- g. l. 9o, § 7

^ 1 'i , 1 1 1 1 • 1 • 1 etc., amended.

tion se\'en by chapters one hundred and eighty-mne and
four hundred and thirty-four of the acts of nineteen hundred
and twenty-one, is hereby further amended by striking out
said section seven and inserting in place thereof the follow-
ing:— Sectioii 7. Every motor vehicle of more than ten Motor vehicles.

h, 1 • ' 1111 -11 Brakes and

orse power operated in or on any way shall be provided other equip-

with at least two brakes, powerful in action and separated ™*^°'^'
from each other, of which one brake shall act directly on the
dri\ing wheels or on parts of the mechanism which are
firmly connected with said wheels. Each of the two brakes
shall suffice alone to stop the motor \ehicle Avithin a proper
distance. One of the two brakes shall be so arranged as to
be operated with the foot. Every automobile of not more
than ten horse power and every motor cycle shall be pro-
vided with at least one brake. Every motor vehicle so
operated shall be pro\dded with a muffler or other suitable
device to prevent unnecessary noise and with a suitable bell,
horn or other means of signalling, and with suitable lamps;
and automobiles shall be provided M'ith a lock, a ratchet
brake which can be set, a key or other de\'ice to prevent such
vehicle from being set in motion by unauthorized persons, or
otherAA-ise, contrary to the will of the owner or person in
charge thereof. Every automobile operated during the Lights.
period from one half an hour after sunset to one half an horn-
before sunrise shall display at least two white lights, or lights
of yellow or amber tint, and every motor cycle so operated
at least one white light, or light of yellow or amber tint, and
every such motor cycle with a side-car attached, in addition,

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Lenses, ap-
proved by reg-
istrar, etc.

Mirrors or
reflectors.

one such light on the front of the side-car, and every motor
truck, trailer and commercial motor vehicle used solely as
such, having a carrying capacity of three tons or over, in
addition, a green light attached to the extreme left of the
front of such veliicle, so attached and adjusted as to indicate
the extreme left lateral extension of the vehicle or load, which
shall be \'isible not less than two hundred feet in the direction
toward which the v-ehicle is proceeding; and every such
motor vehicle shall display at least one red light in the re-
verse direction. Every automobile so operated shall have a
rear hght so placed as to show a red light from behind and
a white light so arranged as to illuminate and not obscure
the rear register number. No headlamp shall be used upon
any motor vehicle so operated unless such lamp is equipped
with a lens or other device, approved by the registrar, de-
signed to prevent glaring rays. Apphcation for such approval
accompanied by a fee of fifty dollars may be made to the
registrar by any manufacturer of or dealer in such a lens or
dexice. Every automobile used for the carriage of passengers
for hire, and every commercial motor vehicle or motor truck,
so constructed, equipped or loaded that the person operating
the same is prevented from having a constantly free and un-
obstructed xiew of the highway immediately in the rear,
shall have attached to the vehicle a mirror or reflector so
placed and adjusted as to afford the operator a clear, reflected
view of the highway in the rear of the vehicle.

Ajjproved May 27, 1921.

G. L. 69, § 10.
amended.

ChapASA An Act relative to the reimbursement of cities and

TOWNS FOR the MAINTENANCE OF CLASSES FOR THE IN-
STRUCTION OF ADULTS IN THE USE OF ENGLISH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section ten of chapter sixty-nine of the General Laws is
hereby amended by striking out, in the fourth line, the word
"therefor" and inserting in place thereof the w^ords: — for
super\ision and instruction, — so as to read as follows: —
At the expiration of each school year, and on
approval by the department, the commonwealth shall pay
to every town pro\iding such instruction in conjunction with
the department, one half the amount expended for super-
vision and instruction by such town for said year.

Approved May 27, 1921.

Reimbursement Sectlon 10.
of cities and
towns by com-
monwealth.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 485. 575

An Act relative to fireworks, firecrackers, tor- ChapA85
' pedoes, other explosives and volatile inflammable

FLUIDS.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to Emergency
defeat its purpose wliich is in part to pro\'ide for the proper
regulation of the sale of fireworks, firecrackers and torpedoes
immediately preceding the seventeenth day of June and the
fourth day of July next, therefore it is hereby declared to be
an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation
of the public safety and convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter one hundred and forty-eight of the g.l. us, §2,
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section two '*'"^" ^
and inserting in place thereof the following: — Section 2. Firepre-
Except as otherwise pro\ided in section thirty, sections six, Application of
ten, thirteen, fourteen, nineteen, twenty and twenty-two shall
not apply to the metropolitan district. Sections twenty-
eight to fifty-one, inclusive, shall apply only to said district.

Section 2. Said chapter one hundred and forty-eight, ^c^-^^;j]ed'
as amended in section ten by chapter two hundred and
seventy-three of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty-
one, is hereby further amended by striking out said section
ten and inserting in place thereof the following : — Section R"l?s and reg-

ulOitions tor gx~

10. The department may make rules and regulations for the plosives, etc.
keeping, storage, use, manufacture, sale, handling, trans-
portation or other disposition of gunpowder, d,Miamite, crude
petroleum or any of its products, or ex|Dlosive or inflammable
fluids or compounds, tablets, torpedoes or any explosives of
a like nature, or any other explosives, fireworks, firecrackers,
or any substance having such properties that it may spon-
taneously, or acting under the influence of any contiguous
substance, or of any chemical or physical agency, ignite, or
inflame or generate inflammable or ex-plosive vapors or
gases to a dangerous extent, and may prescribe the materials
and construction of buildings to be used for any of the said
purposes, except that cities and towns may by ordinances or
by-laws prohibit the sale or use of fireworks or firecrackers
within the city or town, or may limit the time \nthin which
firecrackers and torpedoes may be used.

Section 3. Section fourteen of said chapter one hundred ^ne^nded; ^ ^*'
and forty-eight is hereby amended by striking out the first

576

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 485.

License for
storing, etc.,
explosives.

Proviso.

Department
may regulate
private use,
etc. , without
license.

G. L. 148, § 19,
amended.

Officials desig-
nated by mar-
shal to grant
permits, etc.

Revocation of
permits.

G. L. 148, § 31,
amended.

Fee for permit,
etc.

paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following : —
Section 14' No building or other structure shall, except as
provided in section fifteen, be used for the keeping, storage,
manufacture or sale of any of the articles named in section
ten, except fireworks, firecrackers and torpedoes, unless the
aldermen or selectmen shall have granted a hcense therefor
for one year from the date thereof, after a public hearing,
fourteen days' public notice of which shall have been given
at the expense of the applicant and unless a permit shall
have been granted therefor by the marshal or by some official
designated by him for that purpose; provided, that any
building or other structure once used under a Hcense and
permit granted as aforesaid, or any building or other struc-
ture lawfully used for any of said purposes, may be con-
tinued in such use from year to year if the owner or occupant
thereof shall annually, while such use continues, file for regis-
tration with the clerk of the city or town where such building
or other structure is situated, and with the marshal or the
official designated by him to grant permits in such city or
town, a certificate reciting such use and occupancy. The
department may by regulation prescribe the amount of ex-
plosives, crude petroleum or any of its products, or of any
other inflammable fluid or compound, that may be kept for
private use in a building or other structure without a license,
permit or registration, or any of them.

Section 4. Said chapter one hundred and forty-eight is
hereby further amended by striking out section nineteen and
inserting in place thereof the following: — Section 19. The
marshal may designate some officer of any city or town who,
when so designated, may grant, in accordance M"ith rules
and regulations estabHshed by the department, the permits
required by section fourteen or by the regulations made
under section ten or fourteen. Such officer shall grant such
permits and keep a record of them. A fee of fifty cents may
be charged for any permit except as provided in section
fourteen. The marshal may revoke any permit under section
thirteen, or under the regulations made by authority of sec-
tion ten, and such a permit may be revoked for cause by any
officer who granted it.

Section 5. Section thirty-one of said chapter one hun-
dred and forty-eight is hereby amended by adding at the
end thereof the following: — JExcept as otherwise provided,
a fee of fifty cents may be charged for any such permit. Any

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 486. 577

such permit may be revoked by the marshal or by the officer
designated to grant it.

Section 6. Said chapter one hundred and forty-eight is g. l. us, § 62,
hereby further amended by striking out section sixty-two and ^°^®" ^ '
inserting in place thereof the following: — Section 62. Who- Penalty for sale
ever sells, or keeps or offers for sale, naphtha under a name undefaLumed
which tends to conceal its inflammable character shall be "'^'"''•
punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or
by imprisonment for not more than one month, or both, and
shidl be subject to the liabilities set forth in section sixty.

Section 7. Section sixty-six of said chapter one hundred ^^jj^j^^j' ^ ^^•
and forty-eight is hereby amended by inserting after the word
"liberates", in the first line, the words: — or flies, — so as
to read as follows: — Section 66. Whoever liberates or flies Penalty for
a fire balloon shall be punished by a fine of not more than one foon.^ ^^^ ^^''
hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one
month, or both. Approved May 27, 1921.

An Act making certain corrections in the general (7/iai>.486

LAWS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section seven of chapter four of the General ^^"gt^i^iJ^n
Laws is hereby amended by striking out clause Fourth. out.'

Section 2. Section four of chapter fourteen of the Gen- g. l. h, § 4,
eral Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word ^""^^
"out" in the twenty-first line, the words: — sections forty-
four to forty-seven, inclusive, of chapter thirty-fi\'e, and, —
so that the seventh paragraph of said section will read as fol-
lows:— Such assistants to the director of accounts as may Director of
from time to time be necessary to carry out sections forty- sfstontsf' ^^"
four to forty-seven, inclusi\'e, of chapter thirty-five, and
sections thirty-five to forty-tlii"ee, inclusi\'e, of chapter forty-
four, who shall receive such compensation as the commis-
sioner may fix.

Section 3. Section sixty-one of chapter thirty-two of g. l 32, § ei,

,1 /-< IT •11'^ . amended.

the General Laws is hereby amended b>' striking out, m the

fifth line, the words "any judge of probate and insolvency",

so as to read as follows: — Section 61. A justice of the Pensions for

supreme judicial or superior court, or any judge of the land judgerorsS-

court or of probate and insolvency, who, "ha\'ing attained the l^ZT, probate

age of seventy and having ser^Td in any or all of said courts courir'*

for at least ten consecutive years, resigns his office or retires

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G. L. 32, § 63,
amended.

Certain sections
of law not to
apply to cer-
tain judges, etc.

G. L. 39, § 13,
amended.

Quorum at
town meetings.

G. L. 40. § 5,
amended.

Purposes for
which towns
may appropri-
ate money.

from active service, or who is retired by the governor, with
the consent of the council, because of advanced age or mental
or physical disability, shall during the remainder of his life
receive an amount equal to three fourths of the salary which
was payable to him at the time of his resignation or retire-
ment, to be paid by the commonwealth in the same manner
as the salaries of justices or judges of said courts. A justice
of the superior court who has attained the age and performed
the service required by this section may retire from active
service, and may thereafter perform service with his own
consent, on the written request of the chief justice of said
court; and when so performing service he shall receive, on
the certificate of the chief justice, his expenses actually in-
curred while holding covu"t in places where he does not reside.
He shall not be counted in the number of justices provided
by law for the superior court.

Section 4. Section sixty-three of said chapter thirty-
two is hereby amended by striking out, in the second line,
the word "to", by inserting in the sixth line, after the word
"Any" the word: — such, — so as to read as follows: —
Section 63. The two preceding sections shall not apply to
justices of the supreme judicial or superior court or judges of
the land com-t, appointed after June fourth, nineteen hun-
dred and twenty, or to those who, although appointed before
that date, accepted the increase in salary proA'ided by chapter
six hundred and twenty-seven of the acts of nineteen hun-
dred and twenty. Any such justice or judge of any of the
said courts retired under article fifty-eight of the amendments
to the constitution shall on retiremeut be entitled to receive
a pension equal to one half the salary which a like justice or
judge was entitled to receive immediately prior to the above
mentioned date. Sections one to five, inclusive, shall not
apply to justices or judges of any of said courts.

Section 5. Section thirteen of chapter thirty-nine of the
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the word
"legal" in the first line, so as to read as follows: — Section
13. Towns may prescribe by by-law the number of voters
necessary to constitute a quorum at town meetings except
such parts of meetings as are devoted exclusively to the
election of town officers.

Section 6. Section five of chapter forty of the General
Laws is hereby amended by striking out clause (12) and in-
serting in place thereof the following: — {12) For erecting
headstones or other monuments at the graves of persons who

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 486. 579

served in the war of the revolution, the war of eighteen hun-
dred and twelve, the Seminole war, the Mexican war or the
war of the rebellion or who served in the mihtary or naval
service of the United States in the Spanish-American war or
in the world war; for acquiring land by purchase or by
eminent domain under chapter seventy-nine, purchasing,
erecting, equipping or dedicating buildings, or constructing
or dedicating other suitable memorials, for the purpose of
properly commemorating the services and sacrifices of persons
who served as aforesaid ; and for keeping in repair or decorat-
ing graves, monuments or other memorials erected to the
memory of such persons or of its firemen who died from
injuries received in the performance of their duties in the
fire service, or for other memorial obser\'ances in their honor.
Money appropriated in honor of such firemen may be paid
over to, and expended for such purposes by, any veteran
firemen's association or similar organization.

Section 7. Section fourteen of said chapter forty is g. l. 4o, § 14.
hereby amended by striking out, in the ninth line, the words
"at a regular meeting", so as to read as follows: — Section Taking or pur-
14. The aldermen of any city, except Boston, or the select- for^munidpai
men of a town may purchase, or take by eminent domain p'"'p°^^-
under chapter seventy-nine, for any munici]3al purpose any
land within the town not already appropriated to public use;
but no land shall be taken or purchased under this section
unless the taking or purchase thereof has pre\iously been
authorized by the city council or by vote of the town, nor
until an appropriation of money, to be raised by loan or
otherwise, has been made for the purpose by a two thirds
vote of the city council or by a two thirds vote of the town,
and no lot of land shall be purchased for any municipal pur-
pose for a price more than twenty-fi\'e per cent in excess of
its average assessed valuation during the pre\Tous three
years.

Section 8. Section fifty-five of chapter forty-one of the g. l. 4i, § 55.
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the words Town'L-
" shall receive such salary as the town shall vote," in the '=°""*''"t-
tenth and eleventh lines.

Section 9. Section seventy-seven of said chapter forty- g. l. 41, § 77,
one is hereby amended by inserting after the word "and" ^™^'''^^'^-
in the eleventh line, the words: — in cities the, — so that
the last sentence of said section will rend as follows: — If ^aS^VipIs,'"'
any person shall open for public tra^-el any private way the p*iaced°wr-
location, direction, width, grades and in cities the plan of *»»" private

-^ ways, etc.

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Proviso.

G. L. 41, § 111,
amended.

Vacations of
laborers in
cities and

Definition.

G. L. 44,
amended.

drainage of which have not pre\iously been approved in
writing by the board of survey in the manner provided in
said sections, neither the city or town nor other public au-
thority shall place any public sewer, drain, water pipe or
light in, or do any public construction work of any kind, or
make repairs, on such private way; provided, that this sec-
tion shall not prevent the laAing of a trunk sewer, drain,
water or gas main if reciuired by engineering necessities for
the accommodation of other territory.

Section 10. Section one hundred and eleven of said
chapter forty-one is hereby amended by striking out, in the
third, fourth and fifth lines, the words "who have worked
for such town for at least thirty-two weeks in the aggregate
during the preceding calendar year" and inserting in place
thereof the words : — regularly employed by such town, —
and by adding at the end of said section the words: — A
person shall be deemed to be regularly employed, within the
meaning of this section, if he has actually worked for the
city or town for thirty-two weeks in the aggregate during
the preceding calendar year, — so as to read as follows: —
Section 111. In any town wliich accepted chapter two hun-
dred and seventeen of the acts of nineteen hundred and four-
teen, all persons classified as laborers, or doing the work of
laborers, regularly employed by such town, shall be granted
a vacation of not less than two weeks during each year^ of
their employment, without loss of pay. In any city which
accepted said chapter the city council may determine that
a vacation of two weeks without loss of pay shall be granted
to e\'ery person regularly employed by such city who is
classified by the commissioners of civil ser^^ce as a common
laborer, skilled laborer, mechanic or craftsman in the labor
service, under regulations established by said commissioners
for cities to which the labor rules adopted by said commis-
sioners are or may become applicable. If such vacations are
authorized, they shall be granted by the heads of the execu-
tive departments of the city at such times as in their opinion
will cause the least interference with the performance of the
regular work of the city. A person shall be deemed to be
regularly employed, within the meaning of this section, if he
has actually worked for the city or town for thirty-two
weeks in the aggregate during the preceding calendar year.

Section 11. Section eight of chapter forty-four of the
General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 486. 581

"the" in the nineteenth line, the word: — outstanding, —
so that clause (5) of said section Anil read as follows: —
(5) For establishing, purchasing, extending or enlarging a Purpose for
gas or electric lighting plant \nthin the limits of the territory Til'rtowM^
Anthin which such gas or electric lighting plant is authorized ^^ide debt
to distribute its product, twenty years; but the outstanding ^^'^^*-
indebtedness so incurred shall not exceed in a town five per
cent and in a city two and one half per cent of the last pre-
ceding assessed valuation of such town or city.

Section 12. Section fifty of said chapter forty-four is g. l. 44,§5o,
hereby repealed. * '"p*'^'^^'

Section 13. Section fifty-five of said chapter forty-four g. l. u, § 55
is hereby amended by inserting after the word "A" in the *™^"'^®'^-
first line, the words: — ■ city or, — so as to read as follows: —
Section 55. A city or town shall not at any one time have Bank deposits
on deposit in a bank or trust company an amount exceeding townffimited.
sixty per cent of the capital and surplus of such bank or
trust company, unless satisfactory security is gixQXv to it by
such bank or trust company for such excess.

Section 14. Section seven of chapter fifty-six of the g. l. se, § 7,
General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word *™®°'^^-
"assessment" in the third line, the word: — , listing, — and
by striking out, in the third and fourth lines, the words "or
in Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea or Watertown for being
Hsted,", so as to read as follows: — Section 7. Whoever Penalty for
knowingly or \nlfully makes a false affidavit, takes a false oathl" ^^^^
oath or signs a false certificate relative to the qualifications
of any person for assessment, listing or registration, or in
Cambridge, Chelsea or Watertown for being given a certifi-
cate of residence by the assessors, shall be punished by im-
prisonment for not more than one year.

Section 15. Section thirteen of chapter fifty-eight of g^J^-^s^^^ 5 J3,
the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in the '*™''"
fifth and sixth lines, the words "under the department of
mental diseases, the department of pubfic welfare or the de-
partment of correction", so that the first sentence of said
section will read as follows: — Sectiofi 13. In nineteen hun- valuation of
dred and twenty-five and in every fifth year thereafter the flnS "ver?
commissioner shall between April first and June first de- ^^^ y^"*'"-
termine as of April first the fair cash A'alue of all land in e\'ery
town owned by the commonwealth and used for the purposes
of a public institution, a fish hatchery or game preserve, a
state military catnp ground, or a state forest.

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G. L. 59, § 5,
amended.

Certain prop-
erty exempt
from taxation.

G. L. 69, § 25,
amended.

Articles pro-
duced by the
blind to be
purcliased by
certain state
officials.

Proviso.

G. L. 71, § 70,
amended.

Situation of
schoolhouses.

G. L. 73, § 4,
amended.

Bonds of prin-
cipals of state
normal schools

G. L. 83. § 27,
amended.

Section 16. Section five of chapter fifty-nine of the
General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the
words " real estate" in the ninety-seventh fine, the words: — ,
poles, underground conduits, wires and pipes, — so that
clause sixteenth of said section will read as follow^s: — Six-
teenth, Property, other than real estate, poles, underground
conduits, wires and pipes, and other than machinery used in
manufacture or in supplying or distributing water, owned
by Massachusetts savings banks or co-operative banks, by
Massachusetts corporations subject to taxation under chapter
sixty-thi'ee or by foreign corporations subject to taxation
under section thirty-nine or fifty-eight of said chapter.

Section 17. Chapter sixty-nine of the General Laws is
hereby amended by striking out section twenty-five and
substituting the Mlow'mg: — Section 25. The superintend-
ent of buildings and officers in charge of state or other pub-
lic institutions shall purchase articles or supplies, other
than products of prison labor, from the di\ision of the blind;
provided, that the division has the same for sale and that
they were produced by persons under the super\ision of the
division or in industrial schools or workshops under its super-
vision.

Section 18. Section seventy of chapter seventy-one ot
the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out all after
the word "schoolhouses" in the second line, so as to read as
follows: — Section 70. A town may, at a town meeting, de-
termine the situation of its schoolhouses.

Section 19. Section four of chapter seventy-three of the
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the words
"state treasurer and the" in the second line, so as to read as
{Q\\oy^-^; — Section 4. Principals of state normal schools
shall giA-e bonds in such penal sums as the state auditor may
prescnbe, conditioned on the faithful performance of their

duties.

Section 20. Section twenty-seven of chapter eighty-three
of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after
the words "pubHc way" in the tMrd line, the words: — or
in a way opened or dedicated to the public use winch has
not become a public way, — by inserting after the word
"sidewalk" in the fourth fine, the words: — for such a way,
— by striking out the word "pubfic" in the ninth hue, and
by striking out the words "a public" in the eleventh hue,
and inserting in place thereof the words: — any such, —so

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 486. 583

as to read as follows : — Section 27. Whenever the aldermen Recording in
of a city or the sewer commissioners, selectmen or road com- d^'d^'^of°state-
missioners of a town lay out or determine to construct a ^tron°o/cer-
sewer or drain in a public way, or in a way opened or dedi- offidfis^etc
cated to the public use which has not become a public way,
or adopt an order for the establishment or reconstruction of
a sidewalk for such a way, and assessments may be made or
charges imposed under tliis chapter for the construction of
such improvement or the use thereof, they shall forthwith
cause to be recorded in the registry of deeds of the county or
district in which such city or to^^^l is situated a statement of
their action, which shall specify the ways in which such
sewer, drain or sidewalk is located. All assessments made
or charges imposed under tliis chapter upon any land which
abuts upon any such way in which such sewer, drain or side-
walk is located shall constitute a lien upon such land from
the time such statement is recorded.

Section 21. Section ten of chapter ninety-three of the g. l. 93, § lo,
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the \Aords ^"'*"
"less than six months or" in the eighth line, and by inserting
after the word "years" in said line, the words: — , or in a
jail or house of correction for not less than six months nor
more than two and one half years, — so as to read as fol-
lows:— Section 10. Whoever, in his individual capacitv, Penalty for

,• • 1 1 IP (; n • ■• /• p' participation

or actmg m behalr or any hrm, association or corporation tor by individuals
the purpose of evading any pro\'ision of sections eight and controf of ca-
nine, shall appoint agents, secure or hold the control of ^c?Tor*c°er'tiiin
corporate stock, or by agreement ^\'ith any other person, p^''p°^^-
firm, association or corporation, cause any of the commodities
mentioned in section eight to be sold for the purpose of such
evasion or attempt to evade, shall be punished by imprison-
ment in the state prison for not more than five years, or in
a jail or house of correction for not less than six months nor
more than two and one half years; and if any of the acts
specified in this section are done by a corporation, the di-
rectors, stockholders or agents authorizing such evasion or
discrimination shall each be punished as provided herein.

Section 22. Section forty-one of said chapter ninety- g.l. 93, §41,
three is hereby repealed. repealed.

Section 23. Chapter ninety-four of the General Laws is o. l. 94, new
hereby amended by inserting after section ninety-two the n"°° ^^^"^
following new section: — Section 92 A. No person shall sell Saie of decayed
or offer or expose for sale for food purposes, or have in purposes, regu-

584

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 486.

Penalty.

G. L. 94, new
section after
§ 150.

Penalty for sale
of certain un-
wholesome
food or drink,
etc.

G. L. 94, new
section after
§ 184.

Quantity of
certain sub-
stances to be
marked on
packages con-
taining cer-
tain patent
medicines,
drugs, etc.

Possession with intent to sell for such purposes, eggs which,
either before or after removal from the shell, are wholly or
partly decayed or decomposed, eggs in the fluid state, any
part of which is wholly or partly decayed or decomposed,
eggs, in the fluid state or othermse, which are mixed with
parts of eggs derived from eggs which are wholly or partly
decayed or decomposed, or frozen masses of broken eggs, if
the mass contains eggs wholly or partly decayed or decom-
posed, or which are mixed with parts of eggs taken from eggs
which were wholly or partly decayed or decomposed; nor
shall any person use in the preparation of food products eggs
which are wholly or partly decayed or decomposed, or de-
liver or sell such eggs in or at any establishment where food
products are prepared or manufactured, or purchase or
accept the same in or at any such establishment for use in
the preparation of food products; but nothing in this sec-
tion shall prohibit the purcha.se, sale or possession for other
than food purposes of such eggs. The department of public
health shall enforce tliis section. Violation of any provision
of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten
nor more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for
not less than three months, or both.

Section 24. Said chapter ninety-four is hereby further
amended by inserting after section one hundred and fifty the
following new section: — Section 150 A. Whoever knowingly
exposes for sale or has in possession with intent to sell, for
food or drink, anything described in the preceding section
shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred
dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than sixty days, or
both. This section shall not apply to a wholesale dealer
who has in his possession fruit or vegetables in the original
package \nth intent to disclose fully to the purchaser the
partly decayed condition thereof.

Section 25. Said chapter ninety-four is hereby further
amended by inserting after section one hundred and eighty-
four the following new section: — Section 184 A. Upon each
package, bottle or other receptacle holding any proprietary
or patent medicine, or proprietary or patent food prepara-
tion, containing alcohol, morphine, codeine, opium, heroin,
chloroform, cannabis indica, chloral hydrate or acetanilide,
or any derivati\'e or preparation of any such substance,
there shall be a label upon which shall be printed, in type
not smaller than eight point (bre^^er) capitals, a correct

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 486. 585

statement of the quantity or proportion of each of said
substances therein contained; pro\ided, that if the size of Proviso,
the package, bottle or other receptacle will not permit the
use of such type, the size thereof may be reduced proportion-
ately. Whoever manufactures, sells, or offers for sale any Penalty.
medicine or food preparation in violation of this section shall
be punished by a fine of not less than fi\'e nor more than one
hundred dollars; but no dealer shall be prosecuted hereunder when dealer is
if the article is marked as it w^as when purchased by him and peLity.^ ^
he can establish a guaranty signed by the wholesaler, jobber
or manufacturer, residing in this commonwealth, from whom
he purchases such article, to the effect that the same is
correctly marked as required by this section, designating it.
Such guaranty, to afford protection, shall contain the names
and addresses of the parties making the sale of such articles
to such dealer.

Section 26. Section one hundred and eighty-five of said ^p^ied. ^ ^^^'
chapter ninety-four is hereby repealed.

Section 27. Section three hundred and four of said chap- g. l. 94, § 304,
ter ninety-four is hereby amended by adding at the end ^'"^"^®'^-
thereof the following: — Violation of this section shall be Penalty upon

• 1 1 1 r- £ J. 1 ^^ X j^ n xi certain vendors

punished b\ a hne 01 not less than twenty-live nor more than of food and
five hundred dollars. ' ^'■"^'•

Section 28. Section nine of chapter one hundred and g. l i2i,§9.
twentj'-one of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding
at the end thereof the following: — It may from time to time Department of
select for support at the state farm any state paupers whose Trans'feTof^'^^"
labor, in domestic or other service at said institution, may p^^p®''^- ^^''•
contribute toward the cost of their support, or whose main-
tenance at the same may for special reasons be considered
expedient, and in an emergency said department may transfer
any inmates of the state infirmary to said institution, there
to be supported while the emergency continues. The super-
intendent of the state farm shall receive and properly support
all persons admitted to it under this section.

Section 29. Section forty-two of chapter one hundred ^p^ied^' ^ *^'
and twenty-five of the General Laws is hereby repealed.

Section 30. Section ninety-tliree of chapter one hun- g. l. irs, § 93,
dred and seventy-five of the General Laws is hereby amended '*™^"
by striking out the period at the end thereof, inserting in
place of said period a semi-colon, and adding the following: —
but a policy holder in the companies specified in the first Mutual liability

■in-r-pn • companies.

paragraph of section fifty-five shall not be hable to pay his Notice to

586

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 486.

policy holder
of assessments.

G. L. 181, § 1,
amended.

Definitions.

G. L. 185, § 14,
amended.

Salaries of
assistant
recorders of
land court,
provisions
stricken out.

G. L. 218, § 55,
amended.

Boston

municipal

court.

Stenographic

and medical

service, and

equipment.

proportional part of any assessments which may be laid by
such companies, unless he is notified of such assessment
within one year after the expiration or cancellation of his
poHcy.

Section 31. Section one of chapter one hundred and
eighty-one of the General Laws is hereby amended by in-
serting after the words "insurance company" in the fifth
line, the words : — or a corporation organized for a purpose
for which domestic corporations can be organized under
chapter one hundred and eighty, — so as to read as fol-
lows : — Section 1 . The following words as used in this
chapter shall, except when otherwise specifically prescribed,
have the folloAnng meanings:

"Commissioner", the commissioner of corporations and
taxation.

"Foreign corporation", a corporation, association or organ-
ization, except an insurance company or a corporation
organized for a purpo.se for which domestic corporations can
be organized under chapter one hundred and eighty, which
has been established, organized or chartered under laws
other than those of the commonwealth.

Section 32. Section fourteen of chapter one hundred
and eighty-fi^^e of the General Laws is hereby amended by
striking out, in the tenth to fifteenth lines, inclusive, the
words "The salaries of the several assistant recorders, in
lieu of compensation on the basis of fees received, shall be
equal to the compensation received by them or their prede-
cessors in their respective capacities as assistant recorders for
the year ending July first, nineteen hundred and seventeen,
plus ten per cent of such sum."

Section 33. Chapter two hundred and eighteen of the
General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section
fifty-five and inserting in place thereof the following : —
Section 55. The justices of said court may employ steno-
graphic service for the court to an amount not exceeding
three thousand dollars yearly. Said court may secure for its
criminal business medical seriice, and the equipment neces-
sary therefor, and for this purpose may exj^end annually
such smn, not exceeding ten thousand dollars, as the justices
of said court may from time to time determine, subject to
the approval of the mayor of Boston. Sums so expended
shall be paid by Suffolk comity upon vouchers approved by
the chief justice of said court.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 486. 587

Section 34. Section ninety-six of chapter two hundred ^^^^3^' ^ ^^'
and twenty-one of the General Laws is hereby amended by
striking out the words "state treasurer" in hne two, and in-
serting in place thereof the words : — treasurers of the re-
spective counties, — and by adding at the end thereof the
following : — No salary of a clerk or assistant clerk in office
on October twenty-third, nineteen hundred and nineteen,
shall be diminished by the classification established by the
two preceding sections or by any readjustment under this
section, — so as to read as ioWows: — Section 96. In the Adjustment of
year following each state and national census, the treasurers derks^^ofcourts
of the respective counties shall adjust the salaries provided ^"'^ assistants.
for in the two preceding sections in accordance with said
sections, on the basis of said census, and the salaries so ad-
justed shall be allowed from January first in the year of ad-
justment. No salary of a clerk or assistant clerk in office on
October twenty-third, nineteen hundred and nineteen, shall
be diminished by the classification established by the
two preceding sections or by any readjustment under this
section.

Section 35. Section two of chapter two hundred and ^m^dl^d' ^ ^'
twenty-nine of the General Laws is hereby amended by
striking out the comma after the word "assessed" in the
sixth line, and inserting in place thereof the words : — with
reference to the degree of culpability of the defendant or of
his or its servants or agents, and, — so as to read as follows:
— Section 2. If the proprietor of a common carrier of alatif by ^"'^
passengers, except a railroad corporation or street railway or l^fl^^^^^
electric railroad company, by reason of his or its negligence, mon camera.
or by reason of the unfitness or gross negligence or careless-
ness of his or its servants or agents, causes the death of a
passenger, he or it shall be Hable in damages in the sum of
not less than five hundred nor more than five thousand dol-
lars, to be assessed ^\^th reference to the degree of culpability
of the defendant or of his or its ser^-ants or agents, and re-
covered and distributed as proA'ided in section one, and to
the use of the persons and in the proportions, therein speci-
fied.

Section 36. Section one hundred and three of chapter g. l. 231,
two hundred and thirty-one of the General Laws is hereby ^ '°^' ^'""''^^•
amended by adding at the end thereof the words: — This Appeals.
and the seven follo^^^ng sections shall not apply to actions
under chapter two hundred and thirty-nine.

588

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 486.

G. L. 246,
§ 6, amended.

Service upon
paymaster of
foreign corpora-
tion.

G. L. 281, § 9,
amended.

Periods of
limitation to
continue to
run.

Certain acts
and resolves

Section 37. Section six of chapter two hundred and
forty-six of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting
after the word "thirty-eight" in the fourth hne, the words:
— or thirty-nine, — and by adding at the end thereof the
words : — or the commissioner of insurance, — so as to read
as follows : — Section 6. When a foreign corporation having
a usual place of business in the commonwealth is summoned
as trustee in an action against one of its employees, service
of the writ may be made as pro\dded in section thirty-eight
or thirty-nine of chapter two hundred and twenty-tliree, or
upon any pa>anaster or other officer or agent of the corpora-
tion whose duty it is to pay such employee, and such service
shall be as binding upon the corporation as if it had been
made upon the commissioner of corporations and taxation
or the commissioner of insurance.

Section 38. Section nine of chapter two hundred and
eighty-one of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding
at the end thereof the words : — If a shorter period of time
is prescribed by the General Laws in any matter relating to
wills or to the administration of the estates of deceased
persons, and the limitation has begun to run, it shall continue
to run for the time fixed by the law in effect at the time
when it began to run, notwithstanding the repeal thereof by
the General Laws, — so as to read as follows: — Section 9.
If a limitation or period of time prescribed in any of the acts
repealed for acquiring a right, barring a remedy or any other
purpose has begun to run, and the same or a similar limita-
tion is prescribed in the General Laws, the time of limitation
shall continue to run and shall Ymxe like effect as if the whole
period had begun and ended under the operation of the
General Laws. If a shorter period of time is prescribed by
the General Laws in any matter relating to wills or to the
administration of the estates of deceased persons, and the
limitation has begun to run, it shall continue to run for the
time fixed by the law in effect at the time when it began to
run, notwithstanding the repeal thereof by the General
Laws.

Section 39. The following acts and resolves, and parts
of acts and resolves, are hereby repealed: — Resolves of
eighteen hundred and fifty-three, chapter sixty-two. Acts
of eighteen hundred and ninety-five, chapter three hundred
and five, section five. Acts of eighteen hundred and
ninety-nine, chapter four hundred and twenty-four, except
sections eight and foiuteen. Acts of nineteen hundred and

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 486. 589

two, chapters one hundred and fifty-seven, one hundred
and sixty-nine and two hundred and twenty-five. Acts of
nineteen hundred and tliree, chapters one hundred and forty-
seven and two hundred and thi-ee. Acts of nineteen hundred
and five, chapter thi-ee hundred and ten. Acts of nineteen
hundred and eight, chapter tlu-ee hundred and forty-two.
Acts of nineteen hundred and nine, chapter two hundred
and thirty-seven. Resolves of nineteen hundred and ele\'en,
chapter one hundred and three. Acts of nineteen hundred
and twelve, cliapter five hundred and twenty-eight. Acts of
nineteen hundred and thirteen, chapters four hundred and
thirty-four and six hundred and se\^enty. General Acts of
nineteen hundred and fifteen, chapter eighty. General Acts
of nineteen hundred and seventeen, chapter fi\T, section two.
Special Acts of nineteen hundred and se\Tnteen, chapters
one hundred and twenty-three and two hundred and forty-
four. Special Acts of nineteen hundred and eighteen, chap-
ters one hundred and nineteen and one hundred and sixty.
General Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen, chapters one
hundred and eighty-two, one hundred and eighty-fi^'e and
two hundred and sixty. Special Acts of nineteen hundred
and nineteen, chapter two hundred and forty-six. Acts of
nineteen hundred and twenty, chapter one hundred and
eight, section one, chapter five hundred and thirty-two, sec-
tion one, chapter five hundred and sixty-five, section one,
and chapter six hundred and thirty, except section twenty-
three.

Section 40. The following acts and parts of acts, repealed 2wd and
by chapter two hundred and eighty-two of the General re-enacted.
Laws, are hereby revived and re-enacted : — Acts of nine-
teen hundred and six, chapter four hundred and sixty-three.
Part III, section two. Acts of nineteen hundred and nine,
chapter four hundred and ninety, Part II, section seventy-
six.

Section 41. Chapter three of the General Laws is hereby g. l. 3, § 24,
amended by striking out section twenty-four and inserting '""'""^'''^•
in place thereof the following: — Section 21. All proposed Engrossment

*. , ... ~ ^^of proposed

amendments to the constitution which have been agreed to amendments
in joint session of the two houses of the general court in the stitutlo^n"
manner prescribed by the constitution shall be engrossed on
parchment or parchment paper, certified by the clerk of such
joint session, and deposited in the ofl^ce of the state secre-
tary. Approved May 27, 1921.

590

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 487.

G. L. 32, §
amended.

Pensions for
officers or in-
spectors of de-
partment of
public safety,
etc.

ChapA87 An Act to amend the laws for the retirement of

CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES AND JUDGES OF PROBATE AND
INSOLVENCY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Chapter thirty-two of the General Laws is
hereby amended by striking out section sixty-eight and in-
serting in place thereof the following: — Section 68. Any
officer or inspector of the department of public safety, who
began continuous service prior to July first, nineteen hun-
dred and twenty-one, if in the judgment of the commissioner
of public safety he is disabled for useful ser\ice in the de-
partment and a physician designated by said commissioner
certifies that he is permanently incapacitated, either physi-
cally or mentally, for the further performance of liis duty in
the department, by injuries sustained through no fault of his
own in the actual performance of his duty, or any such
officer or inspector of said department who has performed
continuous faithful ser\dce for the commonwealth for not
less than twenty years, if in the judgment of said commis-
sioner he is incapacitated for further ser\'ice as a member of
the department, shall, if he so requests, be retired, and shall
annually receive a pension from the commonwealth equal to
one half the compensation receiA'cd by him at the time of his
retirement. Said commissioner may in an emergency call
upon any person so pensioned for such temporary ser\ace as
a member of the department as he may be fitted to perform,
and during such serxice there shall be paid to him the dif-
ference between the rate of full pay for such employment
and the rate of pension received by him. Any former in-
spector of the district pohce transferred to the state board
of labor and industries under authority of section eight of
chapter seven hundred and twenty-six of the acts of nine-
teen hundred and t^Ach^e shall, for the purposes of this sec-
tion, be deemed an inspector of the department of public
safety.

Section 2. Said chapter thirty-two is hereby further
amended by striking out section sixty-nine and inserting in
place thereof the following : — Section 69. The metropolitan
district commission shall, at the request of any permanent
member of its police department who began continuous
service prior to July first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one,
if in the judgment of said commission he is disabled for useful

Former in-
spectors of
district police
entitled to
pensions, etc.

G. L. 32, §
amended.

Pensions foi
permanent
members of
police depart-
ment of metro-
politan district
commission.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 487. 591

service in said department, retire from active service and
place upon a pension roll such member if a physician selected
by the commission certifies in writing that he is permanently
disabled, either mentally or physically, by injuries sustained
through no fault of his own in the actual performance of his
duty, from further performing duty as such member, or any
such permanent member of said department who has per-
formed faithful continuous service therein for not less than
twenty years, if in the judgment of the commission said
member is incapacitated for useful service as a police officer;
and every member so retired shall annually receive as a
pension one half the amount of compensation received by
him at the time of his retirement. The commission may in
case of emergency call upon any person pensioned under this
section for such temporary service as a police officer as he
may be fitted to perform, and during such service there shall
be paid to him the difference between the rate of full pay for
such employment and the rate of pension received by him.

Section 3. Section seventy-one of said chapter thirty- g. l. 32, § 71,
two is hereby amended by inserting after the word "depart- ^'^e'^^^-
ment", in the first and second fines, the words: — who began
continuous service prior to July first, nineteen hundred and
twenty-one, — so as to read as follows : — Section 71 . If any Annuities to
permanent police ofl^cer of said police department who began m^roi^iitan
continuous service prior to July first, nineteen hundred and p**''"^-
twenty-one, or any call officer dies from injuries received
while in the discharge of his duty in the service of the com-
mission and leaves a widow, or if no widow, any child or
children under the age of sixteen, a sum not exceeding one
thousand dollars may be paid as an annuity to such widow
so long as she remains unmarried, or for the benefit of such
child or children so long as he or any one of them continues
under the age of sixteen, and the commission may from time
to time determine the amount of such annuity within the
limits aforesaid. The provisions of this and the two pre- Provisions
ceding sections as to pensions or annuities for disability or cCT^iL*officers
death resulting from injuries received in the performance of Sulrunckr
duty shall apply to officers assigned to duty under the com- 0° ™™i|ffj°'^®''
missioner of public safety as provided in section four of safety.
chapter one hundred and forty-seven.

Section 4. Section two of said chapter thirty-tw^o is g. l. 32, § 2,
hereby amended by striking out all after the word "final", ^'^^''^^■
in the sixty-first line, and inserting in place thereof the fol-
lowing: — {9) Any member who is found bv the board, after state retire-

" ment associa-

592 Acts, 1921. — Chap. 487.

tion, incapacity examination by one or more physicians selected bv the

of member. i i i i i • • i

board, to have been permanently mcapacitated, mentally or
physically, by injuries sustained through no fault of his own
while in the actual performance of his duty, from the further
performance of such duty, may be retired, irrespective of
age and of his period of service, and shall receive yearly pay-
ments as follows: (a) an annuity at his age nearest birthday,
as provided by section five (2) B; (6) such a pension from
the commonwealth that the sum of the annuity under sec-
tion five (2) B (a) and the pension shall equal one half the
annual salary received by him at the time when the injury
was received. Except as other\\ise proxdded, a person re-
tired under this paragraph shall not recei\'e from the com-
monwealth any other sum by way of annuity, pension or
compensation. In case of emergency, a retired officer or
inspector of the department of public safety or a retired
permanent member of the metropolitan district police may
be called upon by the proper authority for such temporary
active duty as such officer or inspector is able to perform,
and there shall be paid to him for such ser^^ce the difference
between the rate of full pay and the rate of pension recei\'ed
by him. Application for disability retirement hereunder
shall be made in writing within two years after the date of
the applicant's last salary payment, and pension and annuity
payments granted under this paragraph shall be payable
only from the date of receipt by the board of such applica-
tion. The board may rec[uire re-examinations from time to
time of any member of the association pensioned under this
paragraph or under paragraph {8), and if the disability or
incapacity is found no longer to exist the pension shall cease
and there shall be refunded to such member such sum, if
any, as the board finds then remaining to his credit in the
annuity fund.
G. L 32. § 2, Section 5. Section two of said chapter thirty-two is
hereby further amended by adding at the end thereof the
following new paragraph: — {10) If any member is found by
m°ember"f°° '° the board to have died from injuries received while in the
family. discharge of his duty, and leaves a widow, or if no widow

any child or children under the age of sixteen, a pension
equal to the retirement allowance to which such member
would have been entitled under paragraph (-9) had he been
permanently incapacitated shall be paid to such widow so
long as she remains unmarried, or for the benefit of such

State retire-
ment associa-

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 487. 593

child or children so long as he or any one of them continues
under the age of sixteen. A person receiving a pension under
this paragraph shall not receive from the commonwealth
any other sum by way of annuity, pension or compensation.

Section 6. Section four {2) B of said chapter thirty-two g. l. 32, § 4,
is hereby amended by adding after paragraph {d) the fol- Amended.
lowing paragraph: — (e) Each month, such amount as the common-
board may determine to be necessary to pay current pensions rributloMTo"
on account of disability, permanent incapacitation or death ^enVfunT
under paragraph {8), {9) or {10) of section two.

Section 7. Section sixty-three of said chapter thirty-two g. l. 32, § 63,
is hereby amended by inserting at the end of the second '*"^''"^«'^-
sentence the following: — The two preceding sections shall ^e*rtain"^ ^""^
not apply to judges of probate and insoh'ency appointed Justices, etc.
after July first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one. Any such
judge of probate and insolvency retired under article fifty-
eight of the amendments to the constitution shall on retire-
ment be entitled to receive a pension equal to one half the
salary which a like judge was entitled to receive immediately
prior to said date.

Section 8. Said chapter thirty-two is hereby further g. l. 32, § 74.
amended by striking out section se^'enty-four and inserting ^'"*'"
in place thereof the following: — Section 74. Any woman Pensions for
who entered the continuous employ of the superintendent of scrubwomen
buildings or the sergeant-at-arms as a cleaner and scrub- '" ^^^^^ ^''"^®'
woman prior to July first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one,
if she has reached the age of sixty and has been in such em-
ploy for not less than fifteen years and has become physically
or mentally incapacitated for labor, or any such employee
if she has been in such employ for not less than ten years
and has become physically or mentally incapacitated for
labor by reason of any injury received in the performance of
her duties, may, ^nth the approval of the superintendent,
be retired from serAice, and if so retired she shall receive
from the commonwealth for the remainder of her life the
sum of three dollars per week; pro\ided, that any such em- Proviso,
ployee may, upon written application to the state board of
retirement within one year after July first, nineteen hundred
and t^\enty-one, become a member of the state retirement
association and she shall thereby be held to have waiA^ed
any benefits to which she may be entitled under this section.

Approved May 27, 1921.

594

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 488, 489, 490.

Chap ASS An Act extending the duration of an act to provide

THAT UNJUST, UNREASONABLE AND OPPRESSIVE AGREE-
MENTS SHALL BE UNENFORCEABLE.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section three of chapter five hundred and seventy-eight of
the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty is hereby amended
by striking out, in the last line, the word "twenty-two" and
inserting in place thereof the word : — twenty-three, — so as
to read as follows: — Section 3. The act shall become null
and void on the first day of February in the year nineteen
hundred and twenty-three. Approved May 27, 1921.

1920, 578, § 3,
amended.

Certain rent
act void
February 1,
1923.

1919, 257 (G),
§ 2, etc.,
amended.

C/iap.489 An Act extending further the duration of an act

RELATIVE TO TERMINATION OF TENANCIES AT WILL.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section two of chapter two hundred and fifty-seven of the
General Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen, as amended
by chapter five hundred and thirty-eight of the acts of nine-
teen hundred and twenty, is hereby further amended by
striking out, in the last line, the word "twenty-two" and in-
serting in place thereof the word : — twenty-three, — so as
to read as follows: — Section 2. This act shall take effect
upon its passage, but shall become null and void on the first
day of February in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-
three. Approved May 27, 1921.

Tenancies at
will act void
February 1,
1923.

Chap.4:90 An Act extending the duration of an act to provide

FOR A DISCRETIONARY STAY OF PROCEEDINGS IN ACTIONS
OF SUMMARY PROCESS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section six of chapter five hundred and seventy-seven of
the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty is hereby amended
by striking out, in the last line, the word "twenty-two" and
inserting in place thereof the word : — twenty-three, — so
as to read as follows : — Section 6. This act shall become
null and void on the first day of February in the year nine-
teen hundred and twenty-three. Approved May 27, 1921.

1920, 577, § 6,
amended.

Certain act
void February
1, 1923.

Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 491, 492. ^ 595

An Act extending the duration of an act to penalize ChapA91

THE violation OF CERTAIN RIGHTS OF TENANTS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section two of chapter five hundred and fifty-five of the 1920, 555, § 2,
acts of nineteen hundred and twenty is hereby amended by '*"^"
striking out, in the last Hne, the word "twenty-two" and in-
serting in place thereof the word : — twenty-three, — so as
to read as follows: — Section 2. This act shall become null ^^l^lf^
and void on the first day of February in the year nineteen |9''23^"'*''y ••
hundred and twenty-three. Approved May 27, 1921.

An Act to apportion and assess a state t.\x of four- Chap. ^92

TEEN MILLION DOLLARS.

Whereas, A delay in the taking effect of this act would pr'^^S'!^
cause great inconvenience in the collection of the state tax,
therefore, it is hereby declared to be an emergency law,
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public con-
venience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Each city and town in the commonwealth state tax
shall be assessed and pay the sum with which it stands and asseased.
charged in the following schedule, that is to say : —

Abington, thirteen thousand three hundred dollars, . S13,300 00

Acton, seventy-one hundred and forty dollars, . . 7,140 00

Acushnet, fifty-one hundred and eighty dollars, 5,180 00
Adams, twenty-seven thousand five hundred and

eighty dollars, 27,580 00

Agawam, twelve thousand three hundred and twenty

dollars, ". 12,320 00

Alford, five hundred and sixty dollars, . . . 560 00
Aniesbury, twenty-five thousand three hundred and

forty doUars, 25,340 00

Amherst, seventeen thousand seven hundred and

eighty dollars, 17,780 00

Andover, twenty-five thousand nine hundred dol-
lars, 25,900 00

Arlington, fifty-six thousand seven hundred dollars, . 56,700 00

Ashburnham, forty-seven hundred and sixty dollars, . 4,760 00

Ashby, twenty-six hundred and sixty dollars, . . 2,660 00

Ashfield, twenty-eight hundred dollars, . . . 2,800 00

Ashland, fifty-one hundred and eighty dollars, . . 5,180 00
Athol, thirty-one thousand six hundred and forty

doUars, 31,640 00

596

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 492.

State tax
apportioned
and assessed.

and

Attleboro, fifty-nine thousand three hundred and

sixty dollars,

Auburn, sixty-five hundred and eighty dollars,
Avon, thirty-seven hundred and eight}' dollars,
Ayer, ninetj^-six hundred and sixty dollars,
Barnstable, twenty-three thousand two hundred and

forty dollars,

Barre, eighty-eight hundred and twenty dollars,
Becket, twenty-two hundred and forty dollars, .
Bedford, fifty-four hundred and sixty dollars, .
Belchertown, thirty-three hundred and sixty dol

lars,

BeUingham, forty-three hundred and fortj^ dollars,
Belmont, thirty-six thousand eight hundred and

twenty dollars,

Berkley, eighteen hundred and twent}^ dollars, .
Berlin, nineteen hundred and sixt.y dollars,
Bernardston, eighteen hundred and twenty dollars,
Beverly, one hundred thousand six hundred and

sixty dollars,

Billerica, seventeen thousand nine hundred

twenty dollars,

Blackstone, sixty-one hundred and sixty dollars,
Blandford, twenty-one hundred dollars,
Bolton, twenty-two hundred and forty dollars, .
Boston, four million two hundred sixty-two thousand

three hundred dollars, ....

Bourne, fifteen thousand eight hundred and twenty

dollars,

Boxborough, eight hundred and forty dollars, .
Boxford, twenty-three hundred and eighty dollars,
Boylston, eighteen hundred and twenty dollars,
Braintree, twenty-seven thousand seven hundred and

twenty dollars,

Brewster, twenty-two hundred and forty dollars,
Bridgewater, sixteen thousand five hundred and

twenty dollars,

Brimfield, twenty-one hundred dollars,

Brockton, one hundred eighty-nine thousand seven

hundred dollars,

Brookfield, fifty-one hundred and eighty dollars,
Brookline, two hundred fifty thousand and forty

dollars,

Buckland, sixty-three hundred dollars,
Burlington, three thousand and eighty dollars,
Cambridge, four hundred two thousand, nine hun

dred and twent}^ dollars, ....
Canton, eighteen thousand four hundred and eighty

dollars,

Carlisle, fourteen hundred dollars.
Carver, fifty-three hundred and twenty dollars,
Charlemont, twenty-one hundred dollars, .
Charlton, forty-seven hundred and sixty dollars,

$59,360 00

6,580 00

3,780 00

9,660 00

23,240 00

8,820 00

2,240 00

5,460 00

3,360 00
4,340 00

36,820 00

1,820 00

1,960 00

1,820 00

100,660 00

17,920 00

6,160 00

2,100 00

2,240 00

4,262,300 00

15,820 00

840 00

2,380 00

1,820 00

27,720 00
2,240 00

16,520 00
2,100 00

189,700 00
5,180 00

250,040 00
6,300 00
3,080 00

402,920 00

18,480 00
1,400 00
5,320 00
2,100 00
4,760 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 492.

597

Chatham, sixty-five hundred and eighty dollars,
Chelmsford, fifteen thousand nine hundred and sixty

dollars,

Chelsea, one hundred and twelve thousand dollars,
Cheshire, twenty-nine hundred and forty dollars,
Chester, three thousand and eighty dollars,
Chesterfield, twelve hundred and sixty dollars, .
Chicopee, one hundred one thousand nine hundred

and twenty dollars,

Chilmark, twelve hundred and sixty dollars,

Clarksburg, fourteen hundred dollars, .

Clinton, thirty-one thousand two hundred and twenty

dollars,

Cohasset, sixteen thousand six hundred and sixty

dollars,

Colrain, thirty-six hundred and forty dollars.
Concord, twenty-one thousand one hundred and

forty dollars,

Conway, twenty-six hundred and sixty dollars, .
Cummington, eleven hundred and twenty dollars,
Dalton, twelve thousand three hundred and twenty

dollars,

Dana, fourteen hundred dollars, ....
Danvers, twenty-five thousand seven hundred and

sixty dollars,

Dartmouth, seventeen thousand two hundred and

twenty dollars,

Dedham, thirty-nine thousand two hundred dollars,

Deerfield, ninety-nine hundred and forty dollars,

Dennis, forty-two hundred dollars,

Dighton, seventy-nine hundred and eighty dollars,

Douglas, six thousand and twenty dollars, .

Dover, seventy-seven hundred dollars,

Dracut, eighty-four hundred dollars, .

Dudley, ninety-six hundred and sixty dollars, .

Dunstable, fourteen hundred dollars, .

Du.xbury, ninety-one hundred dollars.

East Bridgewater, eleven thousand three hundred and

forty dollars,

East Longmeadow, five thousand and forty dollars,
Eastham, twelve hundred and sixty dollars,
Easthampton, thirty-two thousand two hundred dol

lars,

Easton, twelve thousand four hundred and sixty dollars

Edgartown, forty-six hundred and twenty dollars,

Egremont, eighteen hundred and twenty dollars,

Enfield, nineteen hundred and sixty dollars,

Erving, five thousand and forty dollars,

Essex, four thousand and sixty dollars,

Everett, one hundred sixteen thousand three hundred

and forty dollars,

Fairhaven, seventeen thousand seven hundred and

eighty dollars,

$6,580 00 state tax
' apportioned

and assessed.

15,960 00

112,000 00

2,940 00

3,080 00

1,260 00

101,920 00
1,260 00
1,400 00

31,220 00

16,660 00
3,640 00

21,140 00
2,660 00
1,120 00

12,320 00
1,400 00

25,760 00

17,220 00

39,200 00

9,940 00

4,200 00

7,980 00

6,020 00

7,700 00

8,400 00

9,660 00

1,400 00

9,100 00

11,340 00
5,040 00
1,260 00

32,200 00

12,460 00

4,620 00

1,820 00

1,960 00

5,040 00

4,060 00

116,340 00
17,780 00

598

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 492.

State tax
apportioned
and assessed.

Fall River, three hundred seventy-five thousand

seven hundred and sixty dollars,
Falmouth, nineteen thousand one hundred and eighty

dollars,

Fitchburg, one hundred thirtj^-three thousand two

hundred and eighty dollars, ....
Florida, twenty-six hundred and sixty dollars, .
Foxborough, eighty-eight hundred and twenty dol

lars,

Framinghara, sixty-three thousand eight hundred

and forty dollars,

Franklin, sixteen thousand nine hundred and forty

dollars,

Freetown, thirty-seven hundred and eighty dollars
Gardner, thirty-seven thousand three hundred and

eighty dollars,

Gay Head, one hundred and forty dollars, .
Georgetown, thirty-nine hundred and twenty dol

lars,

Gill, nineteen hundred and sixty dollars,
Gloucester, eighty thousand five hundred dollars,
Goshen, eight hundred and forty dollars, .
Gosnold, twenty-three hundred and eighty dollars,
Grafton, thirteen thousand and twenty dollars,
Granby, twenty-two hundred and forty dollars,
Granville, sixteen hundred and eighty dollars, .
Great Barrington, twenty-three thousand six hundred

and sixty dollars, ....

Greenfield, forty-eight thousand four hundred and

forty dollars,

Greenwich, nine hundred and eighty dollars,
Groton, eighty-five hundred and forty dollars, .
Groveland, forty-four hundred and eighty dollars,
Hadley, seventy-one hundred and forty dollars,
Halifax, twenty-one hundred dollars, .
Hamilton, ten thousand six hundred and forty dol

lars,

Hampden, fourteen hundred dollars, .
Hancock, eleven hundred and twenty' dollars,
Hanover, sixty-three hundred dollars, .
Hanson, sixty-five hundred and eighty dollars,
Hardwick, twelve thousand three hundred

twenty dollars,

Harvard, fifty-four hundred and sixty dollars,
Harwich, fiftj^-six hundred dollars,
Hatfield, sixty-three hundred dollars, .
Haverhill, one hundred forty-nine thousand

hundred dollars,

Hawley, eight hundred and forty dollars, .
Heath, eight hundred and forty dollars,
Hingham, nineteen thousand six hundred dollars,
Hinsdale, twenty-three hundred and eighty dollars,
Holbrook, sixty-three hundred dollars,

and

eight

$375,760 00

19,180 00

133,280 00
2,660 00

8,820 00

63,840 00

16,940 00
3,780 00

37,380 00
140 00

3,920 00

1,960 00

80,500 00

840 00

2,380 00

13,020 00

2,240 00

1,680 00

23,660 00

48,440 00
980 00
8,540 00
4,480 00
7,140 00
2,100 00

10,640 00
1,400 00
1,120 00
6,300 00
6,580 00

12,320 00
5,460 00
5,600 00
6,300 00

149,800 00

840 00

19,600 00

2,380 00

6,300 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 492. 599

Holden, sixty-seven hundred and twenty dollars, . $6,720 00 state tax

Holland, four hundred and twenty dollars, . . 420 00 andassessed.

Holliston, sixty-three hundred dollars, . . . 6,300 00

Holyoke, two hundred fifteen thousand seven hun-
dred and forty dollars, 215,740 00

Hopedale, fifteen thousand four hundred dollars, . 15,400 00

Hopkinton, fifty-seven hundred and forty dollars, . 5,740 00

Hubbardston, twenty-three hundred and eighty dol-
lars, . 2,380 00

Hudson, sixteen thousand three hundred and eighty

dollars, 16,380 00

Hull, twenty-eight thousand four hundred and twenty

dollars, .' 28,420 00

Huntington, twenty-eight hundred dollars, . . 2,800 00

Ipswich, eighteen thousand three hundred and forty

dollars, 18,340 00

Kingston, fifty-three hundred and twenty dollars, . 5,320 00

Lakeville, thirty-six hundred and forty dollars, . 3,640 00

Lancaster, sixtj^-eight hundred and sixty dollars, . 6,860 00

Lanesborough, twenty-five hundred and twenty dol-
lars, 2,520 00

Lawrence, two hundred seventy thousand four hun-
dred and eighty dollars, 270,480 00

Lee, ten thousand two hundred and twenty dollars, . 10,220 00

Leicester, eighty-six hundred and eighty dollars, . 8,680 00

Lenox, nineteen thousand four hundred and sixty

dollars, 19,460 00

Leominster, forty-six thousand seven hundred and

sixty dollars, 46,760 00

Leverett, fourteen hundred dollars, .... 1,400 00

Lexington, twenty-three thousand eight hundred dol-
lars, 23,800 00

Leyden, eight hundred and forty dollars, . . . 840 00

Lincoln, fifty-three hundred and twenty dollars, . 5,320 00

Littleton, thirty-seven hundred and eighty dollars, . 3,780 00

Longmeadow, eleven thousand two hundred dollars, . 11,200 00

Lowell, two hundred ninety-eight thousand four

hundred and eighty dollars, 298,480 00

Ludlow, nineteen thousand four hundred and sixty

dollars, 19,460 00

Lunenburg, forty-seven hundred and sixty dollars, . 4,760 00

Lynn, two hundred ninety-two thousand and forty

dollars, 292,040 00

Lynnfield, forty-four hundred and eighty dollars, . 4,480 00

Maiden, one hundred twenty-three thousand two

hundred dollars, 123,200 00

Manchester, thirty-one thousand seven hundred and

eighty dollars, 31,780 00

Mansfield, eighteen thousand six hundred and twenty

dollars, 18,620 00

Marblehead, thirty-one thousand two hundred and

twenty dollars, 31,220 00

Marion, eighty-eight hundred and twenty dollars, . 8^820 00

600

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 492.

State tax
apportioned
and assessed.

and

Marlborough, tliirty-six thousand six hundred and

eighty dollars,

Marshfield, seventy-four hundred and twenty dol-
lars,

Mashpee, twelve hundred and sixty dollars,
Mattapoisett, five thousand and forty dollars,
MajTiard, fourteen thousand two hundred and eighty

dollars,

Medfield, sixty-one hundred and sixty dollars,
Medford, ninety-nine thousand one hundred

twenty dollars,

Medway, fifty-seven hundred and forty dollars,
Melrose, fifty-four thousand six hundred dollars,
Mendon, twenty-two hundred and forty dollars,
Merrimac, five thousand and forty dollars,
Methuen, fortj^ thousand seven hundred and forty

dollars,

Middleborough, sixteen thousand nine hundred and

forty dollars,

Middlefield, seven hundred dollars, ...
Middleton, twenty-nine hundred and forty dollars,
Milford, thirty-one thousand two hundred and

twenty dollars,

Millbury, twelve thousand se^'en hundred and forty

dollars,

Millis, fifty-six hundred dollars, ....
Millville, thirty-nine hundred and twentj^ dollars,
Milton, fifty-two thousand nine hundred and twenty

dollars,

Monroe, eight hundred and forty dollars, .
Monson, sixty-eight hundred and sixty dollars,
Montague, twenty-four thousand three hundred and

sixty dollars,

Monterey, twelve hundred and sixty dollars,
Montgomery, five hundred and sixty dollars.
Mount Washington, four hundred and twenty dol

lars,

Nahant, eleven thousand seven hundred and sixty

dollars,

Nantucket, fourteen thousand five hundred and

sixty dollars,

Natick, twenty-six thousand six hundred dollars,
Needham, twenty-eight thousand eight hundred and

forty dollars,

New Ashford, two hundred and eighty dollars.
New Bedford, three hundred eighty-five thousand

seven hundred dollars,

New Braintree, twelve hundred and sixty dollars.
New Marlborough, thirty-two hundred and twenty

dollars,

New Salem, fifteen hundred and forty dollars, .
Newbury, fifty-seven hundred and forty dollars,
Newburyport, thirty-seven thousand two hundred

and forty dollars,

136,680 00

7,420 00
1,260 00
5,040 00

14,280 00
6,160 00

99,120 00
5,740 00

54,600 00
2,240 00
5,040 00

40,740 00

16,940 00

700 00

2,940 00

31,220 00

12,740 00
5,600 00
3,920 00

52,920 00

840 00

6,860 00

24,360 00

1,260 00

560 00

420 00

11,760 00

14,560 00
26,600 00

28,840 00
280 00

385,700 00
1,260 00

3,220 00
1,540 00
5,740 00

37,240 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 492.

601

Newton, two hundred thirteen thousand and eighty

dollars,

Norfolk, thirty-six hundred and forty dollars. .
North Adams, fifty-four thousand seven hundred

and forty dollars,

North Andover, twenty-four thousand three hundred

and sixty dollars,

North Attleborough, twenty-five thousand seven

hundred and sixty dollars,

North Brookfield, sixty-three hundred dollars, .
North Reading, thirty-two hundred and twenty dol

lars,

Northampton, fifty-eight thousand three hundred

and eighty dollars,

Northborough, fiftj^-six hundred dollars,
Northbridge, twenty-five thousand nine hundred

dollars,

Northfield, forty-six hundred and twenty dollars,
Norton, fifty-seven hundred and forty dollars, .
Norwell, thirty-seven hundred and eighty dollars,
Norwood, fifty-three thousand six hundred and

twenty dollars,

Oak Bluffs, fifty-eight hundred and eight.v dollars,

Oakham, twelve hundred and sixty dollars,

Orange, fourteen thousand one hundred and forty

dollars,

Orleans, seventy-one hundred and forty dollars,
Otis, eleven hundred and twent}^ dollars, .
Oxford, seventy-four hundred and twenty dollars.
Palmer, twenty-three thousand eiglit hundi-ed dol

lars,

Paxton, eleven hundred and twenty dollars,
Peabod}'-, seventy-two thousand three hundred and

eighty dollars,

Pelham, fifteen hundred and forty dollars, .
Pembroke, four thousand and sixty dollars,
Pepperell, seventy-seven hundred dollars, .

Peru, seven hundred dollars,

Petersham, twenty-nine hundred and forty dollars,
Phillipston, nine hundred and eighty dollars,
Pittsfield, one hundred twenty thousand five hundred

and forty dollars,

Plainfield, seven hundred dollars,

Plainville, thirty-two hundred and twentj'' dollars,

Plymouth, forty-nine thousand four hundred and

twenty dollars,

Plympton, fourteen hundred dollars, .
Prescott, seven hundred dollars, ....
Princeton, three thousand and eighty dollars, .
Provincetown, ninety-three hundred and eighty doL

lars,

Quincy, one hundred fortj^-two thousand five hun

dred and twenty dollars.

Randolph, ninety-two hundred and forty dollars,

State tax

$213,080 00 ^Snlr^.

3,640 00

54,740 GO

24,360 00

2.5,760 00

6,300 00

3,220 00

58,380 00

5,600 00

25,900 00

4,620 00

5,740 00

3,780 00

53,620 00

5,880 00

1,260 00

14,140 00

7,140 00

1,120 00

7,420 00

23,800 00

1,120 00

72,380 00

1,540 00

4,060 00

7,700 00

700 00

2,940 00

980 00

120,540 00

700 00

3,220 00

49,420 00

1,400 00

700 00

3,080 00

9,380 00

142,520 00
9,240 00

602

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 492.

state tax
apportioned
and assessed.

Raynham, thirty-nine hundred and twenty dollars, . $3,920 00
Reading, twenty-three thousand five hundred and

twenty dollars, 23,520 00

Rehoboth, thirty-six hundred and forty dollars, . 3,640 00
Revere, seventy thousand four hundred and twenty

dollars, 70,420 00

Richmond, sixteen hundred and eighty dollars, . 1,680 00

Rochester, three thousand and eighty dollars, . . 3,080 00
Rockland, eighteen thousand seven hundred and

sixty dollars, 18,760 00

Rockport, twelve thousand three hundred and twenty

dollars, 12,320 00

Rowe, eight hundred and forty dollars, . . . 840 00
Rowley, thirty-two hundred and twenty dollars, . 3,220 00
Royalston, twenty-five hundred and twenty dollars, . 2,520 00
Russell, sixty-one hundred and sixty dollars, . . 6,160 00
Rutland, three thousand and eighty dollars, . . 3,080 00
Salem, one hundred twentv-six thousand two hun-
dred and eighty dollars, " 126,280 00

Salisbury, fifty-four hundred and sixty dollars, . . 5,460 00

Sandisfield, fourteen hundred dollars, .... 1,400 00

Sandwich, four thousand and sixty dollars, . . 4,060 00
Saugus, twenty-two thousand eight hundred and

twenty dollars, ........ 22,820 00

Savoy, seven hundred dollars, 700 00

Scituate, sixteen thousand three hundred and eighty

dollars, 10,380 00

Seekonk, sixty-three hundred dollars, .... 6,300 00

Sharon, ninety-five hundred and twenty dollars, . 9,520 00

Sheffield, four thousand and sixty dollars, . . . 4,060 00

Shelburne, fifty-four hundred and sixty dollars, . 5,460 00

Sherborn, forty-nine hundred dollars, .... 4,900 00

Shirley, fifty-one hundred and eighty dollars, . . 5,180 00
Shrewsbury, ten thousand two hundred and twenty

doUars, 10,220 00

Shutesbury, nine hundred and eighty dollars, . . 980 00

Somerset, sixty-seven hundred and twentj^ dollars, . 6,720 00
Somerville, two hundred forty-five thousand four

hundred and twenty dollars, 245,420 00

South Hadley, fourteen thousand seven hundred dol-
lars, 14,700 00

Southampton, eighteen hundred and twenty dol-
lars, 1,820 00

Southborough, seventy-one hundred and fort}^ dol-
lars, . . . ' 7,140 00

Southbridge, twenty-nine thousand two hundred and

si.xty dollars, 29,260 00

Southwick, three thousand and eighty dollars, ._ . 3,080 00
Spencer, twelve thousand eight hundred and eighty

dollars, 12,880 00

Springfield, five hundred seventy-two thousand three

hundred and twenty dollars, 572,320 00

Sterling, thirty-nine hundred and twenty dollars, . 3,920 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 492.

603

and
dol

dol

Stockbridge, eleven thousand seven hundred and

sixty dollars,

Stoneham, nineteen thousand one hundred and eighty

dollars,

Stoughton, seventeen thousand tliree hundred and

sixty dollars,

Stow, thirty-three hundred and sixty dollars,
Sturbridge, three thousand and eighty dollars, .
Sudbury, four thousand and sixty dollars, .
Sunderland, twenty-three hundred and eighty dol

lars,

Sutton, five thousand and forty dollars,
Swampscott, thirty-eight thousand two hundred and

twenty dollars,

Swansea, fiftj^-seven hundred and forty dollars,
Taunton, ninety-six thousand eight hundred

eighty dollars,

Templeton, seventj^-eight hundred and forty

lars,

Tewksbury, seven t3'-five hundred and sixty

lars,

Tisbury, fifty-six hundred dollars,
Tolland, eight hundred and forty dollars, .
Topsfield, sixty-three hundred dollars,
Townsend, four thousand and sixty dollars,
Truro, fifteen hundred and forty dollars,
Tyngsborough, twenty-five hundred and twenty dol-
lars,

Tyringham, nine hundred and eighty dollars,
Upton, four thousand and sixty dollars,
Uxbridge, fourteen thousand dollars, .
Wakefield, thirty-eight thousand nine hundred and

twenty dollars,

Wales, eleven hundred and twenty dollars,
Walpole, twenty-three thousand nine hundred and

forty dollars,

Waltham, ninety-two thousand four hundred dol

lars,

Ware, twenty thousand eight hundred and sixty dol

lars,

Wareham, eighteen thousand seven hundred and

sixty dollars,

Warren, eighty-six hundred and eighty dollars,
Warwick, twelve hundred and sixty doUars,
Washington, eight hundred and forty dollars,
Watertown, seventj'-seven thousand one hundred and

forty dollars,

Wayland, seven thousand dollars,

Webster, twentj^-six thousand three hundred and

twenty dollars,

Wellesley, forty-one thousand five hundred and

eighty dollars,

Wellfleet, twenty-three hundred and eighty dollars,

$11,760

19,180

17,360
3,360
3,080
4,060

2,380
5,040

38,220
5,740

96,880

7,840

7,560
5,600
840
6,300
4,060
1,540

2,520

980

4,060

14,000

38,920
1,120

23,940

92,400

20,860

18,760

8,680

1,260

840

77,140
7,000

State tax
rvn apportioned

and assessed.

00
00
00
00

00
00

00
00
00
00
00
00

00
00
00
00

00
00

00
00
00
00

00
00

26,320 00

41,580
2,380

00
00

604

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 492.

state tax
apportioned
and assessed.

Wendell, twenty-one hundred dollars, .... $2,100 00
Wenham, six thousand and twenty dollars, . . 6,020 00
West Boylston, thirty-two hundred and twenty dol-
lars, 3,220 00

West Bridgewater, fifty-seven hundred and forty dol-
lars, 5J40 00

West Brookfield, thirty-two hundred and twenty

dollars, 3^220 00

West Newbury, three thousand and eighty dollars, . 3,080 00
West Springfield, thirty-seven thousand eight hun-
dred dollars, 37,800 00

West Stockbridge, twenty-two hundred and forty

dollars, 2,240 00

West Tisbury, sixteen hundred and eighty dollars, . 1,680 00
Westborough, ninety-nine hundred and fortv dol-
lars, . . ". \ . 9,940 00

Westfield, forty-one thousand four hundred and forty

dollars, 41,440 00

Westford, ten thousand two hundred and twenty

dollars, . 10,220 00

Westhampton, eight hundred and forty dollars, . 840 00

Westminster, three thousand and eighty dollars, . 3,080 00

Weston, thirteen thousand eight hundred and sixty
dollars, ... . . . . . 13,860 00

Westport, ninety-six hundred and sixty dollars, . 9,660 00

Westwood, seven thousand dollars, .... 7,000 00

Weymouth, thirty-nine thousand and sixty dollars, . 39,060 00
Whately, twenty-three hundred and eightj^ dollars, . 2,380 00

Whitman, seventeen thousand three hundred and

sixty dollars, 17,360 00

Wilbraham, sixty-seven hundred and twenty dol-
lars, 6,720 00

Williamsburg, thirty-seven hundred and eighty dol-
lars, 3,780 00

Williamstown, thirteen thousand four hundred and

forty dollars, 13,440 00

Wilmington, sixty-four hundred and forty dollars, . 6,440 00

Winchendon, thirteen thousand seven hundred and

twenty dollars, 13,720 00

Winchester, forty-six thousand nine hundred dol-
lars, 46,900 00

Windsor, eight hundred and forty dollars, . . . 840 00

Winthrop, forty-five thousand six hundred and forty

dollars, 45,640 00

Woburn, forty-seven thousand four hundred and

sixty dollars, 47,460 00

Worcester, six hundred twenty-one thousand six

hundred dollars, 621,600 00

Worthington, twelve hundred and sixty dollars, . 1,260 00

Wrentham, fifty-three hundred and twenty dollars, . 5,320 00

Yarmouth, fifty-six hundred dollars, .... 5,600 00

$14,000,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 492. 605

Section 2. The state treasurer shall forthwith send his state treasurer
warrant, according to the provisions of section twenty of warrant
chapter fifty-nitie of the General Laws to the selectmen or
assessors of each city and town taxed as aforesaid, requirina;
them respectively to assess the sum so charged, and to add
the amount of such tax to the amount of city, town and
county taxes to be assessed by them respectively on each
city and town.

Sfxtion 3. The state treasurer in his warrant shall Payment of

, , • 11 assessments by

require the selectmen or assessors to pay, or issue severally cities and
their warrant or warrants requiring the treasurers of their
several cities and towns to pay to the state treasurer, on or
before November fifteenth in the year nineteen hundred and
twenty-one, the sums set against said cities and towns in
the schedule aforesaid; and the selectmen or assessors, re-
spectively, shall return a certificate of the names of the
treasurers of their several cities and towns, with the sum
which each may be required to collect, to the state treasurer
at some time before September first in the year nineteen
hundred and twenty-one.

Section 4. If the amount due from any city or town, as Notice to
provided in this act, is not paid to the state treasurer within de^nquent°^
the time specified, then the state treasurer shall notify the
treasurer of such delinquent city or town, who shall pay into
the treasury of the commonwealth, in addition to the tax,
such further sum as would be equal to one per cent per
month during the delinquency from and after November
fifteenth in the year nineteen hundred and t^^enty-one; and
if the same remains unpaid after December first in the year
nineteen hundred and twenty-one, an information may be
filed by the state treasurer in the supreme judicial court, or
before any justice thereof, against such delinquent city or
tow^n; and upon notice to such city or tow^n, and a summary warrantor
hearing thereon, a warrant of distress may issue against such tois^ul'. ^^^"^
city or town to enforce the payment of said taxes under such
penalties as the court, or the justice thereof before whom
the hearing is had, shall order. Nothing herein contained
shall be construed to prevent the state treasurer from de-
ducting at any time, from any moneys which may be due
from the commonwealth to the delinquent city or town,
the whole or any part of said tax, A\ith the interest accrued
thereon, which shall remain unpaid.

Approved May 21, 1921.

cities and
towns.

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Emergency
preamble.

ChapA93 An Act imposing an extra tax upon the net incomes

OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would cause
substantial reduction in the revenue for the current year of
the commonwealth and of its cities and towns, therefore it is
hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the
immediate preservation of the pubhc convenience.

Excise tax upon
net incomes of
certain cor-
porations.

Certain credits
not to be
allowed.

Contents of
and date of
filing returns
with commis-
sioner of cor-
porations and
taxation, etc.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Every corporation subject to the provisions
of sections thirty to sixty, inclusive, of chapter sixty-three of
the General Laws, shall pay, in addition to all other taxes,
an excise tax at the rate of three quarters of one per cent of
its net income as herein defined and apportioned to this
commonwealth. "Net income" shall mean the net income
of said corporations for the period covered by their return of
income to the federal government due next prior to April
first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, subject to the pro-
visions of the following sections.

Section 2. Against such net income of any such corpo-
ration no credit shall be allowed for any federal war or excess
profits or other income taxes or any other credit as specified
in section two hundred and thirty-six of the federal revenue
act of nineteen hundred and eighteen except such income
received from bonds, notes or other obhgations of the United
States, as was included in its federal return.

Section 3. Except as pro\ided in section twelve, every
corporation subject to the tax imposed by this act shall render
to the commissioner of corporations and taxation, under
oath or affirmation of its treasurer or assistant treasurer, on
or before July first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, a
true copy of its last return due prior to April first, nineteen
hundred and twenty-one, to the collector of internal revenue
of the annual net income arising or accruing from all sources
in its fiscal or calendar year next preceding, stating the name
and situation of the principal place of business of the cor-
poration; the kind of business transacted, and a list of all
subsidiary companies, if any, vdih the location of the principal
place of business of each; the gross amount of its income,
received during such year from all sources, and the amount
of its ordinary necessary expenses paid out of earnings in the
maintenance and operation of the business and properties

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 493. 607

of such corporation; such other information as may be re-
quested by the United States treasury department for the
purpose of ascertaining the total amount of net income
taxable under the United States income tax act; the net
income of such corporation after making the deductions
authorized; the amount of taxes paid upon its income to
the federal internal revenue department for the year next
preceding the one for which such return is made; in case of
a corporation wliich carries on business outside the common-
wealth, the fair cash value of its real estate and tangible
personal property in each city or town in this commonwealth,
and the fair cash value of its real estate and tangible personal
property located outside this commonwealth; in case of a
corporation deriving profits principally from the holding or
sale of intangible property, the gross receipts from its busi-
ness within and without this commonwealth and the gross
receipts from its business within this commonwealth.

Section 4. If the amount of the net income as returned ^lelfwhe^Mt
by each such company to the federal collector of internal income is

■^ . , 1 111 • • P • changed or

revenue is changed or corrected by the commissioner or in- corrected, etc.
ternal revenue or by other official of the United States, such
company within ten days after the receipt of notification of
such change or correction shall make return under oath or
affirmation to the commissioner of corporations and taxation
of such changed or corrected net income upon which the tax
is required to be paid to the United States. In case a cor- Penalty upon
poration fails to file the return within the time prescribed, retuni on time,
there shall be added to and become a part of the tax, as an ^^'^*®'"*^°*"
additional tax, the sum of five dollars for every day during
which such corporation is in default; but the commissioner
of corporations and taxation may abate any such additional
tax in whole or in part. If any deduction is made from the
net income as returned, the commissioner of corporations
and taxation shall certify to the auditor the amount of any
tax paid upon such deduction, and the treasurer and receiver-
general shall pay said amount without any further act or
resolve making appropriation therefor, or if any addition is
made, such corporation shall within tliirty days after receipt
of notice from the commissioner of corporations and taxation
of the amount of such addition pay the tax thereon.

Section 5. The proportion of the net income taxable Tax on certain
under this act in cases of corporations carrying on business car^i'ng'on^
outside of this commonwealth shall be as follows: — In the ^idenSsa-*"
case of a corporation deriving profits principally from the •'^"^«"^-

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Profits from
sale of intangi-
ble property.

Commissioner
to determine
proportion in
certain cases.

Applicability
of apportion-
ment.

Commissioner
to make list
of companies
subject to the
tax, etc., and
deliver copy
to state
treasurer for
collection, etc.

Application to
correct tax,
hearing, etc.

ownership, sale or rental of real estate, and in case of a cor-
poration deri\dng profits principally from the sale or use of
tangible personal property owned by it, such proportion as
the fair cash value of its real estate. and tangible personal
property in this commonwealth on April first of the current
year is to the fair cash value of the entire real estate and
tangible personal property owned by it on that date with
no deduction on account of any encumbrance thereon.

In the case of a corporation deriving profits principally
from the holding or sale of intangible property such propor-
tion as its gross receipts assignable to this commonwealth for
the year covered by its return is to its gross receipts for such
year within and without the commonwealth.

In case neither of the above methods is applicable, the
commissioner of corporations and taxation shall determine,
in such manner as he deems equitable, the proportion of the
net income received from business carried on within this
commonwealth.

The apportionment of net income to this commonwealth
as provided in this section shall apply to all corporations,
domestic or foreign, wliich are taxable under this act.

Section G. The commissioner of corporations and tax-
ation, on or before September twentieth in the current year,
shall make a list of companies subject to the tax computed
upon their net incomes, with the amount apportioned to this
commonwealth, as provided in section five, and a tax shall
be levied on each of said corporations of tlu-ee quarters of
one per cent of such income, and the commissioner of cor-
porations and taxation shall enter the amount of such tax
against the name of each of said corporations. _ He shall
certify to the correctness of the said list and of said amounts
and deliver a copy thereof to the treasurer and recei\'er-
general, who shall collect such tax in the manner and with
the powers pro\aded in chapter sixty-three of the General
Laws. The commissioner of corporations and taxation shall
forthwith mail a statement of the amount of such tax to
each of said corporations, but failure to receive such state-
ment shall not excuse non-payment of the tax. Within ten
days after the date of such notice the corporation may apply
for a correction of said tax, and may be heard thereon by the
board of appeal provided for by section twenty-one of chapter
six of the General Laws, and the decision of said board shall
be final and conclusive. Such tax shall be payable on or
before October twentieth in the current year, and to any

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 493. 609

sum or sums due and unpaid after the said October twentieth,
after ten days' notice and demand thereon by the treasurer
and receiver-general, shall be added interest at the rate of
six per cent per annum from the time when such taxes were
payable until they are paid, if such payment is made before
the commencement of proceedings for recovery thereon, and
twelve per cent if made after the commencement thereof.
In case of failure to make such return, or in case of false or commissioner's
fraudulent return, the commissioner of corporations and tax- fa'ifire to make
ation, upon discovery thereof at any time within three years '"^*'^°' ^*''-
after the same is due, shall make a return of such net income,
and a tax computed thereon shall be paid by such corpo-
ration upon notification of the amount thereof, and the treas-
urer and receiver-general shall ha\^e the same powers of
collection as given by said chapter sixty-three of the General
Laws.

Section 7. Any such corporation wliich fails to make Penalties upon

11,1 .. p jI • j_ 1 corporations

any return required by the provisions or this act, or renders and officers
a false or fraudulent return, shall be liable to a penalty of returns "etc!* ^
not less than one hundred dollars nor more than ten thousand
dollars, to be paid to the commonwealth, and to be collected
in the manner prescribed by sections seventy-two to seventy-
five, inclusive, of chapter sixty-tliree of the General Laws,
and any person or any officer of any such corporation who
makes a false or fraudulent return or statement with intent
to defeat or evade payment of the tax required by the pro-
visions of this act shall be subject to a fine of not more than
two thousand dollars or to imprisonment for not more than
one year, or to both such fine and imprisonment.

Section 8. If any such corporation fails to render any Additional

, • 1 1 /i • • i> , 1 • i 1 assessment for

return required by the provisions oi tms act, or renders a failure to file.
false or fraudulent return, the commissioner of corporations return^ ete*!"
and taxation, according to the best information obtainable,
shall make such return, according to the form prescribed, of
the income liable to a tax, and shall levy such tax on the
amount so determined, and in case of false or fraudulent re-
turn shall add one hundred per cent to such tax, or in case
of failure to make a return, or to verify the same, he shall
add fifty per cent to such tax. The amount so added to the
tax shall be collected at the same time and in the same
manner as the tax, unless such failure or falsity is discovered
after the tax has been paid, in which case the tax so added
shall be collected in the same manner as the tax. If such Commissioner

may apply to

corporation fails to make such return or to permit an exami- supreme

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judicial court
of Suffolk
county, when,
etc.

Determination
of validity of
tax by supreme
judicial court
on petition.

Reimbiu'se-
ment of tax if
illegally ex-
acted.

Returns to be
open to in-
spection of cer-
tain officials,
etc.

nation of its books, the commissioner of corporations and
taxation may apply to the supreme judicial court for the
county of Suffolk, for an order requiring such company to
make such return, or to permit such examination. Said
court, after such notice as it may find reasonable of the
pendency of such application and hearing thereon, may
make such order as it finds proper, and for violation of such
order may punish for contempt the president, vice-president,
treasurer, assistant treasurer or other officer guilty of such
violation, and may restrain such corporation from further
prosecution of its business until it has made such return or
permitted the examination of its books, as the case may be.

Section 9. Any corporation aggrieved by the exaction
of said tax or any portion thereof may, within six months
after the payment of the same, whether such payment be
made after or before the issue of the warrant mentioned in
section se\'enty-two, chapter sixty-three of the General
Laws, apply by petition to the supreme judicial court, setting
forth the amount of the tax and costs thereon so paid, the
general legal grounds and the specific grounds in fact, if any,
upon which it is claimed such tax should not have been
exacted. Said petition shall be the exclusive remedy and
shall be entered and heard in the county of Suffolk. A copy
of the same shall be served upon the treasurer and receiver-
general and upon the attorney-general. The proceedings
upon such petition shall conform, as nearly as may be, to
proceedings in equity, and an abatement shall be made of
only such portion of the tax as was assessed without au-
thority of law.

Section 10. If the court, upon a hearing or trial, ad-
judges that said tax, and the costs thereon, have been il-
legally exacted, a copy of the judgment or decree shall be
transmitted by the clerk of the court to the auditor, who shall
thereupon audit and certify the amount adjudged to have
been illegally exacted, with interest, and costs to be taxed
by the clerk of the court in the same manner as other claims
against the commonwealth, and the treasurer and receiver-
general shall pay the same, without any appropriation there-
for.

Section 11. The taxes provided by tliis act shall be re-
tained for the general purposes of the commonwealth. Re-
turns shall be open to the inspection of the commissioner of
corporations and taxation or his deputies, assistants and
clerks, when acting under his authority. The disclosure by

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 494. 611

the commissioner of corporations and taxation, or by any
deputy, assistant, clerk or other employee of the common-
wealth, or of any city or town therein, to any person of any
information whatever contained in and set forth by any such
return, except in proceedings to collect the tax, or by proper
judicial order, shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding
one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for a period not
exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprison-
ment. Said returns shall be preserved for two years, and
thereafter until the commissioner of corporations and tax-
ation orders them to be destroyed.

Section 12. The net income as defined and apportioned ^ndef Srs^act
in this act shall, in the case of corporations subiect to the required of

.. p . 1. ^1. 'i-pi certain cor-

pro Visions ot sections thirty to nity-two, inclusive, of chapter porations.
sixty-three of the General Laws, be ascertained from the
returns made by such corporations under said sections, and
no other returns for the purposes of this act shall be required
of such corporations.

Section 13. The commissioner of corporations and tax- commissioner
ation shall have direction of the assessment of the taxes pro- rectk)n''o'f''
vided for by this act. He may procure such additional clerical Addltronai'
and other assistants as may be necessary for the proper ad- assistants, etc.
ministration of this act, and may expend for the purposes
of this act such amounts as the general court may appro-
priate. Approved May 27, 1921.

An Act authorizing the department of public works ChapAdA
TO construct railroad tracks to connect the prop-
erty OF THE commonwealth IN EAST BOSTON WITH
EXISTING RAILROADS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The division of waterways and public lands Construction
of the department of pubHc works is hereby authorized to ?L'd tackrin
construct such railroad tracks as are required to connect the ^"^^ Boston.
property owned by the commonwealth at East Boston near
Jeffries Point with any or all railroad tracks which are or may
hereafter be operated in East Boston.

Section 2. For the purpose of pro\'iding the necessary For location
location for the tracks thus authorized, the division is hereby by^emfnent^
authorized to acquire a right of way by eminent domain SHx^ciTed^
under chapter seventy-nine of the General Laws, or by pur- ^*''-
chase or otherwise, not exceeding one hundred feet wide
from the said property of the commonwealth and extending

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Agreements
may be entered
into, etc.

Department
of public
utilities to
approve man-
ner of making
certain track
connections,
etc.

westerly across the right of way of the Boston, Revere Beach
and Lynn Railroad Company near and northerly of Porter
street and thence continuing westerly and northerly to a
point or points where the tracks on said right of way can be
connected \nth one or more existing railroad tracks.

Section 3. Said division is also authorized to co-operate
and enter into agreements with the New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company through its subsidiary
company the Boston and Albany Railroad Company to
such extent as may be necessary to secure the actions by
said railroad company proxided for by section six of chapter
four hundred and sixty-eight of the acts of nineteen hundred
to secure the approaches to the said property of the com-
monwealth taken for the "purpose of constructing thereon
wharves and docks", and the said division is further au-
thorized to enter into any agreement for the use and oper-
ation of the tracks to be constructed hereunder for the pur-
pose of securing proper use of the same in transferring freight
between said commonwealth property and all railroads
operated in East Boston.

Section 4. For the purpose of making such connections,
tracks may be constructed, within the location acquired
under the p^o^'isions of section two, across the tracks of the
Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad Company in such
manner as the department of public utilities may approve,
and may be maintained at grade until such time as public
safety and con\enience require the separation of the grades
of said tracks. When public safety and con\enience or the
development of the property owned by the commonwealth
at East Boston require, said division shall cause said grades
to be separated, but in such separation the gi-ade of the
Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad Company shall
not be altered ^^^thout its consent, nor shall said company be
required to bear any portion of the expense of said separa-
tion or the maintenance thereof, nor shall said company be
entitled to receive compensation or allowance for any damages
it may claitn to be caused to said railroad by such separa-
tion. Said di^'ision may make connections with the tracks
of other railroads in such manner and in such location as
may be agreed upon between said division and said other
railroad companies, and in case of failure to so agree, the de-
partment of public utilities shall prescribe the location and
manner of making such connections.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 495. 613

Section 5. No trains on said new tracks shall be operated ^P^fn't^^f^
at grade across the tracks of the Boston, Revere Beach and at grade, time
Lynn Railroad Company except between the hours of mid-
night and six o'clock in the morning, and said crossing shall
be equipped Avith such interlocking apparatus or other safety
devices as the department of pubHc utiHties may prescribe.
The whole expense of installing and operating said de\ices
shall be borne by the commonwealth.

Section 6. For the purpose of acquiring said right of p^d'^rom" ^^
way and constructing railroad tracks thereon and on the E*""* ,°^ Boston

f 1 1 1 T-i T-> • Fund, etc.

present property or the commonwealth at East Boston, m-
cluding all incidental expenses, said diAision is hereby au-
thorized to expend such sums as may hereafter be appro-
priated for the purpose not exceeding two hundred thousand
dollars, of which sum not more than one hundred thousand
dollars shall be appropriated in the year nineteen hundred
and twenty-one. Appropriations as authorized by this sec-
tion shall be made from the Port of Boston Fund.

Apyroved May 27, 1921.

An Act relative to the analysis of liquor by the ChapA95

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and thirty-eight of the General Laws g. l. iss, § 54,
is hereby amended by striking out section fifty-foiu- and ^"'^^'^^■
inserting in place thereof the following: — Section 54- The Certification
analyst or assistant analyst of the department of public Hquorb^' de-
health shall upon request make, free of charge, a chemical pubKeatth
analysis of all liquors sent to it by the hcensing board of any ^°^ evidence.
city, the selectmen of any town, or by police officers or other
officers authorized by law to make seizures of liquors, if the
department is satisfied that the analysis requested is to be
used in connection with the enforcement of the laws of the
commonwealth. The said department shall return to such
licensing board, selectmen, police or other oflicers, as soon
as may be, a certificate, signed by the analyst or assistant
analyst making such chemical analysis, of the percentage of
alcohol by weight at sixty degrees Fahrenheit which such
samples of liquor contain. Such certificate shall be prima
facie e\-idence of the composition and quality of the liquors
to which it relates, and the court may take judicial notice of
the signature of the analyst or the assistant analyst, and of
the fact that he is such. Approved May 27, 1921.

614 Acts, 1921. — Chaps. 496, 497.

ChapAdQ An Act relative to the rank of certain police

OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Rank of certain SECTION 1. The cliief iiispcctor of the New Bedford poHce

m NewBeX^ department shall be ranked as a captain in said department

ifshLd!'^^''' from and after July seventh, nineteen hundred and fifteen.

All inspectors of the New Bedford police department shall

be ranked as lieutenants in said department from and after

January first, nineteen hundred and seventeen.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 27, 1921.

Chap.A97 An Act providing for the construction of certain

BRIDGES OVER THE CHARLES RIVER BETWEEN THE CITY
OF BOSTON AND THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF BOSTON AND THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE,

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Construction SECTION 1. The metropolitan district commission, in
bridges oyer scctious ouc to fivc, iuclusive. Called the commission, is
betw<^n'^Bo^s'ton licrcby authorizcd and directed to remo\'e the following
and Bqsron"^ cxlstiug bridgcs aud to construct new bridges with suitable
aut'horild^ approachcs at or near their respective sites : —

(1) That between the city of Boston and the town of
Watertowai, known as the Western a\'enue and Arsenal
street bridge;

(2) That between the city of Boston and the city of Cam-
bridge, known as the Western avenue bridge;

(3) That between the city of Boston and the city of Cam-
bridge, known as the River street-Brighton street bridge;

(4) That between the city of Boston and the city of Cam-
bridge, known as the Brookline street-Essex street-Cottage
Farm bridge.

witw draws ^^^ *^^^ ^^^^^' bridges shall be constructed \\ithout draws,
if United states providcd the consent of the United States is obtained, and
consen s, e c. ^^^^^^ ^^ ^^ ^^^^^ twch'c fcct aboA'c the Ordinary level of the
water in the basin over the main channel. The commission
shall construct any necessary approaches to said bridges on
each end thereof; may construct temporary lligh'\^'ay bridges
to be used by vehicles, pedestrians and street cars, and may
grant locations for street railway tracks, poles and wires

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 497. 615

thereon or may repair and strengthen the existing bridges so
that they may be used temporarily for such purpose during
the construction of the new bridges; shall cause any neces-
sary dredging to be done; and may take by eminent domain
under chapter sev^enty-nine of the General Laws, or acquire
by purchase or otherwise, such lands or rights for the ap-
proaches to said bridges as it may deem necessary for carrying
out the provisions of this act, and shall cause all lands so
acquired to be properly filled and graded. The plans of said Approval of
bridge between Boston and Watertown shall be subject to etc.
approval by the secretary of war of the United States, the
mayor of the city of Boston, the selectmen of the town of
Watertown and the commission. The plans of said bridges
between the city of Cambridge and the city of Boston shall
be approved by the secretary of war of the United States, the
mayor of the city of Boston, the mayor of the city of Cam-
bridge and the commission. Said bridges shall be constructed Purpose of

construction

and maintained for the joint use of the highways of said maintenance,

cities and town and the metropohtan reservations, roads

and boulevards along and near said ri\-er in said cities and

town; and the bridges shall be maintained for any purposes

for which said highways or park roads or reservations may

be used. The position of the tracks, poles and wires of the

street railway company which are to be constructed on said

bridges shall, j^rior to the completion of the construction of

the bridges, be determined and locations therefor granted by

the commission.

Section 2. No compensation shall be required for dis- Certain com-
placement of tidewater, but for any land owned by the com- iS^used ^
monwealth, which it is necessary to use for any of said bridges et^cJ*"°^^'^'
or their approaches there shall be allowed to the metropohtan
parks district reasonable compensation for land so used, and
shall be taken into consideration by the commission ap-
pointed to determine and apportion the cost.

Section 3. The approaches to said bridge between Bos- Laying out
ton and Watertown shall be laid out by the commission as a ti^lp-"*'"
highway at a width not less than may be determined by the peaches,
selectmen of the town of Watertown and the mayor of the
city of Boston and the commission. The approaches to said
bridges between the city of Cambridge and the city of
Boston shall be laid out by the commission as a highway
and not less than the M'idth as determined by the mayor of
Cambridge, the mayor of Boston and the commission. In

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Construction
costs, damages,
etc., how paid.

Proviso.

State treasurer
may borrow
certain sums
and issue
notes, etc.

laying out and constructing approaches to any bridge pro-
vided for by this act, the commission may assess betterments
upon real estate benefited by said approaches, to which the
provisions of chapter eighty of the General Laws shall apply.
Section 4. The cost of laying out and constructing said
approaches, including any damages awarded or paid on ac-
count of any taking of land or property therefor or for damage
to any property and any sums paid for land or rights pur-
chased, the cost of construction of the abutments and other
parts of said bridges, the cost of changing the channel of said
river, the cost of temporary highway bridges or the cost of
repairing and strengthening the existing bridges for temporary
use, and the salaries and wages of all employees of the com-
mission, including the interest on all money borrowed by
the state treasiuer on the credit of the commonwealth as
provided in this section and all other expenses incurred in
carrying out the provisions of this act, shall be deemed to
be the cost of construction of said bridges and shall in the
first instance be paid by the commonwealth; provided, that
the said cost of the bridge betMcen Watertown and Boston
shall not exceed one hundred and seventy-fi\'e thousand
dollars, that the said cost of the bridge between Cambridge
and Boston, known as the Western avenue bridge, shall not
exceed two hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars, that
the said cost of the said bridge between Cambridge and
Boston, known as the River street-Brighton street bridge,
shall not exceed two hundred and seventy-five thousand dol-
lars, and that the said cost of the said bridge between Boston
and Cambridge, known as the Essex street-Brookhne street-
Cottage Farm bridge, shall not exceed seven hundred and
fifty thousand dollars, and the state treasurer may borrow
on the credit of the commonwealth such sum or sums of
money as may from time to time be required for the said
costs of the four bridges as aforesaid, as certified to him by
said commission, and may issue notes of the commonwealth
therefor, carrying such rates of interest as the state treasurer
may fix, with the approval of the governor and council. Said
notes shall be for the term of ten years, as recommended by
the governor, in accordance mth the provisions of the con-
stitution, in a message to the general court dated May
twenty-seventh, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, and the
state treasurer shall make payments from time to time on
account of work done under this act, on the order of the
commission.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 497. 617

Section 5. When said bridge and its approaches be- Percentages of
tween Watertown and Boston are completed and the full upon^Sruin
cost thereof ascertained, the following parties shall each be Fuif^stTj'^"
assessed and contribute the following percentages of the upon^B^ton-
total amount paid by the commonwealth therefor, including ^^^^''^^^'^
interest, to Ant: — the city of Boston thirty-five per cent, the
town of Watertown tliirty-fi\'e per cent, the county of
Middlesex seven and five tenths per cent, the Boston Ele-
vated Railway Company or the West End Street Railway
Company, to whichever a double track location on said
bridge and approaches shall be granted by the commission,
provided that it agrees to pay the percentage of the cost Proviso.
hereinbefore specified, se\^en and five tenths per cent, and
the metropoHtan parks district, fifteen per cent. When the Essex street-
said Essex street-Brookline street-Cottage Farm bridge, and ftr^t^-Cottage
its approaches in Boston and Cambridge is completed, the fo^mmissloners
supreme judicial court shall appoint three commissioners who distrfbutiorof
shall, after due notice and hearing and in such manner as cost, etc.
they shall deem just and equitable, determine the cost of
the said bridge and what political sub-di\isions, corporations
or other parties receive special benefits from said bridge, and
shall thereupon assess the cost to the said political sub-
divisions, corporations and other parties in the proportions
in which they are specially benefited, and shall return their
award into said court, and when the said award shall have
been accepted by said court, the same shall be final and con-
clusive adjudication of all matters herein specified and shall
be binding upon all parties. When the said Western avenue western
and River street bridges and their approaches between Boston Riterst^reet
and Cambridge are completed and the full cost thereof as- ce^tfSs^'^'
certained, the following parties shall each be assessed and u^j^n^^^ain
contribute the following percentages of the total amount parties,
paid by the commonwealth for each bridge, including interest,
to wit : — the city of Boston thirty-five per cent, the city of
Cambridge thirty-five per cent, the Boston Elevated Rail-
way Company or the West End Street Railway Company,
to whichever a double track location on either or both of
said bridges and approaches shall be granted by the com-
mission, provided that it agrees to pay the percentage of the Proviso,
cost hereinbefore specified of each bridge as to which it
apphes for a location, seven and five tenths per cent, the
county of Middlesex seven and five tenths per cent, and the
metropolitan parks district fifteen per cent. The amount
due from each of said parties, upon certification of the same

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Middlesex
county com-
missioners may
borrow to meet
payments re-
quired, etc.

County of
Middlesex,
Charles River
Bridges Loan,
Act of 1921

Norfolk county
commissioners
may borrow to
meet payments
required, etc.

County of
Norfolk,
Charles River
Bridges Loan,
Act of 1921.

City of Boston
may issue
bonds, etc., to
meet payments
required.

City of Boston,
Charles River
Bridges Loan,
Act of 1921.

by the state treasurer, shall be paid into the treasury of the
commonwealth at such times as the said treasurer shall
designate.

Section 6. To meet the payments required to be made
by the county of Middlesex under the provisions of this act,
the county commissioners of said county may borrow from
time to time on the credit of the county such sum as may be
necessary to meet the contributions recjuired of said county
under the pro\'isions of this act, and may issue the bonds or
notes of the county therefor, payable by such annual pay-
ments, beginning not more than one year after the date of
each loan, as will extinguish each loan within ten years from
its date; and the amount of such annual payment of any
loan in any year shall not be less than the amount of the
principal of the loan payable in any subsequent year. Each
authorized issue of bonds or notes shall constitute a separate
loan, and each bond or note shall bear on its face the words:
— County of Middlesex, Charles River Bridges Loan, Act
of 1921.

Section 7. To meet the payments required to be made
by the county of Norfolk under the proNisions of this act,
the county commissioners of said county may borrow from
time to time on the credit of the county such sum as may be
necessary to meet the contributions required of said county
under the provisions of this act, and may issue the bonds or
notes of the county therefor, payable by such annual pay-
ments, as will extinguish each loan A\ithin ten years from its
date; and the amount of such annual payment of any loan
in any year shall not be less than the amount of the principal
of the loan payable in any subsequent year. Each authorized
issue of bonds or notes shall constitute a separate loan, and
each bond or note shall bear on its face the words: — County
of Norfolk, Charles River Bridges Loan, Act of 1921.

Section 8. The city of Boston may issue from time to
time bonds or notes of said city to such an amount, not ex-
ceeding such sum as may be necessary to meet the payments
required to be made by the cit}^ on account of the construc-
tion of said bridges and their approaches. Said bonds or
notes shall bear on their face the words: — City of Boston,
Charles River Bridges Loan, Act of 1921, shall be payable
within twenty years from their respective dates, and shall
be issued in excess of the statutory limit of indebtedness, but
shall otherAnse be subject to chapter four hundred and
eighty-six of the acts of nineteen hundred and nine, and acts
in amendment thereof and in addition thereto.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 497. 619

Section 9. The city of Cambridge may issue from time city of Cam-
to time bonds or notes of said city to such an amount, not issue bonds,
exceeding such sum as may be necessary to meet the pay- paymenteTe-
ments required to be made by the city on account of the 'i"*''®'^-
construction of said bridges and their approaches between
the cities of Boston and Cambridge. Said bonds or notes city of Cam-
shall bear on their face the words: — City of Cambridge, mve^BHS'
Charles River Bridges Loan, Act of 1921, shall be payable [^gT'"'^'*"^
within twenty years from their respective dates, and shall be
issued in excess of the statutory limit of indebtedness, but
shall otherwise be subject to chapter forty-four of the Gen-
eral Laws.

Section 10. The town of Watertown may issue from Town of
time to time bonds or notes of said town to such an amount, SjlaTbonds™*^
not exceeding such sum as may be necessary to meet the pa\'- payment^s'^rt
ments required to be made by the town on account of the quired.
construction of said bridge and its approaches between
Watertown and Boston. Said bonds or notes shall bear on Town of
their face the words: — Town of Watertown, Western Ave- wLternTve-
nue and Arsenal Street Bridge Loan, Act of 1921, shall be Arjenaf street
payable within twenty years from their respecti\'e dates, and Act'^Jf 192^'
shall be issued in excess of the statutory limit of indebted-
ness, but shall other\vise be subject to chapter forty-four of
the General Laws.

Section 11. The town of Brookline may issue from time Town of Brook-
to time bonds or notes of said town to such an amount, not bondTetc^to
exceechng such sum as may be necessary to meet the pay- "e^uiredi^'"^"*^^
ments required to be made by the town on account of the
construction of said bridge and its approaches between Cam-
bridge and Boston. Said bonds or notes shall bear on their Town of
face the words: — Town of Brookline, Essex Street-Brookline Essex s?reet-
Street-Cottage Farm Bridge Loan, Act of 1921, shall be iTc^t-Cottage
payable ^^^thin twenty years from their respective dates, and [q™, Act^oF
shall be issued in excess of the statutory limit of indebted- *^^'-
ness, but shall otherwise be subject to chapter forty-four of
the General Laws.

Section 12. Any person entitled by law to damages for Damages, how
the taking of or injury to his property under the authority '•®*^''™'"®'^-
of this act may have the same determined and paid as pro-
vided in chapter seventy -nine of the General Laws.

Section 13. \Mien the said bridge and its approaches Care and
between Watertown and Boston are completed, and all work b°?dge'bitween
contemplated by this act in relation to said bridge has been BostonTVest^
performed, the care and control of said bridge and approaches '? ^ commis-
shall vest in a commission consisting of one commissioner

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Care, control,
etc., of bridges
between Cam-
bridge and
Boston to vest
in a board of
two commis-
sioners.

Maintenance
and repairs of
bridges by
street railway
companies
having loca-
tions thereon,
etc.

Maintenance
and repairs by
city of Boston.

appointed by the mayor of the city of Boston, and the chair-
man of the board of selectmen of Watertown for the time
being. Said commission shall have charge of managing,
maintaining and keeping in repair said bridge and approaches,
except that the part of the wearing surface of said bridge
occupied by the street railway company granted a location
thereon, within its tracks and eighteen inches on each side
thereof, shall be kept in repair by the said street railway
company; and after the completion of said bridge and ap-
proaches, said commission shall also have the exclusive au-
thority to authorize poles, wires, street railway tracks and
other structures to be placed thereon, and in such place and
manner as said commission may deem proper.

Section 14. When the said bridge or bridges and ap-
proaches, or any of them, between Cambridge and Boston
are completed, and all work contemplated by this act has
been performed on any or all of said bridges, the care, control
and management of said bridge or bridges and their ap-
proaches, or any of them, shall vest in a board of two com-
missioners, one appointed by the mayor of the city of Boston
and one by the mayor of the city of Cambridge. Said com-
mission shall have control of and the charge of managing,
maintaining and keeping in repair said bridges and ap-
proaches, except that the part of the wearing surface of said
bridges occupied by the street railway company granted a
location thereon, within its tracks and eighteen inches on
either side thereof, shall be kept in repair by the said street
railway company; and after the completion of said bridges
and approaches, said commission shall also have the exclusive
authority to authorize poles, wires, street railway tracks and
other structures to be placed thereon, and in such place and
manner as said commission may deem proper.

Section 15. The street railway company or companies
having a location on any of said'bridges shall at its or their
own expense maintain and keep in repair that part of the
wearing surface of said bridges and their approaches occupied
by said company or companies within its or their tracks and
eighteen inches on either side thereof; and said company or
companies shall be liable for all damages recovered in any
action at law by reason of any defect or want of repair in that
part of said bridges and their approaches which it or they are
required to maintain and keep in repair. The city of Boston
shall, at its own expense, maintain and keep in repair those

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 498. 621

parts of any of said bridges and their approaches lying in
said city, exclusive of those parts \^hich the street railway
company is required to maintain and keep in repair, and
shall pay all damages recovered in any action at law by reason
of any defect or want of repair in said ])art or parts. The Maintenance
city of Cambridge shall, at its own ex])ense, maintain and city ol^Cam-^^
keep in repair that part or parts of any of said bridges and ^"'^^''•
their approaches lying in said city, exclusive of that part
which the street railway company or companies are required
to maintain and keep in repair, and shall pay all damages
recovered in any action at law by reason of any defect or
want of repair in said part or parts. The town of Watertown Maintenance
shall, at its own expense, maintain and keep in repair that town orwlte?-
part or parts of said bridge and its approaches l.ving in said *°"'''-
town, exclusive of that part wliich the street railway com-
pany or companies are required to maintain and keep in
repair, and shall pay all damages recovered in any action at
law by reason of any defect or w^ant of repair in said part or
parts. Ayijroved May 27, 1921.

An Act establishing the compensation for mileage of C'/iai).498

MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL COURT AND OF CERTAIN LEGIS-
LATIVE employees.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section nine of chapter three of the General ^j^^j^f '^j^ ^•
Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word " dollars "
in the third line, the words: — and sixty cents, — so as to
read as follows : — Section 9. Each member of the general ^"m^^'bere'S
court shall receive fifteen hundred dollars for each regular general court.
annual session of the term for w^hich he is elected, and three
dollars and sixty cents for every mile of ordinary travehng
distance from his place of abode to the place of sitting of the
general court. The president of the senate and the speaker
of the house of representatiA^es shall each receiA'e fifteen hun-
dred dollars additional compensation.

Section 2. Section twenty of said chapter three is hereby g. l. 3, § 20,
amended by inserting after the word "dollars" in the fourth ^""'"
line, the words : — and sixty cents, — so as to read as fol-
lows : — Section 20. Doorkeepers, assistant doorkeepers. Compensation
messengers and pages, the postmaster and assistant post- °ig?siatTve
master, and the clerk, assistant clerk and other assistants in employees
the legislative document room shall each receive for each

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Time of taking
effect.

annual session three dollars and sixty cents for every mile of
ordinary traveling distance from their places of abode to the
place of the sitting of the general court.

Section 3. This act shall take effect as of January first
in the current year. Approved May 21, 1921.

ChapA99 An Act to control the sale of securities, to register

PERSONS SELLING THE SAME, AND TO PREVENT THE
FRAUDULENT PROMOTION AND SALE OF FRAUDULENT SE-
CURITIES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1 . The General Laws are hereby amended by in-
serting after chapter one hundred and ten the following new
chapter, to be numbered one hundred and ten A, and to be
entitled, "Promotion and Sale of Securities."

G. L., new
chapter after
chapter 110.

Chapter 110 A.

Sale of
Securities Act.

Definitions.

" Commis-
sion".

"Person".

"Security".

PROMOTION AND SALE OF SECURITIES.

Section 1. This chapter may be cited as the Sale of Se-
ciu"ities Act.

Section 2. The follo^^•ing words and plii'ases, as used in
this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the
context otherwise requires:

(a) "Commission", the commission supervising and con-
trolling the department of public utilities under chapter
twenty-five.

(b) "Person" shall include a natural person, a corporation
created under the laws of this commonwealth or of any other
state, country or sovereignty, a partnership, an association,
a joint stock company, a trust and a trustee or any bene-
ficiary, agent or other person as herein defined acting under
a trust, and any unincorporated organization.

(c) "Secm'ity" shall include any bond, stock, certificate
under a voting trust agreement, treasury stock, note, de-
benture, certificate in or under a profit sharing or participa-
tion agreement, subscription or reorganization certificate, oil,
gas or mining lease or certificate of any interest in or under
the same, exidence of indebtedness, any form of commercial
paper, currency of any government other than the United
States, or any certificate or instrument representing or se-
cured by an interest in the capital, assets or property of any

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 499. 623

corporation, unincorporated organization, association, trust
or public corporation or body.

(d) "Sale" or "sell" shall include the issuance of se- "Saie-'or
curities, an agreement whereby a person transfers or agrees

to transfer an interest in securities, and an exchange, pledge,
hypothecation, or any transfer in trust or other^nse, by way
of mortgage. Any security gi\'en or deli\'ered with, or as a
bonus on account of, any purchase of securities or any other
thing, shall be conclusively presumed to constitute a part of
the subject of such purchase and to have been sold for value.
"Sale" or "sell" shall also include an attempt to sell, an
option of sale, a soHcitation of a sale, a subscription or an
offer to sell, directly or by an agent, or by a circular, letter,
advertisement or otherwise.

(e) "Broker" shall include every person, other than a "Broker",
salesman, who in this commonwealth engages either for all

or part of his time, directly or through an agent, in the
business of selHng any security issued by himself or another
person, or of purchasing or otherwise acquiring such se-
curities for another with the purpose of reselling them, or of
offering them for sale to the public, for a commission or at a
profit.

(/) "Salesman" shall include every person employed or "Salesman".
appointed or authorized by a broker to sell in any manner,
within this commonwealth.

(a) "Fraud" and "fraudulent" shall include any misrepre- "Fraud" and

,\- ■ r. 1 ^ <• . 1 • "fraudulent".

sentation m any manner of a relevant fact, such misrepre-
sentation being intentionally dishonest or due to gross negli-
gence, and any promise or representation or prediction as to
the future not made honestly and in good faith, or an in-
tentional failure to disclose a material fact; the gaining
directly or indirectly, through the sale of any security of an
underwriting or promotion fee or profit, selling or managing
commission or profit, so gross and exorbitant as to be un-
conscionable and fraudulent, and any scheme, device or
artifice to obtain such a profit, fee or commission; pro^^ded,
however, that nothing herein shall hmit or diminish the full
meaning of the terms "fraud" and "fraudulent" as applied
or accepted in courts of law or equity.

(h) "Par value", as applied to stock Anthout par value, "Par value".
the average net amount per share actually recei\'ed by the
issuing corporation upon all such shares issued and outstand-
ing at the date of any occasion for determining such value,

Proviso.

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^^edfied sales (0 Wlierevcr in this chapter a sale by an owner, pledgee
"^ail^aTnt^^ or mortgagee or by a person acting in a representative
etc. ' capacity is specified, such sale may be made through or by

an agent, including a registered broker or salesman.

Exempted se-
curities and

Isolated sales
of securities by
owners thereof,
etc.

Commercial
paper, etc.,
maturing in
less than four-
teen months,
etc.

Securities
issued by
governments,
governmental
agencies, etc.
Securities of
certain public
service
utilities.

Securities
issued by
certain holding
corporations.

Securities
listed upon
certain stock
exchanges.

Provisos.

Exempted Securities and Sales.

Section 3. Except as hereinafter provided, the provisions
of this chapter shall not apply to, —

(a) Any isolated sale of any security by the owner thereof,
or his representative, for the owner's account, such sale not
being made in the course of repeated and successive trans-
actions of a like character by such owner or on his account
by such representative, and such owner or representative
not being the underwriter of such securities.

(6) Commercial paper, notes or eAidences of indebtedness
maturing less than fourteen months from date of issuance
thereof.

(c) Any security issued or guaranteed as to principal or
interest by a government or go^'ernmental agency, or by any
pubHc body ha\ing pow^r of taxation or assessment.

(d) Securities of, or guaranteed either as to principal,
interest or di\ddend by, a corporation owning or operating a
railroad, or any other public ser\ice utility, the issue or
guarantee of such securities being regulated or controlled,
or requiring approval by, public officials of this or of any
other state or of the United States empowered to regulate
and control or supervise public service utilities and the issue
of securities thereby; and all securities senior thereto. Se-
curities issued by a holding corporation holding or owning
solely securities within the pro\'isions of subdivision (c) of
this section and the above sentence of this subdivision (d)
and issuing its own securities against such securities, not ex-
ceeding in par ^'alue the par value of such securities owned or
held by it, shall be deemed to be witliin the provisions of
this subdivision (d).

(e) Securities listed upon any stock exchange in Massa-
chusetts which has been doing business continuously for the
last ten years prior to the effective date of this chapter and
all securities senior thereto, for six months from the effective
date of this chapter; and thereafter provided that there
has first been submitted to the commission a form of appli-
cation and set of rules adopted by such exchange for the
listing of securities which is acceptable to the commission,
as indicating in substance that the requirements of such

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 499. 625

exchange are adequate to guard against fraud, and provided
further that any subsequent change in the rules of such ex-
change shall not affect the exemption of securities listed
before said change was adopted.

The commission may add to this exemption sales or se- commission
curities listed upon any other organized stock exchange. StiSnaf

(/) Securities which are a legal investment for any savings ^^^!^^^^^'
bank, savings department of any trust company, insurance wi^ich are legal
company or association under the super\dsion of the com- for certain
missioner of banks or commissioner of insurance of this com- sur"ance com-
monwealth. ^ _ panics, etc.

(g) Securities issued by, and representing an interest in, or Securities
direct contract right against, any national bank or corpora- certain ifanks,"
tion created or existing by \irtue of the acts of the congress p^aXs^etc'!"'^"
of the United States; or by any state bank, trust company,
co-operative bank, corporation duly licensed to make small
loans, or credit union of this commonwealth, or of any other
state where the same is fully organized, doing business and
is under the supervision of the public official controlling
banking in such state; or the securities of any corporation
under the supervision of the department of banking and
insurance of this commonwealth.

(h) The securities of any corporation organized under the securities ot
provisions of chapter one hundred and eighty. et'c''"corpora-

(i) The securities of any corporation organized under the *'°"® . .
laws of this commonwealth whose authorized capital stock, Massachusetts
added to its other outstanding securities, does not exceed w'^iXcauthor-
twentj'-five thousand dollars; and the original issuance and stockl'^etc!!^
sale by any corporation organized under the laws of this com- exc^d°$25.ooo.
monwealth of its stock so long as the number of stockholders Original issue

. "-^ when less than

01 said corporation does not exceed twenty-five. ^^^uifiH^''

(j) Any judicial sale; or the sale by an executor, adminis- judicial sales,
trator, conservator, guardian or trustee appointed by the |xe*cutors, etc.
decree of any court; any sale by a receiver or trustee in in-
solvency or bankruptcy; or any sale by a corporation of its
stock for a delinquent assessment made in accordance with
the provisions of law whether or not any such sale described
in this subdivision is made directly by the owner or legal
representative of the owner or through an agent, whether or
not a broker or salesman, of such owner or legal representa-
tive.

(k) The distribution by a corporation of capital stock. Distribution of
bonds or other securities to its stockholders or other security stock dfvi^ ^
holders or their respective assigns as a stock dividend or other ^^"^' ^^°-

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Securities
issued under
corporate re-
organizations,
etc.

Increased
capital stock
distributed,
etc., among
stockholders,
etc.

Sale by mort-
gagees, etc.

Sale of notes
secured by
mortgages, etc.

Sale of se-
curities to
registered
broker.
Commission
may exempt
sales of se-
curities at
public auction,
etc.

Commission
may add to
list of
exempted
securities, etc.

Commission

may require

information

concerning

exempted

securities.

Certain se-
curities not to
be sold unless
and until
certain in-
formation and
data have been
filed with
commission,
etc.

distribution out of surplus; securities issued under a corporate
reorganization by a corporation, or corporations, entirely to
its or their security holders or their assigns, directly or
through an agent, or increased capital stock of a corporation
sold or distributed by it, directly or through an agent, entirely
among its stockholders or their assigns, without payment of
any commission or expense to any broker or salesman in
connection with the distribution thereof.

(/) The sale, by a pledge holder or mortgagee selling, in
the ordinary course of business, of a security pledged with
him in good faith as a security for a bona fide debt.

(7n) The sale of notes secured by mortgages on real or
personal property where the legal title to the entire security
for said notes is sold and transferred therewith.

(n) The sale of securities directly or tlu-ough a representa-
tive to a registered broker.

(o) The commission may, on such terms as it deems ad-
\nsable, exempt from the provisions of this chapter sales at
public auction of securities not otherwise exempt under this
chapter.

(p) In addition to the securities enumerated in section
three as exempted from the provisions of this chapter, the
commission may, from time to time, by order, in accordance
with such rules and standards as it may prescribe, upon pe-
tition or upon its own motion, add to the list of exempted
securities therein specified, other sales, securities and classes
of securities. Any order of exemption adopted under this
section may pro\'ide that the same shall not apply to any
new and additional securities issued by the same enterprise
or against the same property unless and until the commis-
sion adopts a like order in relation thereto.

If it shall appear to the commission that the sale of any
security exempted under any provision of this section would
be fraudulent or would be likely to result in fraud, the com-
mission may require such full information concerning such
security as it may deem necessary.

Section 4- No seciu-ity not exempted from the provi-
sions of this chapter under the preceding section, that has
been sold in this commonwealth prior to June first, nineteen
hundred and twenty-one, shall be sold after six months fol-
lowing the effective date of this chapter or after such further
time as the commission may prescribe, unless and until
there shall have been filed with the commission by a person
offering the same for sale or by the directors or trustees of

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 499. 627

the corporation, association, trust or other body issuing the
security or other officers holding a corresponding relation
thereto, or by officers duly authorized by such directors or
trustees to take such action, a statement on such forms as
the commission may prescribe, duly dated and sworn to by
the person or officers subscribing and fihng the same, con-
taining the following information and data relative to the
security to be offered and the person, corporation, associa-
tion or trust issuing such security, to wit:

(a) The names and addresses of the board of directors or
other board of management, and of the president, treasurer,
secretary, auditor, or corresponding officers of such corpora-
tion, association or trust;

(b) The state or other sovereign power, under the laws of
which the corporation, association or trust was organized,
and a reference to such laws;

(c) The purpose for which the corporation, association or
trust was organized or formed and the general nature of the
business to be transacted or in which it proposes to engage;

(d) The capitalization thereof, including the authorized
amount of its capital stock, the number and classes of shares
into which such capital stock is divided, a description of the
respective voting rights, preferences, rights to dividends,
profits or capital of each class with respect to each other
class, the amount of capital stock of each class issued or in-
cluded in the shares of stock to be offered, the amount of the
funded debt, if any, with a brief description of the date,
maturity and character of such debt, and the security, if
any, therefor.

The commission may, to such extent as it deems reasonable, commission
accept in lieu of such statement, a reference to recognized J^ferenTeto^
sources of information selected by the commission, contain- ^^^"lei^onn-
ing such information and particulars as it deem sufficient, formation.

Section 5. No security not exempted under section three certain se-
and to which the preceding section does not apply shall be beS "nLss
sold unless and until there shall have been filed with the nofice"of'in-
commission by a person offering the same for sale or by the 0^"^°"^^
directors or trustees of the corporation, association, trust, or securities for
other body issuing the security, or by other officers holding filed wfth"*"
a corresponding relation thereto, or by officers duly author- ^^c""""'"'""'
ized by such directors or trustees to take such action, a notice
of intention to offer for sale the security named and specified
in the notice; but within seven days, or such further period pertain in-

. , , . . ^^v...*^v^ formation and

as m any special case the commission may authorize, after data also to

'be filed, etc.

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Commission
may require
further in-
formation,
etc.

Failure to
submit in-
formation to
be deemed
prima facie
evidence of
fraud.

Commission to
make findings
and report
them to
attorney-
general or any
district attor-
ney.

Attorney-
general or dis-
trict attorneys
to petition for
order restrain-
ing, etc., sale
of fraudulent
securities.

Supreme ju-
dicial and
superior
courts may
restrain sale of
securities, etc.

filing said notice, the person or officers, or some one in their
behalf, shall file with the commission a statement containing
the information and data relative to the security oft'ered and
the issuing corporation, association or trust, specified in sub-
divisions (a), (6), (c), and (d) of section four, and in addition
thereto a statement of the pm-poses to which the proceeds
of the proposed issue are to be applied. Upon and after the
filing of such notice the said security may be sold and ofi'ered
for sale by any broker or salesman registered under the pro-
visions of this chapter, subject, however, to the provisions of
the following section.

Section 6. If, upon receipt and examination of the notice
or of any statement required by the two preceding sections
the commission deems the information inadequate it shall
make such further investigation as it shall deem necessary
or advisable, and may require from the person filing such
statement or from any officer of the corporation issuing such
security such further information as may in its judgment be
necessary to enable it to ascertain whether the sale of such
security would be fraudulent or would result in fraud. The
failure to submit the information required by the commission
within such reasonable time as it may specify shall in the
absence of satisfactory explanation or of extension by the
commission of the time for fifing such information, be deemed
prima facie e\ddence of fraud and the further sale of such
security may be enjoined as hereinafter pro\ided. Whenever
the commission is of opinion from the information disclosed
or in its possession that the sale of any security under section
four or five or of any security exempted under any proxision
of section tliree, is fraudulent or would result in fraud, it
shall make a finding to that effect and shall report such
finding, accompanied by the evidence connected therewith,
to the attorney-general or to any district attorney;, who
shall forthwith, if in his opinion the facts warrant, file a
petition either in the name of the commission or in his own
name in the supreme judicial court or in the superior court,
setting forth the finding of the commission and any other
facts deemed by him pertinent and material, and praying
for an order restraining or enjoining the further sale of said
security and for other appropriate relief. The supreme ju-
dicial and superior courts shall have jurisdiction in equity of
such a petition to restrain the sale of the security specified
in the petition if in the opinion of the court its sale would be
fraudulent or likely to result in fraud or if the same is being

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 499. 629

or has been sold or offered for sale in violation of any pro-
vision of this chapter; and the finding of the commission
that the sale thereof would be fraudulent shall be deemed to
be prima facie e\idence thereof, and sufficient ground, in the
discretion of the court, for the issue, ex parte, of a temporary-
injunction restraining the sale of such security. Whenever Temporary
the commission has made a finding to the effect that fm-ther mfssion for-"'"'
sale of any security, excepting those securities exempted hifther^saie of
under the provisions of section three of this chapter would cuHtlrs^ttc
be fraudulent or would result in fraud and has reported such
finding to the attorney-general or to any district attorney,
the commission may, in its discretion, issue its temporary
order forbidding the further sale of such security pending the
entry of a petition as pro\'ided in this section; pro\'ided, P'oviso.
however, that such order shall be void unless such petition
shall be entered in the supreme judicial or superior com't
within ten days from the date of such order.

Section 7. Any interested person aggrieved by any order Persons ag-
of the commission under any provision of tliis act, or by any ordw^s'of'com-
refusal or failure of the commission to make an order under ^ATtied to*" '
any of said provisions, shall be entitled to a public hearing p^^'''^ hearing,
thereon before a majority of the members thereof, at which
he may be represented by counsel, and may submit any
relevant evidence. When so requested by any such person,
the commission shall rule upon any question of law properly
arising in the course of such hearing. Any failure or refusal
of the commission to rule upon such a question within ten
days after such request shall be taken and recorded as a
ruling adverse to the person requesting the same. At the Commission to
conclusion of such hearing, the commission shall reconsider subjecfmatter
and review the subject matter of such appeal, and shall, of appeal, etc.
within twenty days thereafter, affirm, modify or rescind the
order or refusal appealed from. The supreme judicial and Supreme

, 1 11 1 ••!•,• • . . judicial and

superior courts shall have jurisdiction m eciuity to review, superior courts
modify, amend or annul any ruling, finding of fact, or order modifTannui,
of the commission, and the procedure before said court in lTders'!ltt,'o{
relation thereto shall conform to the pro\dsions of section '^"'""'ission.
five of chapter twenty-five, so far as applicable.

Section 8. No person shall sell securities within this com- Registration of
monwealth as broker or salesman unless he has been regis- s^aTesmen.'*'^
tered by the commission. Any person may become registered
upon complying ^^ith the pro\isions of this section. An ap- Applications,
pHcation for such registration shall state the applicant's etc^*" *° **^*^'
name and residence, and the place wdiere the registered

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Acts, 1921. — Chap. 499.

Expiration of
registrations.

Proviso.

Registration
fees.

Appointment
of attorney by
non-resident
registrants for
service of
process, etc.

Persons con-
victed of
larceny within
three years not
entitled to
registration,
etc.

Commission
to make find-
ing and report
to attorney-
general or
any district
attorney when
registrants
conduct busi-
ness fraud-
ulently.
Attorney-
general or
district attor-
neys to petition
for order re-

business is to be conducted, shall be accompanied by a cer-
tificate of two citizens of the commonwealth that the appli-
cant is, in their opinion, honest and of good repute, or, in
case the applicant is a partnership or corporation, that the
reputation of its members or officers for honesty and fair
dealing is good. Every registration under tliis section shall
expire on the thirty-first day of December in each year, but
the same may be renewed; provided, however, registrations
made after the effective date of this chapter and during the
year nineteen hundred and twenty-one shall not expire until
the thirty-first day of December, nineteen hundred and
twenty-two. The fee for such registration and for each
annual renewal thereof shall be fifty dollars in case of brokers
and two dollars in case of salesmen. Said fees shall be paid
into the state treasury. No non-resident person not having
a usual place of business in the commonwealth shall be so
registered unless and until he has filed with the commission
a writing, in a form to be appro\'ed by the attorney-general,
appointing the secretary of the commission or his successor
in office to be his true and lawful attorney upon whom all
lawful processes in any action or proceeding against him may
be served, and in such writing shall agree that any lawful
process against him which is ser\'ed on said attorney shall be
of the same legal force and validity as if in fact served on
the applicant, and that the authority shall continue in force
so long as any liability remains outstanding against the appli-
cant in this commonwealth. No person shall be entitled to
registration hereunder if he, or any member of the firm, in
case of a partnership, or, in case of a corporation, any officer
thereof at the time of application, has within three years,
been convicted of larceny. ConNiction of such an oft'ense or
of a violation of any provision of this chapter shall render
void the registration of the person convicted or of the firm
or corporation of which he is a member or officer, but the
commission may, after hearing, restore such registration.
If it appears to the commission that any registrant is con-
ducting his business as a broker or salesman in a fraudulent
manner or wilfully and purposely evading or seeking to
nullify the provisions of this chapter, the commission, upon
notice to the registrant, may make a finding to that effect
and shall report such finding, accompanied by the evidence
connected therewith, to the attorney-general or to any dis-
trict attorney, who shall forthwith, if in his opinion the facts
warrant, file a petition either in the name of the commission

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 499. 631

or in his own name in the supreme judicial court or in the straining
superior court, setting forth the finding of the commission llf^
and any other facts deemed by him pertinent and material,
and praying for an order restraining or enjoining the regis-
trant from the further exercise of any right under his regis-
tration for such time as the court may order. The supreme Supreme
judicial and superior courts shall ha\'e jurisdiction in equity iupSor wurts
of such a petition to restrain or enjoin the registrant as afore- J^gi^trams'"
said if in the opinion of the court the registrant is acting or fr'^aiduientiy.
has been acting fraudulently or in violation of any pro\ision
of this chapter.
Section 9. The commission shall not issue any certificate Certificates,

• , , • 1 , • J. J * L 1 etc., not to be

or written evidence to any person registered as a broker or issued to
salesman. The finding of the commission that a person may ■"'^sistrants.
act as a broker or salesman within the commonwealth shall
take the form solely of entering his name on the register of
brokers or salesmen properly indexed and open to the public;
but the finding of the commission that the registration of a cancellation of
person to act as a broker or salesman should be cancelled on Registrations,
the register, shall be in the form of an order to that effect.
Where the registration of a person as salesman or broker is
cancelled under the pro\asions of this chapter, the commis-
sion shall so note upon the register.

Section 10. (a) All information received by the commis- information .
sion under this chapter concerning securities found by it to cMTmission to
be fraudulent and all financial statements so received con- pub/?c'ins°pec-
cerning any securities shall be kept open by the commission ^'°"' ^^^•
to public. inspection at reasonable hours, and the commis-
sion shall supply to the pubHc copies of summaries of such
information at charges equaling the cost of typing or print-
ing, and shall supply to the police or other persons aiding in
the enforcement of the law lists of persons registered as
brokers or salesmen; provided, however, that the commis- Proviso,
sion shall have power to place on a separate file not open to
the public, except on its special order, any information which
it deems, in justice to the person filing the same, should not
be made pubhc.

(6) A broker shall place the name under which he is regis- circulars,
tered and his address upon all circulars, pamphlets or ad- adve?li'semtnti
vertisements issued by him, concerning any security, and sec"urTtS^
no person, other than a broker registered under this chapter Sed! et^.
shall issue any circular or pamphlet' or procure the publica-
tion of any advertisement concerning securities within the
commonwealth unless such advertisement is signed bv such

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Commission
may require
certain in-
formation
relative to
advertising,
etc.

Proviso.

Certain
statutory and
common law
rights not
limited.

Applicants for
registration,
etc., to file
mailing
address.

Notice to
registrants of
cancellation,
etc., of regis-
trations.
Proviso.

Advertise-
ments, etc.,
not to make
reference to
fact that law
has been com-
plied with.

Certificates of
commission as
evidence, etc.

person and all the persons contributing to the cost of, or in-
serting an advertisement in, such circular or pamphlet or
procuring the publication of the same and their respective
addresses; and no person, other than a broker registered
under this chapter, shall issue any circular or pamphlet or
procure the publication of any advertisement in any paper
concerning the sale or purchase of any security without dis-
closing his interest in such security. The commission may
at any time require information showing the compliance of
any one so advertising or so issuing circulars or pamphlets
with the provisions of tliis section; and may also, at any
time, rec^uire in the case of any security the sale of which it
has reason to believe has been fraudulent or if continued
would, result in a fraud, information as to the amount of
such security sold to any person, and the person or persons
to whom any such security has been sold and the terms and
nature- of such sale, provided the security is not exempted
by the proAisions of section three.

(c) Nothing in this chapter shall hmit any statutory or
common law right of any person to bring any action in any
court for any act involved in the sale of securities, or the
right of the commonwealth to punish any person for any
violation of any law.

Section 11. (a) Every person applying for registration as
a broker or salesman or fihng any lists or information or
applying for an order of the commission permitting the sale
of securities, or for any other cause, shall file with the com-
mission his mailing address and any change therein. Notice
sent by mail to such person to such address by said commis-
sion shall be deemed sufficient notice to such person. The
commission shall not cancel or suspend the registration of
any broker or salesman except upon notice to the registrant,
provided he has complied with this subdivision.

(b) No person shall in issuing or publishing any circular
or advertisement make any reference whatsoever to the fact
that the provisions of this chapter have been complied with.
The violation of this provision shall be ground for the cancel-
lation of the registration of such person as broker or salesman
or for forbidding the sale of the securities so referred to.

(c) The certificate of the commission over the signature
of its secretary or assistant secretary shall be competent
evidence, where otherwise admissible, in any court as to any
act or finding of the commission.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 499. 633

(d) The commission shall investigate all such complaints Commission
as to the sale of fraudulent securities or the fraudulent sale com^plaintf**^
of securities or the violation of any of the pro\dsions of this viola'tlonfto
chapter as shall be referred to it, and shall report such vdola- attomey-gen-
tions to the attorney-general if it considers the public interest
so requires. The attorney-general shall report to the com- Attomey-gen-
mission in writing on or before the first Wednesday of each trcommlssfon
year as to the disposition of all such cases so reported to him position of
by the commission. ''^^^^' '^**=-

Section 12. The provisions of section four of chapter Certain pro-
twenty-five, so far as applicable, shall apply to the proceed- tolpply. ^^
ings under tliis chapter, except as otherA\ise provided.

Section 13. The commission may by summons require the Commission
attendance and testimony of \ntnesses and the production wknelses"'""
of books or papers before it relating to any matter as to d'^uction T'
which it has jurisdiction under this chapter. Such summonses ^'^^^' ®*''-
may be issued by any commissioner. They shall be served
in the same manner as summonses for witnesses in criminal
cases, issued on behalf of the commonwealth, and all pro-
visions of law relative to summonses issued in such cases
shall apply to summonses issued under this chapter so far
as applicable. Any commissioner may require any witness
to be sworn before testifying. Any justice of the supreme
judicial court or of the superior court may, upon application
by the attorney-general on behalf of the commission compel
the attendance of witnesses and the giving of testimony
before the commission in the same manner and to the same
extent as before said courts.

Section IJf. A person shall not be excused from attending Persons not
and testifying before the commission, acting under the pro- test'ifying'^ol^
visions of this chapter, on the ground that his testimonv or test'imony'''*
evidence, documentary or otherwise, nia>- tend to criminate crf^inTte/etc.
him or subject him to a penalty or forfeiture; but he shall
not be prosecuted or subject to a penalty or forfeiture for, or
on account of, any action, matter or thing concerning which
he may be required to so testify or produce evidence except
for perjury committed in such testimony.

Section 15.^ Whoever violates any provision of this chapter Penalty.
shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand
dollars or by imprisonment for not more than two and one
half years, or both.

Section 16. If any provision of this chapter, or the appli- n certain
cation of such pro\ision to any person or circumstances, shall LTIreTetf

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Acts, 192i. — Chap. 500.

invalid, re-
mainder of
act, etc., not
to be affected.

Act not to
apply to
certain sales,
contracts, etc.

Proviso.

be held invalid, the remainder of this chapter, or the appli-
cation of such provision to persons or circumstances other
than those as to which it is held invalid, shall not be affected
thereby.

Section 2. This act shall not apply to sales, contracts, or
agreements made prior to its effective date, or be construed
to prohibit the performance of any such contracts or agree-
ments, either by the issuance of stock or otherwise, provided
such contracts or agreements were valid and binding upon
the parties thereto by the law as it existed at the time such
contracts or agreements were made.

Approved May 27, 1921.

Chap. 500 An Act providing for the giving of bonds in connec-
tion WITH THE MANUFACTURE, WHOLESALE STORAGE OR
PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF FIREWORKS.

Emergency
preamble.

WJiereas, The danger to life and property from the manu-
facture, storage and public exliibition of fireworks is such
that the taking effect of this act should not be deferred,
therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law,
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety
and convenience.

G. L. 148, new
sections after
§57.

Persons storing
fireworks in
wholesale lots
or manu-
facturing fire-
works to file a
bond with city
or town clerk,
etc.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter one hundred and forty-eight of the General Laws
is hereby amended by adding after section fifty-seven the
following new sections: — Section 57 A. No person shall store
fireworks in wholesale lots outside the premises of a fireworks
manufactory in any building or other structure located
witliin one thousand feet of any church, theatre, hall, place
of public assembly, factory or any inhabited building, nor
shall any person manufacture fireworks, unless the said
person has pre\iously filed vdih the clerk of the city or town
in which the said fireworks are to be manufactured or stored,
a bond running to the treasurer of the said city or town with
a surety or siueties approved by the said treasurer, in such
penal sum, not less than ten thousand dollars, as the mayor
of the city or the selectmen of the town, with the approval
of the state fire marshal, shall determine to be necessary to
cover the losses, damages or injuries that might ensue from
the said manufacture or wholesale storage. The bond shall
be conditioned upon the payment of any judgment obtained
in an action against said person so manufacturing fireworks

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 500. 635

or storing fireworks in wholesale lots for or on account of any
loss, damage or injury resulting to persons or property by
reason of the said manufacture or wholesale storage of the
said fireworks; provided that said judgment was obtained Proviso.
in an action brought within a period of twelve months follow-
ing the date when said loss, damage or injury is alleged to
have occurred. Section 57B. Action on a bond filed under Action on
the provisions of the preceding section may be brought by brought?etc.
any person or persons holding such judgment and may be
brought in the name of the treasurer of said city or town but
for the use and benefit and at the cost and expense of such
person or persons so bringing said action. Section 57C. No Persons
person engaged in the business of displajdng or exliibiting etc!l''firfwotks
fireworks shall, by himself or his agents, discharge, fire off, e^^bitlons to
explode or display fireworks at any public exliibition or ^^t^stete^
exhibitions thereof unless he has on file with the state treas- treasurer, etc.
urer a bond running to the state treasurer with a surety or
sureties approved by him for the penal sum of fifteen thou-
sand dollars, and for such additional penal sum as the state
fire marshal shall determine to be necessary to cover the
losses, damages or injuries that might ensue to persons or
property by reason of said public exhibition or exhibitions.
The bond shall be conditioned upon the payment of any
judgment obtained in an action brought against said person
so discharging, firing off, exploding or displaying fireworks
at any public exhibition or exhibitions thereof, for or on ac-
count of any loss, damage or injury resulting to persons or
property by reason of the said discharging, firing off, ex-
ploding or displaying of said fireworks at said public exhi-
bition or exhibitions; provided that said judgment was ob- Proviso,
tained in an action brought witliin a period of twelve months
following the date of the public exliibition at which the cause
of said action is alleged to have occurred. Section 57D. bondXw
Action on a bond filed under the provisions of the preceding brougiit, etc.
section may be brought by any person or persons holding
such judgment and may be brought by such person or persons
in the name of the state treasurer but for the benefit and use
and at the cost and expense of such person or persons so
bringing the said action. Section 57E. No action for injury No action to
to an employee of a person manufacturing, wholesale storing bon^d°for^^ "^
or publicly exhibiting fireworks shall be brought on a bond In^couTse^of""^
given under section fifty-seven A or fifty-seven C, if such employment.
injury arises out of and in the course of the employment.
If claims under any bond filed under either of said sections Payment of
are established to an amount greater than the penal sum of fi'^LmounT*^'

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Acts, 1921. — Chap. 501.

than penal
sum of bond.

Certain rights
and remedies
not affected.

Not applicable
to storage or
discharge of
pyro technical
ship or railway
signals.

Penalty.

the bond, such claims shall be paid pro rata to the amount
of the penal sum and executions shall issue accordingly.
Nothing in the four preceding sections shall deprive a person
suffering loss, damage or injury of any other right or remedy
provided by law. Section 57F. Firecrackers and pyro-
technical ship or railway signals shall be included and classed
as fireworks, but the provisions of the five preceding sections
shall not apply to the storage of pyrotechnical ship or railway
signals, nor to the discharge, firing or exploding of the said
signals when used for the protection of life and property.
Section 57G. Whoever violates any provision of the six pre-
ceding sections shall be punished by a fine of not more than
five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than
six months, or both. Approved May 28, 1921.

Chap. 501 An Act rel.vting to the term of the notes to be issued

BY the COMMONAVE.YLTH FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN BRIDGES OVER THE CHARLES RIVER.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section 1. The term of the notes which the state treas-
urer is authorized to issue under the pro\isions of section four
of chapter four hundred and ninety-seven of the acts of nine-
teen hundred and twenty-one, providing for the construction
of certain bridges ov^er the Charles river between the city of
Boston and the town of Watertown and between the city of
Boston and the city of Cambridge, shall not exceed five years,
as recommended by the governor in a message to the general
court dated May twenty-se\enth, nineteen hundred and
twenty-one, in pursuance of section three of article LXII of
the amendments to the constitution. The state treasurer is
hereby further authorized to issue, with the approval of the
governor and council, and in conformity with said recom-
mendation of the governor, temporary notes as may from
time to time be required to meet expenditures under said
chapter four hundred and ninety-seven, and, with like ap-
proval, to renew the same for periods not exceeding five
years from the date of the first note issued under authority
of said chapter.

Section 2. So much of section four of chapter four hun-
dred and ninety-seven of the acts of nineteen hundred and
twenty-one as is inconsistent herewith is hereby repealed.

Approved May 28, 1921.

Term of notes
to be issued by
state treasurer
for construc-
tion of certain
bridges over
Charles river.

Issue of
temporary
notes author-
ized.

Repeal.

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

637

Chap.502.

An Act in addition to the general appropriation act

MAKING appropriations TO SUPPLEMENT CERTAIN ITEMS
CONTAINED THEREIN, AND FOR CERTAIN NEW ACTIVITIES
AND PROJECTS.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. To provide for supplementing certain items Appropriations
in the general appropriation act, and for certain new acti\ities certain^it^"*
and projects, the sums set forth in section two, for the par- thfgenemr
ticular purposes and subject to the conditions stated therein, act!'"and'to°"
are hereby appropriated from the general fund or ordinary activiUe"Tnd
revenue of the commonwealth, unless some other source of projects.
revenue is expressed, subject to the provisions of law regu-
lating the disbursement of public funds and the approval
thereof.

Section 2.

Item Service of the Legislative Department.

2 For the compensation for travel of senators, a
sum not exceeding nine hundred dollars, the
same to be in addition to au}^ amount hereto-
fore appropriated for tiie purpose, . . . |900 00
4 For compensation for travel of representatives,
a sum not exceeding fifty-three hundred and
forty dollars, the same to be in addition to any
amount heretofore appropriated for the pur-

^ pose, • • ■ , 5,340 00

jbor the salaries of clerks employed in the legis-
lative document room, a sum not exceeding
two hundred dollars, the same to be in addi-
tion to any amount heretofore appropriated

for the purpose, 200 00

For authorized traveling and other expenses of
the committees of the present general court,
with the approval of a majority of the com-
mittee incurring the same, a sum not exceed-
mg two thousand dollars, the same to be in
addition to any amount heretofore appropri-
ated for the purpose, 2 000 00

19a For expenses of the special committee appointed
to mvestigate alleged irregularities in connec-
tion with the passage of street railway legis-
lation in nineteen hundred and eighteen and
nineteen hundred and nineteen, a sum not ex-
ceeding ninety-five hundred dollars, . . 9,500 00

Legislative
Department.

638

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

Legislative
Department.

Item

For expenses of summoning witnesses, and for
fees of such witnesses, with the approval of
the sergeant-at-arms, a sum not exceeding
nine hundred dollars, the same to be in addi-
tion to any amount heretofore appropriated

for the purpose,

28a For reimbursing certain members of the house of
representatives for counsel fees in contested
elections, as authorized by an order of the
house of representatives, a sum not exceeding
eight hundred dollars,

Total,

$900 00

800 00

$19,640 00

Judicial De-
partment.
Probate and
Insolvency
Courts.

Registers of
Probate and
Insolvency,
clerical
assistance.

Service of the Judicial Department.

Probate and Insolvency Courts, as follows:
46 For the salaries of judges of probate of the sev-
eral counties, a sum not exceeding two hun-
dred dollars, the same to be in addition to any
amount heretofore appropriated for the pur-
pose,

49 For the salaries of registers of the several coun-
ties, a sum not exceeding two hundred dollars,
the same to be in addition to any amount
heretofore appropriated for the purpose,

For clerical assistance to registers of the
several counties, as follows:

53 Bristol, a sum not exceeding four hundred dol-
lars, the same to be in addition to any amount
heretofore appropriated for the purpose,

57 Hampden, a sum not exceeding six hundred
sixty-six dollars and sixtj^-seven cents, the
same to be in addition to any amount hereto-
fore appropriated for the purpose, .

59 Middlesex, a sum not exceeding one thousand
dollars, the same to be in addition to any
amount heretofore appropriated for the pur-
pose,

63 Suffolk, a sum not exceeding one hundred and

fifty dollars, the same to be in addition to any
amount heretofore appropriated for the pur-
pose,

64 Worcester, a sum not exceeding five hundred

eighty-three dollars and thirty-three cents,
the same to be in addition to any amount here-
tofore appropriated for the purpose,

$200 00

200 00

400 00

666 67

1,000 00

150 00

583 33

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

639

Item

Commission on Probation:
For personal services of the deputy commis-
sioner, clerks and stenographers, a sum not
exceeding five hundred and twenty dollars,
the same to be in addition to an}^ amount
heretofore appropriated for the purpose,

Total,

91i

Service of the Executive Department.

For the salaries of officers and employees of the
department, a sum not exceeding one thou-
sand dollars, the same to be in addition to any
amount heretofore appropriated for the pur-
pose,

For expenses' incurred in the arrest of fugitives
from justice, a sum not exceeding one thou-
sand dollars, the same to be in addition to any
amount heretofore appropriated for the pur-
pose,

For the purchase of a portrait of a former gov-
ernor, as authorized by section nineteen of
chapter eight of the General Laws, a sum not
exceeding three thousand dollars.

Total.

Commission
on Probation.

$520 00

5,720 00

Executive De-
partment.

$1,000 00

1,000 00

3,000 00

$5,000 00

Service of the Adjutant General.

For the personal services of office assistants, a
sum not exceeding five hundred twenty dollars
and eightj^-five cents, the same to be in addi-
tion to any amount heretofore appropriated
for the purpose, $520 85

Service of Reorganized Militia.

Il5d For maintenance of horses, a sum not exceeding
fifteen thousand dollars, the same to be in
addition to any amount heretofore appropri-

,,n .^ ated for the purpose, 15,000 00

119a l^or expenses of organizing and maintaining an
aero squadron, a sum not exceeding two thou-
sand dollars, 2,000 00

Adjutant
General.

Reorganized
Militia.

133

Total, $17,000 00

Service of the Chief Quartermaster.
For certain alterations and improvements of
. armories of the first class, a sum not exceed-
mgten thousand dollars, the same to be in
addition to any amount heretofore appropri-
ated for the purpose, $10,000 00

Chief Quarter-
master.

640

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

Expenses on
Account of
Wars.

j^gjjj For Expenses on Account of Wars.

151^ From the unexpended balance of an appropria-
tion made under item one hundred and forty-
seven in nineteen hundred and twenty there
may be expended, with the approval of the
trustees, for certain miscellaneous improve-
ments at the Soldiers' Home in Massachusetts,
a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars, . $500 00

152j For the placing in the state house of memorials
for certain chaplains, as authorized by chapter
forty-five of the resolves of the present year,
a sum not exceeding two thousand dollars, . 2,000 00

152| For the grand army of the republic of the de-
jmrtment of Massachusetts, the sum of one
thousand dollars, as authorized by chapter
fifteen of the resolves of the present year, . 1,000 00

Total,

$3,500 00

Service of the State Library.
State Library. iQQ ]?or books and other publications and things
needed for the library, and the necessary bind-
ing and rebinding incidental tliereto, a sum
not exceeding five hundred dollars, the same
to be in addition to any amount heretofore
appropriated for the purpose, ....

$500 00

Superin-
tendent of
Buildings.

Service of the Superintendent of Bidklings.

The auditor of the commonwealth is hereby au-
thorized and directed to make a transfer in
the sum of one thousand dollars from the ap-
propriation made by item one hundred and
sixty-two of the general appropriation act,
said amount to be added to item one hundred
and sixty-one of the general appropriation act.

168 For services, supplies and eciuipment necessary

to furnish heat, light and power, a sum not
exceeding sixteen tliousand five hundred dol-
lars, the same to be in addition to any amount
heretofore appropriated for the purpose,

169 For other services, supplies and equipment neces-

sary for the maintenance and care of the state
house, including repairs of furniture and equip-
ment, a sum not exceeding fifteen thousand
dollars, the same to be in addition to any
amount heretofore appropriated for the pur-
pose,

$16,500 00

15,000 00

Total,

$31,500 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

641

j^gjj^ Printmg the General Laws.

170 J For preparing or completing copy of the several
indexes, tables, histories and citations, and
for printing six thousand sets of the General
Laws with index, a sum not exceeding thirty-
eight thousand two hundred fifty-four dollars
and forty-nine cents, the same to be in addi-
tion to any amount heretofore appropriated
for the purpose,

170f For reimbursement of costs in the case of Loring
versus Young concerning the printing of the
Constitution in the General Laws, the sum of
four hundred forty-seven dollars and fifty-
one cents,

Total,

Old Stale House.
171a For the expense of certain emergency repairs
occasioned by recent fire in the old state house,
the sum of four thousand dollars to be paid to
the trustees of said l^uilding, with the approval
of the governor and council, upon satisfactory
evidence having been filed that the city of
Boston has appropriated an equal sum, .

Service of Ihe Secretary of the Commomvealth.

178 For printing registration books and blanks and
indexing returns, a sum not exceeding three
thousand dollars, the same to be in addition to
any amount heretofore appropriated for the
purpose,

182^ For the preparation of certain indexes of births,
marriages and deaths, a sum not exceeding six
thousand dollars, the same to be in addition to
the amount appropriated in item one hun-
dred and eighty-seven and one quarter of
chapter six hundred and twenty-nine of the
acts of nineteen hundred and twenty,

187

190

For printing laws, etc.:
For the purchase of paper used in the execution
of the contract for the state printing, a sum
not exceeding forty thousand dollars, the same
to be in addition to any amount heretofore
appropriated for the purpose, ....

For printing matters relating to elections:
For personal and other services necessary for
preparing and printing ballots for the primary
elections, a sum not exceeding six hundred
dollars, . . .

Printing the
General Laws.

5,254 49

447 51

$38,702 00

Old State
House.

$4,000 00

Secretary of
the Common-
wealth.

$3,000 00

6,000 00

Printing laws,
etc.

40,000 00

Printing
matters relat-
ing to elections.

600 00

642

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

Item
Printing jgj

matters relat-
ing to elections.

193

194

195

196

197^

For the printing and distribution of ballots, a
sum not exceeding six hundred dollars, . . $600 00

For furnishing cities and towns with ballot boxes
and for repairs to the same, a sum not exceed-
ing fourteen thousand dollars, the same to be
in addition to any amount heretofore appro-
priated for the purpose, . • . . . . 14,000 00

For expense of the publication of lists of candi-
dates and forms of (juestions before state elec-
tions, a sum not exceeding eleven hundred
dollars, 1,100 00

For the purchase of apjiaratus to be used at poll-
ing places in the canvass and counting of votes,
a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars,
the same to be in addition to any amount
heretofore appropriated for the purpose, . 1,000 00

For administering the law to permit absent
voters to vote at state elections, a sum not ex-
ceeding two hundred dollars, .... 200 00

For the printing for the use of cities and towns
of registers of voters, a sum not exceeding two
thousand and sixty-five dollars, . . . 2,065 00

Total,

$68,565 00

Summer
census.

Refunding of
certain fees.

Treasurer and
Receiver-Gen-
erui.

Summer Census:

201 For personal services and expense of taking a
special census in towns having an increased
resident population during the summer
months, to be covered by assessments upon
the towns in which the work is done, a sum
not exceeding five hundred dollars, . . . $500 00

204 J For the refunding of certain fees under a ruling of
the courts, with the approval of the secretary
of the commonwealth, a sum not exceeding
forty-two hundred and forty dollars, . . 4,240 00

Service of the Treasurer and Receiver-General.

208 1 For personal services and other expenses in ad-
ministering the provisions of chapter two
hundred and eighty-three of the General Acts
of nineteen hundred and nineteen, relative to
suitable recognition of residents of Massa-
chusetts serving in the army or na\'y of the
United States during the war with Germany,
a sum not exceeding nineteen thousand five
hundred dollars, the same to be payable from
the receipts from taxes levied under said
chapter and chapter three hundred and forty-
two of the General Acts of nineteen hundred
and nineteen, the same to be in addition to an}^
amount heretofore appropriated for the purpose, $ 1 9,500 00

Acts, 192L — Chap. 502.

643

Item

213

Board of Retirement:
To cover the special retirement allowances of
Henry C. Merwin, authorized by chapter
three hundred and thirty-five of the acts of the
present year, and E. Gerry BroAvn, authorized
by chapter four hundred and seventy-seven of
the acts of the present year, the sum of seven
hundred and twenty dollars, the same to be
in addition to the amount heretofore appro-
priated under item two hundred and thirteen
of the general appropriation act,

Board of Re-
tirement.

$720 00

218

Service of the Axidilor of the Conmiomcealth.

The auditor of the commonwealth is hereby au-
thorized to make a transfer in the sum of
twenty-eight hundred eighty-four dollars and
thirty-one cents from the appropriation made
by item two hundred and seventeen of the
general appropriation act, said amount to be
added to item two hundred and sixteen of the
general appropriation act.

For services other than personal, traveling ex-
penses, office supplies and equipment, a sum

■ not exceeding four thousand dollars, the same
to be in addition to any amount heretofore
appropriated for the purpose, ....

Auditor of the
Com mo n-
wealtli.

$4,000 00

Unclassified Accounts and Claims.

219 For the compensation of veterans of the civil
war and certain others formerly in the service
of the commonwealth, now retired, a sum not
exceeding three thousand dollars, the same to
be in addition to any amount heretofore ap-
propriated for the purpose, .... $3,000 00

225 For the payment of certain annuities and pen-
sions of soldiers and others under the provi-
sions of certain acts and resolves, a sum not
exceeding six hundred dollars, the same to be
in addition to any amount heretofore appro-
priated for the purpose, 600 00

227a For the state's portion of the cost of constructing
the Winthrop parkway, as provided by chapter
three hundred and ninety-seven of the acts of
the present year, out of the Metropolitan
Parks Maintenance Fund, Boulevards, a sum
not exceeding sixty-seven thousand five hun-
dred dollars, the same to be paid from receipts
in the Motor Vehicle Fees Fund, . . , 67,500 00

Unclassified
Accounts and
Claims.

644

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

Unclassified
Accounts and
Claims.

Item

2321 For reimbursements of persons for funds pre-
viously deposited in the treasury of the com-
monwealth on account of unclaimed savings
bank deposits, a sum not exceeding five thou-
sand dollars,

Total,

$5,000 00
$76,100 00

Attorney-
General's De-
partment.

Service of the Altorney-GeneraVs Department.

234a For certain legal and personal services rendered
during the year nineteen hundred and twenty-
one, the unexpended l^alance of the appropria-
tion for nineteen hundred and twent.>^, to an
amount not exceeding twelve thousand dollars,
is hereby made available,

235^ For the expense of publishing an additional
volume of the opinions of the attorney-general,
as authorized by chapter twenty-three of the
resolves of the present year, a sum not exceed-
ing four thousand dollars,

$12,000 00

4,000 00

Total,

$16,000 00

Department 239

of Agriculture.

243

Service of the Department of Agriculture.

For services other than personal, printing the
annual report, office supplies and equipment,
and printing and fiu-nishing trespass i^osters,
a sum not exceeding three hundred dollars,
the same to be in addition to any amount
heretofore appropriated for the purpose.

For other expenses and for disseminating useful
information in agriculture, a sum not exceed-
ing one thousand dollars, the same to be in
addition to any amount heretofore appro-
priated for the purpose,

$300 00

1,000 00

Total,

$1,300 00

Department
of Conserva-
tion.

Division of
Forestry.

Service of the Department of Conservation.

Division of Forestry:
265 For the personal services of the state fire warden
and his assistants, and for other services, in-
cluding traveling expenses of the fire warden
and his assistants, necessary supplies and
equipment and materials used in new con-
struction in the forest fire prevention service,
a sum not exceeding six thousand dollars, the
same to be in addition to any amount hereto-
fore appropriated for the purpose and to any
sum allotted to Massachusetts by the United
States government for the purpose, .

$6,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

645

Item

The auditor of the commonwealth is hereby au-
thorized and directed to make transfers in the
sum of one thousand dollars from the appro-
priation made by item two hundred and
eighty-four of the general appropriation act,
twelve hundred dollars from the appropriation
made by item two hundred and eighty-five,
and eight hundred dollars from the appropria-
tion made by item two hundred and eighty-
three; the total of said items, namely three
thousand dollars, to be added to item two
hundred and eighty-one of the general appro-
priation act.

Division of
Fisheries and
Game.

Division of Animal Industry :
295 For reimbursement of owners of cattle and horses
killed, travel, when allowed, of inspectors of
animals, incidental expenses of killing and
burial, (luarantine and emergency' services,
and for laboratory and veterinar}^ supplies
and equipment, a sum not exceeding twenty
thousand dollars, the same to be in addition
to any amount heretofore appropriated for the
purpose,

Total,

Division of
Animal In-
dustry.

$20,000 00
$26,000 00

Service of the Department of Banking and Insurance.

Division of Banks:

298 For services of directors, examiners and assist-

ants, clerks, stenographers and experts, a
sura not exceeding nine thousand dollars, the
same to be in addition to any amount hereto-
fore ajjpropriated for the purpose, . . . $9,000 00

299 For ser\'ices other than personal, printing the

annual report, traveling expenses, office sup-
plies and equipment, a sum not exceeding three
thousand dollars, the same to be in addition
to any amount heretofore appropriated for
the purpose, 3,000 00

Department
of Banking
and Insurance.
Division of
Banks.

Division of Savings Banks Life Insurance:
310 For encouraging and promoting old age annuities
and the organization of mutual benefit as-
sociations among the employees of industrial
plants in the commonwealth, a sum not ex-
ceeding one thousand dollars, the same to be
in addition to any amount heretofore appro-
priated for the purpose,

Division of
Savings
Banks Life
Insurance.

1,000 00

Total,

$13,000 00

646

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

Department of
Corporations
and Taxation.

Item

312

315

Income Tax
Division.

317

318

Service of the Department of Corporations and Taxation.

For the services of additional clerical and other
assistance, a sum not exceeding twelve thou-
sand dollars, the same to be in addition to any
amount heretofore appropriated for the pur-
pose, $12,000 00

For other services and for necessary office sup-
phes and equipment, a sum not exceeding one
thousand .dollars, the same to be in addition
to any amount heretofore appropriated for
the purpose,

Income Tax Division:

For traveling expenses of members of the divi-
sion, a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars,
the same to be in addition to any amount
heretofore appropriated for the purpose,

For services other than personal and for office
supplies and eciuipment, a sum not exceeding
ten thousand dollars, the same to be in addi-
tion to any amount heretofore appropriated
for the purpose,

Total,

1,000 00

500 00

10,000 00
$23,500 00

Department
of Education.

English
Speaking
Classes for
Adults.

Service of the Department of Education.

325 For the personal services of officers, agents,
clerks, stenographers and other assistants, but
not including those employed in university
extension work, a sum not exceeding thirty-five
hundred dollars, the same to be in addition
to any amount heretofore appropriated for
the purpose, $3,500 00

327 For traveling expenses of members of the board

and of agents and employees when required to
travel in discharge of their duties, a sum not
exceeding five hundred dollars, the same to
be in addition to any amount heretofore ap-
propriated for the purpose, .... 500 00

328 For services other than personal, necessary office

supplies, and for printing the annual report
and bulletins as provided by law, a sum not
exceeding one thousand dollars, the same to
be in addition to any amount heretofore appro-
priated for the purpose, 1,000 00

English Speaking Classes for Adults :
338c For reimbursement of certain cities and towns,
a sum not exceeding forty-six thousand five
hundred twenty-five dollars and twenty cents,
the same to be in addition to any amount
heretofore appropriated for the purpose, . 46,525 20

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

647

Item

352

379

381

401

Teachers' Retirement Board:
For payment of pensions to retired teachers, a
sum not exceeding ten thousand five hundred
dollars, the same to be in addition to any
amount heretofore appropriated for the pur-
pose,

Teachers' Re-
tirement
Board.

$10,500 00

Total,

1,025 20

Service of the Department of Civil Service and Registration.

Division of Civil Service:

For personal services of the division of ci\il
service, a . sum not exceeding eight hundred
dollars, the same to be in addition to any
amount heretofore appropriated for the pur-
pose,

For other services and for printing the annual
report, and for office supplies and equipment,
a sum not exceeding eighteen hundred dollars,
the same to be in addition to any amount
heretofore appropriated for the purpose,

$800 00

Department
of Civil
Service and
Registration.
Division of
Civil Service.

1,800 00

Board of Registration in Optometry:
For other services, printing the annual report,
office supplies and equipment, and traveling
expenses of the members of the board, a sum
not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars,
the same to be in addition to any amount
heretofore appropriated for the purpose,

Board of
Registration in
Optometry.

250 00

Total, $2,850 00

Commission on Foreign and Domestic Commerce.

The auditor of the commonwealth is hereby au-
thorized and directed to make a transfer in
the sum of one thousand dollars from the
appropriation made by item four hundred and
twenty-nine of the general appropriation act,
said sum to be added to item four hundred
and thirty of the general appropriation act.

Service of the Department of Mental Diseases.
For the maintenance of and for certain im-
provements at the following institutions
under the control of the Department of
Mental Diseases:
436a For the purchase of certain land at the Norfolk
state hospital, a sum not exceeding one hun-
dred dollars, the same to be in addition to the
amount appropriated under chapter two hun-
dred and forty-two of the Special Acts of nine-
teen hundred and nineteen, .... $100 00

Commission
on Foreign and
Domestic
Commerce.

Department
of Slental
Diseases.
Norfolk State
Hospital.

648

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

Gardner State
Colony.

Massachusetts
School for the
Feeble-
Minded.

Taunton State
Hospital.

Wrentham
State School.

Item

451a For the extension of the water supply at the
Gardner state colony, a sum not exceeding
one hundred and twenty dollars, the same to
be in addition to any amount heretofore appro-
priated for the purpose, $120 00

455 For the maintenance of the Massachusetts
School for the Feeble-Minded, a sum not ex-
ceeding twenty-six thousand four hundred dol-
lars, the same to be in addition to any amount
heretofore appropriated for the purpose, . 26,400 00

460a For the spur track and trestle at the Taunton
state hospital, a sum not exceeding twelve
hundred dollars, the same to be in addition to
the appropriation made for this purpose in
nineteen hundred and eighteen, . . . 1,200 00

467 For the maintenance of the Wrentham state
school, a sum not exceeding twentj'-four hun-
dred and sixt3'^-three dollars, the same to be
in addition to any amount heretofore appro-
priated for the purpose, 2,463 00

Total,

$30,283 00

Department
of Correction.

Service of the Department of Correction.

The auditor of the commonwealth is hereby au-
thorized and directed to make a transfer in
the sum of three hundred dollars from the
appropriation made by item four hundred
and eighty of the general appropriation act,
said sum to be added to item four hundred and
seventy-seven of the general appropriation act.

480f For services of guards and for the purchase of
eciuipment needed for the employment of
prisoners, as defined in chapter one hundred
and twenty-nine of the General Acts of nine-
teen hundred and seventeen, a sum not exceed-
ing seventy-five hundred dollars,

482a For the installation of new boilers at the state
prison, a sum not exceeding twenty thousand
dollars,

$7,500 00

20,000 00

Total,

$27,500 00

Department
of Public
Welfare.
Division of
Aid and
Relief.

Service of the Department of Public Welfare.

Division of Aid and Relief:
The following items are for reimbursement of

cities and towns:
497 For temporary aid given to state paupers and
shipwrecked seamen by cities and towns, for the
present year and previous j'ears, a sum not ex-
ceeding one hundred and twenty-five thousand
dollars, the same to be in addition to an,y amount
heretofore appropriated for the purpose, . $125,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

649

Item

Boys' Parole:

509 For board, clothing, medical and other expenses
incidental to the care of boj's, a sum not ex-
ceeding twenty-three hundred dollars, the
same to be in addition to any amount hereto-
fore appropriated for the purpose, . . . $2,300 00

516 For the maintenance of the Lyman school for
boys, a sum not exceeding nine hundred and
eighty dollars, the same to be in addition to any
amount heretofore appropriated for the purpose, 980 00

517^ For constructing and furnishing complete a hos-
pital building for state minor wards, the
trustees of the Massachusetts hospital school
are hereby authorized to incur liabilities not
exceeding two hundred thousand dollars, of
which amount there is hereby appropriated
the sum of seventy-five thousand dollars
which shall be considered in addition to the
appropriation of seventy-five thousand dollars
made by item five hundred and twenty -six and
a half of chapter six hundred and twenty -nine
of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty,
which is hereby made available for this pur-
pose, and there may be expended during the
fiscal year beginning December first, nineteen
hundred and twenty-one, the further sum of
fifty thousand dollars, 75,000 00

Boys' Parole.

Lyman School
for Boye.

Massachusetts

Hospital

School.

Total,

S203,280 00

520

537^

537i

541

Service of the Departnient of Public Health.

For personal services of the commissioner, health
council and office assistants, a sum not exceed-
ing six hundred dollars, the same to be in
addition to any amount heretofore appropri-
ated for the purpose, $600 00

For expenses in connection with certain land
damages on account of work of improving the
sanitary condition of the Neponset river,
under authority of chaptersix hundred and fifty-
five of the acts of nineteen hundred and eleven,
a sum not exceeding three thousand dollars, 3,000 00

For expenses of the board to be appointed to
apportion and assess betterments upon certain
real estate under authority of said chapter
six hundred and fifty-five, a sum not exceed-
ing forty-five hundred dollars, .... 4,500 00

Division of Tuberculosis:
For personal services of the director, stenog-
raphers, clerks and other assistants, a sum not
exceeding twelve hundred dollars, the same
to be in addition to any amount heretofore
appropriated for the purpose, . . . . j 1,200 00

Department of
Public Health.

Division of
Tuberculosis.

650

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

Division of
Tuberculosis.

North Reading
State Sana-
torium.

State's prop-
erty on
Penikese
island.

Item

542 For services other than personal, inckiding print-
ing the annual report, traveling expenses and
office supplies and equipment, a sum not ex-
ceeding three hundred dollars, the same to be
in addition to any amount heretofore appro-
priated for the purpose, $300 00

547 For the maintenance of the North Reading state
sanatorium, a sum not exceeding six hundred
dollars, the same to be in addition to any
amount heretofore appropriated for the pur-
pose, 600 00

553a For miscellaneous expenses in caring for the
state's property on Penikese island, a sum not
exceeding fifteen hundred dollars, . . . 1,500 00

Total,

$11,700 00

Department
of Public
Safety.

Service of the Deparlmenl of Public Safety.

Administration :

555 For contingent services, including printing the
annual report, rent of district offices, supplies
and equipment, and all other things necessary
for the investigation of fires and moving
picture licenses, as required by law, a sum not
exceeding three thousand dollars, the same to
be in addition to any amount heretofore ap-
propriated for the purpose, ....

5741 For personal services and expenses in administer-
ing the provisions of chapter four hundred
and thirt^^-eight of the acts of the present year
providing for the e.xamination and licensing of
motion picture films, a sum not exceeding
eighteen thousand six hundred and forty dol-
lars,

574| For personal services and expenses in the depart-
ment of state police, as authorized by chapter
four hundred and sixty-one of the acts of the
present year, a sum not exceeding forty-eight
thousand four hundred dollars,

$3,000 00

Total,

18,640 00

48,400 00
$70,040 00

Department
of Public
Works.
Registration
of Motor
Vehicles.

Service of the Department of Public Works.

Registration of Motor Vehicles:
584 For personal ser\aces, a sum not exceeding
seventy-five hundred dollars, from receipts
in the Motor Vehicle Fees Fund, the same to
be in addition to any amount heretofore appro-
priated for the purpose,

$7,500 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

651

Item

585

For services other than personal, including
traveling expenses, purchase of necessary sup-
plies, equipment and materials, including
cartage and storage of the same, and for work
incidental to the registration and licensing of
owners of motor vehicles, a sum not exceeding
twenty-five hundred dollars, from receipts in
the Motor Vehicle Fees Fund, the same to
be in addition to any amount heretofore appro-
priated for the purpose,

Registration
of Motor
Vehicles.

$2,500 00

Division of Waterways and Public Lands:
607a For making rail connections with the property
of the commonwealth at East Boston, as au-
thorized by chapter four hundred and ninety-
four of the acts of the present year, a sum not
exceeding one hundred thousand dollars, the
same to be paid froin the Port of Boston Fund,
6076 For the state's part of the expense of establishing
a public reservation at Good Harbor beach in
the city of Gloucester, a sum not exceeding
five hundred dollars,

Total,

Division of
Waterways
and Public
Lands.

100,000 00

500 00

$110,500 00

Service of the Department of Public Utilities.

The following item is to be assessed upon the
gas and electric light companies:

619 For personal services of the inspector of gas and
gas meters, assistant inspectors and deputy
inspectors of meters, a sum not exceeding eight
hundred dollars, the same to be in addition to
any amount heretofore appropriated for the

purpose, $800 00

28/ For expenses of a special commission to investi-
gate and recommend a revision of the banking
laws, a sum not exceeding twenty-five hundred
dollars, . 2,500 00

624a For expenses of administering the law to control
the sale of securities, to register persons selling
the same, to prevent the fraudulent promotion
and sale of fraudulent securities, with the ap-
proval of the department of public utilities, a
sum not exceeding five thousand dollars, . . 5,000 00
28c For expenses of a special commission to investi-
gate the subject of bail in criminal cases, as
authorized by chapter thirty-four of the re-
solves of the present year, a sum not exceeding
one thousand dollars, 1,000 00

Department
of Public
Utilities.

Commission to
investigate,
etc., revision
of banking
laws.

Administration
of law to
control sale of
securities, etc.

Commission to
investigate
subject of bail
in criminal
cases.

652

Acts, 1921.— Chap. 502.

Department of
Public Works.
Division of
Highways.

Commission
to investigate
problems re-
lating to
organization,
work, etc., of
state depart-
ments.

Item

Item five hundred and eighty-seven of chapter
two hundred and three of the general appro-
priation act is hereb}^ amended by striking
out said item and inserting in place thereof
the following: For the care of snow on high-
ways, as provided by section eleven of chapter
eighty-four of the General Laws, a sum not ex-
ceeding fifty thousand dollars, from receipts
in the Motor Vehicle Fees Fund.
28d For expenses of a special commission to investi-
gate problems relating to organization, work
and expenditures of the administrative depart-
ment of the commonwealth, as authorized by
chapter fifty-three of the resolves of the pres-
ent year, a sum not exceeding five thousand
dollars,

$5,000 00

District
Attorneys.

Recess com-
mittee to
continue in-
vestigation of
county govern-
ment.

District Attorneys :

70 For salaries of the district attorney, deputy dis-
trict attorney and assistants for the south-
eastern district, a sum not exceeding three
hundred dollars, the same to be in addition to
any amount heretofore appropriated for the
purpose, . . . . . . . 300 00

28e For expenses of a recess committee to continue
the investigation of matters relative to county
government, subject to the approval of the
governor and council, a sum not exceeding
tliree thousand dollars, 3,000 00

Claims.

Town of
Bedford.

Mary F.
Partridge.

John Lowe.

Claims.

Payments for certain claims authorized by the
following appropriations shall be certified
by the auditor of the commonwealth only
upon the filing of satisfactory releases or
other evidence that the payments are ac-
cepted in full compensation for all liability
for compensation on the part of the com-
monwealth in respect thereto:
For the town of* Bedford, for money expended in
the care of James Joseph McDonald, the sum
of two hundred eighty-seven dollars and ninety

cents,

For Mary F. Partridge of Plympton, in full
compensation for destruction of property in
the work of preventing the spread of white
pine blister rust, the sum of one hundred
forty-four dollars and twenty cents.
For John Lowe of Swansea, in full compensation
for destruction of property in the work of
preventing the spread of white pine blister
rust, the sum of thirty-five dollars, .

$287 90

144 20

35 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

653

Item

James Slattery.

Joseph T.
Lawless.

John W.
Mahoney.

Minnie Ward.

For Eva Chase of Boston, in full compensation Eva Chase,

for expenses incurred on account of injuries
received while emploj^ed as a clerk by the
committee on rules of the house of representa-
tives, the sum of one hundred dollars, . . $100 00

For James Slattery, in full compensation for e.x-
penses incurred on account of injuries received
while employed as a page in the house of repre-
sentatives, the sum of one hundred dollars, . 100 00

For Joseph T. Lawless, as reimbursement for ex-
penses incurred while a member of the Ameri-
can Olympic Rifle Team selected to represent
the United States in the Seventh Olympiad,
Antwerp, Belgium, the sum of seven hundred
fifty-seven dollars and sixty-nine cents, . . 757 69

For John W. Mahoney of Framingham, as re-
imbursement for hospital expenses while being
treated for injuries received in line of duty at
the state arsenal, Framingham, on September
eighth, nineteen hundred and twenty, the sum
of fifty-two dollars and twenty-five cents, . 52 25

For Minnie Ward of Boston, in full compensa-
tion for injuries received from being run over
by an automobile belonging to the common-
wealth and operated by an empk)j'ee of the
state prison, the sum of two hundred dollars,
the same to be paid from the State Prison
Industries Fund, 200 00

For Fannie R. Kennedy, executrix of the estate
of John P. Kennedy, as reimbursement for ex-
penses incurred as the result of the illness
and death of said John P. Kennedy, former
member of the Massachusetts state giiard, the
sum of six hundred dollars, .... 600 00

For John J. McDonough of Boston, in full com-
pensation for damages to his automobile in
consequence of being run into by an automobile
belonging to the department of the adjutant
general, the sum of five hundred dollars, . 500 00

For Guy C. Sanborn of Gloucester, as reimburse-
ment on account of claims approved by the
board of claims for members of the militia,
the sum of four hundred sixty-one dollars and
seventy-two cents, 461 72

For Catherine Lyons, widow of James J. Lyons,
as authorized and subject to the conditions
imposed by chapter twenty of the resolves of
the present year, the sum of one hundred two
dollars and twelve cents, 102 12

For Louise C. Bartlett of Newton, as authorized
by chapter twenty-four of the resolves of the
present year, the sum of twelve hundred dol-
lars, 1,200 00

Fannie R.
Kennedy.

John J.
McDonough.

Guy C. San-
born.

Catherine
Lyons.

Louise C.
Bartlett.

654

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

Item

Louise C.

Bartlett,

guardian.

Estate of Julia
B. Mayo.

Helena Devitt.

Charles F.
Avery.

Ella M. Foye.

Thomas H.

Russell,

trustee.

Certain
expenses of
judges of
probate and
insolvency.

Sumner
Coolidge.

For Louise C. Bartlett of Newton, guardian of
Elizabeth G. Bartlett, as authorized by chap-
ter twenty-five of the resolves of the present
year, the sum of eleven hundred and fort}'
dollars, $1,140 00

For the estate of Julia B. Mayo, as authorized
by chapter twenty-six of the resolves of the
present year, the sum of nine hundred seven
dollars and fifty cents,

For Helena Devitt of Sherborn, as authorized by
chapter thirty-one of the resolves of the pres-
ent year, the sum of three hundred dollars,

For Charles F. Avery, as authorized bj^ chapter
forty-seven of the resolves of the present year,
the sum of twenty-two hundred seventy-three
dollars and thirtj^-one cents, ....

For Ella M. Foye, as authorized b}^ chapter
forty-eight of the resoh'es of the present j'ear,
the sum of fifty dollars,

For Thomas H. Russell, trustee, as authorized
by chapter forty-nine of the resolves of the
present year, the sum of fifteen hundred dol-
lars, 1,500 00

For any claims filed under authority of chapter
three hundred and twenty-three of the acts
of the present year, a sum not exceeding four
hundred dollars, 400 00

For Sumner Coolidge, as reimbursement for
verdict and costs on account of suit brought
against the superintendent by the owner of a
dog killed while in a poultry yard at the Lake-
ville state sanatorium, the sum of two hun-
dred forty-four dollars and seventy-six cents, . 244 76

907 50

300 00

2,273 31

50 00

Total,

.1,356 45

Miscellaneous.
Employees of
sergeant-at-
arms.

House counsel
and assistants.

Miscellaneous.

11 For compensation for travel of doorkeepers,
assistant doorkeepers, messengers, pages and
other employees of the sergeant-at-arms, au-
thorized by law to receive the same, a sum
not exceeding six hundred dollars, the same
to be in addition to any amount heretofore
appropriated for the purpose, .... $600 00

186 For personal services and expenses of the house
counsel and assistants during the months of
November and December, nineteen hundred
and twenty-one, a sum not exceeding one
thousand dollars, the same to he in addition
to any amount heretofore appropriated for
the purpose, 1,000 00

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

655

Item

18e For expenses of the house committee on rules,
with the approval of the speaker, a sum not
exceeding two hundred dollars, . . $200 00

27 For contingent expenses of the senate and house
of representatives, and necessary expenses in
and about the state house, with the approval
of the sergeant-at-anns, a sum not exceeding
nineteen hundred dollars, the same to be in
addition to any amount heretofore appro-
priated for the purpose, 1,900 00

286 For expenses of a special commission to investi-
gate certain matters of insurance, as author-
ized by chapter fifty of the resolves of the
present year, a sum not exceeding twenty-five

hundred dollars, 2,500 00

152f For expenses of the commission required to re-
port on a memorial in France to Massachu-
setts soldiers who lost their lives in the late
war, and relative to the advisability of certain
graves, as authorized by chapter four hundred
and forty-eight of the acts of the present year,
a sum not exceeding six thousand dollars, . 6,000 00

334a For the promotion of vocational rehabilitation
and co-operation with the federal govern-
ment, Avith the approval of the department of
education, a sum not exceeding ten thousand
dollars, 10,000 00

House com-
mittee on
rules.

Contingent
expenses of
general court,
etc.

Commission
to investigate
certain matters
of insurance.

Commission
on memorial
in France to
Massachusetts
soldiers, etc.

Promotion of
vocational
rehabilitation,
etc., with
federal gov-
ernment.

Metropolitan District Commission.

The following items are to be assessed upon
the several districts in accordance with the
methods fixed by law, and to be expended
under the direction and with the approval
of the metropolitan district commission:
634a For the acquiring of land and construction of a
parkway as authorized by chapter three hun-
dred and ninety-seven of the acts of the pres-
ent year, a sinn not exceeding one hundred
fifty-seven thousand five hundred dollars,
except that the part of the cost which it is re-
quired by said act to be assessed upon the
city of Revere and the town of Winthrop shall
be deducted from this appropriation before
assessments are made upon the metropolitan
parks district for maintenance of boulevards, . $157,500 00
6346 For the construction of a retaining wall, as
authorized by chapter three hundred and
seventy-eight of the acts of the present year,
a sum not exceeding twenty-five hundred dol-
lars, the same to be paid out of the Metro-
politan Parks Maintenance Fund, Boulevards, 2,500 00

Metropolitan
District Com-
mission.
Winthrop
parkway, con-
struction, etc.

Metropolitan
parkway in
city of

Everett, con-
struction of
retaining wall.

656

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

Dedham park-
way, construc-
tion.

Item

634c

Cradock bridge QSOd
in Medford,
construction.

Pumping
station for
disposal of
sewage for
town of
Reading.

North metro-
politan
sewerage
district.

635i

Soutii metro- 636

politan

sewerage

district.

For the construction of the Dedham parkway,
so-called, a sum not exceeding seven thousand
dollars, the same to be paid out of the Metro-
politan Parks Maintenance Fund, Boulevards,

For the construction of Cradock bridge in Med-
ford, as authorized by chapter three hundred
and ninety-eight of the acts of the present
year, a sum not exceeding twenty thousand
dollars, of which sum ten thousand dollars
shall be collected from the city of Medford
before assessments are made upon the dis-
trict,

Item six hundred and thirty -five of chapter two
hundred and three of the acts of the present
year is hereby amended by inserting after the
word "station" the words " , the installa-
tion of pumping machinery and the comple-
tion of the sewer, and any other expenditure
authorized by chapter one hundred and fifty-
nine of the General Acts of nineteen hundred
and sixteen," so that said item ^\^ll read as
follows: — 635. For the construction of a
pumping station, the installation of pumping
machinery and the completion of the sewer,
and any other expenditure authorized by
chapter one hundred and fifty-nine of the
General Acts of nineteen hundred and sixteen,
for the disposal of sewage for the towTi of Read-
ing, a sum not exceeding forty thousand dol-
lars, the same to be paid from the Metropolitan
Sewerage Maintenance Fund, North System.

The auditor of the commonwealth is hereby au-
thorized and directed to pay certain bills in-
curred during the fiscal year nineteen hundred
and twenty, in the sum of ten hundred eighty-
three dollars and sixty cents, out of the appro-
priation made by item six hundred and thirty-
five and one half of chapter two hundred and
three of the acts of the present year.

The auditor of the commonwealth is hereby au-
thorized and directed to pay certain bills in-
curred during the fiscal year nineteen hundred
and twenty, in the sum of ten hundred twenty-
three dollars and forty-nine cents, out of the
appropriation made by item six hundred and
thirty-six of chapter two hundred and three
of the acts of the present year.

$7,000 00

20,000 00

Total,

$187,000 00

Deficiencies.
Deficiencies. j?or deficiencies in certain appropriations

previous years, in certain items, as follows:

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

657

Item

Legislative Department.

For stationery for the house of representatives,
purchased by and with the approval of the
clerk, the sum of eighty-nine dollars,

Judicianj.
Superior Court:
For traveling allowance and expenses of the
justices, the sum of six hundred thirty-four
dollars and ninety-four cents, ....

Legislative De-
partment.

$89 00

Judiciary.
Superior Court.

$634 94

Departmeiit of the Secretary of the CommmiU'eaUh.

Elections:
For expenses of the publication of lists of candi-
dates and forms of questions before state elec-
tions, the sura of nine hundred ninety-eight dol-
lars and twenty-five cents, $998 25

Printing:
For printing and binding the blue book edition
of the acts and resolves of the present year,
the sum of three hundred six dollars and
twenty cents, 306 20

Department of
Secretary of
the Common-
wealth.
Elections.

Printing and
binding blue
book.

Attorney-General's Department.

For services other than personal, traveling ex-
penses, office supplies and equipment, the
sum of one hundred twenty-two dollars and
eighty-two cents,

Attorney-
General's De-
partment.

$122 82

Department of Education.

Massachusetts Agricultural College:
For maintenance and current expenses of the
Massachusetts Agricultural College, the sum
of twenty-seven hundred seventy-two dollars
and fifty-one cents, ' . $2,772 51

Department of Public Welfare.
Industrial School for Girls:
For the maintenance of the industrial school for
girls, the sum of two hundred eighty-one dol-
lars and thirty-one cents,

Department of Public Health.
Penikese Hospital:
For the maintenance of the Penikese hospital,
to be expended with the approval of the de-
partment of public health, the sum of one
hundred and sixty-two dollars, .... $162 00

Department
of Education.
Massachusetts
Agricultural
College.

Department of
Public Welfare.
Industrial

$281 31 g'^i""^^"'^

Department of
Public Health.
Penikese
Hospital.

658

Acts, 1921. — Chap. 502.

Item

Department of
Public Safety.

Division of
Inspections.

Division of
State Police.

Department of Public Safety.

Administration :
For contingent ser^^ces, including printing the
annual report, rent of district offices, supplies
and equipment, and all other things necessary
for the investigation of fires and moving
picture licenses, as required by law, the sum
of one hundred twenty-four dollars and eight
cents, S124 08

Division of Inspections:
For traveling expenses of officers for the boiler
inspection service, the sum of fortj^-one dollars
and forty- three cents, 41 43

Division of State Police :
For traveling expenses of the division, the sum

of eighty-four dollars and twenty-eight cents, . 84 28

Total,

$5,616 82

General Fund, $962,459 32

Metropolitan District Commission, .... 187,000 00

Treasurer and
receiver-
general may
transfer balance
of certain
fund.

Section 3. The treasurer and receiver-general is hereby
authorized and directed to transfer the balance of forty-nine
thousand one hundred twenty-three dollars and forty-three
cents, remaining to the credit of a fund known as the Com-
pensation Fund for Boston Harbor, to the Port of Boston
Fund established by chapter six hundred and sixty-three of
the acts of nineteen hundred and twelve.

Section 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved May 28, 1921.

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 1, 2, 3. 659

RESOLVES.

Resolve in favor of francis w. goodwin of danvers. (7/^^r) 1

Resolved, That the industrial accident board is hereby au- industrial
thorized and directed to consider the chiim of Francis W. tTconskiiT^'^'^
Goodwin of Danvers, arising from an injury in the course of pr|ngi°^Yyr
his employment as a mechanic's helper in the employ of the Goodwin.
Danvers state hospital, in November, nineteen hundred and
eighteen, caused by a fall on the ice, the results of said fall
not ha\ing become fully apparent until on or about INIay
thirty-one, nineteen hundred and tAventy, but finally result-
ing in rendering the said Goodwin's right hand permanently
incapable of use, as a valid claim for adjudication under
chapter one hundred and fifty-two of the General Laws and
to make an agreement in regard to compensation and medical
and hospital expenses, on behalf of the commonwealth, with
the said Goodwin, under the proAisions of said chapter.
Upon the filing of an agreement with the state auditor there
shall be paid to the said GoodAnn such sums as may be due
thereunder, the same to be continued on a weekly basis in
accordance with the pro\isions of said chapter.

A Improved February 18, 1921,

Resolve confirming the acts of tiiomas f. grace as a Chap. 2

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

Resolved, That the acts of Thomas F. Grace as a justice of ^%rLll°'^'^
the peace, between July twenty-third, nineteen hundred and ^ glgg^con!^"
nineteen, and October sixth, nineteen hundred and twenty, firmed.
are herebj^ confirmed and made valid to the same extent as
if during that time he had been qualified to discharge the
duties of said office. Approved February 18, 1921.

Resolve temporarily extending the term of the com- Chap. 3
mission on the necessaries of life.

Resolved, That pending further action by the general court, Term of com-

. ' •ci •• 1 • p Jriission on

the term or service or the commission on the necessaries of necessaries of
life, appointed under chapter tliree hundred and forty-one of extended.

660

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 4, 5.

Chairman to
continue to act
as fuel admin-
istrator.

the General Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen, as
amended by chapter three hundred and sixty-five of the
General Acts of the said year, and as affected by chapter six
hundred and twenty-eight of the acts of nineteen hundred
and twenty, is hereby extended to May first in the current
year, and during said extended term the commission shall
have all the powers and duties conferred or imposed by said
chapters and shall be subject to all the provisions thereof as
to compensation and otherwise. The chairman of said com-
mission shall also during said term, but without additional
compensation, continue to act as fuel administrator with all
the powers and duties conferred or imposed by, and subject
to, the provisions of chapter three hundred and forty-two of
the General Acts of nineteen hundred and seventeen, as
affected by chapters six hiuidred and ten and six himdred
and twenty-eight of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty,
relating to the duties, authority and powers of a fuel ad-
ministrator, but nothing herein contained shall be construed
to terminate his appointment or authority on said May first.

Approved February 28, 1921.

Chap. 4 Resolve directing the department of public health
TO investigate and report as to the necessity of
establishing and maintaining a laboratory in the

vicinity of SPRINGFIELD.

Department of
public health to
investigate, etc.,
as to establish-
ment of a
laboratory near
Springfield.

Resolved, That the department of public health is hereby
directed to investigate and report to the next annual session
of the general court, on or before the first Wednesday in
January, as to the necessity of establisliing in the \icinity of
Springfield a laboratory for the diagnosis of communicable
diseases, for the examination of food and drug products and
for other laboratory analyses and investigations.

Approved March 18, 1921.

Chap. 5 Resolve providing for the preparation and publica-
tion of a report on the birds of MASSACHUSETTS.

Srufuiture"ml^ R^^ohed, That the department of agriculture is hereby au-
prepare a report thorizcd, subjcct to such appropriations as may be made, to
Massachusetts, prepare a report on the birds of the commonwealth, including
the facts ascertained by the director of the diAnsion of orni-
thology regarding the economic value, geographical distri-
bution and life history of such birds.

Approved March 18, 1921.

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 6, 7. 661

Resolve relative to an investigation of the com- Chap. 6

PARATIVE COST OF SERVICE OF DIFFERENT METHODS OF
TRANSPORTATION ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.

Resolved, That the department of pubhc utiHties is hereby investigation
directed to investigate the comparative safety and cost of cosroTseTvicJof
service to responsible common carriers in carrying passengers methods of
on highways by electric railway or by automobile. Said de- on'^ptfbiic'high-
partment shall report to the general court on or before the ^^'^>'^-
first Wednesday in January, nineteen hundred and twenty-
two, the comparative cost of service and safety to passengers
and others under equal conditions of speed and time schedules
in large vehicles operated by two men, and small vehicles
operated by one man, on highways in thinly and thickly
settled districts. Said report shall also include a brief smn-
mary of the effect in blocking and delaying traffic in con-
gested districts of the use of relatively small self-propelled
vehicles carrying fifteen passengers each not confined to rails
and capable of making detours, as compared with the use of
relatively large self-propelled vehicles carrying thirty-five or
more passengers each confined to rails, and an opinion as to
what seems to be the time necessary to receive and discharge
passengers for each such type of vehicle. Said department
shall conduct the investigation, so far as possible, Anth the
services of its regular employees, and shall not incur expendi-
tures beyond such as are covered by the appropriations made
in the general appropriation act.

Approved March 23, 1921.

Resolve to provide for the establishment of how- (JJiaj) 7

LAND PARK IN THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH.

Resolved, That the Pilgrim tercentenary commission be Establishment
authorized to acquire by pm-chase, or take by eminent do- PaKtownof
main under chapter seventy-nine of the General Laws, so p'^™''"*^-
much of the property adjoining the historic John Rowland
house in the town of Plymouth as may be necessary to
establish a public park to be kno^Ti as Rowland Park,' and
said commission is hereby authorized to establish said public
park; provided that said property shall not be acquired and Proviso.
said park shall not be established unless and until the com-
mission is in possession of adequate guaranties that said
acquisition and the maintenance of said park will be effected
without expense to the commonwealth or to said town.

Approved March 25, 1921.

662

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 8, 9.

Investigation
relative to
bushel weight
of fruits, vege-
tables and
other commod-
ities.

Chap. 8 Resolve providing for an investigation relative to

THE BUSHEL WEIGHT OF FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND OTHER
COMMODITIES.

Resolved, That the commissioner of labor and industries,
the director of standards, the commissioner of agriculture
and the director of the division of markets, sitting jointly,
are hereby directed to investigate the expediency of revising
the schedule of bushel weights prescribed for fruits, vege-
tables and other commodities by section one hundred and
seventy-three of chapter ninety-four of the General Laws,
and to make such recommendations for legislation in relation
thereto as may appear necessary, together with any other
recommendations for legislation that would tend to establish
a more satisfactory basis for the retail sale of said commodi-
ties. They shall report to the general court on or before the
first Wednesday of January, nineteen hundred and twenty-
two. Any and all expenses incurred in making the investi-
gation shall be paid from appropriations made for the annual
maintenance of the departments of labor and industries and
agriculture. Approved March 29, 1921.

Chap. 9 Resolve relative to an investigation and report by

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BOSTON ELEVATED RAIL-
WAY COMPANY ON THE ADVISABILITY OF INSTITUTING A
FIVE-CENT CAR FARE ON CERTAIN LINES OF SAID COM-

Investigation
as to advisa-
bility of insti-
tuting a five-
cent fare on
certain lines of
Boston Ele-
vated Railway
Company.

PANY.

Resolved, That the board of trustees of the Boston Elevated
Railway Company is hereby requested to investigate the ad-
\dsability of instituting a five-cent car ser\ice on the surface
lines under the control of said board in the city of Boston
over the following routes : — starting from a point on At-
lantic avenue, near the South station, in Dewey square in
said city, along Dorchester avenue to Field's Corner in the
Dorchester district of said city, and from Field's Corner in
said district, by way of Meeting House Hill and Hancock
street, Columbia road, Boston street, Dorchester avenue,
to the South station aforesaid. The said board shall file its
report thereon \nth the general court not later than April
fifteenth, nineteen hundred and twenty-one.

Approved March 29, 1921.

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 10, 11, 12. 663

Resolve providing for the payment to the widow of Chap. 10

THE late representative JOHN C. MARSHALL OF THE
BALANCE OF THE SALARY TO WHICH HE WOULD ILWE
BEEN ENTITLED FOR THE CURRENT SESSION.

Resolved, That there be allowed and paid out of the treas- Payment to
ury of the commonwealth to the ^ndow of John C. Marshall Rep°rMent^tive
of Pittsfield, who died wliile a member of the present house Mareh^ii.
of representatives, the balance of the salary of fifteen hun-
dred dollars to wliich he would have been entitled had he
lived and served until the end of the present session. The
state treasurer is hereby directed to make the payment
hereby authorized out of the appropriation made in item
three of the general appropriation act.

Approved March 29, 1921.

Resolve in favor of julia f. Harrington, adminis- Chap. 11

TRATRIX.

Resolved, That there be paid from the treasurv of the com- Jp favor of JuUa

,1 T !• -n TT • 1 • • "^ • !• 1 ^ • Harrington,

monwealth to Julia r. Harrington, administratrix or the administratrLx.
estate of Daniel H. Harrington, late member of the Fall
River fire department, who died on ]\Iay tliirtieth, nineteen
hundred and twenty, as a result of injuries sustained while
in the discharge of his duties, the sum of fifteen hundred
dollars in addition to sums heretofore paid to said adminis-
tratrix. The sum hereby appropriated shall be paid for the
uses set forth in section eighty-three of chapter fort\'-eight
of the General Laws and shall be payable from item t^^•o
hundred and tliirty of the general appropriation act of the
current year. Approved April 4, 1921.

Resolve authorizing the division of waterways and Chap. 12

PUBLIC lands of the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
MAKE A SURVEY OF THE GREAT PONDS OF THE COMMON-
WEALTH.

Resolved, That the division of waterwaj^s and public lands Division of
of the department of public works is hereby authorized to public lands

1 1 • . . "^ 1 , i> , 1 niay make sur-

make such siu"veys, examinations, maps and plans of the vey of great
great ponds within the commonwealth, except any great mo"nw^u'h.™'
pond in the custody of any state board, commission or de-
partment other than said department of public works, as it
may deem reasonable and proper, to determine the rights of
the commonwealth in such great ponds and in the islands

664 Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 13, 14.

therein, and to expend in carrying out the provisions of this
resolve during the years nineteen hundred and twenty-one
and nineteen hundred and twenty-two a sum not exceeding
five thousand dollars, to be paid out of the appropriation for
the improvement and development of rivers and harbors.

Approved Ajml 4, 1921.

Chap. 13 Resolve validating the marriage of Frederick lewis

KUHN AND FLORA COWDREY AND MAKING LEGITIMATE
THE ISSUE THEREOF.

FreSr^ Resolved, That whereas, Flora Cowdrey late of Fitchburg,

LewiSjKuhn jj^ good faith married Frederick Lewis Kuhn, late of Fitch-
Cowdrey vaii- biu^g, without knowledge that he had a prior wife living and
thereof made thereafter in good faith lived with him as his wife, and there
egitimate. ^^^^ issuc of such marriage the following child: Herbert
Lewis Kuhn.

And whereas, said Flora Cowdrey Kuhn died in ignorance
of said prior wife on the part of Frederick Lewis Kuhn, and
whereas said Frederick Lewis Kuhn died before said prior
marriage could be annulled;

Now, therefore, it is hereby declared that Flora Cowdrey
Kuhn was lawfully married to Frederick Lewis Kuhn and
that Herbert Lewis Kuhn is the legitimate child of Frederick
Lewis Kuhn and Flora Cowdrey Kuhn. Nothing herein con-
tained shall affect any property right heretofore vested.

Approved April 4, 1921.

Chap. 14 Resolve in favor of john c. and mary mathews of

BOSTON.

c LnTM°!ry°'"' Resolvcd, That there be allowed and paid out of the treas-
Mathews of ypy of tlic commouwcalth, from item four hundred and forty-
Boston. .», 1 •• .Pal , X

SIX 01 the general appropriation act or the current year, to
John C. and Mary Mathews, the sum of three hundred and
fifty dollars in full compensation for all damages sustained
by them on November fourth, nineteen hundred and seven-
teen as a result of a collision with an automobile, then used
by the superintendent of the Foxborough state hospital on
business of the commonwealth. The said amount shall be
paid only upon fihng with the state auditor a release, in
form approved by the attorney-general, duly executed by the
said John C. and Mary Mathews, agreeing that the said
sum is received in full satisfaction of any and all claims
against the commonwealth and against any employees of
the commonwealth. Approved April 6, 1921.

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 15, 16, 17. 665

Resolve in favor of the grand army of the republic Chap. 15

OF the department of MASSACHUSETTS.

Resolved, That, subject to such appropriations as may be in favor of
hereafter made, there be allowed and paid out of the treas- th^RepuWi^of
ury of the commonwealth a sum not exceeding one thousand of M^^achu-^"*
dollars annually, for a period of five years, to aid in defray- ^''"^•
ing the expenses of maintaining the headquarters of the
Grand Army of the RepubUc of the Department of Massa-
chusetts in the state house. Payments for such aid shall be
made upon the presentation to the state auditor of vouchers
therefor, approved by the assistant adjutant general and
the commander of said department.

Approved April 8, 1921.

Resolve relative to the widening of western avenue Qhav. 16
and the construction of a seawall in the city of
gloucester.

Resolved, That the division of waterways and public lands widening of
of the department of public works is hereby authorized to ave^nueand
confer with the city officials of the city of Gloucester and a°seawa?nn"cfty
with the county commissioners of the county of Essex rela- °^ Gloucester.
tive to the widening of Western avenue and the construction
of a seawall and improvements in connection there\nth, in
the city of Gloucester, and to report thereon to the general
court at the next annual session, not later than the second
Saturday in January, with its recommendations as to what
part, if any, of the expense involved should be borne by the
commonwealth. Approved April S, 1921.

Resolve directing the metropolitan district com- (7/^^r) 17

MISSION TO investigate CONNECTIONS BETWEEN LYNN
WOODS AND THE LYNN-NAHANT SHORE DRIVE.

Resolved, That the metropolitan district commission be Metropolitan
directed (1) to investigate a route or routes, other than those miS?r"
that have previously been investigated, to connect Lvnn j.";;^,t\?on,
woods with the Lynn-Nahant shore drive; (2) to estimate ^^Xand^"°
the cost of acquiring the land for such route or routes, and £^^-J?*'^"*
(3) to estimate the cost of constructing each route investi-
gated. Said commission shall submit its estimates, together
with its recommendations, to the next annual session of the
general court not later than the second Saturday in Jan-
uary. Approved April 12, 1921.

666 Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 18, 19, 20.

Chap. 18 Resolve authorizing the department of public works
TO make further surveys relative to a waterway

FROM THE TAUNTON RIVER TO MASSACHUSETTS BAY.

foTwItemty''^ Resolved, That the department of public works is hereby
from Taunton authorizcd to make such further surveys and examinations of

river to Massa- , . , ,^ • i -n t i

chusetts bay. the tcmtory between 1 aunton river and Massachusetts bay
as it may deem necessary and to prepare estimates of the
probable cost of a waterway from Taunton river to Massa-
chusetts bay. The department shall submit such estimates
to the next annual session of the general court not later than
the second Saturday in January. Approved April 12, 1921.

Chap. 19 Resolve in favor of dennis mcCadden of everett.

DeM^r °^ Resolved, That there be allowed and paid out of the treas-

McCadden. ury of the commonwcalth, from item nmnber six hundred
and thirty-four of the general appropriation act of the
current year, to Dennis IMcCadden of Everett, the sum of
two hundred fifty-three dollars and seventy-five cents in full
compensation for all damages sustained by him in the summer
of nineteen hundred and twenty as a result of a collision with
a motor vehicle belonging to the parks division of the inetro-
pohtan district commission. The said sum shall be paid
only upon filing with the state auditor a release, in form
approved by the attorney-general, duly executed by the said
Dennis McCadden, agreeing that the said sum is received in
full satisfaction of any and all claims against the common-
wealth or any officer or employee thereof.

Approved April 12, 1921.

Chap. 20 Resolve in favor of the widow of james j. lyons.

Ikiorof James Resolved, That there be allowed and paid to Catherine

J. Lyons. Lyous, widow of James J. Lyons, late an officer of the supreme

judicial court, the remainder of the salary to which he would

have been entitled had he lived and continued as such officer

until the end of the calendar year nineteen hundred and

twenty. Of the said sum the commonwealth shall pay one

To be submit- fifth and the county of Suffolk four fifths. This resolve shall

city council, etc. take cff cct upou its acccptaucc by vote of the city council of

the city of Boston, subject to the provisions of its charter;

Proviso, provided that such acceptance occurs prior to December

thirty-first in the current year. Approved April 12, 1921.

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 21, 22, 23. 667

Resolve providing for an investigation by the de- Chap. 21

PARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS RELATIVE TO THE BOUNDARY
line in tide WATER BETWEEN THE TOWNS OF DENNIS
AND YARMOUTH.

Resolved, That the division of waterways and public lands investigation
of the department of public works is hereby authorized and boundary line
directed to make such investigation as it may deem necessary tfe/^^en'^towns
and advisable for the purpose of locating and defining the Yaraouth.*'"^
boundary line in tide water between the towns of Dennis and
Yarmouth on the Nantucket Sound side, and to report the
results of its investigation to the general court on or before
January fifteenth, nineteen hundred and twenty-two.

Approved April 12, 1921.

Resolve providing for further investigation of a QjidX) 22

COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF RAPID TRANSIT FOR THE
DORCHESTER DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Resolved, That the department of public utilities and the Further in-
transit department of the city of Boston be constituted a comprehens?le*
joint board to investigate further a comprehensive system or ZtnSxiw^ot
systems of rapid transit in the Dorchester district of the city o^c^f ""of **™*
of Boston, with feeders from the Hyde Park district of the Boston.
city and other places, and to report its conclusions and
recommendations, with drafts of such legislation as it may
deem expedient to the next annual session of the general
court not later than the tenth day of January. The said
board may expend for the purpose aforesaid such sums as
are authorized by chapter thirty-six of the resolves of nine-
teen hundred and twenty', the same to be assessed, repaid
and redistributed as therein provided.

Approved April 13, 1921.

Resolve authorizing the publication of an additional Chap. 23

VOLUME of opinions OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL.

Resolved, That the attorney-general is hereby authorized TdSnirvoi-
to collect and pubhsh in a volume properly indexed and "'"® °f opinions
digested such of the official opinions heretofore published as generaiTu^thor-
an appendix to the annual reports of the attorney-general ''^^'^'
during the years nineteen hundred and seventeen to nine-
teen hundred and twenty, inclusive, as he may deem to be

668 Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 24, 25, 26.

of public interest or useful for reference. Two hundred
copies may be distributed under his direction, one copy shall
be sent to each member and officer of the general court for
the year nineteen hundred and twenty-one and to each
public library and law library in the commonwealth, and the
remainder may be sold by the state secretary. There may
be expended for the purposes of this resolve such sum as
shall be appropriated. Approved April 13, 1921.

Chap. 24 Resolve in favor of louise c. bartlett of newton.

i^utsTc°^ Resolved, That after an appropriation has been made for

Bartlett. ^}^g purposc, and subject to the provisions thereof, there

may be paid out of the treasury of the commonwealth, from
current income tax receipts, to Louise C. Bartlett of Newton,
the sum of twelve hundred dollars, as reimbursement for an
overpayment of an income tax. Approved April 22, 1921.

Chap. 25 Resolve in favor of louise c. bartlett of newton,

GUARDIAN OF ELIZABETH G. BARTLETT.

Lj)utsTc°Bart- Resolved, That after an appropriation has been made for
lett, guardian, ^j^p purposc, and subjcct to the proAisions thereof, there may
be paid out of the treasury of the commonwealth, from
current income tax receipts, to Louise C. Bartlett of Newton,
guardian of Elizabeth G. Bartlett, the sum of eleven hun-
dred and forty dollars, as reimbursement for an overpayment
of an income tax. Approved April 22, 1921.

Chap. 26 Resolve in favor of the estate of julia b. mayo.

e^tlte of Julia Resolved, That after an appropriation has been made for
B.Mayo. the purposc, and subject to the pro\isions thereof, there

may be paid out of the state treasury to Harry G. Fisk,
Edward O. Sutton and Emily Mayo Schell, executors of the
will of Julia B. Mayo, late of Springfield, the sum of nine
hundred and seven dollars and fifty cents, as reimbursement
for a sum paid through error into the state treasury on
March tliirty-first, nineteen hundred and sixteen, as a suc-
cession tax upon certain property passing under said will.

Approved April 22, 1921.

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 27, 28, 29, 30. 669

Resolve requesting the attorney-general to hear Chap. 27

CERTAIN CLAIMS OF PERSONS WHOSE PROPERTY WAS DAM-
AGED BY ACTS OF VIOLENCE COMMITTED ON PROPERTY
BELONGING TO JUDGE ALBERT F. HAYDEN OF BOSTON.

Resolved, That the attorney-general is hereby requested to Attomey-gen-
hear the claims of persons whose property was damaged by to\eTr'^ce?tain
acts of violence, committed by persons unknown, on property sinrwhoJf '^" "
belonging to Albert F. Hayden, justice of the municipal court g^maged b^
of the Roxbury district of the city of Boston, and to report acts of violence

, ,•' , 1 1 f' \xT 1 1 • committed on

to the general court not later than the hrst Wednesday m property of
January, nineteen hundred and twenty-two, the names of Hayden.
persons whose property was damaged and the amount of
damages sustained by such persons, and whether or not
there is any legal or other obligation on the part of the com-
monwealth, the county of Suffolk or the city of Boston in
relation thereto. Approved April 22, 1921.

Resolve in favor of susan w. attaquin handy. Chap. 28
Resolved, That there be paid annually from the treasury in favor of
of the commonwealth, in equal quarterly instalments, from qIlin"Han^y"^"
December first, nineteen hundred and twenty, the sum of
one hundred and fifty dollars to Susan W. Attaquin Handy
of Mashpee, a descendant of the Algonquin tribe of Indians.
Said annuity shall continue during her life.

Approved April 26, 1921.

Resolve in favor of rhoda f. sturgis of mashpee. Chap. 29
Resolved, That there be paid annually from the treasury of LV''7°^,r°^

1 11*1 'i • 1 « Knoda i" .

the commonwealth, m equal quarterly instalments, from sturgis.
December first, nineteen hundred and twenty, the sum of
one hundred and fifty dollars to Rhoda F. Sturgis of Mashpee,
a descendant of the INIashpee tribe of Indians. Said annuity
shall continue during her life. Approved April 26, 1921.

Resolve authorizing the sale and conveyance of Chap. 30
penikese island and the buildings thereon.

Resolved, That the commissioner of public health and the Saie, etc., of
supervisor of administration, acting jointly, are hereby au- rnd'buUdfng"'^
thorized to sell and convey, with the approval of the governor the^^eo^i- ^^thor-
and council, Penikese island and the buildings thereon for-
merly occupied as a hospital for lepers.

Approved April 26, 1921.

670 Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 31, 32, 33, 34.

Chap. 31 Resolve in favor of Helena devitt of sherborn.

HeienrDivitt Resolvcd, That there be allowed and paid out of the treas-
ury of the commonwealth the sum of three hundred dollars
to Helena Devitt of Sherborn, who was assaulted on May
twenty-first, nineteen hundred and twenty, by a patient of
the Medfield state hospital while escaping therefrom.

Approved April 26, 1921,

Chap. 32 Resolve directing the secretary of the common-
wealth AND THE attorney-general TO INVESTIGATE
THE OPERATION OF THE LAW RELATIVE TO THE LEGAL
RESIDENCE OF WOMEN VOTERS.

opIration^oHaw Resolved, That the state secretary and the attorney-general
relative to legal ^rc hereby directed to investigate the operation of the laws
women voters, of the commonwcalth relative to the legal residence of women
voters, and such matters as are contained in house bills nine
hundred and seventeen and nine hundred and eighteen of the
current session. They shall report the results of their in-
vestigations, with such recommendations, if any, as will best
accomplish the results sought in the aforesaid house bills, to
the next annual session of the general court, on or before the
second Wednesday in January. Approved April 26, 1921.

Chap. 33 Resolve providing for an investigation by the divi-
sion OF WATERWAYS AND PUBLIC LANDS RELATIVE TO ES-
TABLISHING A PUBLIC BATHING BEACH IN EAST BOSTON.

Jeiltfvlf to°" Resolved, That the division of waterways and public lands
pubiic^ba'thing ^^ the department of public works is hereby authorized and
Boston" ^'^^ directed to make investigations relative to the establishment
of a pubHc bathing beach at or in the vicinity of Wood Island
Park, or at or in the vicinity of Marginal and Lewis streets
in East Boston, and to report thereon to the general court
not later than May thirty-first in the current year.

Approved April 26, 1921.

Chap. 34 Resolve providing for an investigation by a special

COMMISSION OF THE SUBJECT OF BAIL IN CRIMINAL
CASES.

Investigation^ Rgsolved, That, for the purpose of investigating the subject
of bail in of bail iu criminal cases, the administration of the laws rela-

cnminal cases. . , i i . i • i ...

tive thereto and related matters, a special commission is
hereby created, to consist of an associate justice of the

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 35, 36, 37. 671

superior court, two district attorneys and two clerks of
court, to be designated by the governor, with the advice and
consent of the council. The commission may expend such
sums as may be approved by the governor and council, not
exceeding the sum which may hereafter be appropriated for
the purpose, shall be vested with all the powers as to sum-
moning witnesses conferred upon city councils by section
eight of chapter two hundred and thirty-tlu'ee of the General
Laws and shall report to the general court not later than the
second Wednesday in January, nineteen hundred and twenty-
two, with such recommendations for legislation, accompanied
by drafts of bills for the same, as it may deem advisable.

Apyroved Ajml 26, 1921. .

Resolve in favor of the widow of thomas m. butler. Chap. 35

Resolved, That there be paid out of the Metropolitan in favor of
Sewerage Maintenance Fund, North System, an annuity of ThomaTM.
three hundred dollars to Bridget M. Butler, widow of Thomas ^"*''^'^-
M. Butler, former employee at the East Boston pumping
station who was killed as the result of an explosion June
first, nineteen hundred and fourteen, said annuity to begin
on April first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, and to con-
tinue while the said Bridget M. Butler has a child younger
than sixteen, except that in case the said Bridget M. Butler
remarries, the payments on account of the annuity shall
cease. Approved April 30, 1921.

Resolve in favor of daniel s. bliss. Chap. 36

Resolved, That there be paid from the Metropolitan Sewer- in favor of
age Maintenance Fund, North System, to Daniel S. Bliss of Daniel s. buss.
Boston, an annuity of tlu-ee hundred dollars, payable in
monthly instalments, for a period of five years, beginning
April first, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, the said Daniel
S. Bliss being incapacitated as a result of injuries sustained
while performing liis duty in the service of the board of
metropolitan sewerage commissioners. Said annuity shall
terminate upon his decease within said period.

Approved April 30, 1921.

Resolve authorizing the execution of a supersedeas Chav 37

BOND AS surety FOR CHARLES L. BURRILL. ^'

Resolved, That the governor be authorized to execute in Execution of a
the name and in behalf of the commonwealth as surety for bondlf sSety
Charles L. Burrill, former treasurer and receiver-general, a BurSKthor-

ized.

672 Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 38, 39, 40.

supersedeas bond in a penal sum not exceeding ten thousand
dollars for the purpose of enabling him to prosecute a writ
of error to review a judgment obtained against him in the
United States district court for the district of Massachusetts
in an action at law brought against him by the American
Piano Company to recover from him personally certain
foreign corporation excise taxes paid to him" as treasurer and
receiver-general of the commonwealth.

Approved April 30, 1921.

Chap. 38 Resolve in favor of Robert w. browning.

Roifert\v^ Resolved, That there be allowed and paid out of the treas-

Browning. yj.y ^f ^]^g commouwcalth to Robert W. Browning, a retired
officer of the Massachusetts reformatory, in addition to the
retirement pension received by him under existing law, an
annuity of two hundred dollars, during his life, as compen-
sation for injuries received by him in the discharge of his
duties and since resulting in substantially total blindness.

Approved May 2, 1921.

Chap. 39 Resolve in favor of amande robare of fall river.

Amande°^ R^solved, That tlicrc be allowed and paid from the treas-

Robare. upy of the Commonwealth to Amande Robare the sum of sixty

dollars as reimbursement for the burial in December, nine-
teen hundred and nineteen, of IVIitchell Robare, a veteran of
the civil war. The payment authorized by this resolve shall
be made from item number one hundred and forty-nine of
the general appropriation act. Approved May 3, 1921.

Chap. 40 Resolve providing for a continuance of the inves-
tigation as to the advisability of standardizing
municipal regulations relative to plumbing and
drainage.

£vesSuon°is Resolved, That the department of public health be au-
to advmbiiity thorized to continue the investigation, pro\'ided for by chapter
municipal regu- niuc of tlic rcsoh'es of nineteen hundred and twenty, relative
to Diumbing^" to the advisability of revising and codifying the rules, regu-
drainage, j^^^j^j-^g ^j^^ ordinances of the various cities and towns of the
commonwealth concerning plumbing, house drainage and
like subjects. Report thereon shall be made to the general
court not later than January tenth, nineteen hundred and
twenty-two. Approved May 3, 1921.

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 41, 42. 673

Resolve providing for the dredging of acushnet Chap. 41

RIVER between THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD AND THE
TOWN OF ACUSHNET.

Resolved, That for the purpose of removing the nuisance Dredging of
caused by mud and filth in the Acushnet river, the dixision between cjty of
of waterways and pubHc lands of the department of public anTtownof
works is hereby authorized and directed to make surveys ^''"®^««^-
and estimates, and may, after an appropriation has been
made for the purpose, contract for the work to be done to
an amount not exceeding seventy-five thousand dollars. The
said division shall furnish such engineering, clerical and other
ser\dce, within its own organization, as may be necessary.
All other expenses for work done by contract or otherwise Assessments
shall, upon completion, be assessed upon the city of New New Bedford.
Bedford as a part of the state tax. This resolve shall take To be submit-
effect upon its acceptance by the city council of the city of Bedford ''city
New Bedford, subject to the pro\'isions of its charter. council, etc.

Approved May 7, 1921.

Resolve relative to the investigation by the depart- Chap. 42

MENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE METROPOLITAN DIS-
TRICT COMMISSION RELATIVE TO WATER SUPPLY NEEDS
AND RESOURCES AND TO THE USE OF GREAT PONDS.

Resolved, That the time within which the department of JeildTOto water
public health and the metropolitan district commission shall supply needs

, , , -111 '^^^ resources

present to the general court the report re(|uu-ed by chapter and to use of
forty-nine of the resolves of nineteen hundred and nineteen, ^^^^ ^°^
relative to the water supply needs and resources of the com-
monwealth and to the use of great ponds, is hereby extended
to the second Wednesday in January in the year nineteen
hundred and twenty-two, and shall include therein a report
of the availability, as sources of water supply, of water ob-
tained tlu'ough systems of filtration. In making said report
a system of filtering the waters of the IVIerrimack river and
other streams, as well as the employment of artesian wells,
shall be considered as among the available sources of water
supply to be reported upon. Approved May 9, 1921.

674

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 43, 44, 45.

Chap. 43 Resolve providing for an investigation by a special

COMMISSION relative TO ESTABLISHING AND PROCURING
QUARTERS FOR DEFECTIVE DELINQUENTS.

Resolved, That the commissioner of public welfare, the
commissioner of mental diseases and the commissioner of
correction are hereby constituted a commission to investigate
the subject of providing suitable and adequate quarters for
defective delinquents, and particularly the subject matter
of the resolve printed as house document number six hun-
dred and forty-two of the current year. The commission
shall report its recommendations to the next annual session
of the general court not later than the second Saturday in
January. Approred May 9, 1921.

Investigation
relative to
establishing
and procuring
quarters for
defective delin-
quents.

Chap. 44 Resolve providing for an investigation and survey

BY the department OF PUBLIC WORKS OF A PROPOSED
HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF REVERE.

Investigation
and survey of a
proposed high-
way in city of
Revere.

Resolved, That the department of pubhc \^•orks is hereby
directed to investigate the expediency of connecting the state
road running from Bennington street in East Boston and
ending at Beachmont, in Revere, with the North Shore
traffic road, so-called, in said Re^'ere, to make a surAcy of
such connection, with an estimate of the cost of constructing
the same, and to report the results of its investigation to the
next annual session of the general court not later than the
second Saturday in -January. Apyroved May 11, 1921.

Chap. 45 Resolve providing for the establishment in the state

HOUSE OF suitable MEMORIALS IN RECOGNITION OF THE
SERVICES OF CERTAIN CHAPLAINS IN THE AMERICAN EX-
PEDITIONARY FORCES DURING THE WORLD "U'AR.

i^^statif h?u°e Resolved, That a commission, consisting of two members of
clrtlinLif ' - ^ ^^^ house of representatives, to be designated by the speaker,
laina of world two mcmbcrs of the senate, to be designated by the presi-
dent, and two persons to be appointed by the governor, shall
provide for the establishment within the state house, with
the approval of the art commission, of suitable memorials
to preserve for the future the commonwealth's regard for
the heroic and humane services of the late Reverend Father
John B. DeValles and Reverend Walton S. Danker, chaplains
in the twenty-sixth division, of the late Rev'erend William
F. Davitt, chaplain of the one hundred and twenty-fifth

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 46, 47. 675

infantry of the thirty-second division, of the late Reverend
Simon A. O'Rourke, chaplain lieutenant, United States navy,
and of any other chaplains resident in Massachusetts who
may have lost their lives from military or naval service in
the world war. The members of the commission shall serve
without pay, but there may be expended such sum, not ex-
ceeding two thousand dollars, as may hereafter be appro-
priated, to cover the expense of the preparation and placing
of said memorials in the state house.

Approved May 13, 1921.

Resolve providing for a commission to consider (JJiap, 46

FURTHER AN INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION IN OR NEAR
BOSTON.

Resolved, That an unpaid commission of five persons be ap- Commission to
pointed by the governor, with, the advice and consent of the an international
council, for the purpose of further considering the adxisa- n^rBoston" °^
bility of holding an international exposition in or near Bos-
ton at some time before the year nineteen hundred and
twenty-five, in celebration of the three hundredth anniver-
sary of the landing of the Pilgrims. The commission shall
not be entitled to receive any appropriation from the gen-
eral revenues or funds of the commonwealth, but may ex-
pend for the purposes of their investigation such sums as
may be raised by private subscriptions or otherwise.

Ajyproved May 20, 1921.

Resolve authorizing the reimbursement of charles (Jjiar) 47

F. AVERY FOR CERTAIN TAXES PAID UNDER A MISTAKE
OF FACT.

Resolved, That the commissioner of corporations and tax- Reimbursement
ation may, after hearing all parties in interest, certify to the Ivery fo7
state treasurer that Charles F. Avery of Newton ought to plkPundtf^
be reimbursed in the sum of twenty-t^^■o hundred seventy- '^'^*^''® "^ ^^*-
three dollars and thirty-one cents, the same being a portion
of an income tax assessed for the year nineteen hundred and
seventeen, and paid by the said Avery under a mistake of
fact, whereupon said sum shall be allowed and paid by the
state treasurer to the said Charles F. Avery from such ap-
propriation as may hereafter be made.

Approved May 24, 1921.

676

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 48, 49, 50.

Reimbursement
of Thomas H.
Russell for
certain taxes
illegally
exacted.

Chap. 48 Resolve authorizing the reimbursement of ella m.

FOYE FOR CERTAIN TAXES PAID UNDER A MISTAKE OF
FACT.

^ ETia iL^'^y"* Resolved, That the commissioner of corporations and tax-
^"aid^Mder**^^^ ation may, after hearing all parties in interest, certify to the
mistake of fact, state trcasm^cr that Ella I\I. Foye of Worcester ought to be
reimbm"sed in the sum of not more than fifty dollars, the
same being a portion of an income tax assessed for the year
nineteen hundred and seventeen, and paid by the said Ella
M. Foye under a mistake of fact, whereupon the sum so
certified shall be allowed and paid by the state treasurer to
the said Ella M. Foye from such appropriation as may here-
after be made. Approved May 24, 1921.

Chap. 49 Resolve authorizing the reimbursement of thomas

H. RUSSELL FOR CERTAIN TAXES ILLEGALLY EXACTED.

Resolved, That the commissioner of corporations and tax-
ation may, after hearing all parties in interest, certify to the
state treasurer that Thomas H. Russell of Boston, trustee
under a written declaration of trust for the benefit of Alice
N. Norris, ought to be reimbursed in the sum of fifteen hun-
dred dollars, the same being the amount of legacy and suc-
cession taxes illegally exacted from him, whereupon the said
sum shall be allowed and paid by the state treasurer to the
said Thomas H. Russell in his capacity as said trustee, from
such appropriation as may hereafter be made.

Approved May 25, 1921.

Chap. 50 Resolve providing for an investigation relative to

CERTAIN MATTERS OF INSURANCE.

JeiItfve^to°° Resolved, That an unpaid commission is hereby established
certain matters ^q consist of thc commissioucr of insurance and two other

of insurance. . • i i i •

persons to be appointed by the governor, with the advice
and consent of the council, to investigate the laws relative
to the investments of insurance companies; the expediency
and necessity of establishing a minimum standard of net
valuation on life insurance policies, and especially the subject
matter of current house document number tlu-ee hundred
and fifty-three; the expediency and necessity of further leg-
islation relative to the insuring of automobiles, especially
the subject matter of current house document number one
hundred and thirty-eight; the expediency and necessity of
requiring the owners of motor vehicles to carry liability

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 51, 52, 53. 677

insurance, especially the subject matter of current house
documents number ten hundred and thirty-two and number
fifteen hundred and sixty-seven; and the expediency and
necessity of further legislation relating to mutual insurance
companies, especially the subject matter of current house
document number seven hundred and twenty-five. The
commission may employ clerical and other assistance and
incur expenses not to exceed twenty-five hundred dollars,
and shall report its findings and recommendations to the
next annual session of the general court on or before the
second Wednesday in January, with drafts of such new
legislation as it may deem expedient.

Approved May 26, 1921.

Resolve providing for an inquiry by the department Chap. 51

OF PUBLIC utilities INTO THE CAPITALIZATION OF GAS
AND electric COMPANIES.

Resolved, That the department of public utilities be directed Ja^'itaHzitiM of
to inquire into the subject of the capitalization of gas and gas and electric

I* • *iii 1 *i coinp3>n.i6s.

electric companies, to consider whether any changes m the
existing laws relating thereto are necessary or expedient,
and to report thereon to the next annual session of the
general court not later than the second Wednesday of Jan-
uary, with drafts of such proposed legislation as may be
necessary to accomplish its recommendations.

Approved May 27, 1921.

Resolve confirming the acts of austin h. fittz as a (Jhnj) 50

NOTARY public.

Resolved, That the acts of Austin H. Fittz of Natick, as a Acts oi Austin
notary public, between July twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred ?ota^y"pub1ic
and twenty, and May seventh, nineteen hundred and twenty- confirmed.
one, both dates inclusive, are hereby confirmed and made
valid to the same extent as if during that time he had been
qualified to discharge the duties of said office.

Approved May 27, 1921.

Resolve establishing a special commission to investi- Chav. 53

GATE PROBLEMS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION, WORK
AND EXPENDITURES OF THE EXISTING ADMINISTRATIVE
DEPARTMENTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH.

Resolved, That a special commission is hereby established, i^^'^J^/^^'e" ^
to consist of three members of the senate to be appointed by problems ^
the president, five members of the house of representatives orgSatron,

678 Resolves, 1921. — Chap. 53.

rx°'e^ndrtures of ^^ ^^ appointed by the speaker and fiv^e persons not members
^"t ^adve d'^™' t" ^^ ^^^^ general court to be appointed by the governor A\ath
ments of com- the advice and consent of the council. The commission shall
choose its chairman, and shall be known as the Commis-
sion on State Administration and Expenditures. It shall
be the duty of the commission to investigate and consider
the administrative organization of the state government, the
functions and duties of the several departments, and the
possibility of promoting greater efficiency and economy, in-
cluding:
fS"^'"''''"' (1) Whether the provisions of Article LXVI of the amend-
ments to the constitution and of the laws for the reorganiza-
tion of the executive and administrati\'e work of the com-
monwealth into not more than twenty departments have
been carried out in letter and spirit, and what, if any, ad-
ministrative changes should be made to promote efficiency
and to prevent waste and duplication of effort and unneces-
sary expense.

(2) The method of administering the pro\isions of the
constitution and the laws with reference to the budget, and
whether any changes are advisable in method, procedure or
law governing the appropriation and expenditure of public
money.

(3) Whether, having in \'iew the entire programme of the
state's undertakings, the needs of the state, and the cost and
relative importance of each undertaking, there are any which
it is advisable that the state should curtail or wholly give up.

(4) Concerning departmental and institutional business
organization and management, and the method of handling
and auditing departmental, institutional and other accounts
of the commonwealth.

(5) Ways and means wiiereby comprehensive plans may
be made in advance concerning the needs of the several de-
partments for a series of years, especially with respect to
construction of new buildings, highways, harbor improve-
ments, development of state forests, and other public works.

(6) Whether any changes are desirable in the number of
positions in the services of the several departments or in the
amounts and method of classification and standardization of
salaries, including those established by law, ha\'ing a view to
economy on the one hand and to the value of the serxices
performed and to efficiency of management and operation on
the other.

Resolves, 1921. — Chap. 54. 679

(7) What changes in the method of purchasing suppHes,
disposing of the products of the state's institutions and dis-
posing of property not in use and fit for salvage are desirable,
with a view to the greatest economy.

(8) The advisability of taking further steps toward placing
any of the activities of the state on a self-supporting basis,
through the charging of fees or otherwise.

The commission shall report its findings, with such recom- To report
mendations and drafts for such legislation as it may deem " "^si^-ec
expedient, to the next annual session of the general court by
filing the same with the clerk of the house of representatives
on or before the first Wednesday in January, nineteen hun-
dred and twenty-two. Upon the filing of such report, the Termination of
existence of the commission shall terminate. The commis- commission.
sion shall be furnished with rooms in the state house. The May give hear-

, ,. , . , . 1 ings, summon

commission may give public hearings, and may require by witnesses, etc.

summonses the attendance and testimony of witnesses and

the production of books and papers relating to any matter

under investigation, and may administer oaths to witnesses

testifying before it. Such summonses shall be issued and

such oaths administered by the chairman of the commission.

A witness wiio gives false testimony or who fails to appear

when duly summoned shall be subject to the same penalties

to w liich a witness before a court is subject w^hen so offending.

The commission may expend such sums for expenses, travel, Expenditures.
clerical and other assistance as may be approved by the
governor and council, not exceeding such sum as the general
court may appropriate; provided, that the members of the Proviso,
commission shall not receive compensation except for ex-
penses actually incurred in the discharge of their duties.
The commission may avail itself of the services of the de-
partment of the supervisor of administration.

Approved May 27, 1921.

Resolve relative to printing the general laws. Chap. 54

Resolved, That the committee on printing the General p°inthig"uae°"
Laws, appointed under chapter eighty-six of the resolves of ^|"%orr^p^^
nineteen hundred and twentv, is hereby authorized to correct certain obvious

1 • • *^ * errors Gtc

any obvious errors in type-setting, capitalization, spelHng,
punctuation, cross references, or names of state officers as
changed by chapter three hundred and fifty of the General
Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen, and any other

680

Resolves, 1921. — Chaps. 55, 56.

obvious errors, the correction of which does not require the
Proviso. exercise of legislative discretion; provided, that all changes

made pursuant to this resolve shall be reported and printed
as a legislative document. Approved May 27, 1921.

Chap. 55 Resolve ratifying certain corrections in the general

LAWS.

tionJ'in th^^' Resolved, That the corrections made in the proofs of the
ratried. ^"^^^ General Laws pursuant to chapter fifty-four of the resolves
of the current year, as set forth in the report of the joint
special committee on printing the General Laws, House No.
1688, are hereby ratified and confirmed and made a part of
the General Laws. Approved May 28, 1921.

Chap. 56 Resolve to provide for a revision of the laws re-
lating TO banks ANT) BANKING.

Commission to
examine and
revise laws
relating to
banks and
banking.

Resolved, That a special unpaid commission be established,
to consist of two senators to be designated by the president
of the senate, and three representati\'es to be designated by
the speaker of the house of representatives, the commissioner
of banks, and three other persons to be appointed by the
governor, for the purpose of examining and revising the laws
relating to banks and banking. The commission may ex-
pend for clerical and other assistance such sums as may be
approved by the governor and council, and shall report with
its recommendations, and drafts of legislation embodying
the same, to the general court not later than the second
Wednesday in January in the year nineteen hundred and
twenty-two. Approved May 28, 1921.

Proposals

Legislative Amendments to the Constitdtion

®Ije Qlommottuipaltlj of MtxsButlfviBtttB

In the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-One.

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the consti-
tution RELATIVE TO ROLL CALLS IN THE GENERAL COURT
ON THE ADOPTION OF PREAMBLES OF EMERGENCY LAWS,

A joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives Proposed
hereby declares it to be expedient to alter the Constitution thTconTtitu- °
by the adoption of the following Article of Amendment to toroiUaVisln
the end that it may become a part of the Constitution, if cour^o^the
similarlv agreed to in a ioint session of the next General adoption of

* 1 111 1 in 1 • preambles of

Court and approved by the people at the btate election next emergency

ft II • laws.

loUowing:

ARTICLE OF AMENDMENT.

Article XLVIII of the Amendments to the Constitution is
hereby amended by striking out, in that part entitled "II.
Emergency Measures", under the heading "The Refer-
endum", the words "A separate vote shall be taken on the
preamble by call of the yeas and nays, M'liich shall be re-
corded, and unless the preamble is adopted by two-tliirds of
the members of each House voting thereon, the law shall not
be an emergency law; but" and substituting the following:
— A separate vote, which shall be recorded, shall be taken
on the preamble, and unless the preamble is adopted by
two-thirds of the members of each House voting thereon,
the law shall not be an emergency law. Upon the request of
two members of the Senate or of five members of the House
of Representatives, the vote on the preamble in such branch
shall be taken by call of the yeas and nays. But

684

Proposed Amendments.

Amendment
agreed to and
referred to the
next general
court.

Mat 27, 1920.

The foregoing Legislative Amendment is agreed to in joint
session of the two houses, the said Amendment having re-
ceived the affirmative votes of a majority of all the members
elected; and it is referred to the next General Court in ac-
cordance with a pro\'ision of the Constitution.

EDWIN T. Mcknight,

President of the Joint Session.

HENRY D. COOLIDGE,

Clerk of the Joint Session.

Certified to
the secretary
of the com-
monwealth
for submis-
sion to the
people at the
next state
election.

May 24, 1921.

The foregoing Legislative Amendment is agreed to in joint
session of the two houses, the said Amendment having re-
ceived the affirmative votes of a majority of all the members
elected; and this fact is hereby certified to the Secretary of
the Commonwealth, in accordance with a provision of the
Constitution.

HENRY D. COOLIDGE,

Clerk of the Joint Session.

Proposed Amendments. 685

©l|e Ql0mttwnm?altl| of ilasBarl|Ufirtta

In the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-One.

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the consti-
tution RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL
OR CITY GOVERNMENTS IN TOWNS.

A joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives Proposed
hereby declares it to be expedient to alter the Constitution to'tTe consti-
by the adoption of the follo^^^ng Article of Amendment, to to a" estab-^^
the end that it may become a part of the Constitution, if mu^c^afor
similarly agreed to in a joint session of the next General ^%l°il"^'
Court and approved by the people at the state election next towns.
following:

ARTICLE OF AMENDMENT.

Article II of the Articles of Amendment to the Consti-
tution of the Commonwealth is hereby amended by striking
out the word "twelve" in the second sentence, and substi-
tuting the word "four", so that the said Article will read as
follows :

Article II. The general court shall have full power and
authority to erect and constitute municipal or city govern-
ments, in any corporate town or towns in this commonwealth,
and to grant to the inhabitants thereof such powers, pri\'ileges,
and immunities, not repugnant to the constitution, as the
general court shall deem necessary or expedient for the regu-
lation and government thereof, and to prescribe the manner
of calling and holding pubhc meetings of the inhabitants, in
wards or otherwise, for the election of officers under the
constitution, and the manner of returning the votes given
at such meetings. Provided, that no such government shall
be erected or constituted in any town not containing four
thousand inhabitants, nor unless it be with the consent, and
on the application of a majority of the inhabitants of such
town, present and voting thereon, pursuant to a vote at a
meeting duly warned and holden for that purpose. And

686

Proposed Amendments.

Amendment
agreed to and
referred to the
next general
court.

provided, also, that all by-laws, made by such municipal or
city government, shall be subject, at all times, to be annulled
by the general court.

In Joint Session, May 24, 1921.

The foregoing legislative amendment of the Constitution
is agreed to in joint session of the two houses of the General
Court, the said amendment having received the affirmative
votes of a majority of all the members elected; and it is re-
ferred to the next General Court in accordance with a pro-
vision of the Constitution.

HENRY D. COOLIDGE,

Clerk of the Joint Session.

Action by the General Court on the above proposal taken
at the extra session in December, 1920, was declared invalid
bv the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court. (See page
689.)

Proposed Amendments. 687

®t|j QJommuttm^altli of iiaBHarlpiBfttJS!

In the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-One.

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the consti-
tution RELATIVE TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF VOTERS FOR
CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS.

A joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives Proposed
hereby declares it to be expedient to alter the Constitution theTonstltu-
by the adoption of the follomng Article of Amendment, to tothe^Sffi-
the end that it may become a part of the Constitution, if voVe°rs*for
similarly agreed to in joint session of the next General Com-t l^^^^^ ^*^*®
and approved by the people at the state election next fol-
lowing:

ARTICLE OF AMENDMENT.

Article III of the Amendments to the Constitution, as
amended, is hereby further amended by striking out, in the
first line, the word "male".

In Joint Session, May 24, 1921.

The foregoing Legislative Amendment of the Constitution Amendment
is agreed to in joint session of the two houses of the General rffeTred°to''the
Court, the said Amendment having received the affirmative "ourt*"'^'^^'
votes of a majority of all the members elected; and it is re-
ferred to the next General Court in accordance A\-ith a pro-
vision of the Constitution.

HENRY D. COOLIDGE,

Clerk of the Joint Sessio7i.

In view of the opinion rendered by the Justices of the
Supreme Judicial Court, and received' in the Senate March
8, 1921, on the proposal for a legislative amendment to the
Constitution as printed on page 685, the action taken by
the General Court on the above proposal at the extra session
in December, 1920, is deemed invalid. (See page 689.)

688

Proposed Amendments.

Ollif Qlummottm^altli of ilaBsarljMBrttB

In the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty-One.

Proposed
amendment to
the constitu-
tion to enable
women to hold
any state,
county or
municipal
office.

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the consti-
tution TO enable women to hold any state, county

OR MUNICIPAL office.

A joint session of the Senate and House of Representa-
tives hereby declares it to be expedient to alter the Con-
stitution by the adoption of the following Article of
Amendment, to the end that it may become a part of
the Constitution, if similarly agreed to in a joint session
of the next General Court and approved by the people at
the state election next following : —

Amendment
agreed to and
referred to the
next general
court.

article of amendment.

Section 1. No person shall be deemed to be ineUgible
to hold state, county or municipal office by reason of sex.

Section 2. Article IV of the articles of amendment
of the constitution of the commonwealth, as amended by
Article LVII of said amendments, is hereby further amended
by striking out the words " Change of name shall render the
commission void, but shall not prevent reappointment under
the new name", and inserting in place thereof the following
words : — Upon the change of name of any woman, she shall
re-register under her new name and shall pay such fee there-
for as shall be established by the general court.

In Joint Session, May 24, 1921.

The foregoing Legislative Amendment of the Constitution
is agreed to in joint session of the two houses of the General
Court, the said Amendment ha\ing received the affirmative
votes of a majority of all the members elected; and it is re-
ferred to the next General Court in accordance with a pro-
vision of the Constitution.

HENRY D. COOLIDGE,

Clerk of the Joint Session.

Proposed Amendments. 689

©Ijf Cdommottm^altlj nf IHaBHarliuaf tta

Office of the Secretary,

Boston, May 25, 1921.

The General Court at the extra session in December, nine- Certain pro-
teen hundred and twenty, acting under authority of sections mints 't^the"
2 and 4 of subdivision IV of Article XLVIII of the Amend- ^°"|ed to a?
ments to the Constitution of the Commomvealth, in joint ges'skTnTn
session agreed to a proposal for a legislativ-e amendment to j^oQ^'SecTaVed
the Constitution relative to the establishment of municipal invalid by the

, . , Supreme

or city governments in towns. judicial Court.

Whereupon, The Honorable Senate of the current year
under date of February 25,

"Ordered, That the Senate require the opinions of the
justices of the Supreme Judicial Court upon the following
important questions of law: —

(1) Was the action of the General Court, agreeing to said
proposed amendment at the extra session in December, 1920,
and referring it for further action to the next General Court,
valid, notwithstanding that such action was taken after the
second Wednesday of June?

(2) If the present General Court likewise adopts said
proposed amendment, will it be competent, without further
action by any subsequent General Court, to submit the
same to the people as provided in section 5 of said sub-
division IV?

(3) If such action is taken by the present General Court,
and the same receives the affirmative votes of a majority of
the voters voting thereon at the next state election, will said
proposed amendment become a part of the Constitution of
the Commonwealth?"

The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, having con-
sidered the questions set forth in said Order, rendered an
opinion "that the action of the General Court in agreeing to
the proposed amendment at the extra session in December,
1920, was without validity."

A negative answer was made to each of the questions con-
tained in the Order.

690 Proposed Amendments.

In view of the opinion of the said justices above referred
to, the action of the General Court upon a proposal for a
legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the
qualifications of voters for certain state officers, as printed
on page 687, agreed to in joint session at the extra session of
the General Court in December, 1920, is deemed invalid.

FREDERIC W. COOK,

Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Referendum Petitions

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE

SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH

ARTICLE XLVIII OF THE AMENDMENTS
TO THE CONSTITUTION

uli;0 (H^mmnttm^altli af HaHaarliua^ttB

Office of the Secretary,
Boston, August 8, 1921.

Pursuant to the provisions of Article XLVIII of the petition filed
Amendments to the Constitution, "The Referendum, III. refirendumon
Referendum Petitions. Section 3" (Article 97 of the Re- ^f.'^tsoTmi.
arrangement of the Constitution), a petition was filed in this
office May 12, 1921, by the required number of qualified
voters, asking for a referendum on Chapter 368, Acts of 1921,
entitled, " An Act providing for suits by and against certain
voluntary associations", approved May 9, 1921, and re-
questing that the operation of said law be suspended.

Said petition was completed by the filing in this office Lawsus-
August 6, 1921, of a sufficient number (15,552) of subsequent ^"'^^'^•
signatures of quahfied voters of the Commonwealth to sus-
pend its operation. Said law will be submitted to the people
at the state election November 7, 1922, for their approval
or disapproval.

FREDERIC W. COOK,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

694

Referendum Petition.

Et\t Olnrnmonmraltli of MtiBBUx^\XBtttB

Petition filed
requesting
referendum on
chapter 438,
Acts of 1921.

Law sus-
pended.

Office of the Secretary,
Boston, August 24, 1921.

Pursuant to the provisions of Article XLVIII of the Amend-
ments to the Constitution, "The Referendum. III. Refer-
endum Petitions. Section 3" (Article 97 of the Rearrange-
ment of the Constitution), a petition was filed in this office
June 8, 1921, by the required number of qualified voters,
asking for a referendum on Chapter 438, Acts of 1921, en-
titled, "An Act relative to the examination and licensing of
motion picture films to be publicly exliibited and displayed
in this commonwealth", approved IMay 25, 1921, and re-
questing that the operation of said law^ be suspended.

Said petition was completed by the filing in this office
August 23, 1921, of a sufficient number (25,809) of subse-
quent signatures of qualified voters of the Commonwealth
to suspend its operation. Said law will be submitted to the
people at the state election November 7, 1922, for their
approval or disapproval.

FREDERIC W. COOK,

Secretary ef the Commomvealth.

Referendum Petition. 695

©Ij? Qlnmmcnmfaltli of Mnssntlfmttts

Office of the Secretary,
Boston, August 24, 1921.

Pursuant to the provisions of Article XLVIII of the Amend- feqiest^ng^'^
ments to the Constitution, "The Referendum. III. Refer- referendum on
endum Petitions. Section 3" (Article 97 of the Rearrange- Actson92i.
ment of the Constitution), a petition was filed in this office
June 23, 1921, by the required number of qualified voters,
asking for a referendum on Chapter 442, Acts of 1921, en-
titled, "An Act relative to the salary of the commissioner of
education", approved May 25, 1921, and requesting that
the operation of said law be suspended.

The completed number of subsequent signatures of qualified pe^ded.* ^'^'
voters were not filed ^^•ithin the ninety days required by the
Constitution, terminating August 23, 1921, and the opera-
tion of said law is accordingly not suspended.

FREDERIC W. COOK,

Secretary of the Commonwealth.

696

Referendum Petition.

ell|f Qlomttt0ttmpaltl| of Musmtl^uBtttB

Petition filed
requesting
referendum on
chapter 443,
Acts of 1921.

Law not sus-
pended.

Office of the Secretary,
Boston, August 24, 1921.

Pursuant to the provisions of Article XLVIII of the Amend-
ments to the Constitution, "The Referendum. III. Refer-
endum Petitions. Section 3" (Article 97 of the Rearrange-
ment of the Constitution), a petition was filed in this office
June 23, 1921, by the required number of qualified voters,
asking for a referendum on Chapter 443, Acts of 1921, en-
titled, "An Act relative to the salary of the commissioner of
mental diseases", approved May 25, 1921, and requesting
that the operation of said law be suspended.

The completed number of subsequent signatures of quaUfied
voters were not filed within the ninety days required by the
Constitution, terminating August 23, 1921, and the opera-
tion of said law is accordingly not suspended.

FREDERIC W. COOK,

Secretauj of the Commomvealth.

Acts and Resolves Approved, etc. 697

NUMBER or ACTS AND RESOLVES APPROVED, APPROVAL WITH-
HELD, AND LISTS or ACTS VETOED BY THE GOVERNOR
UNDER AUTHORITY OE THE CONSTITUTION, AND PRO-
POSALS FOR LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS TO THE CON-
STITUTION.

The general court, during its first annual session of 1921,
passed 499 Acts and 56 Resolves which received executive
approval and 3 Acts from which executive approval was
withheld but have become law by virtue of chapter 1, section
1, Article 2 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth.

Three (3) Acts entitled, respectively, "An Act to authorize
counties to pay their employees who served in the world war
the difference between their military and their county
compensation", (Chapter 38); "An Act proxiding for bi-
ennial municipal elections in the city of Cambridge", (Chap-
ter 199) and "An Act authorizing cities and towns to pro-
vide quarters for camps of the United Spanish War Vet-
erans", (Chapter 227) were passed, but failed to receive
executive approval; as, however, they were not returned,
with objections thereto, within five days after they had been
received in the executive department, the general court not
having been prorogued in the meantime, said acts have the
force of laws, under the provisions of the Constitution gov-
erning such cases, and have been so certified.

Six (6) Acts entitled, respectively, "An Act relative to the
sale of ice at retail"; "An Act relative to the construction,
alteration and maintenance of buildings in the city of Bos-
ton"; "An Act relative to the salary of the commissioner of
conservation"; "An Act relative to the compensation of
the members of the board of parole"; "An Act relative to
the salary of the director of the di\ision of animal industry
in the department of conservation" and "An Act establishing
the salaries of the present deputies in the office of the treas-
urer and receiver-general", were passed and laid before the
governor for his approval; were returned by him \nth his
objections thereto, to the branch in which tliey respectively

698 Acts and Resolves Approved, etc.

originated; were reconsidered, and the vote being taken on
their passage, the objections of the governor thereto notwith-
standing, they were rejected, and said acts thereby became
void.

One (1) Act entitled "An Act pro\'iding retirement allow-
ances based on annuity and pension contributions for em-
ployees of the city of Boston or of the county of Suffolk",
was passed and laid before the governor for his approval;
was returned by him with recommendations that amend-
ments specified by him be made therein in accordance with
Article LVI of the amendments to the Constitution; after
due consideration resulting in a committee of conference
being appointed between the branches said committee re-
ported that they were unable to agree; the report was ac-
cepted by the Senate and House of Representatives and the
bill thereby became void.

Two (2) Acts entitled, respectively, "An Act to enable the
First Chvu'ch in Boston to convey its property to trustees",
and " An Act to authorize the Worcester Tuberculosis Relief
Association to transfer its property to the Worcester Society
for District Nursing" were passed and laid before the gov-
ernor for his approval; were returned by him with recom-
mendations that amendments specified by him be made
therein in accordance with Article LXI of the amendments
to the Constitution; after due consideration in the House of
Representatives the recommendations were adopted but when
the question of concurring in the adoption of the amendments
recommended by the governor were considered in the Senate,
the bills were referred to the next annual session.

The general court at its annual session of 1921, passed a
"Proposal for a legislative amendment to the constitution
relative to roll-calls in the general court on the adoption of
preambles of emergency laws" which proposal, ha\'ing been
agreed to in joint session of the general court held May 27,
1920, has been certified by the clerk of the joint session to
the secretary of the commonwealth, who will submit the
amendment to the people at the next state election to be
held November 7, 1922,

The general court of 1921 also passed a "Proposal for a
legislative amendment to the constitution relative to the
establishment of municipal or city governments in towns";
a " Proposal for a legislative amendment to the constitution
relative to the qualifications of voters for certain state
officers"; and a "Proposal for a legislative amendment to

Acts and Resolves Approved, etc. 699

the constitution to enable women to hold any state, county
or municipal office" which proposals are filed in the office of
the secretary of the commonwealth, for action by the next
general court, which convenes in 1923. (See note, page 689.)
The general court was prorogued on Saturday, May 28,
at seven minutes after three o'clock a.m., the session having
occupied 144 days.

Law approved by the People, Noyember 2, 1920

article xlviii of the amendments to the
Constitution

OIJl? QInmmo«ui?altI? of Mnssntl^nBttts

In the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty.

An Act to regulate the manufacture and sale of Chap.QSO

BEER, cider and LIGHT WINES.

Be it Enacted by the People, and by their Authority, as folloios:

Section 1. The words "certain non-intoxicating bev- Manufacture
erages" as used in this act shall be construed to mean all bl^rrcide/and
beverages containing not less than one half of one per cent j.'Igu'iateX^
and not more than two and three fourths per cent of alcohol ^^o°[-intoxi-*^'"
by weight at sixty degrees Fahrenheit, and such beverages eating bey-

.... erages, de-

sliall be deemed not to be intoxicating liquor. fined.'

Section 2. All provisions of existing statutes relating to certain laws
the appointment, tenure of office, powers and duties of Hcense force.Vt"!^^ '"
commissioners and boards shall remain in full force and
effect so far as may be necessary to carry out the purposes
and provisions of this act.

Section 3. In a city, which at its annual city election, Granting of
or in a town, which at its annual town election, votes to au- class ircen&^s°"'^
thorize the granting of licenses for the sale of "certain non-
intoxicating beverages" as hereinafter provided, licenses of
the first and second classes, as mentioned in section nine,
may be granted annually to applicants therefor by the
licensing boards in cities and by selectmen in towns.

Every license shall be signed by the licensing board in Licenses to be
cities having such boards, in other cities by the mayor and cJfrded, etc.
city clerk, and in towns by the chairman of the selectmen and
town clerks, and it shall be recorded in the office of the
licensing boards in cities having such boards, and in other
cities and towns, in the office of the city or town clerk, and
the licensee shall pay the recording officer one dollar for re-
cording the license. It shall name the person licensed, shall
set forth the nature of the license, and the building in which
the business is to be carried on, and shall continue in force
until the first day of the May next ensuing, unless sooner

704

Acts, 1920.— Chap. 630 (Initiative).

Question of
granting
licenses to be
voted upon by
cities and
towns.

Return of vote
to state
secretary, etc.

Time for filing
applications
for, and
granting of
licenses.

Number of
licensed places,
restrictions,
etc.

In Boston.

First and
second class
licenses not to
be exercised
upon same
premises,
except, etc.

Licenses to be

numbered,

etc.

Enumeration
of summer
residents in
towns by chief
of the bureau
of statistics of
labor, etc.

forfeited or rendered void. The aldermen and selectmen,
respectively, shall insert in the warrant for the annual city
election or town meeting an article providing for a vote upon
the question " Shall licenses be granted for the sale of certain
non -intoxicating beverages in this city or town?" The clerk
of each city or town shall within thirty days after such vote
is taken, transmit a true statement thereof to the secretary
of the commonwealth, and shall annually, in November,
make a return to said secretary, showing the number of
licenses of each class issued, the amount received for the
same by classes and the number revoked, if any.

Section 4. The licensing board of a city or town which
has voted to authorize the granting of licenses for the sale of
certain non-intoxicating beverages may, during March and
April, receive applications for such licenses, pubHsh, investi-
gate and act thereon, and may, in April, grant such licenses
to take effect on the first day of May following.

Section 5. In cities and towns which vote to authorize
the granting of licenses for the sale of certain non-intoxicating
beverages, the number of places Hcensed for the sale of such
beverages shall not exceed one for each one thousand of the
population as ascertained by the last preceding national or
state census, but one such place may be licensed in any
town having a population of less than one thousand. In
Boston, one such place may be licensed for each five hundred
of the population, but in no event shall the total number of
licensed places therein exceed one thousand. Nowhere in
the commonwealth shall a first class license be granted to
be exercised upon the same premises with a license of the
second class, except that a licensed innholder, who has a
license of the first class may likewise be granted a license of
the second class for the purpose of supphing said non-
intoxicating beverages to guests who have resorted to his
inn for food or lodging. No more than one license shall be
granted by any one vote of the licensing board. Such Hcenses
shall be numbered in regular order as granted, and any
license granted contrary to or in excess of the provisions of
this section shall be void; but in a town voting as aforesaid
at its last annual towoi meeting, which has less than five
thousand permanent residents according to the last preceding
state or national census but has an increased resident popu-
lation during the summer months, the selectmen may, on or
before the fifteenth day of May in any year, apply to the
chief of the bureau of statistics of labor to have an enumera-

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 630 (Initiative). 705

tion made of the temporary or smnmer residents of such
town. Said chief shall thereupon make such enumerations,
between the twenty-third and the twentj'-eighth day of
June next folloA\-ing under such rules as he shall establish.
A person who has not been a resident of such town for at
least three days preceding the enumeration shall not be re-
garded as a temporary or summer resident thereof. Said
chief may employ, for such enumeration, such persons as
may be necessary, who shall in all cases be residents of the
town if suitable and competent persons can be found; other-
wise, non-residents may be employed. The chief shall report
the total number of such temporary or summer residents to
the selectmen of the town on or before said twenty-eighth
day of June. The expenses incurred in making such special

enumeration shall be paid by the commonwealth. The Assessment of
1 • 1 1 Ti 1 • !-• towns for ex-

treasurer and receiver-general shall thereupon issue ms war- penseof

rant, as provided in section thirty-four of chapter twelve,
requiring the assessors of such town to assess a tax to the
amount of the expense incurred in making this special
enumeration, and such amount shall be collected and paid
over to the treasurer and receiA^er-general in the same manner
as other state taxes. The selectmen may, in April, recei\'e Granting of
applications for such licenses and investigate and publish towns wing
the same; and may grant one such license for each five hun- summer popu-
dred of such temporary resident population, not including ^^*^°"-
the permanent inhabitants of such town, as ascertained by
said special enumeration, to take effect on the first day of
July and to expire on the first day of October next following.
And in the towns of Hull and Nahant, it is further provided Ift?""*^"^
that when either of said towns has voted to authorize the Nahant.
granting of hcenses for the sale of certain non-intoxicating
beverages at its last annual town meeting, and such special
enumeration has been made in the calendar year last pre-
ceding last annual town meeting, the selectmen may in
April receive applications for such licenses and investigate
and publish the same, and may grant one such license for
each five hundred of such temporary resident population, not
including the permanent inhabitants of the town ascertained
by said special enumeration taken in said last preceding
calendar year, to take effect on the fifteenth day of May
and to expire on the first day of October next following. A Penalty,
selectman, a member of a licensing board or census enumer-
ator who \iolates any provision of this section shall be
punished by a fine of five hundred dollars.

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Notice of
applications
for licenses to
be published,
etc.

Licenses
granted with-
out publica-
tion to be re-
voked, etc.

Licensing
board may
refuse to issue
a license, etc.

Conditions of
licenses.

Provisions as
to nature of
license and
place of busi-
ness to be
strictly
adhered to.
Intoxicating
liquor not to
be sold.

Section 6. Notice of all applications for licenses shall,
at the expense of the applicant, to be paid in advance, be
published in the following manner: — In the city of Boston
by the licensing board in two or more daily newspapers
published therein; and in the Charlestown, East Boston,
South Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury and Brighton districts
of said city, respectively, in at least one weekly newspaper
published in the district in which the premises for wliich the
license is asked are situated, if any is there pubhshed; in
other cities having Ucensing boards, by said boards, and in
other cities and towns, by the mayor and aldermen, and the
selectmen, respectively, in such newspapers, printed therein
and published at least once a week, as they may designate;
or if no such newspaper is printed therein, then by posting
such notice in a conspicuous place on the premises described
in the apphcation for the license, and in two or more places
in which public notices are usually posted in the neighbor-
hood. Such notice shall set forth the name of the applicant
in full, the class of the license applied for, a particular de-
scription of the premises on which the license is to be exer-
cised, designating the building or part of a building to be
used, and, if practicable, the street and number, and shall
be published at least ten days before the licensing board
acts thereon. If a license is granted without such previous
pubhcation, any citizen of the city or town \nthin which
such license is issued may make complaint to the police,
district or municipal court, or the trial justice having juris-
diction therein; and if, after due hearing, it appears that
such notice was not given, the court or justice shall re-
voke the license and give notice thereof to the board which
issued it.

Section 7. The licensing board may at any time refuse
to issue a hcense to a person whom it considers unfit to
receive the same; but the provisions of this chapter shall
not be so construed as to compel said Ucensing board to
grant licenses.

Section 8. Each hcense shall be expressed, to be subject
to the follo^\^ng conditions: —

First, That the pro\dsions in regard to the nature of the
license, and the building in which the business may be carried
on under it, shall be strictly adhered to.

Second, That spirituous or intoxicating liquor shall not be
sold, exchanged or delivered, or exjDosed, offered or kept for
sale, exchange or delivery, upon the licensed premises.

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 630 (Initiative). 707

Third, Non-intoxicatins; beveraa-es shall not be sold between Sa'es at certain

tinies for-

the hours of eleven at night and six in the morning, or on the bidden, etc.
Lord's Day or on a legal hohday or on any day on which a
national, state, city or annual town election is held in the
city or town in which the licensed premises are situated;
but if the licensee is also licensed as an innholder, he may,
between the hours of six in the morning and eleven at night,
on the Lord's Day, a legal hohday, or such election day,
supply such beverages to persons who have resorted to his
inn for food or lodging.

Fourth, That there shall be no disorder, indecency, prosti- Disorder,
tution, lewdness or illegal gaming on the licensed premises, etc., on
or any premises connected there\nth by an interior com- premlles for-
munication. ^^^'^^"' ^*''-

Fifth, That the license, or a copy thereof, certified by the License or
recording officer of the Hcensing board or by the clerk of the be displayed.
city or town by which it is issued, shall be displayed on the
premises in a conspicuous position, where it can easily be
read.

Sixth, That the license shall be subject to forfeiture, as License
herein pro\ided, for breach of its conditions, and that, if the forfeiture, ^tc.
licensee is convicted of a \iolation of any of such conditions,
his license shall thereupon become void.

Each license of the first class shall be subject to the further First class
condition that the licensee shall hold a license as an innholder licensed^nn-
or common victualler. ^°''^'''- '''■

Each license issued to a common \ictualler shall specify Licenses of

, . , . , , ...,'• common

the room or rooms m which such non-mtoxicatmg bev'erages victualler to
shall be kept or sold, and the holder of such license shall not fw Storage™/
keep, sell or deliver any such beverages in any room or part erigel *"*""
of a building not so specified.

Section 9. Licenses shall be of the follovnng classes: —

First class, To sell malt bev^erages, cider and hght wines First class
containing not more than two and seventy-fi\-e one hun-
dredths per cent of alcohol by weight at sixty degrees Fahren-
heit, to be drunk on the premises.

Second class, To sell, or manufacture and sell, malt bever- Second class
ages, cider and light wines containing not more than two and
seventy-five one hundredths per cent of alcohol by weight
at sixty degrees Fahrenheit, not to be drunk on the premises.

Section 10. The fees for licenses of either class shall be Amount of fees.
not less than two hundred and fifty dollars.

Section 11. If a licensee dies before the expiration of the issuance of
term of his license, or if a license has been surrendered and death^of"^""

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licensees or
surrender or
cancellation of
licenses.

Refund of part
of license fee.

Entrances
to licensed
premises, re-
strictions
upon, etc.

Use of screens,
shutters or
other obstruc-
tions, restric-
tions upon,
etc.

cancelled, the board or authority issuing the license may
issue another license of any class, and the two licenses shall
count as one license; and said board or authority shall re-
quire as a license fee for said second license a part of the
Hcense fee required therefor for the whole year proportionate
to the unexpired term of the hcense. Said board or authority
may in its discretion, in cases where two Hcenses have been
issued in the same year, give a certificate to the party to
whom the first license was issued, or, in case of his death, to
his administrator or executor, stating that a part of the fee
paid therefor proportionate to the unexpired term of the
license is to be refunded to such party or to such adminis-
trator or executor by the treasurer of the city or town from
the fees thereafter received by said treasurer for licenses to
sell such non-intoxicating beverages. Said treasurer shall
comply with the requirements of such certificate, and shall
retain one quarter of the amount so paid from any money
thereafter due from him or the city to the commonwealth
on account of licenses to sell such non-intoxicating beverages.
If the licensee dies before the expiration of the term of his
license, the city or towm by which it was granted may re-
fund to his executor or administrator a part of the license
fee proportionate to the unexpired term of the license, and
the proportionate part of the percentage which has been paid
to the commonwealth shall be refunded to the city or town.
Section 12. The board which grants the license may
require a licensee to close permanently all entrances to the
licensed premises except those from the public street or
streets upon which said premises are situated, and may so
specify in the license. In such case the construction or
opening of any such entrance shall of itself make the license
void. A hcensee holding a license of the first class shall not
place or maintain or permit to be placed or maintained, in
any pubUc room used by him for the sale of such non-intoxi-
cating beverages under the provisions of his license, any
screen, blind, shutter, curtain, partition or painted, ground
or stained glass \Aindow, or any other obstruction, in such a
way as to interfere with a \ie\v of the business conducted in
the premises, and the placing or maintaining of any of said
obstructions shall of itself make the hcense void, except that
the board, at its discretion may, upon application of a
licensed innholder who also holds a hcense to sell such non-
intoxicating beverages, permit screens, curtains, or such
other obstructions as it may designate to be placed at the

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 630 (Initiative). 709

windows of the dining rooms of the hotel maintained by said
innholder, and said board shall have the power to revoke
such privilege.

Section 13. No Ucense of the first class shall be granted First class

licenses not to

for the sale of such non-intoxicating beverages in any building be issued for
or place on the same street as, and within four hundred feet public schools,
of, any building occupied in whole or in part by a public ^**''
school; but the provisions of this section shall not prevent
the granting of such license to be exercised on premises fitted
up and occupied as a place for selling such non-intoxicating
beverages under a license and by a license of a corresponding
class of tlie preceding year, although said premises are within
four hundred feet of a building used temporarily in whole or
in part for school purposes, if such use will cease perma-
nently within one year after the granting of such Hcense;
nor shall the provisions of this section prevent the granting issuance of
of such a license to be exercised in any hotel on the same hoteis^lar
street as, and having its bar more than four hundred feet p^^Uc schools.
from, a building occupied in whole or in part by a public
school; provided, that there is no public bar in such hotel. Proviso.

Section 14. No hcense of the said classes shall be Licenses not to
granted to be exercised in a dwelling house. A hcense shall exerdsoina'^
be void when so granted, but the provisions of this section ^•^^■e""^s ^o"*®'
shall not prevent the granting of a license to be exercised in
a store or shop which has no interior connection or means of
communication with a dwelling or tenement of any family.

Section 15. No license of the said classes shall be Licenses not to
granted to be exercised in any room or shop ha\ing any exercise^ in ""^
interior connection or means of communicating with a LT^ng interior
dwelling or tenement of any family, and the opening or cu^enTnirete*^
maintaining of any such connection or means of communi-
cation shall render the license void.

Section 16. A common victualler who holds a license Licensed
under the provisions of this chapter shall keep the licensed coS^'on °^
premises closed between the hours of twelve at night and when'to''i^
five in the morning. closed.

Section 17. A hcense shall not be issued until the license Licenses not to
fee has been paid to the treasurer of the city or town by payment o^fii
which it is to be issued, nor until he has received a satis- bond'^,^'''''* '^^
factory bond, payable to him as such treasurer, in the sum
of five hundred dollars, signed by the licensee and sufficient
surety or sureties, who shall be jointly and severally liable,
and conditioned for the payment of all costs, damages and
fines which may be incurred by a violation of the prov^isions

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Sureties to
make state-
ment under
oath, etc.

Actions on of this chapter. Separate actions may be brought on such
Filing of bonds, bond by any person at his own expense. Such bond, after
approval, shall be filed in the office of the city or town clerk,
and a certified copy thereof shall be admissible in evidence.
No such bond shall be accepted or approved until each
surety has made and subscribed a statement under oath that
he is worth not less than one thousand dollars over and above
all liabilities and indebtedness, and the statement so made
shall designate sufficient property, real or personal, to cover
the requirement of the bond, and shall be kept on file with
the bond in connection with which said statement is made.
The bond to be taken in each case may be in the following
form : —

Form of bond. Know all men hy these presents thnt we, A. B. of as

principal, and C. D. and E. F. of as sureties, are

held and firmly bound unto the treasurer of the city or town of

in the sum of $500, to which payment well and

truly to be made we bind ourselves and our legal representatives.

Sealed with our hands this daj^ of A.D.

191 . The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the

above bounden A. B. has this day been licensed by License No.

by the mayor and aldermen (board of police or licensing

board) of the city of (or of the selectmen of the town of)

in the county of ; now if the said A. B. shall well

and truly comply with all the provisions of law, then this bond shall

be void, but otherwise in force.

Executed in presence of:

Sureties on
bonds, qualifi-
cations, re-
strictions, etc.

Transfer of
licenses from
one location to
another.

Duties and
liability of city
and town
treasurers as to

Section 18. No person, except a corporation organized
for the purpose of acting as surety on bonds and duly qualified
to do business in this commonwealth, shall be accepted as
surety upon more than ten bonds which may be given under
the pro\'isions of the preceding section. Each surety, except
as aforesaid, shall make a written statement, under oath,
that he is not a surety upon more than nine other bonds
given under the provisions of said section, and such state-
ment shall be kept on file with the bond.

Section 19. Licensing boards may transfer licenses from
one location to another within the city or town in which
such licenses are in force ; but such transfer shall be granted
only to the original licensee, and like notice shall be given,
the same provisions shall apply, and other proceedings shall
be the same as are required upon the granting of licenses,
except that no new license fee shall be required.

Section 20. The treasurer of a city or town shall, within
tliirty days after the receipt of money for licenses for the sale

Acts, 1920.— Chap. 630 (Initiative). 711

of certain non-intoxicating beverages, make a return of the r"oney received

amount thereof to the treasurer and receiver-general, and

at the same time shall pay to him one fourth of the amount

so received, and for neglect thereof he shall pay interest at

the rate of six per cent per annum on the amount of such

receipts from the time they become due until they are paid.

Section 21, The licensing board of a city, the selectmen Licensing
of a town or any police officer or constable specially author- mTy'^e^ilter "
ized by either of them, may at any time enter upon the prlmTses to in-
premises of a person who is licensed under the provisions of ^'e^tigate, etc.
this chapter to ascertain the manner in which such person
conducts his business and to preserve order. Such police May take
officer or constable may at any time take samples for analy- anaiysIs/"'^
sis from any beverages kept on such premises, and the vessel
or vessels containing such samples shall be sealed on the
premises by the seal of the dealer and shall remain so sealed
until presented to the assayer for analysis, and duplicate
samples shall be left with the dealer.

Section 22. The licensing board, after notice to the Forfeiture or
Hcensee and reasonable opportunity for him to be heard by Stes.'°" °
them or by a committee of the mayor and aldermen or
selectmen, if the license was granted by them, may declare
his Hcense forfeited or may suspend his license for such period
of time as they may deem proper, upon satisfactory proof
that he has violated or permitted a \iolation of any condi-
tion thereof, or any pro\ision of this act. If the license is Licensees for-
declared to have been forfeited, the Hcensee shall be dis- to be dli-'"'"'
qualified to receive a license for one year after the expiration '^'"''''fi^"^- ^^■
of the term of the license so forfeited, and if he is the owner
of the premises described in such forfeited hcense, no license
shall be issued to be exercised on said premises for the residue
of the term hereof.

Section 23. During the period between the date when Granting of
this act takes effect and the first day of May in the year cutes^and
succeeding the next annual election in any city or town, h°ad"voted"at
hcenses of either of the classes hereinabo\'e provided for may iflctio" to'
be granted in ai:^y city or town which had ^'oted to authorize o"in?oxlcaUng
the sale of intoxicating liquors at the last annual election at HQuors.
which that question appeared upon the ballot. The hcensing
board of said city or town may at any time after this act
takes effect receive apphcations for such licenses, publish,
investigate and act thereon, and may grant such hcenses to
take effect from the date on which they are granted and to
expire on the thirtieth day of April following the next ammal

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Penalties.

Convicted
licensees to be
disqualified,
etc.

Certain pro-
visions of law
not to apply,
etc.

election. The provisions of this act, except section four,
shall be appHcable to such licenses.

Section 24. Whoever, not being duly licensed as pro-
vided herein, sells, exposes or keeps for sale certain non-
intoxicating beverages as herein defined, or violates any
provisions of his license or of this chapter, shall, unless other-
wise expressly provided, be punished by a fine of not less
than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars, and by im-
prisonment for not less than one nor more than six months;
and such conviction of a licensee shall render any license to
him void. Such Hcensee shall be disqualified to hold a license
for one year after his conviction, and, if he is the owner of
the licensed premises, no license shall be exercised on the
premises described in the forfeited license during the residue
of the term thereof.

Section 25. The pro\isions of chapter one hundred of
the Revised Laws, and of the acts in amendment thereof or
supplementary thereto, shall not apply to the non-intoxicating
beverages referred to in this act, nor shall such bev^erages be
deemed intoxicating liquors within the meaning of those
words in any of the statutes of the commonwealth.

Certificate of
state secretary
as to approval
of the law by
the people.

Office of the Secretary, Boston, November 24, 1920.

I hereby certify that the foregoing law entitled "An Act
to regulate the Manufacture and Sale of Beer, Cider and
Light Wines" was approved by the People at the State
Election held on November 2, 1920, pursuant to the provi-
sions of Article XLVIII of the Amendments to the Consti-
tution.

ALBERT P. LANGTRY,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

For Return of Votes on Chapter 630, Acts of 1920, see
pages 715-718.

RETURNS OF VOTES

Approval of a Law Submitted to the People
November 2, 1920

Under "The Initiative" Amendment (Article XLVIII) of the

Constitution

Vote on Question of Approval of " An Act to regulate the Manufacture and Sale
of Beer, Cidei' and Light Wines ", submitted under the Provisions of Article
XLVIII of the Amendments to the Constitution, " The Initiative, V, Leg-
islative Action on Proposed Laws, Section 1 " {Rearrangement, Article 88),
to the Voters of the Commonwealth at the State Election held November 2, 1920.
County of Barnstable.

City or Town.

Yes.

No.

City or Town.

Yes.

No.

Barnstable,

Bourne,

Brewster,

Chatham,

Dennis,

Eastham,

Falmouth,

600
289
112
169
178

46
418
161

610
357

90
226
255

52
499
199

Orleans,

Province town

Sandwich, .....

Truro

WeUfleet

Yarmouth

Total

130

259
148
38
68
207

191
222
216
51
128
152

Harwich,
Mashpee,

2,846

3,259

County of Berkshire.

County of Bristol.

County of Dukes County.

Adams

1,463

810

New Marlborough,

Alford,

North Adams, .

2,334

2,470

Becket,

118

Otis, .

Cheshire,

132

189

Peru, .

Clarksburg, .

144

PiTTSFIELD,

5,772

5 402

Dal ton.

424

791

Richmond,

108

Egremont, .

Sandisfield,

Florida,

Savov, .

Great Barrington,

729

762

Sheffield,

133

175

Hancock,

Stockbridge,

227

255

Hinsdale,

175

Tyringham,

Lanesborough,

114

132

Washington,

Lee,

518

557

West Stockbridge,

104

142

Lenox, .

458

380

Willjamstown,

386

542

Monterey, .

Windsor,

Mount Washington,

NewAshford,

Total

13,637

13,729

Acushnet

232

172

North Attleborough, .

1,339

1,018

Attleboro,

2,061

2,465

Norton,

240

345

Berkley,

120

Raynham,

123

156

Dartmouth,

382

426

Rehoboth,

127

216

Dighton,

189

269

Seekonk,

174

338

Easton,

722

745

Somerset,

254

460

Fairhaven, .

665

884

Swansea ,

173

310

Fall River,

12,485

8,823

Taunton,

4,110

3,652

Freetown, .

120

137

Westport,

215

327

671

824

New Bedford,

12,170

8,076

Total

36,520

29,763

Chilmark

Edgartown

Gay Head

Gosnold

Oak Bluffs

12
95
15
22
115

138

126

Tisbury

WestTisbury, ....

Total

100
21

198
78

380

624

716

Returns of Votes, etc.

County of Essex.

City or Town.

Yes.

No.

City or Town.

Yes.

No.

Amesbury

1,382

1,745

Methuen

1,930

2,216

Andover,

1,123

1,620

Middleton, .

138

168

Beverly,

3,018

3,399

Nahant,

315

250

Boxford,

101

Newbury,

157

321

Danvers,

1,291

1,641

Newburyport,

1,781

2,348

Essex, .

176

238

North Andover,

1,092

880

Georgetown,

234

310

Peabody,

2,422

1,818

Gloucester,

2,095

2,977

Rockport,

388

639

Groveland, .

368

407

Rowley,

104

244

Hamilton, .

256

281

Salem,

5,626

4,490

Haverhill,

6,045

7,051

Salisbury, .

204

268

Ipswich,

422

709

Saugus,

1,089

1,735

Lawrence, .

11,222

5,559

Swampscott,

908

1,961

Lynn, .

12,467

12,645

Topsfield. .

114

165

Lynn field, .

188

267

Wenham,

124

241

Manchester,

402

404

West Newbury,

130

303

Marblehead,

1,097

1,552

Merrimac, .

239

537

Total

58,617

59,490

County of Franklin.

County of Hampden.

Ashfield

107

Monroe

Bernardston,

134

Montague, .

763

551

Buckland, .

156

246

New Salem,

Charlemont,

120

Northfield, .

117

328

Col rain.

122

286

Orange,

595

901

Conway,

Rowe, .

Deerfield, .

208

Shelburne, .

137

333

Erving,

118

Shutesburv,

Gill, .

135

Sunderland,

156

Greenfield, .

1,579

2,073

Warwick,

Hawley,

Wendell, .

Heath, .
Leverett,

18
30

60
66

Whately, .

Leyden,

Total,

4,437

6,314

Agawam,
Blandford, .
Brimfield,
Chester,
Chicopee, .
East Longmeadow,
Granville,
Hampden, .
Holland. .

HOLYOKE, .

Longmeadow,

Ludlow,

Monson,

477

399

110

108

138

3,152

1,967

173

323

7,375

5,168

323

471

474

359

466

583

Montgomery,

Palmer,

Russell,

South wick, .

Springfield,

Tolland,

Wales, .

West Springfield,

Westfield, .

Wilbraham, .

Total, .

960

121

159

11,231

1,242

2,054

214

County of Hampshire.

Amherst,

568

1,142

Belchertown,

204

267

Chesterfield,

Cummington,

Easthampton,

1,100

953

Enfield,

133

Goshen,

Granby,

118

Greenwich, .

Hadley,

151

183

Hatfield. .

202

215

Huntington,

185

176

Middlefield.

Northampton,

Pelham,

Plainfield, .

Prescott,

South Hadley,

Southampton,

Ware, .

Westhampton,

Williamsburg,

Worthington,

Total, .

Returns of Votes, etc.

717

County of Middlesex.

City or Town.

Yes.

No.

City or Town.

Yes.

No.

Acton,

24.5

425

Maynard,

622

711

Arlington, .

2,493

3,633

Medford, .

5.172

5,871

Ashby,

129

Melrose,

1,958

4,535

Ashland,

234

325

Natick,

1,960

1,981

Ayer,

357

392

Newtox,

5,947

9,375

Bedford.

173

250

North Reading,

112

222

Belmont,

1.314

2.174

Pepperell, .

386

368

Billerica,

523

652

Reading,

896

1,659

Box borough,

Sherborn,

147

211

Burlington, .

106

Shirley,

192

215

Cambridge,

12,221

11,480

SOMERVILLE,

8,938

12,400

Carlisle,

Stoneham, .

1,034

1,583

Chelmsford,

511

1,004

Stow. .

113

202

Concord,

716

929

Sudburv,

105

237

Dracut,

405

427

Tewksbury,

184

282

Dunstable, .

Townsond, .

161

270

Everett, .

3,990

4,517

Tyngsborough,

167

Framingham,

2,159

2.296

Wakefield, .

1,548

2,192

Groton,

304

356

VValtham, .

3,672

4,414

Holliston, .

326

433

Watertown, .

3,148

3,462

Hopkinton, .

370

379

Wayland,

278

373

Hudson,

871

1,138

West ford, .

238

323

Lexington, .

712

1,331

Weston,

235

570

Lincoln,

149

185

Wilmington,

269

320

Littleton, .

109

275

Winchester, .

1,263

2,177

Lowell,

12,629

8,921

WODURN,

2,420

2,356

Malden,
Marlborouch,

5,72S
2,354

6,749
2,256

Total

90,276

107.450

County of Nantucket.

Nantucket.
Total, .

309

307

County of Norfolk.

Avon,

272

264

Needham,

764

1,352

Bellingham,

187

151

Norfolk,

107

153

Braintree, .

1,172

1,663

Norwood ,

1,415

1,444

Brookline, .

5,930

7,230

Plainville,

180

223

Canton,

1,009

657

QUINCY,

5,230

6,401

Cohasset,

407

496

Randolph,

831

674

Dedhanr,

1,570

1,453

Sharon,

308

557

Dover, .

118

147

Stoughton,

1,191

892

Foxborough,

424

628

Walpole,

650

664

Franklin,

796

754

Welleslev,

775

1,403

Holbrook, .

411

506

Westwood ,

188

246

Medfield,

227

333

Weymouth,

1,859

2,061

Medway,

302

389

Wrentham,

189

256

Millis, .
Milton,

212
1,361

2,093

Total

28,085

33,305

County of Plymouth.

Abington,

714

852

Hanson

181

261

Bridgewater,

606

743

Hingham, .

842

835

Brockton, .

8,946

8,082

Hull, .

315

161

Carver,

133

Kingston. .

254

281

Duxbury,

208

227

Lakeville.

104

143

East Bridgewater

434

505

Marion,

114

177

Halifax,

Marshfield, .

162

283

Hanover,

227

353

Mattapoisett

134

277

718

Returns of Votes, etc.

County of Plymouth— Concluded.

City or Town.

Yes.

No.

Middleborough, . . . .

772

1,363

Norwell ,
Pembroke, .

157

147

213
130

Plymouth, .

1,330

1,227

Plympton, .

Rochester, .

Rockland, .

1,200

1,132

City or Town.

Scituate,

Wareham,

West Bridgewater,

Whitman,

Total , .

County of Suffolk.

Boston,

Chelsea,
Revere,

87,300
3,703
3,696

63,651
2,375

2,055

Winthrop,
Total,

2,346

97,045

County of Worcester.

Ashburnham

194

305

North Brookfield,

308

493

Athol, .

951

1,243

Northborough, .

205

425

Auburu,

442

526

Northbridge,

1,127

917

Barre, .

220

319

Oakham,

119

Berlin, .

252

Oxford,

418

409

Blackstone,

493

251

Paxton,

Bolton,

160

Petersham,

110

Boylston,

161

Phillipston,

Brookfield,

253

342

Princeton,

119

Charlton,

153

254

Royal ston.

117

Clinton,

1,913

1,676

Rutland,

115

161

Dana, .

Shrewsbury,

375

615

Douglas,

182

280

South borough.

205

303

Dudley,

376

257

Southbridge,

2,162

1,426

FiTCHBURG,

5,481

4,640

Spencer,

727

824

Gardner,

],517

1,591

Sterling,

148

222

Grafton,

615

745

Sturbridge,

132

206

Hardwick,

254

269

Sutton,

157

247

Harvard,

127

229

Templeton,

339

447

Holden,

219

468

Upton,

205

392

Hooedale,

242

635

Uxbridge,

693

608

Hubbardstor

181

Warren,

369

394

Lancaster,

189

300

Webster,

1,632

898

Leicester,

495

477

West Boylston,

331

Leominster

2,286

2,438

West Brookfield,

122

222

Lunenburg,

148

259

Westborough,

586

868

Mendon,

171

Westminster,

105

223

Milford,

1,693

1,325

Winchendon,

612

696

Millbury,

679

661

Worcester,

21,029

20,331

Millvillc

322

190
55

New Braintree,

Total

52,028

53,029

Aggregate of Votes.

Counties.

Yes.

No.

Counties.

Yes.

No.

Barnstable,
Berkshire,
Bristol,
Dukes County,
Essex,
Franklin, .

2,846

13,637

36,520

380

58,617

4,437
31,505

7,448

3,259
13,729
29,763
624
59,490

6,314
25,825

8,697

Middlesex, ....
Nantucket, ....

Norfolk ^ .

Plymouth

Suffolk,

Worcester, ....

Total

90,276
309
28,085
19,082
97,045
52,028

107,450

307

33,305

20,303
70,856
53,029

Hampshire,

442,215

432,951

ACTS AND RESOLVES

AND

Amendments to the Constitution

PASSED BY THE

General Court of ilaggacfjusfetts^

Extra Session, 1920

Convened on Tuesday, the Seventh Day of December, and

Adjourned on Wednesday, the Twenty-second

Day of December

ACTS.

Extra Session, 1920.

An Act relative to preliminary elections in the city (^/^^rj 631

OF WESTFIELD.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in
General Court assembled,, and by the authority of the same,
as follows:

Section 1. Chapter two hundred and ninety-four of the 1920,294, new
acts of nineteen hundred and tN\ enty is hereby amended by ui!""^ ^
inserting after section fom-teen the following additional sec-
tions, to be numbered I4-A, I4-B, I4-C, I4-D, I4-E, I4-F
and 14-G, ^especti^'ely. Section I4-A. On the first day, Preliminary
not being Sunday or a legal holiday, following the expiration dt^oTwJiV
of the time for filing the above described statements and of'nii^es of^
petitions, the city clerk shall post in a conspicuous place in candidates.
the city hall the names and residences of the candidates for
nomination who have duly filed the abo\'e mentioned state-
ments and petitions, as they are to appear on the official
ballots to be used at the preliminary election, except as to the
order of the names, and shall cause the ballots to be printed, baifote^ete
and the ballots so prepared shall be the official ballots and
the only ballots used at the preliminary election. They
shall be headed as follows : —

Official Preliminary Ballot.

Candidates for nomination for the office of ( ) official pre-

in the city of Westfield. At a prehminary election to be baiiot. heading.
held on the day of in the year

nineteen hundred and . (The heading

shall be varied in accordance with the offices for wliich nomi-
nations are to be made.) Section I4-B. The name of each what names to
person, and of none other, who has filed a statement and baiiot.
accompanying petition as aforesaid with his residence and

722

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 631. Extra Session.

Order of
names on
ballot.

Blank spaces
to be left on
ballot, etc.

Party or
political desig-
nations, etc.,
prohibited.

Counting of
ballots and
return of
votes.

Canvass and
publication of
returns.

Nominations,
how deter-
mined.

Acceptance not
necessary.

What

candidates'
names to be
printed on
ofBcial ballots.

the title and term of the office for which he is a candidate
for nomination, shall be printed on said ballots under the
designation of said office in the order in which they may be
drawn by the city clerk, whose duty it shall be to make such
drawing and to give each candidate an opportunity to be
present in person or by one representative. Blank spaces
shall be left at the end of each hst of candidates for nomina-
tion for the different offices equal to the number to be nomi-
nated therefor, in which the voter may insert the name of
any person not printed on the ballot for whom he desires to
vote for nomination for such office. There shall be printed
on said ballots such directions as will aid the voter, as to
wit, "vote for one", "vote for two", and the like. Section
14-C. No ballot used at any preUminary, special or annual
city election shall have printed thereon any party or other
political designation or mark, and there shall not be appended
to the name of any candidate any such party or other political
designation or mark, or anything showing how he was nomi-
nated, or indicating his \'iews or opinions. Sectio7i IJf-D.
The election officers shall, immediately upon the closing of
the polls at preliminary elections, count the ballots and
ascertain the number of votes cast in the voting places where
they officiate for each person for nomination for each office,
and shall forthwith make return thereof to the city clerk
upon blanks to be furnished as in city elections. Section IJf-E.
On the first day, not being a legal holiday, following the
preliminary election, the city clerk shall canvass the returns
received from the election officers, and shall forthwith de-
termine the result of the canvass and publish the same in
one or more newspapers published in the city, and shall post
the same in a conspicuous place in the city hall. Section
I4.-F. The two persons receiving at a preliminary election
the highest number of votes for nomination for an office
shall be the sole candidates for that office whose names
may be printed on the official ballot to be used at the aimual
or special election at which such office is to be filled, and no
acceptance of a nomination at a preliminary election shall
be necessary to its validity.

If two or more persons are to be elected to the same office
at such annual or special election the several persons in
number equal to twice the number so to be elected receiving
at such preliminary election the highest number of votes for
nomination for that office, or all such persons, if less than
twice the number of those so to be elected, shall be the sole

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 631. Extra Session. 723

candidates for that office whose names may be pruited on
the official ballot.

If the preliminary election results in a tie vote among Tie vote.
candidates for nomination recei\'ing the lowest number of
votes, which, but for said tie vote, would entitle a person
receiving the same to have liis name printed upon the official
ballot for the election, all candidates participating in said
tie vote shall have their names printed upon the official
ballot, although in consequence there be printed thereon
candidates to a number exceeding twice the number to be
elected. Section IJf-G. If at the expiration of the time for when in-
filing statements of candidates to be voted for at any pre- number of
liminary election not more than twdce as many such state- have'b^n^
ments have been filed with the citv clerk for the office of ^}''^' ^J^?^^-

. • . dates filing

mayor, councillor at large, or school committee as there are statements to
candidates to be elected to said offices respecti\'ely, the candi- have been
dates whose statements have thus been filed shall be deemed ."°™'"^*^'' ■ *^*''-
to have been nominated to said offices respectively, and their
names shall be used at such annual or special election, and
the city clerk shall not print said names ujjon the ballot to
be used at said preliminary election, and no other nomina-
tion to said offices shall be made. And if in any ward, at Candidates in
the expiration of the time for filing statements of candidates when deemed
to be voted for at any preliminary election, not more than nominated!"
twice as many such statements ha\'e been filed with the city *'*'''
clerk for the office of councillor from such ward as are to be
elected, the candidates whose statements have thus been
filed shall be deemed to have been nominated, and their
names shall be printed on the official ballot to be used at
such annual or special election, and the city clerk shall not
print said names upon the ballot to be used at said prelimi-
nary election, and no other nominations to said offices shall
be made. And if it shall appear that no names are to be Preliminary
printed upon the official ballot to be used at any preliminary n^to'behekL
election in any ward or wards of the city, no preliminary
election shall be held in any such ward or wards.

Section 2. The provisions of said chapter two hundred TcTrl'lTppiy to
and ninety-four, as amended by this act, shall applv to the preiipiinary

... * , . 111. election held

prenmmary election held m the city of Westfield on the >" current
thirtieth day of November in the current year to the same ^'''^'^'
extent as if the same had been in effect on said day, and the
name of no candidate for municipal office in said city shall
be printed on the ballot to be used at the election in said
city on the twenty-first day of December, in the current

724

Acts, 1920. — Chaps. 632-634. Extra Session.

1915, 250 (S),
§§ 1, 2, 4, 7, f
amended.
Women au-
thorized to
participate ir
affairs of
government i
town of
Brookline.

year, unless he was nominated in accordance with the said
provisions, as hereby amended.
Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved December 10, 1920.

Chap.6S2 An Act to authorize women to participate in affairs
OF government in the town of brookline.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section one of chapter two hundred and fifty
of the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and fifteen is hereby
amended by striking out the word "male", in the seventh
line thereof.

Section 2. Section two of said chapter two hundred and
fifty is hereby amended by striking out the word "male", in
the first line thereof.

Section 3. Section four of said chapter two hundred and
fifty is hereby amended by striking out the word "male",
in the fourth line thereof.

Section 4. Section seven of said chapter two hundred
and fifty is hereby amended by striking out the word " male ",
in the fourth line thereof.

Section 5. Section eight of said chapter two hundred
and fifty is hereby amended by striking out the word "male",
in the ninth, twelfth and sixteenth lines thereof.

Section 6. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved December 13, 1920.

Chap.dSS An Act to enable women to hold municipal offices.

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would defeat
its purpose to render women eligible for election to municipal
office at cm-rent municipal elections, therefore it is hereby
declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public convenience.

Emergency
preamble.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Women shall be eligible to all municipal offices, notwith-
standing the provisions of any special law or charter to the
contrary. Approved December 17, 1920.

Chap.Q34: An Act relative to the rate of interest on bonds of

GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANIES.

Whereas, The purpose of this act is to give effect to the
intent of certain legislation embodied in chapter five hundred

Women to be
eligible to all
municipal
offices.

Emergency
preamble.

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 635. Extra Session. 725

and eighty-one of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty,
which was enacted as emergency legislation, therefore this
act is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for
the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Chapter five hundred and eighty-one of the acts of nine- i92o, 5si, § i,
teen hundred and twenty is hereby amended by striking out ^"^'^^ ^
section one and substituting the following: — Section 1. Gas Rate of
and electric companies, may, subject in all other respects to bond?of
the pro\isions of chapter seven hundred and forty-two of the
acts of nineteen hundred and fourteen, and the amendments
thereof, issue bonds bearing interest at such rate as the de-
partment of public utilities shall app^o^'e, and may secure
the payment of the principal and interest of such bonds by
a mortgage of their franchise and properties; and any such
corporation issuing bonds under a mortgage existing at the
time of the passage of this act, by the provisions of which
the rate of interest on bonds issued thereunder is fixed, may,
with the appro\'al of the said department, issue bonds there-
under at a price and with pro\isions for amortization of any
discount approved by the said department as consistent with
the public interest, provided that the terms of the mortgage
so permit. Approved December 22, 1920.

3st on
s of gas
and electric
companies.

ChapMb

An Act to validate certain me:\iorial loan bonds and
proceedings of the town of framingham.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The bonds which the town of Framingham, Certain me-
by unanimous vote passed on March twenty-fourth, nineteen STown^of"''^
hundred and twenty under article thirty-three of the warrant vaUdated.^"*
for said meeting, authorized the board of selectmen and the
treasurer to issue in accordance with the provisions of chapter
sixty-one of the General Acts of nineteen hundred and nine-
teen and other pro\'isions of law relating thereto, shall be
deemed to be authorized by chapter two hundred and ninety-
two of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty and may be
issued in compliance therewith, without further vote of the
town, by the treasurer with the approval of the board of
selectmen. The said bonds shall be designated, Town of ?°aZn5ham.
Framingham, Memorial Loan, 1920, shall be dated November ^^''"^''7^1

first, nineteen hundred and twenty, shall be in the denomi-
nation of one thousand dollars each, shall be payable as fol-

Loan, 1920.

726

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 636. Extra Session.

Certain pro-
ceedings and
votes of town
validated.

lows: three thousand dollars on the first day of November
of each of the years nineteen hundred and twenty-one to
nineteen hundred and forty inclusive, and shall bear interest
at the rate of four and three quarters per cent per annum
payable semi-annually. Each bond shall state upon its face
that it is issued under authority of chapter sixty-one of the
General Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen, as amended
by cha])ter two hundred and ninety-two of the acts of nine-
teen hundred and twenty, and the indebtedness represented
thereby shall be reckoned outside the statutory limit of in-
debtedness.

Section 2. All the proceedings and votes of the said
town with reference to the Memorial Building project, to the
acquiring of land, and to appropriating and borrowing money
therefor, and all acts done under authority thereof are hereby
confirmed and validated.

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved December 22, 1920.

1913, 835, § 217,
etc., amended.

C/iap. 636 An Act relative to the read,tustment of voting pre-
cincts IN the city of boston.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1 . Section two hundred and seventeen of chapter
eight hundred and thirty -five of the acts of nineteen hundred
and thirteen, as amended b>' chapter seventy-four of the
General Acts of nineteen hundred and eighteen, is hereby
further amended by striking out all after the word "pre-
cincts", in the sixteenth line down to and including the word
"voters", in the twenty-fourth line and substituting the fol-
lowing:— or, in Boston whenever in the judgment of the
election commissioners a new division of precincts is neces-
sary for the proper conduct of primaries and elections, the
election commissioners may make a new di\'ision of the ward
into voting precincts, — so as to read as follows : — Section
217. Each city shall be divided into convenient voting pre-
cincts, designated by numbers or letters and containing not
more than one thousand voters.

Every ward shall constitute a voting precinct by itself, or
shall be divided into such precincts. If a ward constituting
one precinct contains less than one thousand voters, accord-
ing to the registration of voters at the preceding annual city
election, the aldermen may, and if it contains more than one
thousand voters, shall, on or before the first Monday of

Voting pre-
cincts in cities,
designation,
etc.

Division of
wards into
voting pre-
cincts, time,
boundaries,
etc.

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 637. Extra Session. 727

July, divide it into two or more voting precincts. If a voting
precinct shall, in any year, according to such registration,
contain more than one thousand voters, the aldermen shall
in like manner either divide such precinct into two or more
voting precincts or shall make a new division of the ward into
voting precincts; or, in Boston whenev^er in the judgment of ^j|[Jj| ^^
the election commissioners a new division of precincts is ^J^J^^^'p^^* °^
necessary for the proper conduct of primaries and elections, cincts.
the election commissioners may make a new di^•ision of the
ward into voting precincts. Such precincts shall be so estab-
lished as to contain, as nearly as may be, an equal number of
voters, shall consist of compact and contiguous territory en-
tirely within one ward, and be bounded, so far as possible,
by the centre line of known streets or ways or by other weli-
defined limits.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Aj)j)roved December 22, 1.920.

An Act to provide for immediate public operation of Chap.QS7

CERTAIN STREET RAILWAY LINES BY THE HYDE PARK
transportation DISTRICT.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1 . The Hyde Park Transportation District, in- Payment of
corporated under the provisions of chapter six hundred and Hyde Park
thirteen of the acts of nineteen hundred and twenty, is hereby D^tHcrby '""^
authorized to receive, and the city of Boston is hereby au- authorifed?""
thorized to pay to it the thirty thousand dollars authorized ^^■
to be expended under the provisions of section seven of said
chapter to be expended by said corporation for the subjects
specified in that section. The said amount shall be expended
under the supervision of the department of public utilities.
The provisions of section ten of the said chapter shall apply
to such expenditure.

Section 2. Section two of said chapter six hundred and i92o, 6i3,

1 • -11 111 M • p 1 1 § 2, amended.

thirteen is hereby amended by striking out arter the word
"performed", in hue three, the words "and that", and by
striking out after the words "boundary line" in line eight,
the words "are in safe and proper condition for operation,
the said street railway lines in said area", so as to read as
follows: — Section 2. Upon certification by the department ^,^[*4'" if^lf
of public utilities, hereinafter called the department, that the to be operated
work required by section six has been performed, the fol- Park Transpor-
lowing lines in said area, to wit : the line from Wolcott square,

728

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 637. Extra Session.

1920, 613, § 3,
amended.

Eastern
Massachusetts
Street Railway
Company shall
cease to
operate certain
street railway
lines, etc.

Annual rental,
rate, determi-
nation, etc.

Readville, through Cleary square to the former Hyde Park-
Boston boundary hne, and the River street line from Matta-
pan square through Cleary square to the Dedham boundary
line, shall, during the period of public management and
control of the Boston Elevated Railway Company under said
chapter one hundred and fifty-nine and any amendments
thereof, be managed and operated by the corporation in
behalf of the city of Boston in the same manner and to the
same extent as are the lines of the Boston Elevated Railway
Company. All the provisions of said chapter one hundred
and fifty-nine, so far as they are relevant, and except as is
otherwise pro\ided in this act, shall apply to the manage-
ment and operation of street railway transportation in the
said district.

Section 3. Section three of said chapter six hundred and
thirteen is hereby amended by inserting after the word "de-
partment", in the first line, the words: — and upon payment
of the sum authorized to be paid by section se^'en to said
corporation, it shall forthwith begin to manage and operate
the street railway lines defined in section two under and in
accordance wdth the provisions of this act and, — and by in-
serting after the word "nineteen", in the fourteenth Hne,
the words: — exclusive of appreciation or depreciation on
account of the construction of the double track line con-
structed from the junction of Hyde Park avenue and Metro-
politan avenue and running thence to Cleary square, under
the provisions of section six, — so that said section will read
as follows: — Section 3. Upon said certification by the de-
partment and upon payment of the sum authorized to be
paid by section seven to said corporation, it shall forthwith
begin to manage and operate the street railway lines defined
in section two under and in accordance with the provisions
of this act and the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway
Company shall cease to operate said street railway fines
within the said area and shall permit the corporation to take
over and operate the same and all property appurtenant
thereto which the department certifies is necessary for the
safe and efficient operation of said lines. The corporation
shall pay to said company an annual rental at the rate of
six per cent on a sum equal to the value of the property
taken over as determined under the provisions of chapter
one hundred and eighty-eight of the Special Acts of nineteen
hundred and eighteen, increased or diminished by any appre-
ciation or depreciation of said value which shall have occurred

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 638. Extra Session. 729

since the first day of June, nineteen hundred and nineteen,
exclusive of appreciation or depreciation on account of the
construction of the double track line constructed from the
junction of H^de Park avenue and Metropolitan avenue and
running thence to Cleary square, under the proA^isions of
section six. The said sum shall be determined by the depart-
ment at the time and as a part of its certification under sec-
tion two. The said annual rental shall be paid in such in-
stalments and at such times as the department may fix.

Section 4. Section six of said chapter six hundred and amended. ^ ^'
thirteen is hereby amended by striking out all after the word
"corporation" in line ten and by substituting the follo\nng:
— In addition to said rental as herein fixed there shall yearly
be paid to the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Com-
pany such amounts as the department shall determine to be
adequate to provide for depreciation on said new construc-
tion made by the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway
Company, — so that the said section will read as follows: —
Section 6. The trustees of the Eastern Massachusetts Street Construction
Railway Company are hereby authorized and directed to doXie^track
construct a double track line on Hyde Park avenue, beginning '"®'
where the double track now ceases at the junction of Hyde
Park avenue and Metropolitan avenue and running thence
to Cleary square. Seven per cent of the cost of the construe- Yearly rental.
tion of the said double track line, as determined and approved
by the department, shall be paid by the corporation as a
yearly rental for the use of the said double track line so long
as the tracks are operated by the corporation. In addition Payment for
to said rental as herein fixed there shall yearly be paid to on^n^-'^con-
the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company such ^'™*'*'°"' ''*''•
amounts as the department shall determine to be adequate
to provide for depreciation on said new construction made
by the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company.

Section 5. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved December 22, 1920.

An Act relative to the government of the town of (7/^^^^ 533

WATERTOWN AND TO THE PARTICIPATION OF W^OMEN
THEREIN.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section one of chapter two hundred and five 1919, 205 (S),
of the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen is TownTf"'^"'^'
hereby amended by striking out, in lines five and six, the ^[on'into

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voting
precincts, etc.

1919, 205 (S),
§ 2, amended.

Town meeting
members,
number,
election, etc.

New election
of town meet-
ing members,
when, etc.

Notice of
election.

words "and shall contain not less than three hundred nor
more than one thousand male voters"; by striking out
the word " male " wherever it occurs, and by striking out the
word "January" wherever it occurs and substituting the
word "November".

Section 2. Said chapter two hundred and five is hereby
amended by striking out section two and substituting the fol-
lowing:— Section 2. Other than the officers designated in
section three of this act as town meeting members at large,
the total representative town meeting membership shall not
exceed two hundred and seventy. The voters in each pre-
cinct at the annual town election held in the year nineteen
hundred and twenty-one, conformably to the laws relative
to elections not inconsistent with this act, shall elect by
ballot to be town meeting members such a number of the
voters of the precinct as will be one third of the largest
number which is divisible by three which will admit of a
representation of all precincts by an equal number of mem-
bers and which will not cause the total elected town meeting
membership to exceed two hundred and seventy. The
members so elected, except as otherwise provided herein,
shall serve for a term of three years, and at each annual
town election thereafter, except as other\nse provided herein,
the voters of each precinct shall in like manner elect a like
number of town meeting members for the term of three
years, and shall at each of said annual town elections elect
such other members of the town meeting as may be necessary
to fill any vacancies for the unexpired term or terms existing
in the number of the elected town meeting membership in
their respective precincts. Upon the revision of the pre-
cincts, or of any of them, the terms of office of all town
meeting members from every such revised precinct shall cease
upon the election of their successors, and at the first annual
town election thereafter, there shall be an entirely new elec-
tion of town meeting members in every precinct so revised,
as well as in any precinct newly established, and at such
election there shall be elected by ballot the largest number
divisible by three which will admit of a representation of all
precincts by an equal number of members and which will
not cause the total elected town meeting membership to
exceed two hundred and seventy, one third of which number
shall be elected for a term of one year, one third for a term
of two years, and one third for a term of three years from the
dav of said annual town election. The town clerk shall,

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 639. Extra Session. 731

after every election of town meeting members, forthwitli
notify each member by mail of his election.

Section 3. Section four of the said chapter two hundred i9i9. 205 (S),
and five is hereby amended by striking out the word "male", Nominations,"

, , p . 1 !• ' tow made.

ni the fourth Ime.

Section 4. Section seven of said chapter two hundred §^7^^mfn|e'^
and five is hereby amended by striking out the word "male" vacancies, how
in line four, and by striking out the word "four" in line
eleven and substituting the word "seven"; and by striking
out the word "five" in line twenty-five and substituting the
word "three".

Section 5. Section eight of the said chapter two hundred s^amended
and five is hereby amended by striking out the word "male" Determination

, . , , . "^ , . V . , , . , ,01 referendum

m the sixth Inie; and m the eighteenth, nineteenth and questions.
twentieth lines by striking out the words "The questions
submitted at the said town meeting shall be determined by
vote of a majority of the voters at large voting thereon",
and substituting the words : — The questions so submitted
shall be determined by vote of the same proportion of the
voters at large voting thereon as would have been required
by law had the question been finally determined at a repre-
sentative town meeting.

Section 6. Section five of said chapter two hundred and Jli^- ^os (S),

_ . , . . ' 8 3i amended

five is hereby amended by striking out, in lines four and five, ^'^'^.'"'".^^^j^
the words " to granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating acted upon,

1 • ) ? etc.

liquors .

Section 7. This act shall take effect upon its passage,

Ayyroved December 22, 1920.

An Act to authorize the town of .stockbridge to Chav 639

SUPPLY IT.SELF and ITS INHABITANTS WTTH W^YTER.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The town of Stockbridge may supply itself Ito'^kbhdge
and its inhabitants with water for the extinguishment of "^^y supply

n 1 j> 1 j_- c , • 1 ,1 itself and its

nres and tor domestic, manufacturing and other purposes; inhabitants
may establish fountains and hydrants, relocate or discon- ""'
tinue the same; and may regulate the use of such water and
fix and collect rates to be paid therefor.

Section 2. The said town, for the purposes aforesaid, JertVn waters
may lease, take, or acquire by purchase or otherwise, and lands, etc.
hold the waters of any pond or stream or of any ground
sources of supply by means of driven, artesian or other wells

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Proviso.

May construct
dams, reser-
voirs, etc.

Restrictions
upon entrance
upon railroad
locations.

Description of
lands, etc.,
taken to be
recorded.

within the limits of the town, and the water rights connected
with any such water sources, and may purchase water from
private corporations, and enter into contracts, covering
periods not exceeding ten years, for the purchase of water
from such corporations, and may also take, or acquire by
purchase or otherwise, and hold all lands, rights of way and
easements necessary for collecting, storing, purifying and
preserving the water, and for conveying the same to any
part of said town: provided, however, that no source of water
supply and no lands necessary for preserving the quality of
the water shall be taken without first obtaining the advice
and approval of the department of public health, and that
the situation of all dams, reservoirs and wells to be used as
sources of water supply under this act shall be subject to
the approval of said department. The town may construct
on the lands acquired and held under the provisions of this
act, proper dams, reservoirs, standpipes, tanks, buildings,
fixtures and other structures, and may make excavations,
procure and operate machinery and provide such other
means and appliances and do such other things as may be
necessary for the establishment and maintenance of complete
and effective water works; and for that purpose may con-
struct wells and reservoirs and establish pumping works, and
may construct, lay and maintain aqueducts, conduits, pipes
and other works under and over any land, water courses,
railroads, railways and public or other ways, and along such
ways in the town of Stockbridge, in such manner as not un-
necessarily to obstruct the same; and for the purpose of
constructing, laying, maintaining, operating and repairing
such conduits, pipes and other works, and for all other proper
purposes of this act, the said town may dig up or raise and
embank any such lands, highways or other ways, in such
manner as to cause the least possible hindrance to public
travel. The town shall not enter upon, construct or lay any
conduits, pipes or other works within the location of any
railroad corporation, or within districts supplied by a private
corporation, except at such time and in such manner as it
may agree upon with such corporation, or, in case of failure
so to agree, as may be approved by the department of public
utilities.

Section 3. The town shall, within ninety days after the
taking of any lands, rights of way, water rights, water sources
or easements as aforesaid, file in the registry of deeds for the
southern district of the county of Berkshire, a description

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 639. Extra Session. 733

thereof sufficiently specific for identification, with a state-
ment of the purpose for which the same were taken, signed
by the water commissioners hereinafter provided for. The
title to all land purchased or taken under the provisions of
this act shall vest in the town of Stockbridge, and the land
so acquired may be managed, improved and controlled by
the said water commissioners, in such manner as they shall
deem for the best interests of the town.

Section 4. The town shall pay all damages to property Payment of
sustained by any person or corporation by the taking of any '""'*^'*' ^**'-
land, right of way, water, water source, water right or ease-
ment, or by any other thing done by the town under authority
of this act. Any person or corporation sustaining damages as
aforesaid and failing to agree with the town as to the amount
thereof, may have the same determined in the manner pro-
vided by law in the case of land taken for the laying out of
highways, on application at any time within the period of
two years after the taking of such land or other property or
the doing of other injury under authority of this act; but
no such application shall be made after the expiration of the
said two years. No application for assessment of damages
shall be made for the taking of any water, water right, or for
any injury thereto, and the said period of two years shall not
begin to run until the water is actually withdrawn or di-
verted by the town under authority of this act. The town
may by vote, from time to time, determine what amount or
quantity of water it proposes to take and appropriate under
this act; in which case any damages caused by such taking
shall be based upon such amount or quantity until the same
shall be increased by vote or otherwise, and in such exent the
town shall be further liable only for the additional damages
caused by such additional taking.

Section 5. The said town, for the purpose of paying the Town of
necessary expenses and liabilities incurred or to be incurred Water hoin,
under the provisions of this act, may issue from time to time ^''^ °^ ^^^°'
bonds or notes to an amount not exceeding seventy-five
thousand dollars. Such bonds or notes shall bear on their
face the words. Town of Stockbridge Water Loan, Act of
1920, shall be payable at the expiration of periods not ex-
ceeding thirty years from the dates of issue, shall bear such
rates of interest, payable semi-annually, as the treasurer of
the town and the selectmen shall determine; and shall be
signed by the treasurer of the town and countersigned by the
selectmen. The town may sell the said securities at public

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Payment of
loan.

Penalty for
pollution, etc.,
of water.

Board of water
commissioners,
election,
powers, etc.

or private sale upon such terms and conditions as it may
deem proper, but not for less than their par value.

Section 6. The said town shall, at the time of author-
izing the said loan or loans, provide for the payment thereof
in accordance with the provisions of section fourteen of
chapter seven hundred and nineteen of the acts of nineteen
hundred and thirteen, and all acts in amendment thereof and
in addition thereto, in such manner that any loans issued
under authority of this act shall be paid within the period
above specified; and when a v^ote to that effect has been
passed, a sum, which with the income derived from the water
rates, will be sufficient to pay the annual expense of operating
the water works or the purchasing of water and the mainte-
nance of its pipe lines, as the case may be, and the interest
as it accrues on the bonds or notes issued as aforesaid, and
to make such payments on the principal as may be required
under the provisions of this act, shall, without further rote,
be assessed by the assessors of the town annually thereafter,
in the same manner as other taxes, until the debt incurred
by the said loan or loans is extinguished.

Section 7. Whoever wilfully or wantonly corrupts, pol-
lutes or diverts any water taken or held under this act, or
injures any structure, work or other property owned, held or
used by said town under authority of this act, shall forfeit
and pay to the town three times the amount of damages
assessed therefor, to be recovered in an action of tort; and
upon being convicted of any of the above wilful or wanton
acts shall be punished by a fine not exceeding three hundred
dollars or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.

Section 8. The said town shall, after its acceptance of
this act, at the same meeting at which the act is accepted or
at a meeting called for the piu"pose, elect by ballot three
persons to hold office, one until the expiration of three years,
one until the expiration of two years, and one until the ex-
piration of one year from the next succeeding annual town
meeting, to constitute a board of water commissioners; and
at each annual town meeting thereafter one such commis-
sioner shall be elected by ballot for the term of three years.
All the authority granted to the town by this act, and not
otherwise specifically provided for, shall be vested in said
water commissioners, who shall be subject, however, to such
instructions, rules and regulations as the town may impose
by vote. A majority of said commissioners shall constitute

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 639. Extra Session. 735

a quorum for the transaction of business. Any vacancy vacancies.
occurring in said board from any cause may be filled for the
remainder of the unexpired term by the town at any meeting
called for the purpose. Any such vacancy may be filled
temporarily by a majority vote of the selectmen, and the
person so appointed shall hold office until the town fills the
vacancy in the manner provided herein. The town may, by selectmen
a majority vote of the v^oters of the town, present and voting ofwateTcom-'*
at a meeting so called or held, authorize the selectmen to act missioners.
as a board of water commissioners with all the powers of
such commissioners, their term as such commissioners, how-
ever, to expire with their term as selectmen, and their suc-
cessors as selectmen to act as commissioners until it is other-
wise provided by the town.

Section 9. The said commissioners shall fix just and to fix water
equitable prices and rates for the use of water, and shall pre- ^''^^^' ^^*''
scribe the time and manner of payment. The income of the
water works shall be applied to defraying all operating ex-
penses, interest charges and payments on the principal as
they accrue upon any bonds or notes issued under authority
of this act. If there should be a net surplus remaining after Net surplus,
providing for the aforesaid charges it shall be used for such ^°"' '^^'^•
new construction as the water commissioners may determine
upon, and In case a surplus should remain after payment for
such new construction the water rates shall be reduced pro-
portionately. No money shall be expended in new construc-
tion by the water commissioners except from the net surplus
aforesaid, unless the town appropriates and pro\-ides money
therefor. The said commissioners shall annually, and as Annual report.
often as the town may require, render a report upon the con-
dition of the works under their charge and an account of
their doings, including an account of receipts and ex-pendl-
tures.

Section 10. This act shall take effect upon its accept- Tobesub-
ance by a majority of the voters of the town of Stockbridge voteVt e?c.
present and voting thereon at a meeting called for the pur-
pose within three years after Its passage; but the number of
meetings so called In any one year shall not exceed three;
and for the purpose of being submitted to the voters as afore-
said this act .shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved December 22, 1920.

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Chap. 64:0 An Act to provide for the continuous consolidation

OF THE GENERAL STATUTES.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The committees on rules of the senate and
house of representatives shall each appoint a skilled person
to act as counsel to the senate and house of representatives,
respectively, at such compensation as the said committees
may approve. The persons so appointed shall serve for the
term of two years from the date of appointment, subject to
the pleasure of the said committees. They shall, under the
direction of the said committees, annually prepare a table
of changes in the general statutes, an index to the acts and
resolves, and shall from time to time, under the direction of
the said committees or of the general court, consolidate and
incorporate in the General Laws all new general statutes.

Section 2. The said counsel shall, under like direction,
assist members and committees of the senate and house of
representatives in drafting bills, and shall advise and assist
the committees on bills in the third reading. They shall, so
far as possible, draft all bills proposed for legislation as
general statutes in the form of specific amendments of or
additions to the General Laws.

Section 3. The said counsel may, from time to time,
submit to the general court such proposed changes and cor-
rections in the general statutes as they deem necessary or
advisable. They shall, as early as is practicable after pro-
rogation, file in the office of the state secretary a copy of all
amendments of and additions to the General Laws, which
shall be open to public inspection.

Section 4. The said counsel may employ such legal and
other assistance as may be necessary in the discharge of their
duties, subject to the approval of the said committees on
rules, and may expend with like approval such sums as may
be necessary for office, printing and other expenses.

Section 5. The said counsel shall not be deemed to be
executive or administrative officers within the meaning of the
constitution, but shall serve directly under the general court.

Section 6. Immediately upon their appointment, the
said counsel shall be entitled to receive all books, documents,
papers, and such other equipment heretofore used by the
commissioners to consolidate and arrange the general laws
as may be necessary in the discharge of their duties under
this act. Approved December 22, 1920.

Counsel to
senate and
house of
representa-
tives, appoint-
ment, tern;s,
etc.

To prepare
table of
changes in
general
statutes, to
consolidate in
the General
Laws all new
general
statutes, etc.

To assist
members and
committees of
general court,
etc.

To submit
proposed
changes in

statutes.

To file copy of
all amend-
ments of, and
additions to the
General I^aws.

May employ
assistance, etc.

Not to be
deemed to be
executive or
administrative
officers, etc.

Entitled to
receive books,
papers, etc.,
used by com-
missioners to
consolidate
and arrange
general laws.

AcTs/l920. — Chap. 641. Extra Session. 737

An Act relative to appropriations for school purposes Chap. 641

IN THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as folloivs:

Section 1. Section one of chapter two hundred and six i9i9, 206 fs),
of the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen, as etc'., amended.
amended by section one of chapter two hundred and forty-
nine of the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen, is
hereby further amended by striking out paragraph (a) and
substituting the following: — (a) For general school pur- Appropriations
poses; for the financial year ending on the thirty-first day of ^ch^fcom-
January, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, five dollars and eraUchooi^^"'
thirty-seven cents, and for each financial year thereafter, six purposes.
dollars and thirty cents.

Section 2. Section one of said chapter two hundred and l^J^'p^jf^^ ^Jl'
six, as amended by section two of said chapter two hundred etc., amended.
and forty-nine, is hereby further amended by striking out
paragraph (d) and substituting the following : — (d) For Appropriations
organizing and conducting physical training and exercises, sc^hooUom-
athletics, sports, games and play, and for providing apparatus, phpirar
equipment and facilities for the same in buildings, yards, *'"'*'"'"e, etc.
and playgrounds under the control of said committee, or
upon any other land which the committee may have the
right to use for this purpose under the provisions of chapter
two hundred and ninety-five of the acts of nineteen hundred
and seven; for the financial year ending on the thirty-first
day of January, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, ten cents,
and for each financial year thereafter, eleven cents.

Section 3. Said section one of said chapter two hundred l^l^'p^r. u)',
and six, as amended by section tliree of said chapter two ^^^^ amended.
hundred and forty-nine, is hereby further amended by strik-
ing out paragraph (e) and substituting the following : — (e) ^ ^"Boftoif'""^
For the employment of one supervising female nurse, and school com-
^ istrict remale nurses as, m the opinion or said com- pioyment of
inittee, are necessary in accordance with the provisions of ci^nTet?^^''
chapter three hundred and fifty-seven of the acts of nineteen
hundred and seven, and for the employment of such number
of school physicians as, in the opinion of the committee, may
be necessary, and for the care of teeth of school children;
for the financial year ending on the thirty-first day of Jan-
uary, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, eight cents, and for
each financial year thereafter, nine cents.

Section 4. Said section one of said chapter two hundred fl^'p^^ If)'
and six is hereby further amended by striking out paragraph amended.

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Appropriations
by Boston
school com-
mittee for
educational
and recreative
activities, etc.

Tax limit
increased.

To be sub-
mitted to
mayor, city
council and
sciiool com-
niittee.
Certain re-
striction not to
apply, etc.

(/) and substituting the following : — (/) For the purpose of
conducting educational and recreative activities in or upon
school property under the control of said committee, and
the use thereof by individuals and associations in accordance
with the provisions of chapter one hundred and ninety-five
of the acts of nineteen hundred and twelve, and chapter
eighty six of the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and six-
teen; for the financial year ending on the thirty-first day of
January, nineteen hundred and twenty-one, two cents, and
for each financial year thereafter, three cents.

Section 5. For the purposes of this act the limit of the
amount of taxes on property in the city of Boston is hereby
increased in the year nineteen hundred and tAventy-one and
in each year thereafter, ninety-six cents on each one thou-
sand dollars of the valuation upon which the appropriations
of the city council of the city of Boston are based.

Section 6. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by the mayor, the city council and the school committee of
said city; and the school committee may increase salaries
on and after February first, nineteen hundred and twenty-
one, in accordance with its pro\'isions, notwithstanding the
restriction contained in the last sentence of section five of
chapter two hundred and forty-one of the acts of eighteen
hundred and seventy -five. Approved December 22, 1920.

Precinct voting,
representative
town meetings,
etc., in town
of Arlington.

Chap. ^4:2 x\n Act to provide for precinct voting, representa-
tive TOWN meetings, TOWN MEETING MEMBERS, A REFER-
ENDUM AND AN ANNUAL MODERATOR IN THE TOW^N OF
ARLINGTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Upon the acceptance of this act by the town
of Arlington, as hereinafter provided, the members of the
board of selectmen, the board of public works and the board
of assessors, acting jointly and hereinafter referred to as the
districting board, shall forthwith divide the territory thereof
into not less than five voting precincts, each of which shall
be plainly designated, and shall contain not less than six
hundred voters. All precincts shall contain approximately
an equal number of voters. The precincts shall be so estab-
Hshed as to consist of compact and contiguous territory, to
be bounded, so far as possible, by the centre line of known
streets and ways or by other well-defined limits. Their
boundaries shall be reviewed and, if need be, wholly or partly

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 642. Extra Session. 739

revised, by the districting board, in December, once in five
years, or in December of any year when it is so directed by
a vote passed at a town meeting not later than the thirtieth
day of November of that year. The districting board shall, Pj^^2*'^"j?
within ten days after any establishment or revision of the doings, etc.
precincts, but not later than January tenth of the succeeding
year, file a report of their doings with the town clerk, the
registrars of voters and the assessors, with a map or maps or
description of the precincts and the names and residences of
the registered voters therein. The districting board shall
also cause to be posted in the town hall a map or maps or
description of the precincts as established or revised from
time to time, with the names and residences of the registered
voters therein; and they shall also cause to be posted in at
least one public place in each precinct a map or description
of that precinct, with the names and residences of the regis-
tered voters therein. The di\ision of the town into voting Division of
precincts and any revision of the precincts shall take effect vo'tkig^pl'e-
upon the date of the fihng of the report thereof by the dis- ll^^^i effect"^
tricting board with the town clerk as hereinbefore provided, ^^c.
Whenever the precincts are established or revised, the town
clerk shall forth\nth give written notice thereof to the secre-
tary of the commonwealth, stating the number and desig-
nation of the precincts. The pro\'isions of chapter eight Certain election
hundred and thirty-fi-ve of the acts of nineteen hundred and ^""^ ^° '^^^ ^'
thirteen, and any amendments thereof or additions thereto
relating to precinct voting at elections, so far as the same
are not inconsistent with this act, shall apply to all elections
and primaries in the town upon the establishment of voting
precincts as hereinbefore provided.

Section 2. Other than the officers designated in section Town meeting
three of this act as town meeting members at large, the "'umberf'
representative town meeting membership shall in each pre- 'flection, etc.
cinct consist of the largest number diA-isible by three which
will admit of a representation of all precincts by an equal
number of members and which will not cause the total elected
town meeting membership to exceed two hundred and
seventy. The registered voters in every precinct shall, at
the first annual town election held after the establishment of
the precincts, and at the first town election following any
precinct re\ision, and conformably to the laws relative to
elections not inconsistent v^iih this act, elect by ballot the
number of registered voters in the precinct, other than the
officers designated in section three of this act as town meeting

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New election
of town
meeting
members,
when, etc.

Notice of
election.

Town meetings
limited to
certain elected
members and
members at
large.

Notice of town
meetings.

Quorum.

members at large, provided for in the last preceding sentence
of this section, to be town meeting members of the town.
Of the members so elected, one third shall be elected for the
term of one year, one third for the term of two years and one
third for the term of three years from the day of the annual
town meeting; and thereafter, except as is otherwise pro-
vided herein, at each annual town election the registered
voters of each precinct shall, in like manner, elect one third
of the number of town meeting members to which that pre-
cinct is entitled for the term of three years, and shall at such
election fill for the unexpired term or terms any vacancies
then existing in the nmnber of town meeting members in
their respective precincts. Upon every revision of the pre-
cincts, or of any of them, the terms of office of all town meet-
ing members from every such re\dsed precinct shall cease
upon the election of their successors, and at the first ensuing
annual town election there shall be an entirely new election
of town meeting members in every precinct so revised, as
well as in any precinct newly established. The town clerk
shall, after every election of town meeting members, forth-
with notify each member by mail of his election.

Section 3. Any representative town meeting held under
the provisions of this act, except as is otherwise provided
herein, shall, at and after the first annual election held under
this act, be limited to the voters elected under section two
together with the following, designated as town meeting
members at large: namely, any member of the general court
of the commonwealth from the town, the town moderator,
the town clerk, the town treasurer, the town auditor, the
town collector of taxes, the towai counsel, if any, the chairman
of the board of selectmen, the chairman of the board of public
works, the chairman of the assessors of taxes, the chairman
of the school committee, the chairman of the planning board,
the chairman of the park commissioners, the chairman of the
board of health, the chairman of the sinking fund commis-
sioners, the chairman of the trustees of the Robbins Library,
the chairman of the cemetery commissioners and the chair-
man of the finance committee, if any. The town clerk shall
notify the town meeting members of the time and place at
which representative town meetings are to be held, the
notices to be sent by mail at least seven days before the
meeting. The town meeting members, as aforesaid, shall
be the judges of the election and qualification of their mem-
bers. A majority of the town meeting members shall con-

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 642. Extra Session. 741

stitute a quorum for doing business; but a less number may
organize temporarily and may adjourn from time to time.
Notice of every adjourned representative town meeting, which Notice of ad-
shall state briefly the business to be acted upon at the meet- m^tings^to be
ing, shall forthwith be posted by the town clerk in one or posted, etc.
more public places in each precinct. The town meeting
members as such shall receive no compensation. Any voter Voters who are
of the to^\-n who is not a town meeting member may attend mieth^"
any representative town meeting and, subject to such con- ^t^d^m^t-^
ditions as may be determined from time to time by the '"s*- ®**'-
members of such meeting, may speak, but shall not vote.
A town meeting member may resign by filing a written Resignations,
resignation with the town clerk, and his resignation shall ®**'"
take effect on the date of such filing. A town meeting
member who removes from the town shall cease to be a town
meeting member, and a town meeting member who removes
from the precinct from which he was elected to another
precinct shall not retain membership after the next annual
election.

Section 4. Nomination of candidates for town meeting Nominations,
members to be elected under this act shall be made by nomi- ^°^ ^^^^'
nation papers, which shall bear no political designation and
shall be signed by not less than fifteen registered %'oters of
the precinct in which the candidate resides and filed with
the town clerk at least fifteen days before the election. No
nomination papers shall be valid in respect to any candidate
whose written acceptance is not thereon or attached thereto.

Section 5. The articles in the warrant for the town wan-ant
meeting, relating to the election of the moderator, town acted^uponr
officers, and town meeting members, as hereinbefore pro- ^**'"
vided, referenda, and all other matters to be acted upon
and determined by ballot, shall be so acted upon and de-
termined by the voters of the town in the polling places pro-
vided for their respective precincts. All other articles in the
warrant for any town meeting shall be acted upon and de-
termined exclusively by town meeting members at a meeting
to be held at such time and place as shall be set forth by the
selectmen in the warrant for the meeting, subject to the
referenda provided for by section eight.

Section 6. A moderator shall be elected by ballot at Moderator,
each annual town meeting and shall serve as the moderator ^ '"' '°"' ^ ""
of all town meetings, except as otherAnse proAided by law,
until a successor is elected and qualified. Nominations for
and the election of a moderator shall be as in the case of other

742

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 642. Extra Session.

Vacancies, how
filled, etc.

Notice of
meeting, etc.

Choice to be by
ballot, etc.

Articles in
warrant, how
not to be
finally dis-
posed of.
Votes, when
to become
operative.

Referendum.

elective town officers, and any vacancy in the office may be
filled by the town meeting members at a meeting held for
that purpose. If the moderator is absent, a moderator pro
tempore may be elected by the town meeting members.

Section 7. Any vacancy in the number of town meeting
members from any precinct may be filled until the next
annual election by the remaining members from that pre-
cinct, from among the registered voters of the precinct.
Upon petition therefor, signed by not less than ten town
meeting members from such precinct, notices of the vacancy
shall promptly be given by the town clerk to the remaining
members from the precinct, and the town clerk shall forth-
with call a special meeting of such members for the purpose
of filling any vacancy. The town clerk shall cause to be
mailed to each of such members, not less than seven days
before the time set for the meeting, a notice specifying the
object, time and place of the meeting. At the said meeting
a majority of the members shall constitute a quorum, and
they shall elect from their own number a chairman and a
clerk. The choice to fill any vacancy shall be by ballot, and
a majority of the votes cast shall be required for a choice.
The chairman and clerk shall make a certificate of the choice
and forthwith file the same with the town clerk, together
with a written acceptance by each member so chosen, who
shall thereupon be deemed elected and qualified as a town
meeting member, subject to the right of the town meeting
members to judge of the election and quahfication of members
as set forth in section three.

Section 8. No article in the warrant shall finally be dis-
posed of by a vote to lay upon the table, to indefinitely post-
pone, or to take no action thereunder. Any ^^ote passed at
any representative town meeting under any article in the
warrant, except a vote to adjourn, shall be inoperative until
after the expiration of five days, exclusive of Sundays and
holidays, from the dissolution of the meeting. If, within said
five days a petition, signed by not less than one hundred
registered voters of the town, containing their names and
addresses, as they appear on the list of registered voters, is
filed with the selectmen requesting that the question or
questions involved in such vote be submitted to the voters
of the town at large, then the selectmen, within fourteen
days after the filing of the petition, shall call a special meeting
which shall be held within ten days after the issuing of the
call, for the sole purpose of presenting to the voters at large

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 642. Extra Session. 743

the question or questions so involved. The polls shall be
opened at two o'clock in the afternoon and shall be closed
not earlier than eight o'clock in the evening, and all votes
upon any questions so submitted shall be taken by ballot,
and the check Hst shall be used in the several precincts in
the same manner as in the election of town officers. The Questions, how
questions so submitted shall be determined by vote of the how^lred'
same proportion of the voters at large voting thereon as ^^'^ ^'*"°''
would have been required by law of the town meeting mem-
bers had the question been finally determined at a repre-
sentative town meeting. The questions so submitted shall
be stated upon the ballot in the same language and form in
which they were stated when presented to said representa-
tive town meeting by the moderator, and as they appear ~
upon the records of the said meeting. If such petition be
not filed within the said period of five days, the vote in the
representative town meeting shall become operative upon
the expiration of the said period.

Section 9. The town of Arlington, after the acceptance Action binding
of this act, shall have the capacity to act through and to be ^^'^
bound by its said town meeting members who shall, when
convened from time to time as herein proxided, constitute
representative town meetings; and such representative town
meetings shall exercise exclusively, so far as will conform to
the provisions of this act, all powers vested in the municipal
corporation. Action in conformity with all pro\isions of
law now or hereafter applicable to the transaction of town
afl^airs in town meetings shall, when taken by any representa-
tive town meeting in accordance with the provisions of this
act, have the same force and effect as if taken in a town
meeting open to all the voters of the town as heretofore
organized and conducted.

Section 10. This act shall not abridge the right of the General meet-
people of Arlington to hold general meetings, as that right irefd.'^te.
is secured to them by the constitution of the commonwealth;
nor shall this act confer upon any representative town
meeting in Arlington the power finally to commit the town
to any measure affecting its municipal existence or changing
its government, without action thereon by the voters of the
town at large, using the ballot and check lists therefor.

Section U. This act shall be submitted to the registered ^uted to^^^
voters of the town of Arlington at any annual or special town voters, etc.
meeting called for the purpose. The vote shall be taken by
ballot in accordance with the provisions of chapter eight

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Acts, 1920. — Chap. 643. Extra Session.

Time of taking
effect.

hundred and thirty-five of the acts of nineteen hundred and
thirteen and any amendments thereof or additions thereto,
so far as the same shall be appHcable, in answer to the ques-
tion: "Shall an act passed by the general court in the year
nineteen hundred and twenty entitled 'An Act to provide for
precinct voting, representative town meetings, town meeting
members, a referendum and an annual moderator in the
town of ArUngton' be accepted by this town?" and the act
shall take effect upon its acceptance by a majority of the
voters voting thereon.

Section 12. Chapter one hundred and sixty-eight of the
acts of nineteen hundred and six, being an act relative to
town meetings in the town of Arlington, is hereby repealed.

Section 13. So much of this act as authorizes its sub-
mission to the registered voters of the town shall take effect
upon its passage, and the remainder shall take effect upon its
acceptance as aforesaid. Approved December 22, 1920.

ChapMS An Act making appropriations for expenses of the

PRESENT EXTRA SESSION OF THE GENERAL COURT AND
CERTAIN OTHER EXPENSES AUTHORIZED BY LAW.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. To provide for certain expenses of the present
extra session of the general court and for certain other ex-
penses authorized by law, the sums set forth in section two
for the purposes, and subject to the conditions stated therem,
are hereby appropriated from the general fund or ordinary
revenue of the commonwealth for the fiscal year beginning
December first, nineteen hundred and twenty, unless some
other source of revenue is exi^ressed, subject to the provisions
of law regulating the disbursements of public funds, and the
approval thereof.

Section 2.

Service of the Legislative Dejjartment.

Appropriations
for expenses of
extra session of
general court
and certain
other exijenses.

Legislative De-
partment.

Item
1

For additional compensation of senators for their
services during the present extra session, at the
rate of two hundred dollars for each senator,
except that the president shall receive four
hundred dollars, as authorized by chapter eighty-
seven of the resolves of the present year, a sum
not exceeding eight thousand dollars, . • •

For compensation for travel of senators for the
present extra session, as authorized by said
chapter eighty-seven, a sum not exceeding eight
hundred and twenty-eight dollars,

$8,000 00

828 00

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 643. Extra Session. 745

partment.

Item

3 For additional compensation of representatives for J;'fffmonf ^ °^

their services during the present extra session,
at the rate of two hundred dollars for each repre-
sentative, except that the speaker shall receive
four hundred dollars, as authorized bj' said chap-
ter eighty-seven, a sum not exceeding forty-eight
thousand two hundred dollars, .... $48,200 00

4 For compensation for travel of representatives for

the present extra session, as authorized by said
chapter eighty-seven, a sum not exceeding fifty-
two hundred and nmety-two dollars, . . . 5,292 00

5 For additional compensation of the sergeant-at-

arms and the employees of his department, at the
rate of one hundred dollars each, for their serv-
ices during the present extra session, a sum not
exceeding four thousand dollars. .... 4,000 00

6 For additional compensation of the clerks and

assistant clerks of the senate and house of repre-
sentatives for their services during the present
extra session, at the rate of one hundred dollars
each, a sum not exceeding four hundred dollars, 400 00

7 For additional compensation of the chaplains of the

senate and house of representatives for their serv-
ices during the present extra session, at the rate
of one hundred dollars each, a sum not exceeding
two hundred dollars, 200 00

8 For compensation for travel, for the present extra

session, of doorkeepers, assistant doorkeepers,
messengers, pages and other emploj'ees of the
sergeant-at-arms, authorized by law to receive
the same, a sum not exceeding five hundred and
fifty dollars, 550 00

9 For clerical and other assistance for the com-

mittees on rules of the two branches, for services
rendered during the current month of December,
a sum not exceeding thirty-one hundred and
forty-two dollars, 3,142 00

10 For other expenses of committees of the present

general court, with the approval of a majority of
the committee incurring the same, a sum not
exceeding eighty -seven dollars and twenty cents, 87 20

11 For printing three thousand copies of the report of

the joint special recess committee, the sum of six
thousand dollars is hereby made available from
the unexpended balance of the appropriation
made for contingent expanses of the recess com-
mittee, and in addition thereto, a sum not ex-
ceeding nineteen thousand dollars, . . . 19,000 00

12 For preparing or completing copy for the several

indexes, tables, history and citations, and for
printing six thousand sets of the General Laws
with index, a sum not exceeding seventy-five
thousand nine hundred dollars, .... 75,900 00

746

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 644. Extra Session.

Item

Legislative De- J 3
partment.

Department of 16
Public Health.

For expenses and necessary assistance for the joint
committee of the present extra session in pre-
paring copy of the General Laws for enactment,
a smn not exceeding four thousand dollars, . . $4,000 00

For printing a pamphlet of changes in the report of
the joint special recess committee made during
the present extra session, a sum not exceeding
six hundred dollars, 600 00

For such additional clerical assistance, to and with
the approval of the clerk of the house of repre-
sentatives, as may be necessary for the present
extra session, a sum not exceeding two hundred
and seventy-five dollars, 275 00

Miscellaneous Service.

For expenses to be incurred by the department of
public health in making a report to the next
general court on measures for the prevention
and control of bubonic plague, as authorized at
the present extra session, a sum not exceeding
five thousand dollars, 5,000 00

Total, $175,474 20

Section 3. This act shall take eflfect upon its passage.

Approved December 22, 1920.

C/iap. 644 An Act making appropriations for deficiencies in

APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENSES OF THE FISCAL YEAR
NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. To provide for sundry deficiencies in certain
appropriations for expenditures of the fiscal year nineteen
hundred and twenty, the suras set forth in section two for
the several purposes, and subject to the conditions therein
specified, are hereby appropriated from the general fund or
revenue of the commonwealth, unless some other source of
revenue is expressed, subject to the provisions of- law regu-
lating the disbursement of public funds and the approval
thereof.

Section 2.

Appropriations
for deficiencies
in appropria-
tions for ex-
penses of
fiscal year
1920.

Item.

Constitutional
Convention.

For expenses of pulDlishing the debates of the con-
stitutional convention, the sum of forty-three
hundred forty-three dollars and sixty-seven
cents is hereby made available from the unex-
pended balance of the appropriation made for
expenses of the convention for the year nineteen
hundred and nineteen

$4,343 67

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 644. Extra Session.

747

Item

27a For traveling expenses of the recess committee on
consolidating and arranging the General Laws, a
sum not exceeding thirteen hundred and fifty

dollars, . . . $1,350 00

41 For traveling expenses of the justices of the
superior court in excess of the sum of five hun-
dred dollars, as authorized by chapter two
hundred and eighty-eight of the General Acts of
nineteen hundred and nineteen, a sum not
exceeding twenty-seven hundred fifteen dollars
and thirty cents, . . . . . . . 2,715 30

For traveling expenses necessarily incurred by the
district attorneys, except in the Suffolk district,
a sum not exceeding three hundred twentj^-one
dollars and seventy- two cents, . . . . 321 72

For personal services of the land court in the
examination of titles, for publishing and serving
citations and other services, traveling expenses,
supplies and office equipment, and for the
preparation of sectional plans showing regis-
tered land, a sum not exceeding three thousand
twelve dollars and ninety-two cents, . . . 3,012 92
81 For other services of the board of bar examiners,
including printing the annual report and travel-
ing expenses, office supplies and equipment, a
sum not exceeding one hundred sixty-nine dol-
lars and sixty-one cents, 169 61

87 For postage, printing, office and other contingent
expenses, including travel, of the governor, a
sum not exceeding thirteen hundred sixty-six
dollars and sixty-two cents, .... 1,366 62

101 For the maintenance of the state guard, including
allowances and expenses for drills and training
and for certain supplies, equipment, and the
maintenance and operation thereof, a simi not
exceeding nine hundred ninety-nine dollars and
ninety-three cents, 999 93

129 For the maintenance of armories of the first class,
a sum not exceeding four hundred fifty dollars
and fifty-three cents, 450 53

132 Forpersonalservicesof thechief surgeonand regular

assistants, a sum not exceeding ninety dollars, 90 00

157 For books and other publications and things
needed for the state library, and the necessary
binding and rebinding incidental thereto, a sum
not exceeding three hundred eighty-five dollars
and thirty-three cents, 385 33

Legislative De-
partment.

Superior
Court.

District
Attorneys.

Land Court.

Board of Bar
Examiners.

Executive
Department.

State Guard.

Armories.

Chief Surgeon.

State Library.

For the service of the Secretary of the Common-
wealth as follows:
182 For services other than personal, traveling ex-
penses, office supplies, and equipment, a sum
not exceeding four thousand forty-one dollars
and eighty-two cents,

Secretary of the
Common-
wealth.

1,041 82

748

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 644. Extra Session.

Registration
books and
blanks.

Printing laws,
etc.

Paper.

Public
documents.

Election
matters.

Item

185

191

195

Ballots.

Election laws,
etc.

Certain
publications.

Ballot boxes.

Election
apparatus.

Information to
voters.

Interest on
direct debt
and tempo-
rary loans.

Attorney-
General's De-
partment.

For printing registration books and blanks and
indexing returns, a sum not exceeding nine
iiundred eighty-six dollars and seventy cents, $986 70

For printing the pamphlet edition of the acts and
resolves of the present year, a sum not exceeding
thirteen hundred ninety-three dollars and
forty-two cents, 1,393 42

For the purchase of paper used in the execution
of the contract for the state printing, a sum not
exceeding forty-seven thousand eight hundred
ninety-two dollars and sixty cents, . . . 47,892 60
196 For printing and binding public documents, a sum
not exceeding thirty-eight hundred fiftv-one
dollars and seventy-three cents, .... 3,851 73

For personal and other services necessary for pre-
paring and printing ballots for the primary
elections, a sum not exceeding twelve thousand
six hundred thirty-eight dollars and twentv-five
cents, \ . 12,638 25

For the printing and distribution of ballots, a sum
not exceeding twenty-six thousand one hundred
thirteen dollars and one cent, .... 26,113 01

For the printing of blanks for town officers, elec-
tion laws and blanks and instructions on all
matters relating to elections, a sum not exceed-
ing nineteen hundred eighty-nine dollars and
fifty-two cents, . _. _ . ._ . . . 1,989 52

For expense of the publication of lists of candi-
dates and forms of questions before state elec-
tions, as( authorized by chapter five hundred and
fifty-nine of the' acts of the present year, a sum
not exceeding sixty-six dollars and four cents, . 66 04

For furnishing cities and towns with ballot boxes
and for repairs to the same, a sum not exceedmg
one hundred and sixty-three dollars, . . 163 00

For the purchase of apparatus to be used at polling
places in the canvass and counting of votes,
a sum not exceeding one hundred fifty-nine
dollars and fifty cents, 159 50

For expenses of compiling and publishing infor-
mation to voters, as required by chapter one
hundred and eighty-seven of the General Acts of
nineteen hundred and nineteen, a sum not
exceeding twenty-four thousand fifty-nine dol-
lars and forty-one cents, 24,059 41

For the payment of interest on the direct debt and
temporary loans of the commonwealth, a sum
not exceeding three hundred nine thousand five
hundred sixty-six dollars and ninety-nine cents, 309,566 99

For services of the attorney-general's department
other than personal, traveling expenses, office
supplies and equipment, a sum not exceeding
two hundred thirty-three dollars and thirty-
four cents, 233 34

199

200

201

202

203

205

233

253

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 644. Extra Session.

749

Item

270 For other expenses of the division of markets, in
the department of agriculture, a sum not exceed-
ing one hundred five dollars and eighty-one
cents, $105 81

311 For services of the division of banks other than
personal, printing the annual report, traveling
expenses, oflEice supplies and equipment, a sum
not exceeding eighteen hundred eiglity-one
dollars and forty-eight cents, ....

318^ For expenses of the board of appeal on fire insur-
ance rates, a sum not exceeding one hundred
four dollars and ninetv-two cents,

323 For the services of additional clerical and other
assistants in the department of corporations and
taxation, a sum not exceeding five hundred
sixty-four dollars and eighty cents, . . . 564 80

346 For the reimbursement of certain towns for the
transportation of pupils attending high schools
outside the towns in which they reside, as pro-
vided by law, a sum not exceeding eleven thou-
sand seven hundred forty-eight dollars and ten
cents, 11,748 10

359 For general administration of the division of the
blind, furnishing information, industrial and
educational aid, and for carrying out the other
provisions of the act establishing said commis-
sion, a sum not exceeding four hundred seventy-
three dollars and seventy-one cents, . . . 473 71

374 For the maintenance of the Massachusetts nau-
tical school and ship, a sum not exceeding
ten hundred eighty-one dollars and twentv
cents, '. 1,081 20

392 For the maintenance of the normal art school, a
sum not exceeding four hundred two dollars and
fifty-three cents, 402 53

398 For other services of the division of civil service,
and for printing the annual report, and for office
supplies and equipment, a sum not exceeding
four hundred forty-six dollars and seventy
four cents, 446 74

417 For other services of the board of registration in
optometry, printing the annual report, office
supplies and equipment, and traveling expenses
of the members of the board, a smn not exceed-
ing ninety dollars and fifteen cents, ... 90 15

424 For expenses of the department of industrial acci-
dents for impartial examinations, a sum not
exceeding sixteen hundred and fifty-nine dol-
lars, 1,659 00

436 For traveling expenses of the commissioner of labor
and industries, assistant commissioner, associate
commissioners and inspectors of labor, a sum
not exceeding five hundred sixty dollars and
nineteen cents, 560 19

Division of
Markets.

Division of
Banks.

1,881 48

Board of
Appeal on Fire
Insurance
104 92 Rates.

Department of
Corporations
and Taxation.

Department of
Education.
Reimburse-
ment of towns
for high school
transportation.

Division of the
Blind.

Massachusetts
Nautical
School .

Normal Art
School .

Division of
Civil Service.

Board of
Registration in
Optometry.

Department of

Industrial

Accidents.

Department of
Labor and
Industries.

750

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 644. Extra Session.

Division of
Aid and
Relief.

Item

437

500

Penikese 569

Hospital.

Department 570

of Public

Safety.

571

Division of
Inspections.

576

578

580

Division of 600

Waterways and
Public Lands.

605

For services other than personal, printing the
annual report, rent of district offices and office
supplies and equipment for the inspectional
service of the department of labor and indus-
tries, a sum not exceeding three hundred sixtj-
four dollars and eighty-seven cents, . . . $364 87

For services other than personal of the division
of aid and relief of the department of public
welfare, including traveUng expenses and office
supplies and equipment, a sum not exceeding
two hundred ninety-nine dollars and ninetv-five
cents, '. . 299 95

For the maintenance of the Penikese hospital, to
be expended with the approval of the depart-
ment of public health, a sum not exceeding eight
hundred seventy-two dollars and sixtj'-seven
cents, \. . 872 67

For the salary of the commissioner of public safety
and for personal services of clerks and stenogra-
phers, a sum not exceeding four dollars and
sixty-six cents, 4 66

For contingent services of the department of pub-
lic safety, including printing the annual report,
rent of district offices, supplies and equipment,
and all other things necessary for the investiga-
tion of fires and moving-picture licenses, as
required by law, a sum not exceeding nine hun-
dred eighty-nine dollars and twent3^-one cents, 989 21

For personal services, rent, supplies and equip-
ment necessary in the enforcement of statutes
relative to explosives and inflammable fluids
and compounds, a smn not exceeding one hun-
dred fortj^-one dollars and fifty-six cents, . 141 56

For traveling expenses of the building inspection
service of the di\dsion of inspections, a smn
not exceeding thirteen hundred eight dollars
and sixty-one cents, 1,308 61

For traveling expenses of the boiler inspection serv-
ice of the division of inspections, a sum not
exceeding twenty-two hundred eightj^-nine
dollars and eighty-eight cents, .... 2,289 88

For services other than personal of the division of
waterways and public lands, including printing
and binding the annual report, and for neces-
sary office and engineering supplies and equip-
ment, a sum not exceeding one hundred seven tj'-
one dollars and twentv-one cents, from receipts
in the Port of Boston'Fund, .... 171 21

For the operation and maintenance of the New
Bedford state pier, a sum not exceeding thirty-
two hundred seventy-four dollars and thirty-
three cents, 3,274 33

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 644. Extra Session.

751

Item

606

607

609

627

631

632

639

For the supervision and operation of common-
wealth pier five, including the salaries or other
compensation of employees, and for the repair
and replacement of equipment and other prop-
erty, a sum not exceeding eight hundred fifteen
dollars and ninety-six cents, from receipts in the
Port of Boston Fund, $815 96

For the maintenance and improvement of com-
monwealth property under the control of the
division of waterways and public lands, a sum
not exceeding thirty-seven hundred eighty-
seven dollars and eighty cents, from receipts in
the Port of Boston Fund, 3,787 80

For the maintenance of pier one, at East Boston,
a sum not exceeding twenty-two dollars and
twenty-one cents, fro:n receipts in the Port of
Boston Fund, 22 21

For expenses of inspectors and deputies of the gas
and electric light service of the department of
public utilities, including office rent, traveling
and other necessary expenses of inspection, a
sum not exceeding four hundred seventy-eight
dollars and eleven cents, to be assessed upon the
gas and electric liglit companies, . . . 478 11

For services and expenses in connection with the
abatement of smoke in Boston and vicinity,
under the direction and with the approval of
the department of public utilities, a sum not
exceeding one hundred nine dollars and seven
cents, the same to be assessed upon the cities
and towns of the district named in section one
of chapter six hundred and fifty-one of the acts
of nineteen hundred and ten, .... 109 07

For expenses incurred for the preparation of pre-
liminary studies and estimates as required by
chapter two hundred and ninety of the General
Acts of nineteen hundred and eighteen, where
no appropriation is made to carry out the
improvement requested, a sum not exceeding
fifteen hundred thirty dollars and seventy
cents, 1,530 70

The following items are to be assessed upon
the several districts in accordance with the
methods fixed by law, and to be expended under
the direction and with the approval of the
metropolitan district commission:
For the maintenance and operation of a system
of sewage disposal for the north metropolitan
sewerage district, a sum not exceeding twent\^-
three thousand three hundred ninety-two dol-
lars and fifty-four cents, . . \ , . 23,392 54

Department of

Public

Utilities.

Smoke abate-
ment.

Miscellaneous.

Metropolitan
District Com-
mission.

752

Acts, 1920. — Chap. 645. Extra Session.

Item

640

For the maintenance and operation of a system
of sewage disposal for the south metropolitan
sewerage district, a sum not exceeding six thou-
sand one dollars and sixty-five cents,

),001 65

Certain laws
relating to
automatic
sprinklers in
tenement
houses in
Boston sus-
pended, etc.

Total, $513,334 58

Section 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved December 22, 1920.

Chap.Q4:5 An Act relative to automatic sprinklers in tenement

HOUSES IN THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. The pro\dsions of the fourth, fifth and sixth
paragraphs of section forty-five of chapter five hundred and
fifty of the acts of nineteen hundred and seven, as amended
by section ten of chapter se\^en hundred and eighty-two of
the acts of nineteen hundred and fourteen, and by section
four of chapter three hundred and fifty-two of the Special
Acts of nineteen hundred and fifteen, and by section one of
chapter four hundred and forty of the acts of nineteen hun-
dred and twenty, are hereby suspended and rendered in-
operative as to tenement houses now existing until the first
day of March in the year nineteen hundred and twenty-one.

Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its acceptance
by the mayor of the city of Boston; but for the purposes of
such acceptance it shall take effect upon its passage.

Approved December 22, 1920.

[An Act for Consolidating and Arranging the General
Statutes of the Commonwealth. Approved December 22,
1920.]

The General Laws contained in said Act are printed and
distributed in accordance with Chapter 90 of the Resolves
of 1920.

To be sub-
mitted to
mayor of
Boston, etc.

RESOLVES
Extra Session, 1920.

Resolve providing for the printing of the general r;hnr> 86

LAWS. ^'

Resolved, That a joint special committee, to consist of one Provision for
member of the senate, to be appointed by the president, and Genera! Laws.
two members of the house of representatives, to be appointed
by the speaker, be authorized to employ such assistants as
it may deem necessary, who shall, under its direction, prepare
for the printers the General Laws of the commonwealth
enacted at the present session of the general court, and like-
wise under its direction shall examine and correct such proof
sheets thereof as it may be found necessary to print. The
said committee is also authorized to proA'ide for a suitable
introduction to the General Laws, the prejjaration of tables
showing the disposition made of the Revised Laws and of the
general statutes passed since the enactment of the Revised
Laws, marginal notes indicating the statutory history of the
various sections of the General Laws, together with citations
of court decisions, the completion of the index of the General
Laws, and the printing of the federal and state constitutions
in the first volume of the General Laws.

Approved December I4, 1920.

Resolve fixing the compensation of the members of QIkij) §7

THE general court FOR THE PRESENT EXTRA SESSION.

Resolved, That there be allowed and paid to each member Compensation
of the general court two hundred dollars for the present extra gL'^rircourt'^
session, and to the president of the senate and to the speaker I^s-on'Led.
of the house of representatives two hundred dollars each
additional; and that one fifth of the compensation for travel
provided for by law for the regular annual session shall be
allowed and paid to the members of the general court for the
extra session. Approved December 15, 1920.

754

Resolves, 1920. — Chap. 88. Extra Session.

Distribution of
report of joint
special com-
mittee on con-
solidating and
arranging the
General Laws.

Chap. 88 Resolve to provide for distributing the report of

THE JOINT special COMMITTEE ON CONSOLIDATING AND
ARRANGING THE GENERAL LAWS.

Resolved, That such copies as have not already been dis-
tributed of the report of the joint special committee on con-
solidating and arranging the General Laws, together with a
copy of the amendments adopted by the general court at
its extra session, be distributed by the secretary of the com-
monwealth as follows: —

Six copies to the executive department for the use of that
department and of those officials and commissioners who
serve directly under the governor and council; one to each
state department and division thereof; one each to the
justices of the supreme judicial court and the clerks thereof;
one each to the justices of the superior court and the clerks
thereof; one each to the judges of probate and insolvency
for each county of the commonwealth, and the registrars
thereof; one to the judge, associate judge, recorder and
assistant recorders of the land court ; one to the judge of the
Boston juvenile court; one each to the justices of the several
police courts; one each to the justices of the district courts
of the commonwealth; one each to the chief justice and the
associate justices of the municipal court of the city of Boston
and one for the use of the clerk for civil business and one for
the use of the clerk for criminal business of said court; one
each to the justices of the several remaining municipal courts
of the commonwealth; one each to the several trial justices;
one each to the several district attorneys; one to each board
of county commissioners except in the county of Suffolk;
one each to the clerks of the several cities and towns of the
commonwealth for the use of the inhabitants thereof.

One copy shall be given to each of the following colleges
and universities: — Harvard University, Boston University,
Clark University, Williams College, Amherst College, Tufts
College, College of the Hol}^ Cross, Boston College, Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology, Worcester Polytechnic
Institute, Massachusetts Agricultural College, Wellesley Col-
lege, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, Radcliffe Col-
lege; one each to the law school of Harvard University, the
Northeastern College School of Law of the Boston Young
Men's Christian Association, and the Suffolk Law School;
seven copies to the state library; one each to the county law
libraries, incorporated law libraries and to all branch libraries

Resolves, 1920. — Chaps. 89, 90. Extra Session. 755

maintained by them; one copy to such free pubHc libraries
as are designated by the board of free public library com-
missioners to require the same; two copies for use in the re-
porters' gallery; twenty-five copies to be reserved for the
use of the general com-t; twenty-one copies to the executive
committee of the joint special committee on consolidating
and arranging the General Laws. The remaining copies shall
be distributed to public officials not hereinbefore specified
by the secretary of the commonwealth, in his discretion, or
sold at a price per copy not less than the cost of printing.

Approved December 22, 1920.

Resolve relative to the printing and distribution of Chav. 89

THE pamphlet CONTAINING AMENDMENTS TO THE REPORT
OF THE JOINT SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON CONSOLIDATING
AND ARRANGING THE GENERAL LAWS.

Resolved, That the committee on printing the General d[s\Hlfution*^of
Laws, appointed under chapter eighty-six of the resoh'es of pa^^piiiet con-

' i ^ • 1 1 !• 1 taming amend-

the current year, is hereby directed to cause to be prepared ments to
a pamphlet containing all amendments of the report of the special com-
joint special committee on consolidating and arranging the Sucirting and"
General Laws which were adopted at the present extra session, oenCTariaws.
the amendments to be printed on one side of the page only,
so that they shall be available for insertion in the said re-
port, as printed.

Three thousand copies of the said pamphlet shall be
printed and shall be distributed by the secretary of the com-
monwealth to those persons to whom the said report is dis-
tributed. Approved December 22, 1920.

Resolve relative to the printing and distribution of rfiav 90

THE GENERAL LAWS. ^'

Resolved, That the state secretary cause to be electrotvped, Printing and

. ,1 11 1.. 1 . , ", . distribution of

printed and bound in two volumes, continuously paged, six the General
thousand copies of the General Laws enacted at the present ^^^^'
extra session of the general court; that he deposit one copy
of the same, bound in parchment, in the oflice of the state
secretary, and distribute other copies as follows: — To the
clerk of the senate, for the use of the senate, twelve; to the
clerk of the house of representatives, for the use of the house,
twenty-four; to each member of the general court and to the
officers of each branch thereof, one each; to the state library,

Laws.

756 Resolves, 1920. — Chap. 90. Extra Session.

Printing and twcnty-five; to the state treasurer and the state auditor,
the Genera?" two each; onc cach to the gov^ernor, the heutenant governor,
the members of the executive council, the attorney-general
and his assistants, the adjutant general, every permanent
state department and division thereof, every board and com-
mission having an office and clerk, the commissioners to
consolidate and arrange the general laws, and their secre-
tary; the senators and representatives in congress from the
commonwealth, the justices, clerks, registers and assistant
registers of the courts, the reporter of decisions, the recorder of
the land court, the trial justices, justices of the peace to issue
warrants and take bail, district attorneys, masters in chan-
cery, medical examiners, associate medical examiners, county
commissioners, county treasm-ers, registers of deeds, sheriffs,
to the several cities and towns; the warden of the state prison,
the superintendent of the Massachusetts reformatory, the
superintendent of the reformatory for women, keepers of
jails and houses of correction, superintendents of state hos-
pitals, superintendents of the Massachusetts training schools,
superintendents of the state infirmary and the state farm,
Harvard University, Boston University, Clark University,
Williams College, Amherst College, Tufts College, College of
the Holy Cross, Boston College, Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts
Agricultural College, Wellesley College, Smith College, INIount
Holyoke College, Radcliffe College, the law schools of Har-
vard University and Boston University, the Northeastern
College School of Law of the Boston Young Men's Christian
Association, the Suffolk Law School, the state normal schools,
all free public libraries, the county law libraries, all incor-
porated law libraries and branch libraries maintained by them,
the Massachusetts Historical Society, the New England
Historic-Genealogical Society, the Boston Athenaeum, the
American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, such other
educational and historical institutions and organizations as
the state secretary may designate, the justices of the supreme
court of the United States, and the judges and clerks of the
United States circuit court of appeals and the district court for
the district of Massachusetts; to the clerks of the supreme ju-
dicial court and the superior court, a number sufficient to
supply two copies at each place where regular or adjourned
sessions of said courts are held; to the secretary of state of
the United States, four; to the states and territories of the
United States, one; to the library of congress, three; to the

Resolves, 1920. — Chap. 91. Extra Session. 757

state secretary for distribution in certain important cases not
otherwise provided for by law, two hundred.

Resolved, That the state secretary cause to be electrotyped, ^[^riblftfon'^of
printed and bound six thousand copies of the index to the index to the

fl , _ , 1 p , 1 General Laws.

General Laws, one copy to accompany each copy ot the
General Laws, whether distributed or sold: promded, how- Proviso.
ever, that the electrotype plates of the General Laws and
index shall be and remain the property of the commonwealth.

Resolved, That copies of the General Laws and the index Saie of copies
thereto may be sold by the state secretary, at a price to be Laws! etc. ^^^
fixed by him which shall be not less than the cost thereof;
and additional copies may be printed for sale, at the dis-
cretion of the secretary. Approved December 22, 1920.

Resolve authorizing the department of public health (JJ^qt) g^
TO report to the next general court any measltres

NECESSARY FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF BU-
BONIC plague.

Resolved, That the department of public health is hereby Department of
authorized, after investigation, to report to the next general ^ report any
court any measures necessary for the prevention and control "(^"ary to
of bubonic plague, and for this purpose may expend such P^ntr^^i* '""^
sum, not exceeding five thousand dollars, as shall be appro- ^J^^o^'"
priated therefor. Approved December 22, 1920.

all|? Qlnmttt0ttuipaltlj of iEaasarljits^tts

In the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty.

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the consti-
tution RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL
OR CITY GOVERNMENTS IN TOWNS.

A joint session of the Senate and House of Representa- Proposed
tives hereby declares it to be expedient to alter the Consti- tiTe^'coiTsfitu- °
tution by the adoption of the following Article of x\mendment, thTeltlfbiilh-**
to the end that it may become a part of the Constitution, if munkipai or
similarly agreed to in a joint session of the next General ^enfsTn'^""
Court and approved by the people at the state election next towns.
following:

ARTICLE OF AMENDMENT.

Article II of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitu-
tion of the Commonwealth is hereby amended by striking
out the word "twelve" in the second sentence, and substi-
tuting the word "four", so that the said Article will read as
follows :

Article II. The general court shall have full power and
authority to erect and constitute municipal or city goAern-
ments, in any corporate town or towns in this commonwealth,
and to grant to the inhabitants thereof such powers, pri^ileges,
and immunities, not repugnant to the constitution, as the
general court shall deem necessary or expedient for the regu-
lation and government thereof, and to prescribe the manner
of calling and holding public meetings of the inhabitants, in
wards or otherwise, for the election of officers under the
constitution, and the manner of returning the votes given at
such meetings. Provided, that no such government shall be
erected or constituted in any town not containing four thou-
sand inhabitants, nor unless it be with the consent, and on
the appKcation of a majority of the inliabitants of such town,
present and voting thereon, pursuant to a vote at a meeting

760

Proposed Amendments.

Amendment
agreed to and
referred to the
next General
Court.

duly warned and holden for that purpose. And provided,
also, that all by-laws, made by such municipal or city gov-
ernment, shall be subject, at all times, to be annulled by the
general court.

In Joint Session, December 21, 1920.

The foregoing legislative amendment is agreed to in a
joint session of the two houses, the said amendment having
received the affirmative votes of a majority of all the members
elected; and it is referred to the next General Court in ac-
cordance with a provision of the Constitution.

EDWIN T. Mcknight,

President of the Joint Session.

HENRY D. COOLIDGE,

Clerk of the Joint Session.

(See note printed on page 689.)

Proposed Amendments. 761

SIl;p Olommonm^altli of MnBBnt\^\xB2tta

In the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty.

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the consti-
tution RELATIVE TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF VOTERS FOR
CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS.

A joint session of the senate and house of representatives Proposed
hereby declares it to be expedient to alter the constitution the^'colTtltu-*"
by the adoption of the following article of amendment, to Ihe'Vuiufica-*"
the end that it may become a part of the constitution, if tions of voters

., , , . . . • p 1 'for certain

Similarly agreed to in joint session oi the next general court state officers.
and approved by the people at the state election next follow-
ing:

ARTICLE OF AMENDMENT.

Article III of the amendments to the constitution, as
amended, is hereby further amended by striking out, in the
first hne, the word "male".

In Joint Session, December 21, 1920.

The foregoing legislative amendment is agreed to in a Amendment
joint session of the two houses, the said amendment ha^•ing refmedto^'the
received the affirmative votes of a majority of all the mem- cour?^°"^
bers elected; and it is referred to the next General Court in
accordance with a provision of the Constitution.

EDWIN T. Mcknight,

President of the Joint Session.

HENRY D. COOLIDGE,

Clerk of tJie Joint Session.

(See note printed on page 687.)

NOTE.

The General Court of 1920 during its extra session passed
" An Act for consolidating and arranging the general statutes
of the Commonwealth", which received executive approval.
Fifteen other acts and six resolves also received executive
approval.

An Act to pro\dde for an equitable distribution of the cost
of a bridge across the Connecticut river between Springfield
and West Springfield was passed and laid before the governor
for his approval; was returned by him, with his objections
thereto, to the branch in which it originated; was recon-
sidered, and the vote being taken on its passage, the objec-
tions of the governor thereto notwithstanding, it was rejected,
and thereby became void. The General Court was prorogued
on Wednesday, December 22, at 10.05 p.m., the extra session
having occupied sixteen days.

INDEX

ACTS AND EESOLVES EXTRA SESSION DECEMBER, 1920

ACTS AND RESOLVES INDEX

EXTRA SESSION, 1920.

Acts and resolves, index, preparation by counsel to general court
pamphlet edition, deficiency appropriation ....

Agriculture, department of (see Departments).

Aid and relief, division of, in department of public welfare (see Divi-
sions).

Aldermen (see Cities).

Amendments to constitution (see Constitution).

Appeal on fire insurance rates, board of, in department of banking
and insurance (see Boards).

APPROPRIATIONS :

acts and resolves, pamphlet edition, deficiency .... 644

agriculture, department of, deficiency ...... 644

aid and relief, division of, in department of public welfare, deficiency . 644
appeal on fire insurance rates, board of, in department of banking

and insurance, deficiency ....... 644

Chap.

Item or
Section

640

644

191

armories, deficiency .....

attorney-general's department, deficiency

ballots, printing and distribution, deficiency

banking and insurance, department of, deficiency

banks, division of, in department of banking and insurance

ciency .....
bar examiners, board of, deficiency
blind, division of the, in department of education, deficiency
chaplains, general court, supplementary
chief surgeon, deficiency
civil service and registration, department of, deficiency .
clerks of senate and house of representatives, supplementary

assistant, supplementary .....

committees, general court, expenses, deficiency

supplementary .......

commonwealth pier five, deficiency ....

constitutional convention, debates of, expenses of publishing

corporations and taxation, department of, deficiency

debt, direct, payment of interest on, deficiency

district attorneys, deficiency

documents, public, printing, etc., deficiency

doorkeepers, general court, supplementary

assistant, supplementary
education, department of, deficiency

defi-

644
644
644

644

644
644
644
643
644
644
643
643
644
643
644
644
644
644
644
644
643
643
644

191
270
500

318§

129

253

199, 200

311,318^

311

359

132

398, 417

6,15

27a

9, 10, 13

606

27a

323

233

196

5,8

5.8

346, 359,

374, 392

768

Index — Extra Session, 1920.

APPROPRIATIONS — continued,
elections, expenses, deficiency

printing matters relating to, deficiency
gas and electric light service of department of public utilities, defi-
ciency .....

general court, chaplains, supplementary

clerks of senate and house of representatives, supplementary

assistant, supplementary
committees, expenses, deficiency
supplementary
recess, on consolidating and arranging general laws, report of,
printing of ..... .

changes in, pamphlet containing, printing of
travelling expenses of, deficiency
doorkeepers, supplementary ....

assistant, supplementary ....

members' compensation, supplementary
messengers, supplementary ....

pages, supplementary .....

sergeant-at-arms, supplementary

employees of, supplementary
travelling expenses, supplementary .
governor, expenses, deficiency ....

guard, state, deficiency .....

industrial accidents, department of, deficiency
industries, labor and, department of, deficiency

inspections, division of, in department of public safety, deficiency .
institutions, state, improvements, etc., at, studies and estimates for,
deficiency ......

insurance, banking and, department of, deficiency
interest, direct debt and temporary loans, deficiency
labor and industries, department of, deficiency
land court, deficiency .....

legislative department, supplementary

library, state, deficiency .....

loans, temporary, payment of interest on, deficiency
markets, division of, in department of agriculture, deficiency
Massachusetts nautical school, deficiency
messengers, general court, supplementary
metropolitan, district commission, deficiency
north, sewerage district, deficiency .
south, sewerage district, deficiency .
militia, armories, deficiency
chief surgeon, deficiency .
nautical school, Massachusetts, deficiency
New Bedford state pier, deficiency
normal art school, deficiency
north metropolitan sewerage district, deficiency
optometry, board of registration in, in department of civil service

and registration, deficiency
pages, general court, supplementary
pamphlet edition, acts and resolves, deficiency
paper, purchase of, deficiency

Chap.
644
644

644
643
643
643
644
643

643
643
644
643
643
643
643
643
643
643
643
644
644
644
644
644

644
644
644
644
644
643
644
644
644
644
643
644
644
644
644
644
644
644
644
644

644
643
644
644

Item or
Section

199-205

627

6,15

27a

9, 10, 13

27a

5,8

1-4

5,8

2,4

101

424

436, 437

578, 580

632

311,318^

233

436, 437

1-15

157

233

270

374

6,8

639, 640

639

640

129

132

374

605

392

639

417
5.8
191
195

Index — Extra Session, 1920.

769

APPROPRIATIONS — concluded.

Penikese hospital, deficiency .....

pier, commonwealth, five, deficiency ....

New Bedford state, deficiency .....

one, at East Boston, deficiency ....

public documents, printing, etc., deficiency .
public health, department of, deficiency
public lands, waterways and, di\ision of, in department of public
works, deficiency ......

public safety, department of, deficiency
public utilities, department of, deficiency
public welfare, department of, deficiency
public works, department of, deficiency
recess committee on consolidating and arranging general laws, report
of, printing of .
changes in, pamphlet containing, printing of .
travelling expenses of, deficiency ....

registration, civil service and, department of, deficiency

division of, in department of civil service and registration, defi-
ciency ........

relief, aid and, division of, in department of public welfare, defi-
ciency ........

representatives, house of, members' compensation, additional, appro-
priation ........

secretary of the commonwealth, deficiency .

senate, members' compensation, additional, appropriation

sergeant-at-arms, supplementary ....

emploj^ees of, supplementary .....

sewerage district, north metropolitan, deficiency .

south metropolitan, deficiency ....

smoke, abatement of, deficiency .....

south metropolitan sewerage district, deficiency

state guard, deficiencj^ ......

state institutions, improvements, etc., at, studies and estimates for,
deficiency .......

state libr:iry, deficiency ......

superior c )urt, justices, travelling expenses, deficiency .
surgeon, cliief, deficiency ......

taxation, corporations and, department of, deficiency
towns, reimbursement for transportation of pupils, deficiency
waterways and public lands, division of, in department of public
works, deficiency ........

Arlington, town of (see Towns).

Armories, deficiency appropriation .......

Assessors, towns, assessments by, for expenses of special enumeration of
summer residents ........

ATTORNEY-GENERAL :

deficiency appropriation ........

Chap.

Item or
Section

644

569

644

606

644

605

644

609

644

196

644

569

644

600-609

644

570-580

644

627, 631

644

500

644

600-609

643

644

27a

644

398,417

644

417

600

643

3,4

644

182-205

643

1.2

643

6,8

044

639

644

640

644

631

644

640

644

101

644

632

644

157

644

132

G44

323

644

346

644

600-609

644

129

630

644

253

770

Index — Extra Session, 1920.

Chap.
644

630

Ballots, printing and distribution, deficiency appropriation
Banking and insurance, department of (see Departments).
Banks, division of, in department of banking and insurance (see Divi-
sions).
Bar examiners, board of (see Boards).
Beer, etc., manufacture and sale regulated ..... 630

(See Beverages.)
Beverages, non-intoxicating, certain, manufacture and sale regulated 630
licenses, applications for, publication of
time for receiving
bond required of licensees
actions on .
amount, conditions, etc.
certified copy to be evidence
filing with city and town clerks
form of ... .

payable to city and town treasurers
sureties upon, qualifications, restrictions, etc.
cancellation of, issuance of new licenses upon ....

classes of ......... .

first and second class licenses not to be exercised on same prem-
ises except, etc. ........

first class licenses, holders of, not to maintain screens, etc., upon
premises .........

public schools, issuance for exercLse near, prohibited, except,
etc. ..........

common victuallers, issuance to ..... .

premises of, when to be closed ......

conditions of ......... .

disorders, etc., on licensed premises forbidden

display of license required .......

first class licensees to be licensed innholders or common vict-
uallers ..........

forfeiture, subject to ....... .

hours during which beverages not to be sold ....

liquor, spirituous or intoxicating, not to be sold
Lord's day, legal holidays and election days, sales on, forbidden,
except, etc. .........

provisions of license to be strictly adhered to . .

contents of .......•• •

courts may revoke .........

display of, on licensed premises ......

duration of ......... •

dwelling houses, issuance for exercise near, prohibited

fees for ...........

payment of part of, to commonwealth .....
recording fee ........ .

Item or
Section

199.200

1-25

630

4, 5. 23

630

030

630

030

630

17, 18

630

3,5,23

630

14, 15

630

10, 11.17,

630

11,20

630

Index — Extra Session, 1920.

771

Chap.
Beverages, non- intoxicating, fees for, refund upon death of licensee,

etc 630

returns of, to state treasurer ...... 630

first class licenses, definition of ...... 630

holders not to maintain screens, etc., on premises . . . 630

issuance only to licensed innholders or common victuallers . 630

public schools, issuance for exercise near, prohibited, except, etc. 630

forfeiture of 630

granting of, by M'hom ........ 630

number of, limitations upon ....... 630

Boston, in 630

towns, in, having increased population in summer . . . 630

numbering of ......... 630

penalty for violations ........ 630

recording of ......... . 630

fee for 630

refusal of 630

returns of, to state secretary ....... 630

revocation of ......... 630

schools, public, issuance for exercise near, prohibited, except, etc. 630

second class licenses, definition of ..... . 630

signing of ......... . 630

surrender of, issuance of new licenses upon .... 630

suspension of ......... 630

time of taking effect ........ 630

transfer of 630

void, when .......... 630

Blind, division of the, in department of education (see Divisions).
BOARDS:

appeal on fire insurance rates, in department of banking and insur-
ance, deficiency appropriation ......

bar examiners, deficiency appropriation .....

optometry, registration in, in department of civil service and registra-
tion, deficiency appropriation ......

Bonds, gas and electric companies, interest rate .....

licensees for sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages .
Boston, city of (see Cities).

Elevated Railwaj- Company, operation of street railway lines in
Hyde Park district of Boston by trustees of, relative to
Brookline, town of (see Towns).

Bubonic plague, investigation and report as to, by department of pub-
lic health ....... Resolve

appropriation ..........

644

044

644
034
030

637

91
643

Item or
Section

20
9

12
8

13
8.22
3
5
5
5
5

24
3
3
7
3
6

13
9
3

4, 5, 23

5, 8, 12.

14. 15.24

318J
81

417

1-5
13

Chaplains, general court (see General Court).
Chief surgeon, deficiency appropriation
Cider, etc., manufacture and sale regulated
(See Beverages.)

644
630

132
1-25

772 Index — Extra Session 1920.

CITIES:

Boston, appropriations for school purposes, relative to ,
election commissioners, readjustment of precincts by
Hyde Park, district, street railway lines in, immediate public oper-
ation of, provision for . . .
Transportation District, payment to, by, authorized
licenses for sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages, number
allowed in ....... .

publication of applications for .....

licensing board, non-intoxicating beverages, certain, licenses for
sale, etc., of, granting by .
notice of applications for, publication by ... .

recording by ........ .

precincts, voting, readjustment of ..... .

school committee, appropriations by, relative to . . .

salaries, increase by ....... .

sprinklers, automatic, in tenement houses in, relative to

tax limit increased .........

tenement houses in, automatic sprinklers in, relative to
Westfield, preliminary elections in, relative to ... .

Cities, aldermen, licenses for sale, etc., of certain non-intoxicating bever-
ages, article relative to, to be inserted in election warrant by
notice of applications for, publication by .
clerks, bonds of licensees for sale of certain non-intoxicating bever-
ages, filing with .......

licenses for sale, etc., of certain non-intoxicating beverages, duties
as to .
constables, licensees for sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages,
entry of premises of, by . . . . .

samples of beverages for analysis, taking by . . .

elections (see Elections).

licenses, beverages, non-intoxicating, certain, manufacture and Sale of 630 3-25

licensing boards, innholders licensed to sell certain non-intoxicating
beverages, maintenance of screens, etc., on premises of, per-
mission by ........ . 630 12

non-intoxicating beverages, certain, licenses for sale, etc., of, for-
feiture of, declaration by .
granting by ........

notice of applications for, publication by . . .

recording by ....... .

refusal by ........ .

suspension, etc., by ...... .

transfer by ........

police officers, etc., may enter premises of licensees for sale of cer-
tain non-intoxicating beverages upon authorization by . . 630 21
premises of licensees for sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages,
entry by .........

statutes relating to, to remain in force, etc. ....

mayors, licenses for sale, etc., of certain non-intoxicating beverages,
notice of applications for, publication by .
signing by ...••.... .

municipal offices, women enabled to hold .....

Chap.

Item or
Section

641

1-6

636

1.2

637

1-5

637

630

3-24

630

636

1,2

641

1-6

641

645

1.2

641

645

1.2

631

1-3

630

3-24

630

633

Index — Extra Session, 1920.

773

Cities, policemen, licensees for sale of certain non-intoxicating bever-
ages, entry of premises of, by .
samples of beverages for analysis, taking by ... .

• state treasurer, payment to, of part of money received for licenses for
sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages ....

refund upon death of licensee . ......

treasurers, bonds of licensees for sale of certain non-intoxicating
beverages, receipt by .......

fees for licenses for sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages,
duties as to .
payment to .........

return of and payment of part of, to state treasurer by .
interest to be paid upon neglect .....

City or municipal governments, establishment of, in towns, proposal

for legislative amendment to constitution relative to . Page

Civil ssrvice, division of, in department of civil service and registration

(see Divisions).
Clerks, city (see Cities).

senate and house of representatives (see General court),
town (see Towns).
COMMISSIONS, COMMISSIONERS:

laws, general, for consolidating and arranging, books, papers, etc.,

used by, counsel to general court entitled to receive
metropolitan district, deficiency appropriation ....

Committees, general court (see General court).

Common victuallers, licenses for sale of certain non-intoxicating bever-
ages, issuance to ....... .

premises of, when to be closed .......

Commonwealth, debt, direct, payment of interest on, deficiency appro-
priation ..........

loans, temporary, payment of interest on, deficiency appropriation .
pier five, deficiency appropriation . .....

Companies, electric (see Electric companies).

gas (see Gas companies).
Constables, licensees for sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages, entry
of premises of , by .
samples of beverages for analysis, taking by
Constitution, proposal for legislative amendment to, relative to estab-
lishment of municipal or city governments in towns . Page
relative to qualifications of voters for certain state officers . Page
Constitutional convention, debates of, expenses of publishing, appro-
priation ........

Corporations, electric, bonds issued by, interest rate .

gas, bonds issued by, interest rate ....

Corporations and taxation, department of (see Departments)
COURTS:

district (see Courts: police, district and municipal).

general (see General court).

land, deficiency appropriation ......

municipal (see Courts: police, district and municipal),
police, district and municipal, licenses for sale, etc., of certain non
intoxicating beverages, revocation by ...

Chap.

630
630

630

Item or
Section

21
21

11,20
11

630

11,20

630

769

640

644

639, 640

630

644

233

644

233

644

606

630

759
761

644
634
634

644

630

27a

774 Index — Extra Session, 1920.

Item or
COURTS — concluded. Chap. Section

superior, justices, travelling expenses, deficiency appropriation . 644 41

trial justices, licenses for sale, etc., of certain non-intoxicating bever-
ages, revocation by . . . . . . . . 630 6

Debt, direct, of commonwealth, payment of interest on, deficiency appro-
priation 644 233

DEPARTMENTS:

agriculture, deficiency appropriation ...... 644 270

markets, division of, in (see Divisions),
attorney-general (see Attorney-General).

banking and insurance, appeal on fire insurance rates, board of, in
(see Boards),
banks, division of, in (see Divisions),
deficiency appropriation ........ 644 311, 3181

civil service and registration, civil service, division of, in (see Divi-
sions),
deficiency appropriation ........ 644 398, 417

optometry, registration in, board of, in (see Boards),
registration, division of, in (see Divisions),
corporations and taxation, deficiency appropriation . . . 644 323

education, blind, division of the, in (see Divisions).

deficiency appropriation ........ 644 346, 359,

374, 392
industrial accidents, deficiency appropriation .... 644 424

industries, labor and (see Departments: labor and industries).

insurance, banking and (see Departments: banking and insurance).

labor and industries, deficiency appropriation .... 644 436, 437

statistics of labor, bureau of, in, chief of, enumeration of summer

residents of certain towns by ..... . 630 5

metropolitan district conmiission (see Commissions, Commissioners).

public health, deficiency appropriation ..... 644 569

investigation and report by, as to bubonic plague . Resolve 91

appropriation . . . . . . . . .643 16

public safety, deficiencj^ appropriation ..... 644 570-580

inspections, division of, in (see Divisions),
public utilities, bonds of gas and electric companies, interest rate,

approval by ........ . 634

deficiency appropriation . ....... 644 627, 631

gas and electric light service of, deficiency appropriation . . 644 627

Hyde Park Transportation District, expenditures by, under super-
vision of . ......... 637 11

public welfare, deficiency appropriation ..... 644 500

public works, deficiency appropriation ...... 644 600-609

waterwajs and public lands, di^asion of, in (see Divisions),
secretary of the commonwealth (see Secretary of the Common-
wealth),
taxation, corporations and (see Departments: corporations and tax-
ation) .
District attorneys, deficiency appropriation . . • • • 644 74

District courts (see Courts).

Index — Extra Session, 1920.

775

DIVISIONS: Chap.

aid and relief, in department of public welfare, deficiency appropriation 644

banks, in department of banking and insurance, deficiency appropria-
tion ..........

blind, in department of education, deficiency appropriation .

civil service, in department of civil service and registration, defi-
ciency appropriation ........

inspections, in department of public safety, deficiency appropriation .

markets, in department of agriculture, deficiency appropriation

public lands, waterways and, in department of public works (see Divi-
sions: waterways and public lands).

registration, in department of civil service and registration, deficiency
appropriation ......•••

relief, aid and, in department of public welfare (see Divisions: aid
and relief).

waterways and public lands, in department of public works, defi-
ciency appropriation .......

Documents, public, printing, etc., deficiency appropriation
Doorkeepers, general court (see General court).

Dwellings, licenses for sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages in, pro-
hibited 630

644
644

644

644
644

644

644
644

Item or
Section

500

311
359

398

578, 580

270

417

600-609
196

14,15

East Boston, pier one at, deficiency appropriation .... 644 609

Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company, public operation,
immediate, of lines of, in Hyde Park district of Boston, pro-
vision for ......... 637 1-5

Education, department of (see Departments).
ELECTIONS:

Arlington, precinct voting, representative town meetings, etc., in . 642 1-13

Boston, precincts, readjustment of ..... . 636 1, 2

Brookline, women authorized to participate in affairs of government in 632 1-6
city, warrant to contain article relative to licenses for sale of certain

non-intoxicating beverages ...... 630 3

expenses, deficiency appropriation ...... 644 199-205

municipal offices, women enabled to hold . . . . . 633

printing matters relating to, deficiency appropriation . . . 644 199-205
voters, qualifications of, for certain state officers, proposal for legisla-
tive amendment to constitution relative to . . . Page 761
Watertown, precinct voting, limited town meetings, etc., in, law

amended 638 1-7

Westfield, preliminary elections in, relative to ... . 631 1-3

women enabled to hold municipal offices ..... 633

Electric companies, bonds issued by, interest rate .... 634

Fees, license, for manufacture and sale of certain non-intoxicating bever-

Fire insurance (see Insurance).
Framingham, town of (see Towns).

630 10, 11, 17.
19,20

776

Index — Extra Session, 1920.

Chap.
. 634

Gas companies, bonds issued by, interest rate .
GENERAL COURT:

chaplains, supplementary appropriation ..... 643

clerks of senate and house of representatives, supplementary appro-
priation .......... 643

assistant, supplementary appropriation ..... 643

committees, counsel to assist, appointment, duties, etc. . . . 640

expenses, deficiency appropriation . . • . . . . 644

supplementary appropriation ...... 643

General Laws, on preparing copy of, for enactment, expenses, etc.,

appropriation ......... 043

on printing of, appointment, powers, duties, etc. . Resolves 86, 89
recess, on consolidating and arranging general laws, report of, dis-
tribution of, provision for .... Resolve 88

printing of, appropriation . . . . . . 643

pamphlet containing changes in, distribution of, provision for

Resolves 88, 89
printing of, appropriation

provision for .....

travelling expenses of, deficiency appropriation
counsel to, appointment, powers, duties, etc.
doorkeepers, supplementary appropriation
assistant, supplementary appropriation
members, compensation of, additional, appropriation
provision for ......

counsel to assist, appointment, duties, etc.
messengers, supplementary appropriation
pages, supplementary appropriation
recess committee on consolidating and arranging general
of, distribution of, provision for
printing of, appropriation
pamphlet containing changes in, distribution of, provision for

printing of, appropriation ....

provision for ....

travelling expenses of, deficiency appropriation
8ergeant-at-arms, supplementary appropriation

employees of, supplementary appropriation

travelling expenses, additional, appropriation

pro\'ision for ......

GENERAL LAWS:

amendments of, and additions to, copy to be filed with state secretary

by counsel to general court ...... 640

committee on printing of, appointment, powers, duties, etc.

Resolves 86, 89
consolidation and incorporation in, of all new general statutes, provi-
sion for 640

distribution of, provision for Resolve 90

enactment of, preparation of copy for, appropriation . . . 643

Item or
Section

6, 16

1-6

27a

9. 10. 13

643

Resolve

644

27a

640

1-6

643

6.8

643

6.8

643

1-4

Resolve

640

1-6

643

6.8

643

5,8

laws, report

Resolve

643

orovision for

Resolves 88. 89

643

Resolve

644

27a

643

5,8

643

2,4

Resolve

640

643

Index — Extra Session, 1920. 777

Item or
GENERAL LAWS — concluded. Chap. .Section

indexes, tables, etc., preparing copy for, appropriation . . . 643 12

provision for ........ Resolve 86

printing of, appropriation ........ 643 12

committee on, appointment, powers, etc. . . . Resolve 86

provision for ........ Resolves 86, 90

General statutes (see Statutes).
GOVERNOR:

expenses, deficiency appropriation ...... 644 87

Guard, state (see State guard).

Hospital, Penikese, deficiency appropriation ..... 644 569

House of Representatives (see General court).

Hull, town of (see Towns).

Hyde Park Transportation District, immediate public operation of

certain street railway lines by, provision for . . . 627 1-5

Index, acts and resolves, preparation by counsel to general court .

General Laws, appropriation .......

provision for ........ Resolve

Industrial accidents, department of (see Departments).
Industries, labor and, department of (see Departments).
Innholders, licenses for sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages, grant-
ing to 630 5, 8

screens, shutters, etc., maintenance on licensed premises by . . 630 12

Inspections, division of, in department of public safety (see Divisions).
Institutions, state, improvements, etc., at, studies and estimates for,

deficiency appropriation ....... 644 632

Insurance, banking and, department of (see Departments).

fire, rates, board of appeal on, in dei)artmeut of banking and insur-
ance (see Boards).
Interest, direct debt and temporary loans of commonwealth, deficiency
appropriation ........

rate of, on bonds issued by gas and electric companies .
Intoxicating liquor, certain beverages deemed not to be .

Justices (see Courts).

Labor, statistics of, bureau of (see Statistics of labor, bureau of).

Labor and industries, department of (see Departments).

Land court (see Courts).

Laws, General (see General Laws).

Laws, general, commissioners for consolidating and arranging, books,
papers, etc., used by, counsel to general court entitled to
receive ......... 640

644

233

634

630

778 Index — Extra Session, 1920.

Item or
Chap. Section

Laws, recess committee on consolidating and arranging, report of, distri-
bution of, provision for ..... Resolve 88

printing of, appropriation ...... 643 11

pamphlet containing changes in, distribution of, provision for

Resolves 88, 89
printing of, appropriation ...... 643 14

provision for Resolve 89

travelling expenses of, deficiency appropriation . . . 644 27a

(See also Statutes.)
Legislative department, supplementary appropriation . . . 643 1-15

Legislature (see General court).

Library, state, deficiency appropriation 644 157

Licenses, beverages, non-intoxicating, certain, manufacture and sale of . 630 3-24

Liquor, intoxicating, certain beverages deemed not to be . . . 630 1

Liquors, manufacture and sale of certain, regulated (see Beverages).
Loans, temporary, of commonwealth, payment of interest on, deficiency

appropriation ^'^ 233

Malt beverages (see Beverages).

Markets, division of, in department of agriculture (see Divisions).

Massachusetts nautical school, deficiency appropriation . . . 644 374

Mayors (see Cities).

Meetings, town (see Towns).

Messengers, general court (see General court).

Metropolitan, district commission (see Commissions, Commissioners).

north, sewerage district, deficiency appropriation .... 644 639

south, sewerage district, deficiency appropriation .... 644 640

Militia, armories, deficiency appropriation ..... 644 129

chief surgeon, deficiency appropriation 644 132

Municipal, courts (see Courts).

offices (see Cities; Towns).
Municipalities (see Cities; Towns).

Nahant, town of (see Towns).

Nautical school, Massachusetts, deficiency appropriation . . 644 374

New Bedford state pier, deficiency appropriation .... 644 606

Non-intoxicating beverages (see Beverages).

Normal art school, deficiency appropriation . . . • .644 392

North metropolitan sewerage district, deficiency appropriation . 644 639

Officers, state (see State officers).

Optometry, registration in, board of, in department of civil service
and registration (see Boards).

Index — Extra Session, 1920.

779

Pages, general court (see General court).

Pamphlet edition, acts and resolves, deficiency appropriation

Paper, purchase of, deficiency appropriation

Penikese hospital, deficiency appropriation

Pier, commonwealth, five, deficiency appropriation

New Bedford state, deficiency appropriation

one, at East Boston, deficiency appropriation
Plague, bubonic (see Bubonic plague).
Police courts (see Courts).

Public documents, printing, etc., deficiency appropriation
Public health, department of (see Departments).
Public lands, waterways and, division of, in department of public

works (see Divisions).
Public safety, department of (see Departments).
Public schools (see Schools).

Public utilities, department of (see Departments).
Public welfare, department of (see Departments).
Public works, department of (see Departments).

Item or

liap.

Section

044

191

644

195

644

569

644

606

644

605

644

609

044

196

Recess committee, general court (see General court).

Registration, division of, in department of civil service and registration
(sec Divisions).

Relief, aid and, division of, in department of public welfare (see Divi-
sions).

Representatives, house of (see General court).

Resolves (see Acts and resolves).

Safety, public, department of (see Departments).
Sales of beverages, non-intoxicating, certain, regulated
School, Massachusetts nautical, deficiency appropriation

normal art, deficiency appropriation ......

Schools, public, licenses, first class, for sale of certain non-intoxicating
beverages near, prohibited, except, etc. ....

transportation of pupils to, by certain towns, reimbursement, defi-
ciency appropriation .......

SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH:

beverages, non-intoxicating, certain, licenses for sale of, statements,

etc., as to, transmission to
deficiency appropriation ....

General Laws, amendments of, and additions to, cop^o be filed with

printing and distribution of, powers and duties as to . Resolve

report of recess committee on consolidating and arranging general

laws, distribution by ..... Resolve 88

amendments to, pamphlet containing, distribution by Resolves 88, 89
Securities (see Bonds).
Selectmen (see Towns).
Senate (see General court).

630

1-25

G44

374

644

392

630

644

630

644

640

346

182-205
3

780

Index — Extra Session, 1920.

Sergeant-at-arms, supplementary appropriation

employees of, supplementary appropriation .
Sewerage district, north metropolitan, deficiency appropriation

south metropolitan, deficiency appropriation
Smoke, abatement of, deficiency appropriation
South metropolitan sewerage district, deficiency appropriation
Sprinklers, automatic, iu tenement houses in Boston, relative to
State guard, deficiency appropriation ....

State institutions (see Institutions).

State library, deficiency appropriation ......

State officers, voters for certain, qualifications of, proposal for legislative
amendment to constitution relative to . . . Page

State secretary (see Secretary of the Commonwealth).
State treasurer (see Treasurer and Receiver-General).
Statistics of labor, bureau of, chief of, enumeration of summer resi-
dents of certain towns by .......

Statutes, general, changes and corrections in, proposed, submission to
general court by counsel to general court . . . .

continuous consolidation of, provision for . . . . .

table of changes in, counsel to general court to prepare .

(See also Laws.)
Stockbridge, town of (see Towns).

Street railways, Boston Elevated Railway Company, relative to (see
Boston Elevated Railway Company).

Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company, relative to (see
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company).

Hyde Park district of Boston, in, immediate public operation of, pro-
vision for .........

Superior court (see Courts).
Surgeon, chief (see Chief surgeon).

Chap.

Item or

Section

. G43

. 643

5.8

. G44

639

. 644

G40

. 644

631

n . 644

640

0 . 645

1,2

. 644

101

644

761

630

640
640
640

637

157

1-e

1-5

Table of changes in general statutes, preparation by counsel to genernl

court ......... 640

TAX, TAXES:

assessors, towns, assessments by, for expenses of special enumeration

of summer residents ....... 630

Taxation, corporations and, department of (see Departments).

Tenement houses (see Dwellings).

TOWNS:

Arlington, precinct voting, representative town meetings, etc., in
Brookline, women authorized to participate in affairs of government
in ....•••••• •

Framingham, memorial loan bonds and proceedings, certain,
validated .........

Hull, licenses for sale of certain non-into.xicating beverages in
Nahant, licenses for sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages in
Stockbridge, may supply itself and its inhabitants with water
Watertown, government of, and participation of women therein, rela-
tive to ....•..•• • 638

642

1-13

632

1-6

635

1-3

630

639

1-10

1-7

630

Index — ^ Extra Session, 1920. 781

Item or
Chap. Pection

Towns, assessors, assessments by, for expenses of special enumeration of

sunamer residents ........ 630 5

census enumeration, special, of summer residents of certain . • . 630 5

city or municipal governments, establishment in, proposal for legis-
lative amendment to constitution relative to . . Page 759
clerks, bonds of licensees for sale of certain non-intoxicating bever-
ages, filing with ........

licenses for sale, etc., of certain non-intoxicating beverages, duties
as to .
constables, licensees for sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages,
entry of premises of, by .
samples of beverages for analj'sis, taking by ... .

governments, municipal or city, establishment in, proposal for legis-
lative amendment to constitution relative to . . Page 759
licenses, beverages, non-intoxicating, certain, manufacture and sale

of 630 3-25

meetings, warrants to contain article relative to licenses for sale of

certain non-intoxicating beverages ..... 630 3

muin'cipal offices, women enabled to hold ..... 633

schools, transportation of pupils, reimbursement, deficiency appro-
priation .......... 644 346

selectmen, innholders licensed to sell certain non-intoxicating bever-
ages, maintenance of screens, etc., on premises of, permission

by 630 12

licenses, non-intoxicating beverages, sale, etc., of, forfeiture of, dec-
laration by ........ .

granting by .........

notice of applications for, publication by ... .

refusal of, by .

transfer by .........

police officers, etc., may enter premises of licensees for sale of cer-
tain non-into-xicating beverages upon authorization by
premises of licensees for sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages,
entry by .........

warrants, town meeting, article relative to licenses for sale of cer-
tain non-intoxicating beverages to be inserted in, by
state treasurer, payment to, of part of money received for licenses for
sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages ....

refund upon death of licensee .......

summer residents of certain, special enumeration of . . .

treasurers, bonds of licensees for sale of certain non-intoxicating

beverages receipt by ....... 630 17

fees for licenses for sale of certain non-intoxicating beverages,
duties as to .
payment to .........

return of and payment of part of, to state treasurer by .
interest to be paid upon neglect .....

TREASURER AND RECEIVER-GENERAL:

fees received by cities and towns for licenses for sale of certain non-
intoxicating beverages, payment of part of, to . . .
returns as to, to .

630

3-24

630

11,20

630

11,20

630

782 Index — Extra Session, 1920.

Item or
TREASURER AND RECEIVER-GENERAL — concluded. Chap. Section

towns, assessment of certain, for expenses of special enumeration of

summer residents, warrants for, by . . • • • 6.30 6

warrants by, as to assessment of certain towns for expenses of special

enumeration of summer residents ..... 630 5

Treasurers, city (see Cities).

town (see Towns).
Trial justices (see Courts).

utilities, public, department of (see Departments).

Victuallers (see Common victuallers).
Voters (see Elections).

Warrants, city elections, article relative to licenses for sale of certain non-
intoxicating beverages, insertion in . . . • ■ 630 3
town meetings, article relative to licenses for sale of certain non-
intoxicating beverages, insertion in . . . • • 630 3

Water supply for town of Stockbridge, established .... 639 1-10

Watertown, town of (see Towns).

Waterways and public lands, division of, in department of public
works (see Divisions).

Welfare, public, department of (see Departments).

Westfleld, city of (see Cities).

Wines, light, etc., manufacture and sale regulated .... 630 1-26

(See Beverages.)

Women, municipal offices, enabled to hold ..... 633

APPENDIX

The following tables and the index to the Acts and Resolves of the
current year have been prepared by William E. Dorman, Esq., and
Henry D. Wiggin, Jr., Esq., counsel, respectively, to the Senate and
House of Representatives, in accordance with section fifty-one of chapter
three of the General Laws.

TABLES

WHAT GENERAL LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH

HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY SUBSEQUENT

LEGISLATION

CHANGES IN THE '' GENERAL LAWS"

Chapter 1. —Jurisdiction of the Commonwealth and of the United States.
"Camp Devens" ceded to United States, 1921, 45G.

Chapter 3. — The General Court.

Purchase and distribution of ancient journals of House of Representa-
tives, 1920, 413; 1921, 170.

Sect. 9 amended, 1921, 498 § 1.

Sect. 18 amended, 1921, 367. (See 1921, 384.)

Sect. 20 amended, 1921, 498 § 2.

Sect. 24 revised, 1921, 486 § 41.

Sect. 35 amended, 1921, 343.

Chapter 4. — Statutes.

Sect. 7, cl. Fourth repealed, 1921, 486 § 1.

CI. Seventh. See 1921, 430 § 1, changing title of police courts to dis-
trict courts.
Sect. 10 amended, 1921, 145.

Chapter 6. — The Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Council, Certain
Officers under the Governor and Council, and State Library.

Special Commission on the Necessaries of Life, 1921, 325.

786 Changes in the [Chaps. 7-23.

Chapter 7. — Supervisor of Administration.

Provision for investigation of problems relating to the organization, work
and expenditures of the existing administratiA e departments of the com-
monwealth, 1921, Resolve 53.

Sect. 7 amended, 1921, 298.

Chapter 8. — Superintendent of Buildings, and State House.

Sect. 12 amended, 1921, 256.
Sect. 17 revised, 1921, 459 § 1.
Sect. 18 revised, 1921, 459 § 2.

Chapter 12. — ^ Department of the Attorney General, and the District

Attorneys.

Sect. 19 amended, 1921, 235.

Chapter 13. — Departm.ent of Civil Service and Registration.

Sect. 9 amended, 1921, 426.

Chapter 14. — Department of Corporations and Taxation.

Sect. 4 amended, 1921, 486 § 2.

Chapter 15. — Department of Education.

Sect. 2 amended, 1921, 442.

Sect. 6A added, 1921, 462 § 2 (state board for vocational education
established). •

Sect. 12 amended, 1921, 449 § 1.

Chapter 19. — Department of Mental Diseases.

Sect. 2 amended, 1921, 443.
Sect. 6 amended, 1921, 449 § 2.

Chapter 22. — Department of Public Safety.

Sect. 9 A added, 1921, 461 (additional appointments in the division of
state police, "state constabulary," so called).

Sect. 13 added, 1921, 438 § 1 (provision for deputy director of moving
picture censorship).

Chapter 23. — Department of Labor and Industries.

Sect. 1 amended, 1921, .306 § 1.
Sect. 3 amended, 1921, .306 § 2.
Sect. 4 amended, 1921, 306 § 3.
Sect. 5 amended, 1921, 306 § 4.

Chaps. 24-33.] GENERAL LaWS. 787

Chapter 24. — Department of Industrial Accidents.

Sect. 8 repealed, 1921, 462 § 8.
Sect. 9 repealed, 1921, 462 § 8.

Chapter 27. — Department of Correction.
Sect. 5 amended, 1921, 312.

Chapter 29. — State Finance.

Sect. 23 revised, 1921, 342.

Chapter 30. — General Provisions relative to State Departments, Com-
missions, Officers and Employees.

Provision for investigation of problems relating to the organization, work
and expenditures of the existing administrative departments of the com-
monwealth, 1921, Resolve 53.

Sect. 6 revised, 1921, 275.

Sect. 7 A added, 1921, 449 § 3 (rendering women eligible to hold state
office).

Sect. 27 revised, 1921, 225.

Chapter 32. — Retirement Systems and Pensions.

Sect. 2, Par. (3) amended, 1921, 439 § 1; Par. (9) revised, 1921, 487
§ 4; Par. (10) added, 1921, 487 § 5.

Sect. 4. JB. Par. (e) added, 1921, 487 § 6.

Sect. 10 extended, 1921, 460.

Sects. 20-25 affected, 1921, 413.

Sect. 25, Par. 2C (a) amended, 1921, 480.

Sect. 46 amended, 1921, 402.

Sect. 49 amended, 1921, 279.

Sect. 61 amended, 1921, 486 § 3.

Sect. 63 amended, 1921, 486 § 4, 487 § 7.

Sect. 65 revised, 1921, 413.

Sect. 68 revised, 1921, 487 § 1.

Sect. 69 revised, 1921, 487 § 2.

Sect. 71 amended, 1921, 487 § 3.

Sect. 74 revised, 1921, 487 § 8.

Sect. 80 amended, 1921, 337 § 1.

Sect. 85A added, 1921, 337 § 2 (relative to retirement of members of
fire departments).

Chapter 33. — Militia.

For a complete list of temporary war legislation see Table of Changes for
1920 under chapter 16 of the Revised Laws, superseded by chapter 33 of
the General Laws.

788 Changes in the [Chaps. 34-40.

See also 1921, 38, authorizing counties to pay their employees who
served in the world war the difference between their military and count}'
compensation.

State pay and "bonus" for war service, 1917, 211, 332; 1918, 92; 1919,
283; 1920, 51, 250, 609; 1921, 326, extending time for filing applications
for payments to November 30, 1921; 1921, 354, entitling student nurses
of medical department of United States army during world war to receive
the "bonus."

Commission to ascertain the most appropriate methods of caring for the
graves of American dead in foreign soil, revived and continued, 1921, 448.

Sect. 28 revised, 1921, 359 § 1.

Sect. 30 amended, 1921, 276.

Sect. 86, subsection (a), revised, 1921, 359 § 2.

Sect. 154, subsection (a), revised, 1921, 359 § 3.

Chapter 34. — Counties and County Commissioners.

Counties authorized to pay their employees who served in the world
war the difference between their military and county compensation, 1921,
38.

Sect. 3A added, 1921, 449 § 4 (rendering women eligible to county
offices).

Chapter 36. — County Treasurers, State Supervision of County Accounts,

and County Finances.

Counties authorized to pay their employees who served in the world
war the difference between their military and county compensation, 1921,
38

Sect. 6 revised, 1921, 300.

Sect. 28 amended, 1921, 336.

Sect. 39 amended, 1921, 22.

Sects. 44^7. See 1921, 486 § 2.

Chapter 36. — Registers of Deeds.

Sect. 31A added, 1921, 207 (registers of deeds to notify Commissioner
of Corporations and Ta.xation of the registering of certain deeds and decla-
rations of trust).

Sect. 33. See 1921, 422.

Sect. 34 revised, 1921, 422.

Chapter 39. — Municipal Government.

Sect. 13 amended, 1921, 486 § 5.

Chapter 40. — Powers and Duties of Cities and Towns.

Sect. 5, cl. (12) revised, 1921, 486 § 6; cl. (21) revised, 1921, 371 § 1;
cl. (21A) added, 1921, 371 § 2 (authorizing towns to appropriate money
for purchase, etc., of ambulances).

Chaps. 41-48.] GENERAL LawS. 789

Sect. 9 amended, 1921, 80. (See 1921, 169, authorizing city of Boston
to utilize schoolhouse property to provide quarters for organizations of
war veterans.)

Sect. 9 A added, 1921, 227 (authorizing cities and towns to provide
quarters for camps of the United Spanish War Veterans).

Sect. 11 amended, 1921, 252.

Sect. 14 amended, 1921, 486 § 7.

Chapter 41. — Officers and Employees of Cities, Towns and Districts,

Sect. 1. See 1921, 65, rendering women ehgible to elect i\e municipal
office in Boston.

Sect. 21 amended, 1921, 130.

Sect. 24A added, 1921, 208 (election or appointment of assistant
assessors).

Sect. 25 A added, 1921, 14 (authorizing assessors in towns to appoint
assistant assessors).

Sect. 55 amended, 1921, 486 § 8.

Sect. 77 amended, 1921, 486 § 9.

Sect. Ill amended, 1921, 486 § 10.

Chapter 42, — Boundaries of Cities and Towns.
Boundary line between Carver and Middleborough established, 1921, 82.

Chapter 44. — Municipal Finance.

As to municipal indebtedness of the city of Boston, see 1909, 486 § 26;
1910, 437; 1911, 165; 1918, Sp. Acts 52.'

Sect. 6A added, 1921, 366 (authorizing towns to borrow money for
highway purposes in anticipation of state or countv reimbursement).

Sect. 8, cl. (5) amended, 1921, 486 § 11.

Sect. 19. As to Boston, see 1909, 486 § 26; 1910, 437; 1911, 165.

Sect. 22. As to rate of interest on securities issued by city of Boston,
see 1918, Sp. Acts 52.

Sect. 24A added, 1921, 294 (relative to the form of notes issued by
towns and districts).

Sect. 29. As to tax limit of citv of Boston, see 1909, 490 I § 53; 1910,
521; 1913, 719 § 18; 1915, Sp. Acts 184 § 2, 304; 1916, Sp. Acts 267; 1918,
Sp. Acts 120, 132 § 3; 1919, Sp. Acts 172, 206 § 10; 1920, 401, 524. 641 § 5.

Sect. 47. x\s to Boston, see 1909, 486 § 26; 1910, 437; 1911, 165.

Sect. 50 repealed, 1921, 486 § 12.

Sect. 55 amended, 1921, 486 § 13.

Chapter 48. — Fires, Fire Departments and Fire Districts.
Sect. 8 amended, 1921, 274.

790 Changes in the [Chaps. 51-54.

Chapter 51. — Voters.

Board of election commissioners and registration of voters in Boston,
1913, 835 §§ 76-87; 1915, 48, 91 § 7; 1917, 29 § 12; 1919, 269 §§ 1, 6, 7;

1920, 142; 1921, 93, 114 § 5.

For listing of voters in Boston, see 1917, 29; 1920, 145; 1921, 114; in
Chelsea, 1917, 106; 1921, 84; in Cambridge, 1918, 282; 1921, 84; in
Watertown, 1919, 108; 1921, 84.

Election commission and registration of voters in Lowell, 1920, 154;

1921, 115.

Provision for investigation of operation of the laws relative to legal
residence of women voters, 1921, Resolve 32.
Sect. 15 revised, 1921, 102 § 1.
Sect. 16 revised, 1921, 102 § 2.
Sect. 22 amended, 1921, 156.
Sect. 36 amended, 1921, 209 § 1.
Sect. 37 amended, 1921, 209 § 2.
Sect. 55 amended, 1921, 209 § 3.
Sect. 61 revised, 1921, 209 § 4.

Chapter 52. — Political Committees.

Sect. 1. See 1921, 388 (providing for additional women members of
state committees of political parties).

Chapter 53. — Nominations, Questions to be submitted to the Voters,
Primaries and Caucuses.

Sect. 10 amended, 1921, 387.

Sect. 11. See 1909, 486 § 56; 1914, 730 § 6; 1921, 288 § 2, as to time
of filing objections to nomination papers of candidates for municipal office
in Boston.

Sect. 13. See 1909, 486 § 56; 1914, 730 § 6; 1921, 288 § 2, as to time
of withdrawal of nominations to municipal office in Boston.

Sect. 59. See 1921, 65, enabling women to sign nomination papers for
candidates for municipal office in Boston.

Sect. 61. See 1909, 486 § 56; 1914, 730 § 6; 1921, 288 § 2, as to cer-
tificates, etc., of nomination papers of candidates for municipal office in

Boston.

Chapter 54. — Elections.

Sect. 2 amended, 1921, 220 § 1. (See 1913, 835 § 217; 1918, 74; 1920,
636, as to division of citv of Boston into voting precincts.)

Sect. 58. See 1909, 486 § 54; 1914, 730 § 5; 1921, 340, as to time for
issuance of nomination papers for elective offices in Boston.

Sect. 63. See 1909, 486 § 32; 1914, 730 § 1; 1921, 288 § 1, as to
date of municipal election in Boston.

Sect. 105 amended, 1921, 209 § 5.

Sect. 132 amended, 1921, 209 § 6.

Sect. 133 amended, 1921, 209 § 7.

Chaps. 56-63.] GENERAL LaWS. 791

Chapter 56. — Violations of Election Laws.

Sect. 2 amended, 1921, 114 § 6.

Sect. 5 amended, 1921, 114 § 7.

Sect. 6 amended, 1921, 114 § 8.

Sect. 7 amended, 1921, 486 § 14.

Chapter 58. — General Provisions relative to Taxation.

Sect. 9 amended, 1921, 379 § 1.

Sect. 10 amended, 1921, 379 § 2.

Sect. lOA added, 1921, 375 § 2 (allowance as offset to amounts due
state from cities and towns of percentage of corporation taxes to be
distributed).

Sect. 13 amended, 1921, 486 § 15.

Sects. 13-17 extended, 1921, 344 § 4.

Sect. 15 amended, 1921, 282.

Sects. 20-24A. See 1921, 375 § 2.

Sect. 24A added, 1921, 375 § 1 (distribution to cities and towns of
interest on corporation taxes).

Sect. 25 amended, 1921, 375 § 3.

Chapter 59. — Assessment of Local Taxes.

As to local tax limit generally, see Chap. 44 § 29.

As to Boston, see 1909, 490' I § 53; 1910, 521; 1913, 719 § 18; 1915,
Sp. Acts 184 § 2, .304; 1916, Sp. Acts 267; 1918, Sp. Acts 120, 132 § 3;
1919, Sp. Acts 172, 206 § 10; 1920, 401, 524, 641 § 5.

Sect. 1. For the poll tax payable prior to 1924, including the additional
"war poll tax," so called, see 1919, 283 §§ 10-15. (See 1921, 226, repealing
certain proyisions relative to poll taxes.)

Sect. 5, cl. Second amended, 1921, 389; cl. Fifth amended, 1921, 474;
cl. Sixteenth amended, 1921, 486 § 16; cl. Thirty-third amended, 1921,
202.

Sect. 23 amended, 1921, 348.

Chapter 60. — Collection of Local Taxes.

Sect. 2 amended, 1921, 124.

Chapter 62. — Taxation of Incomes.

Sect. 2 amended, 1921, 265.
Sect. 5, cl. (c) amended, 1921, 376 § 1.
Sect. 47 amended, 1921, 113 § 1.
Sect. 48 amended, 1921, 113 § 2.

Chapter 63. — Taxation of Corporations.

Extra tax imposed in the year 1921 upon the net incomes of certain
corporations, 1921, 493.

792 Changes in the [Chaps. 66-74.

Sects. 30-60. Corporations subject to these sections to pay in 1921
extra tax upon net income, 1921, 493.

Sect. 32. See 1921, 361.

Sect. 39. See 1921, 361.

Sect. 58 revised, 1921, 394.

Sect. 61. See 1921, 406 § 1.

Sects. 62, 65. See 1921, 406, relieving street railway, etc., companies
for years 1922 and 1923 from commutation or excise tax.

Sect. 70. See 1921, 375 § 1.

Sect. 71 amended, 1921, 123.

Sects. 72-75. See 1921, 493 § 7.

Chapter 66. — Public Records.

See 1920, 562; 1921, 171, relative to the preservation and distribution
of town records of births, marriages and deaths previous to 1850.

Chapter 69. — Powers and Duties of the Department of Education.

Sect. 10 amended, 1921, 484.
Sect. 25 revised, 1921, 486 § 17.

Chapter 70. — School Funds and Other State Aid for Public Schools.

Sect. 2 revised, 1921, 420 § 1.
Sect. 4 revised, 1921, 420 § 2.
Sect. 11 revised, 1921, 420 § 3.

Chapter 71. — Public Schools.

Sect. 1 amended, 1921, 360.
Sect. 6 revised, 1921, 296 § 1.
Sect. 7 amended, 1921, 296 § 2.
Sect. 40 revised, 1921, 420 § 4.
Sect. 42 amended, 1921, 293.
Sect. 53 revised, 1921, 357 § 1.

Sects. 53A and 53B added, 1921, 357 § 2 (enabling superintendency dis-
tricts and unions to employ school physicians and nurses, etc.).
Sect. 70 amended, 1921, 486 § 18.

Chapter 73. — State Normal Schools.

Sect. 4 amended, 1921, 486 § 19.

Sect. 7 added, 1921, 92 (authorizing Department of Education to grant
degrees in education).

Chapter 74. — Vocational Education.

Sect. 20 revised, 1921, 462 § 3.
Sect. 21 amended, 1921, 462 § 4.
Sect. 22 amended, 1921, 462 § 5.

Chaps. 76-90.] GENERAL LaWS. 793

Sect. 22 A added, 1921, 462 § G (duties of state board for vocational
education).

Sect. 46 A added, 1921, 385 (authorizing state textile schools to make
certain tests).

Chapter 76. — School Attendance.

Sect. 1 amended, 1921, 463.
Sect. 7 amended, 1921, 272.
Sect. 10 amended, 1921, 214.

Chapter 77. — School Offenders and County Training Schools.
Sect. 1 amended, 1921, 173.

Chapter 81. — State Highways.

Sect. 3 amended, 1921, 260.
Sect. 5 amended, 1921, 427 § 1.
Sect. 6 amended, 1921, 446.
Sect. 9 amended, 1921, 112 § 2.
Sect. 12 revised, 1921, 427 § 2. (See 1921, 427 § 1.)
Sect. 25 revised, 1921, 428.

Sect. 26A added, 1921, 120 § 1 (providing for the participation of the
county in the improvement of public ways).

Chapter 82. — The Laying Out, Alteration, Relocation and Discontinuance
of Public Ways, and Specific Repairs thereon.

Sect. 8 amended, 1921, 401.

Chapter 83. — Sewers, Drains and Sidewalks.
Sect. 27 amended, 1921, 486 § 20.

Chapter 84. — Repair of Ways and Bridges.

Sect. 11 A added, 1921, 120 § 2 (providing for the participation of the
county in the improvement of public ways).

Chapter 85. — Regulations and By-laws relative to Ways and Bridges.
Sect. 13 revised, 1921, 377.

Chapter 90. — Motor Vehicles and Aircraft.

Sect. 7 revised, 1921, 189, 434, 483.
Sect. 8 amended, 1921, 403 § 1.
Sect. 21 revised, 1921, 349.
Sect. 23 amended, 1921, 304.
Sect. 33 amended, 1921, 403 § 2.
Sect. 34 revised, 1921, 112 § 1.

794 Changes in the [Chaps. 92-101.

Chapter 92. — Metropolitan Sewers, Water and Parks.

Sect. 56 amended, 1921, 112 § 3.

Chapter 93. — Regulation of Trade and Certain Enterprises.

Special Commission on the Necessaries of Life, 1921, 325.
vSect. 10 amended, 1921, 486 § 21.
Sect. 41 repealed, 1921, 486 § 22.

Chapter 94. — Inspection and Sale of Food, Drugs and Various Articles.

Special Commission on the Necessaries of Life, 1921, 325.

Sect. 8 amended, 1921, 94.

Sects. lOA, lOB, IOC, lOD and lOE added, 1921, 303 (regulating the
manufacture and bottling of certain non-alcoholic beverages).

Sect. 92A added, 1921, 486 § 23. (Sale of decayed eggs.)

Sect. 99A added, 1921, 248 (establishing a standard for boxes and half
boxes for farm produce at wholesale).

Sect. 150A added, 1921, 486 § 24.

Sect. 173. See 1921, Resolve 8 (providing for an investigation relative
to the bushel weight of fruits, vegetables and other commodities).

Sect. 184A added, 1921, 486 § 25 (marking of packages, etc., of foods or
medicines containing certain drugs).

Sect. 185 repealed, 1921, 486 § 26.

Sects. 238-249. See 1921, 325 (chairman of Special Commission on the
Necessaries of Life to be fuel administrator).

Sect. 240 amended, 1921, 95 § 2.

Sect. 241 amended, 1921, 95 § 1.

Sect. 243 amended, 1921, 89 § 1.

Sect. 248 amended, 1921, 89 § 2.

Sect. 298 revised, 1921, 251 § 1.

Sect. 299 revised, 1921, 251 § 2.

Sect. 304 amended, 1921, 486 § 27.

Chapter 98. — Weights and Measures.

Sect. 12 revised, 1921, 263 § L

Sect. 13 revised, 1921, 263 § 2.

Sect. 14 revised, 1921, 263 § 3.

Sect. 18 revised, 1921, 45 § 1.

Sect. 19 revised, 1921, 45 § 2.

Sect. 22 revised, 1921, 374.

Chapter 100. — Auctioneers.
Sect. 5 amended, 1921, 127.

Chapter 101. — Transient Vendors, Hawkers and Pedlers.

Sect. 1 amended, 1921, 106 § 1.
Sect. 2 amended, 1921, 106 § 2.

Chaps. IIOa-121.] GENERAL LawS. 795

Chapter llOA. — Promotion and Sale of Securities.

New chapter added by 1921, 499 ("Blue Sky Law," so called).

Chapter 111. — Pubhc Health.

Sect. 5 amended, 1921, 322.

Sect. 31A added, 1921, 358 (providing for registration of collectors of
garbage, etc.).

Sect. 39 amended, 1921, 315 § 1.

Sect. 48 affected, 1921, 315 § 1.

Sect. 63. See 1921, Resolve 30 (authorizing sale and conveyance of
Penikese Island and the buildings thereon).

Sect. 68. See 1921, Resolve 30 (authorizing sale and conveyance of
Penikese Island and the buildings thereon).

Sects. 83-85. See 1921, 185 (apportionment of expense incurred by
county of Middlesex for a tuberculosis hospital).

Chapter 112. — Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations.

Sect. 3 amended, 1921, 313; 409.
Sect. 38 amended, 1921, 318.

Sect. 45A added, 1921, 365 (providing for registration of dental
internes).
Sect. 61 revised, 1921, 478 § 1.
Sect. 65 revised, 1921, 478 § 2.
Sect. 82 amended, 1921, 419.

Chapter 114. — Cemeteries and Burials.

Sect. 47 revised, 1921, 333.

Chapter 115. — State and Military Aid, Soldiers' Relief, etc.

For a complete list of temporary war legislation, see Tables of Changes
for 1920 under chapter 16 of the Revised Laws. See also 1921, 38, au-
thorizing counties to pay their employees who served in the world war the
difference between their military and countv compensation.

Sect. 6 amended, 1921, 222 §§ 1, 2.

Sect. 7 amended, 1921, 222 § 3.

Sect. 10 amended, 1921, 222 § 4.

Chapter 121. — Powers and Duties of the Department of Public Welfare,
and the Massachusetts Hospital School.

Sect. 9 amended, 1921, 486 § 28.

796 Changes in the [Chaps. 122-130.

Chapter 122. — State Infirmary and State Paupers.

Sect. 24 amended, 1921, 430 § 2.
Sect. 25 amended, 1921, 430 § 3.

Chapter 123. — Commitment and Care of the Insane and Other Mental

Defectives.

Sect. 16 amended, 1921, 317 § 1.

Sect. 20 amended, 1921, 317 § 2.

Sect. 66 A added, 1921, 441 § 1 (commitment of feeble-minded persons
to supervision of Department of Mental Diseases, etc.).

Sects. 89A and 89B added, 1921, 441 § 2 (discharge of certain feeble-
minded persons committed under § 66A).

Sect. 96 amended, 1921, 317 § 3.

Sect. 100 A added, 1921, 415 (investigation by Department of Mental
Diseases of certain persons held for trial).

Sect. 113 revised, 1921, 270 § 1.

Sects. 113-124. Provision for an investigation relative to establishing
and procuring quarters for defective delinquents, 1921, Resolve 43.

Sect. 117 amended, 1921, 270 § 2.

Chapter 125. — Penal and Reformatory Institutions of the Common-
wealth.

Sect. 42 repealed, 1921, 486 § 29.

Chapter 128. — Agriculture.

Provision for co-operation between the United States Department of
Agriculture and the commonwealth in the collection and publication of
agricultural statistics, 1921, 253.

Sect. 2, cl. (/) revised, 1921, 206.

Sect. 39. See 1921, Resolve 5 (providing for preparation and publica-
tion of a report on the birds of Massachusetts).

Chapter 130. — Powers and Duties of the Division of Fisheries and Game.

Fisheries.

Sect. 23 revised, 1921, 467 § 9.

Sects. 58-60. See 1921, 224 (imposing temporary restrictions on taking
of pickerel).

Sect. 64 amended, 1921, 197.

Sect. 78A added, 1921, 188 (imposing restrictions on the taking of fresh
water fish).

Sect. 104 revised, 1921, 116 § 1.

Sect. 145 revised, 1921, 24.

Chaps. 131-142.] GENERAL LawS. 797

Chapter 131. — Preservation of Certain Birds and Animals. Hunting and

Fishing Licenses.

Provision for preparation and publication of a report on the birds of
Massachusetts. 1921, Resolve 5.
Sect. 3 revised, 1921, 467 § 1.
Sect. 4 revised, 1921, 467 § 2.
Sect. 6 revised, 1921, 467 § 3.
Sect. 7 revised, 1921, 467 § 4.
Sect. 8 revised, 1921, 467 § 5.
Sect. 9 amended, 1921, 467 § 6.
Sect. 13 revised, 1921, 467 § 7.
Sect. 14 revised, 1921, 467 § 8.
Sect. 19 amended, 1921, 75.
Sect. 29 revised, 1921, 107 § 1.
Sect. 30 revised, 1921, 107 § 2.
Sect. 46 amended, 1921, 152.
Sect. 51 revised, 1921, 121.
Sect. 67 revised, 1921, 257.
Sect. 72 amended, 1921, 55.

Sect. 82 A added, 1921, 90 (relative to the release of wild birds or animals).
Sect. 85 amended, 1921, 159.

Chapter 132. — Forestry.

Mohawk Trail State Forest established 1921, 344.
Sect. 10 amended, 1921, 271 § 1.
Sect. 33 amended, 1921, 238.

Chapter 138. — Intoxicating Liquors.

Sects. 4-9. See 1921, 356, 450.
Sect. 8 affected, 1921, 356, 450.
Sect. 54 revised, 1921, 495.

Chapter 140. — Licenses.
Sect. 23 revised, 1921, 59.

Chapter 141. — Supervision of Electricians.

Sect. 3, cl. (3) revised, 1921, 221 § 1; cl. (5) amended, 1921, 221 § 2.

Chapter 142. — Supervision of Plumbing.

Provision for a continuance of the investigation as to standardizing mu-
nicipal regulations relative to plumbing and drainage, 1921, Resolve 40.

798 Changes in the [Chaps. 143-149.

Chapter 143. — Inspection, Regulation and Licenses for Buildings, Ele-
vators and Cinematographs.

Boston building laws, 1907, 550; 190S, 336; 1909, 313; 1910, 284, 631;
1911, 342; 1912, 369, 370; 1913, 50, 577, 586, 704, 729; 1914, 119, 205,
248, 595, 628, 782, 786; 1915, Sp. Acts 254, 333, 346, 352; 1916, Sp. Acts
248, 277; 1917, Sp. Acts 221; 1918, Sp. Acts 104, 115, 179; 1919, Sp.
Acts 155, 156, 163; 1920, 91, 266, 440, 455; 1921, 60, 289, 476.

Chapter 147. — State and Other Police, and Certain Powers and Duties of
the Department of Public Safety.

Sect. 2 revised 1921, 164.

Sects. 52-59 added, 1921, 438 § 2 (moving picture censorship).

Chapter 148. — Fire Prevention.

Sect. 2 revised, 1921, 485 § 1.

Sect. 10 revised, 1921, 273, 485 § 2.

Sect. 12 revised, 1921, 255.

Sect. 14 amended, 1921, 485 § 3.

Sects. 15-18 aflfected, 1921, 485 § 1.

Sect. 19 revised, 1921, 485 § 4.

Sect. 21 affected, 1921, 485 § 1.

Sect. 23 affected, 1921, 485 § 1.

Sect. 31 amended, 1921, 485 § 5.

Sect. 54 amended, 1921, 104.

Sects. 57A-57G added, 1921, 500 (providing for the giving of bonds in
connection with the manufacture, wholesale storage or public exhibition of
fireworks).

Sect. 62 revised, 1921, 485 § 6.

Sect. 66 amended, 1921, 485 § 7.

Chapter 149. — Labor and Industries.
Sect. 7 amended, 1921, 306 § 5.
Sect. 8 amended, 1921, 306 § 6.
Sect. 15 amended, 1921, 306 § 7.
Sect. 17 amended, 1921, 306 § 8.
Sect. 56 amended, 1921, 280.
Sect. 60 amended, 1921, 410 § 2.
Sect. 65 revised, 1921, 351 § 1; 410 § 3.
Sect. 69 amended, 1921, 410 § 1-
Sect. 70 revised, 1921, 410 § 4.
Sect. 86 amended, 1921, 351 § 2.
Sect. 94 amended, 1921, 351 § 3.
Sect. 95 amended, 1921, 341.
Sect. 120 revised, 1921, 50.
Sect. 141 amended, 1921, 53.
Sect. 148 amended, 1921, 51.

Chaps. 152-166.] GENERAL LaWS. 799

Chapter 152. — Workmen's Compensation.

Sect. 3 repealed, 1921, 462 § 8.
Sect. 4 amended. 1921, 462 § 7.
Sect. 45 revised, 1921, 310.

Chapter 155. — General Provisions relative to Corporations.

Sect. 5 A added, 1921, 268 § 1 (relative to provision for depreciation by
companies under the supervision of the Department of Public Utilities).

Chapter 157. — Co-operative Corporations.

Sect. 4 revised, 1921, 297.

Chapter 161. — Street Railways.

Boston Elevated Railway Company, public operation of, 1918, Sp. Acts
159; 1919, Sp. Acts 244, 245, 250, 251; 1920, 613, 637; 1921, 108.

Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company, formerly Bay State
Street Railway Company, public operation of, 1918, Sp. Acts 188; 1919,
Sp. Acts 247; 1920, 505"; 1921, 223.

Act to assure the continued operation of the lines of the Berkshire Street
Railway Company, 1921, 479.

Chapter 164. — Manufacture and Sale of Gas and Electricity.

Temporary act, in force during the war and ninety days thereafter,
relative to emergency connections between gas and electric companies as a
means of conservation, 1918, 152.

Temporary act, in force until June 1, 1925, relative to the rate of interest
on bonds of gas, electric and water companies, 1920, 581, 634; 1921, 264.

Provision for an inquiry b}^ the Department of Public Utilities info the
capitalization of gas and electric companies, 1921, Resolve 51.

Sect. 9 amended, 1921, 269.

Sect. 14 revised, 1921, 230 § 1.

Sect. 19 amended, 1921, 246.

Sect. 77 amended, 1921, 48.

Sect. 119 amended, 1921, 404.

Chapter 165. — Water and Aqueduct Companies.

Temporary act, in force until June 1, 1925, relative to the rate of interest
on bonds of gas, electric and water companies, 1920, 581, 634; 1921, 264.

Chapter 165. — Telephone and Telegraph Companies, and Lines for the
Transmission of Electricity.

Sect. 4 revised, 1921, 230 § 2.

800 Changes in the [Chaps. 167-175.

Chapter 167. — Banks and Banking.

Provision for a revision of the laws relating to banks and banking, 1921,
Resolve 56.

Sect. 12 amended, 1921, 78 § 1.
Sect. 13 amended, 1921, 78 § 2.
Sect. 15 amended, 1921, 153.
Sect. 31 amended, 1921, 471.

Chapter 168. ^ Savings Banks.

Sect. 32A added, 1921, 79 (authorizing savings banks to establish and
maintain safe deposit vaults).

Sect. 51 amended, 1921, 292 § 1.
Sect. 54, cl. Sixth amended, 1921, 229.

Chapter 170. — Co-operative Banks.

Sect. 12 amended, 1921, 242.
Sect. 27 amended, 1921, 211.
Sect. 31 amended, 1921, 158.
Sect. 41 amended, 1921, 157 § 1.
Sect. 42 amended, 1921, 157 § 2.

Chapter 172. — Trust Companies.

Sect. 14 amended, 1921, 352.
Sect. 40 amended, 1921, 194.
Sect. GG amended, 1921, 292 § 2.

Chapter 175. — Insurance.

Provision for an investigation relative to certain matters of insurance,
1921, Resolve 50.

Sect. 1 amended, 1921, 1G5 § 1.

Sect. 2A added, 1921, 277 § 1 (relative to contracts of reinsurance).

Sect. 9 amended, 1921, 213.

Sect. 14 amended, 1921, IGG.

Sect. 19A added, 1921, 172 (relative to the merger of insurance com-
panies).

Sect. 20 amended, 1921, 277 § 2.

Sect. 25, Form A, item 32 (h) revised, 1921, 165 § 2.

Sect. 32 revised, 1921, 190.

Sect. 37 amended, 1921, 144.

Sect. 47, cl. Second amended, 1921, 198; cl. Fourteenth added, 1921,
215 § 1 (authorizing writing of insurance in foreign countries); cl. Fifteenth
added, 1921, 277 § 3 (relating to reinsurance).

Sect. 48 amended, 1921, 215 § 2; 277 § 4.

Sect. 49 amended. 1921, 277 § 5.

Sec-t. 55. See 1921, 486 § 30.

Chaps. 176-186.] GENERAL LawS. 801

Sect. 63, cl. 7 (a) added, 1921, 215 § 3.

Sect. 80 amended, 1921, 160.

Sect. 81 affected, 1921, 372.

Sect. 93 amended, 1921, 486 § 30.

Sect. 110 amended, 1921, 136.

Sect. 118 amended, 1921, 167.

Sect. 119A added, 1921, 168 (to protect persons entitled to the proceeds
of life insurance and annuity policies, and the income tl:ierefrom, when re-
tained by life insurance companies).

Sect. 133 amended, 1921, 141.

Sect. 150 amended, 1921, 372.

Chapter 176. — Fraternal Benefit Societies.

Sect. 39A added, 1921, 295 (relative to the valuation of securities held
by fraternal benefit societies).

Sect. 46 re\ased, 1921, 155 § 1.

Sect. 46A added, 1921, 155 § 2 (relative to the payment of disability
benefits by subordinate lodges).

Chapter 178. — Savings Bank Life Insurance.
Sect. 21 revised, 1921, 416.

Chapter 181. — Foreign Corporations.
Sect. 1 amended, 1921, 486 § 31.

Chapter 182. — Voluntary Associations.

Sect. 1 amended, 1921, 368 § 1. (See 1921, 368 § 3.)
Sect. 12 added, 1921, 368 § 2 (suits against voluntarv associations).
(See 1921, 368 § 4.)

Chapter 185. — The Land Covul; and Registration of Title to Land.

Sect. 14 amended, 1921, 486 § 32.
Sect. 53 amended, 1921, 117.

Chapter 186. — Estates, for Years and at Will.

Temporary act, in force until February 1, 1923, relative to termination
of tenancies at will, 1919, 257; extended, 1920, 538; 1921, 489.

Temporary act, in force until February 1, 1923, penalizing lessors for
violation of certain rights of landlords, 1920, 555; 1921, 491.

Temporary act in force until February 1, 1923, providing discretionary
stay of proceedings in actions of summary process, 1920, 577; 1921, 490.

Unjust, unreasonable and oppressive rent agreements unenforceable,
1920, 578; amended, 1921, 452, rendering unenforceable agreements raising
rent because of increase in tenant's family; duration of act extended to
February 1, 1923, 1921, 488.

802 Changes in the [Ch-\ps. 193-218.

Commission on the Necessaries of Life authorized to investigate domestic
rentals, 1921, 325 § 2.

Sect. 12 affected temporarily, 1919, 257; 1920, 538;'l921, 489.

Chapter 193. — Appointment of Administrators.

Sect. 7 amended, 1921, 64.

Chapter 204. — General Provisions relative to Sales, Mortgages, Releases,
Compromises, etc., by Executors, etc.

Sect. 23 amended, 1921, 44 § 1.
Sect. 24 amended, 1921, 44 § 2.
Sect. 25 amended, 1921, 44 § 3.
Sect. 26 amended, 1921, 44 § 4.

Chapter 208. — Divorce.

Sect. 6 amended, 1921, 466 § 1.

Sect. 9A added, 1921, 466 § 2 (transfer from the superior to the probate
court of uncontested divorce libels).

Chapter 209. — Husband and Wife.
Sect. 32 revised, 1921, 56.

Chapter 212. — The Superior Court.

Sect. 14 amended, 1921, 35, 327.

Sect. ISA added, 1921, 350 § 1 (authorizing sittings of the Superior
Court at Quincy).

Chapter 214. — Equity Jurisdiction and Procedure in the Supreme Judicial

and Superior Courts.

Sect. 13 amended, 1921, 431 § 1.

Chapter 215. — Probate Courts.

Sect. 3 amended, 1921, 466 § 3.

Chapter 217. — Judges and Registers of Probate and Insolvency.

Sect. 33 revised, 1921, 42 § 1.
Sect. 37 revised, 1921, 364.
Sect. 39 amended, 1921, 42 § 2.

Chapter 218. — District Courts.

Police courts to be known hereafter as district courts, 1921, 430 § 1.
Sect. 1 amended, 1921, 430 § 1.
Sect. 10 revised, 1921, 287.
Sect. 55 revised, 1921, 486 § 33.

Chaps. 221-229.] GENERAL LawS. 803

Sect. 62 amended, 1921, 284 § 1.

Sect. 69 amended, 1921, 430 § 1.

Sect. 70 amended, 1921, 430 § 1.

Sect. 71 revised, 1921, 465 § 1.

Sect. 71 A added, 1921, 334 § 1 (relating to extra clerical assistance for
district court of Springfield).

Sect. 71 B added, 1921, 334 § 2 (relating to extra clerical assistance for
district court of Hampshire).

Sect. 71C added, 1921, 464 (relative to clerical assistance for the mu-
nicipal court of the Roxbury district).

Sect. 71D added, 1921, 465 § 2 (relative to clerical assistance for tlie
municipal court of the Brighton district).

Sect. 73 amended, 1921, 430 § 1.

Sect. 75 amended, 1921, 284 § 2.

Sect. 76 amended, 1921, 355 § 1.

Sect. 80 revised, 1921, 355 § 2.

Sect. 83 amended, 1921, 321.

Chapter 221. — Clerks, Attorneys and Other Officers of Judicial Courts.

Sect. 4 amended, 1921, 305.
Sect. 6 amended, 1921, 236.
Sect. 37 amended, 1921, 290 § 1.
Sect. 39 amended, 1921, 290 § 2.
Sect. 55 amended, 1921, 163.
Sect. 75 amended, 1921, 423.
Sect. 96 amended, 1921, 486 § 34.

Chapter 223. — Commencement of Actions, Service of Process.

Sect. 1 amended, 1921, 432.

Sect. 25 amended, 1921, 338.

Sect. 39. See 1921, 486 § 37.

Sect. 40 amended, 1921, 368 § 3.

Sect. 40 A added, 1921, 368 § 4 (service in suits against voluntary
associations).

Sect. 45 A added, 1921, 425 § 1 (security for officers making attachments).

Sect. 129A added, 1921, 425 § 2 (release by ofiicer of personal property
attached upon filing of bond).

Chapter 224. — Arrest on Civil Process.

Sect. 18A added, 1921, 425 § 3 (security to officers arresting on civil
process).

Chapter 229. — Actions for Death and Injuries resulting in Death.

Sect. 2 amended, 1921, 486 § 35.

804 Changes in the [Ch-\ps. 231-272.

Chapter 231. — Pleading and Practice.

Sect. 18 amended, 1921, 431 § 2.
Sect. 103 amended, 1921, 486 § 36.
Sects. 104-110 affected, 1921, 486 § 36.

Chapter 234. — Juries.

Sect. 3 amended, 1921, 455 § 2.

Sect. 3A added, 1921, 455 § 1 (postponement of jury service).

Chapter 235. — Judgment and Execution.

Sect. 35 revised, 1921, 425 § 4 (security for officers taking property on
execution).

Chapter 239. — Summary Process for Possession of Land.

Temporary act, in force until Februarv 1, 1923, relative to termination
of tenancies at will, 1919, 257; extended, 1920, 538; 1921, 489.

Temporary act, in force until February 1, 1923, granting discretionary
stay of proceedings in actions of summary process, 1920, 577; 1921, 490.

Chapter 246. — Trustee Process.

Sect. 4A added, 1921, 417 (relative to trustee suits in district courts).
Sect. 6 amended, 1921, 486 § 37.

Chapter 255. — Mortgages, Conditional Sales and Pledges of Personal
Property, and Liens thereon.

Sect. 1 amended, 1921, 233.

Chapter 260. — Limitation of Actions.
Sect. 4 amended, 1921, 319.

Chapter 262. — Fees of Certain Officers.

Sect. 8 amended, 1921, 259.

Chapter 264. — Crimes against Governments.
Sect. 5 amended, 1921, 278.

Chapter 272. — Crimes against Chastity, Morality, Decency and Good

Order.

Sect. 86 affected, 1921, 109.

Ch.^s. 276-282.] GENERAL LawS. 805

Chapter 276. — Search Warrants, Rewards, Fugitives from Justice, Arrest,
Examination, Commitment and Bail. Probation Officers and Com-
mission on Probation.

Provision for an investigation of the subject of bail in criminal cases,
1921, Resolve 34.

Chapter 278. — Trials and Proceedings before Judgment.

Sect. 13 amended, 1921, 262.

Chapter 281. — The General Laws and their Effect.
Sect. 9 amended, 1921, 486 § 38.

Chapter 282. — Express Repeal of Certain Acts and Resolves.
For additional acts and resolves repealed, see 1921, 486 § 39.
Certain acts repealed by this chapter are revived and re-enacted, 1921,
486 § 40.

806 Changes in the Annual Laws.

II
CHANGES IN THE ANNUAL LAWS

1931

Chap.

35 See 1921, 327. G. L. 212.

189 Revised, 1921, 434, 483. G. L. 90.

198 See 1921, 215 § 1, 277 § 3. G. L. 175.

202 See 1921, 389, 474, 486 § 16. G. L. 59.

215 § 1, see 1921, 277 §'3. G. L. 175.

215 § 2, see 1921, 277 § 4. G. L. 175.

273 Revised, 1921, 485 § 2. G. L. 148.

313 See 1921, 409. G. L. 112.

351 § 1, revised, 1921, 410 § 3. G. L. 149.

371 §§ 1, 2, see 1921, 486 § 6. G. L. 40.

434 Revised, 1921, 483. G. L. 90.

439 § 1, see 1921, 487 §§ 4, 5. G. L. 32.

486 § 4, see 1921, 487 § 7. G. L. 32.

497 See 1921, 501. § 4 in part repealed, 1921, 501 § 2.

®I|0 (Hammaxmtultli of Mnssnthnrntts

Office of the Secretary, Boston, September 1, 1921.

I certify that the acts and resolves contained in this volume are true
copies of the originals on file in this department.

I further certify that the table of changes in general laws has been
prepared, and is printed as an appendix to this edition of the laws, by
direction of the Joint Committee on Rules of the General Court, in
accordance with the provisions of section 51, chapter 3 of the General
Laws.

FREDERIC W. COOK,

Secretary of the Commonwealth.

INDEX

* For Acts and Resolves and Amendments toHhe Constitution passed at an
Extra Session, 1920, and index thereof, see pages 719 to 782.

INDEX

A. Bass Company, charter revived .......

Abatement of taxes (see Tax, Taxes).

Aberjona river, bridge over, new, at Bacon street in Winchester, con-
struction of, and apportionment of expense
Absentee voting, appropriation ......

Academy, Milton, The Trustees of, powers to hold and convey prop-
erty increased ........

Accident insurance (see Insurance).

Accountants, public, examination and registration of, appropriation

town, salary of .
Accounts, director of, in department of corporations and taxation
assistants to, appointment, etc. .....

county finances, estimates of, report as to, by .

county reserve funds, transfers from, to other accounts, approval

town and district notes, certain, certification by, relative to
division of, in department of corporations and taxation (see Divi-
sions) .
examiners of, employment by state auditor, relative to .
municipal, auditing and installing of, appropriation
Accused persons, investigation by department of mental diseases as to
mental condition of certain, provision for ....

Acquittal by reason of insanity, commitment of persons upon, rela-
tive to ......... .

Actions, demurrers in, at law, relative to .

limitation of, against physicians, etc., for malpractice, error or
mistake ..........

in matters relating to wills or to administration of estates of de-
ceased persons, relative to ......

trustee process, commenced by, in district courts, change of venue

venue in, commenced by trustee process in district courts, change of
upon assigned claims ........

voluntary associations, certain, by and against, relative to
Acts and resolves, blue book edition, appropriation ....

deficiency appropriations ......

cumulative index, appropriation .......

number passed by general court . . . ... . Page

Chap.
149

421
502

179

Item or
Section.

1-8
196

203

303

486

336

381

294

380

203

322, 323

415

262

431

319

1,2

486

417

432

368

1-4

203

185

203

Page 238

502

Page 657

203

184

697

Chap.

Item or

Section.

. 203

183

. 203

Page 238

. Page 698

. Page 697

203

92-103

203

Page 238

359

502

812 Index.

Acts and resolves, pamphlet edition, appropriati
deficiency appropriation .
returned by governor to general court .

referred to next annual session
vetoed by governor ....

Acushnet, river, dredging of, between New Bedford and Acushnet, pro-
vision for ....... Resolve 41

town of (see Towns).
Adams, town of (see Towns).
Adjutant general, appropriation
deficiency appropriation
powers of, relative to ...

supplementary appropriation
Administration, division of, in department of public health (see Di-
visions) .
supervisor of, appropriation ....... 203 140-142

authority of, to order changes in methods of disposing of certain

excess supplies ........ 298

budget system in registries of probate, duties, etc., as to . .42 1

Penikese island and buildings thereon, sale and conveyance by

Resolve 30
services of department of, special commission to investigate or-
ganization, etc., of certain state departments may avail itself

of Resolve 53

Administrators, public, appointment to administer testate estates,

relative to ......... 64

See also Fiduciaries.
Adulteration of food and drugs, laws relating to, applicability to

certain commodities ....... 486 26

Advances from state treasury to certain state officers, relative to . 342

Advertising committee hearings, general court, appropriation . 203 20

relative to .......... 343

Advisory board, in department of agriculture (see Boards).

of education, in department of education (see Boards).
Agricultural, associations, co-operative, certain, amount of capital

stock of 297

College, Massachusetts, appropriation ...... 203 354-358

... . ,. / 203 Page 239

deficiency appropriations 1 502 Page 657

information, division of, in department of agriculture (see Divisions).
School, Bristol County, trustees may purchase certain land and ad-
ditional equipment for ...... . 437 1-3

Essex County, improvements at, authorized .... 302 1-4

Norfolk County, improvements at, authorized .... 291 1-4

statistics, collection and publication of, co-operation between
United States department of agriculture and commonwealth
in, provision for ........ 253

Agriculture, department of (see Departments).

quadrupeds or birds harmful to, hunting, killing, etc., of, relative to 65
United States department of (see United States).
Aid, and relief, di\asion of, in department of public welfare (see Divisions).

military forces, by, to civil authorities, relative to ... 276

Index.

813

Aid, state, for high school transportation in small towns
for public schools, relative to .
state and military, to men who served in Philippine Insurrection or
China Relief Expedition .......

Algonquin tribe of Indians, Susan W. Attaquin Handy, a descendant
of, payment of annuity to .... Resolve

Aliens, applicants for admission as attorneys at law, as, made ineligible .
licenses for catching lobsters, granting to .... ,

registration, certificates of, to hunt, trap and fish, granting to
Ambulances, towns may appropriate money for maintenance, etc., of .
Amendments, proposed, to constitution (see Constitution, proposed

amendments to).
American Legion, flag of United States or of Massachusetts belonging
to posts of, inscriptions upon ......

Americanization, immigration and, division of, in department of

education (see Divisions).
Amherst College may hold additional property .....

Animal husbandry, dairying and, division of, in department of

agriculture (see Divisions).
Animal industry, division of, in department of conservation (see

Divisions).
Animals, harmful, within reservations, hunting, killing, etc., of, relative

sick or diseased, release of, prohibited ......

wild, close season for shooting of, in times of drouth, relative to
release of, relative to ....... .

See also Game.
Annisquam Mutual Fire Insurance Company, relative to charter of
Annuities, police officers, metropolitan district, widows and children of
soldiers and others, appropriation ......

supplementary appropriation .......

state employees, appropriation .......

Annuity Company of Massachusetts, time for organization of, ex-
tended ..........

Annuity contracts, protection of persons entitled to proceeds of, when
retained by life insurance companies .....

Apiary inspection, department of agriculture, appropriation

Appeal from decisions of commissioner of corporations and taxation,

board of (see Boards).
Appeals to superior court upon refusal of income tax abatements,
relative to ........ .

APPROPRIATIONS :

absentee voting .......

accountants, public, examination and registration of
accounts, and claims, unclassified ....

supplementary .......

division of, in department of corporations and taxation

municipal, auditing and installing of . . .

acts and resolves, blue book edition ....

deficiency .
cumulative index

Chap.

Item or
Section.

296

2.3

420

1-3

222

278

178

247

168
203

113

1-4

290

1.2

116

1.2

467

3.4

371

107

1,2

142

487

203

225

502

225

203

213

241

1, 2

502

196

203

303

203

219-232

502

21 9-2.32 i

203

319-323

203

322, 323

203

185

203

Page 238

502

Page 657

203

184

814

Index.

in department of public health

of commonwealth, special commission
problems relating to .

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

acts and resolves, pamphlet edition

deficiency .
adjutant general
deficiency
supplementary
administration, division of.
supplementary
supervisor of .
administrative department
to investigate certain
advertising committee hearings

advisory board, department of agriculture ....
Agricultural College, Massachusetts

deficiency ....•••••

agricultural information, division of, in department of agriculture

supplementary . . .

agriculture, department of .

supplementary .........

aid and pensions, state, commissioner of .... .

aid and relief, division of, in department of public welfare

supplementary .....••••

Americanization, immigration and, division of, in department of edu-
cation .....•••••

animal husbandry, dairying and, division of, in department of agri-
culture .....•••••

animal industry, division of, in department of conf?ervation .
supplementary .....-•••

annuities, soldiers and others .......

supplementary .....••••

state employees ......•■•

apiary inspection . . • • • • • • •

appeal, from decisions of commissioner of corporations and taxation,
board of ..••••••• •

on fire insurance rates, board of, in department of banking and
insurance .....••■•

arbitration, conciliation and, board of, in department of labor and
industries ....-••••

archives, Massachusetts .....••-

armories ......••-••

deficiency ...•••••■•

supplementary ....•••••

superintendent of ..•••••• •

armory commission ......•••

arsenal, superintendent of ...•••• •

attorney-general •

deficiency ...•'••'' S

supplementary ....•••••
auditing municipal accounts .......

hap.

Item or
Section.

203

183

203

Page 238

203

92-103

203

Page 238

502

203

520, 521

502

520

203

140-142

502

28d,
[ Page 652

203

240

203

354-358

203

Page 239

502

Page 657

203

242, 243

502

243

203

236-2571

502

239, 243

203

146-148

203

490-497

502

497

203 341,342

203

244-246

203

290-296

502

295

203

225

502

225

203

213

203

241

203

145

203

306

203

416, 425

203

181

203

129-131,

133, 135

203

Page 238

502

133

203

122

203

143, 144

203

122

203

233-235

203

Page 238

502

Page 657

502

234a, 2351

203

322, 323

Index.

815

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

auditor of the commonwealth .....

supplementary .......

automobiles, registration of, in department of public works

supplementary .......

Avery, Charles F., payment to .

Chap.

203
502
203
502
502

bail in criminal cases, special commission to investigate subject of 502

ballots, printing and distribution of .... .

band concerts in metropolitan parks district
banking and insurance, department of .

deficiency ..........

supplementary .........

banking laws, special commission to investigate, etc.

banks and loan agencies, division of, in department of banking and
insurance ....

deficiency .....

supplementary ....
bar examiners, board of . . .

Bartlett, Louise C, payments to

Bedford, town of, payment to
Belchertown School for the Feeble-Minded
blind, adult, aid for ....
instruction of, at homes

deaf and, pupils, education of .

division of, in department of education
blue book, printing and binding of

deficiency .....

boiler inspection service, department of public safety

boiler rules, board of, in department of public safety

bonds, officials', premiums, reimbursement

deficiency .....

serial ......

Boston, port of, development of, serial bonds

psychopathic hospital

state hospital ....

boulevards and parkways .

supplementary ....

boxing commission, in department of public safety
boys' parole, department of public welfare

supplementary ....

Bradford Durfee Textile School .
Bradford's History of Plymouth Plantation, printing of
Bridgewater normal school .

Bridgman, Frank E., assistant clerk of house, salary
Brightman street bridge in Fall River .
Brown, E. Gerry, retirement allowance

502
203
203

203

502

203
203
502
203

502

203

/ 203

\ 502

. 203

. 502

. 203

. 502

. 203

. 502

Item or

Section.

216-218

218

584, 585

Page 654

28c,

Page 651

190, 191

6305

297-310

Pages

238,239

298, 299,

310

28/,

Page 651

297-303

Page 238

298, 299

81,82

Pages

653, 654

Page 652

470-473

349

347

335

345-349

185

Page 238

Page 657

563, 564

568, 569

228^

Page 238

214

443

437-442

227, 634

227a

573, 574

507-509

509

373, 374

189

363, 363^

583

213

816

Index.

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

building inspection service, department of public safety
buildings, superintendent of ..... .

supplementary ........

bulletin of committee hearings, general court, publication of .

Bunker Hill monument and adjacent property, maintenance, etc.

Cambridge Parkway, maintenance of .

Cann, William H., payment to .

census division in department of secretary of the commonwealth

supplementary ........

chaplains, general court .......

in, world war, memorials for certain, establishment of, in state
house . . . . . . . . .

Charles river basin, maintenance

Chase, Eva, payment to ...... .

chief quartermaster ........

deficiency .........

supplementary ........

chief surgeon .........

child guardianship, division of, in department of public welfare
chiropodists, registration of, department of civil service and regis
tration ........

cities, English speaking classes for adults, reimbursement
supplementary .... ...

military aid, reimbursement .....

schools, certain expenses, reimbursement .

supplementary .......

taxes, reimbursement for loss of certain

teachers' pensions, reimbursement ....
civil service, division of, in department of civil service and registra
tion ........

deficiency ........

supplementary .......

civil service and registration, department of .

deficiency ........

supplementary .......

civil war veterans, formerly in state ser^dce, compensation

supplementary
records of, publication of
claims, accounts and, unclassified

supplementary

payment of certain

clerk, house of representatives

senate ....
commerce, foreign and domestic,
labor and industries .
supplementary
committees, general court, advertising hearings
bulletin of hearings

commission on.

in department of

Item or

Chap.

Section .

. 203

561, 562

. 203

161-170

. 502

168, 169

. 203

626

. 203

632

. 203

6286

. 203

202, 203

. 502

201

. 203

. 502

1521

. 203

629

. 502

Page 653

. 203

122-135

. 203

Page 238

. 502

133

. 203

136-138

. 203

498-502

. 203

387

. 203

338c

. 502

338c

. 203

149

. 203

334, 338c,

512

. 502

338c

. 203

324

. 203

353

I-
. 203

379-382

. 203

Page 239

. 502

379, 381

. 203

378-405

. 203

Page 239

. 502

379, 381.

401

. 203

219

. 502

219

. 203

121

. 203

219-232

. 502

219-232^

f
. 502 j

Pa pes
652-654

. 203

5,8

. 203

5,7

. 203

429, 430

. 502

401

. 203

Index.

817

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

committees, general court, expenses

supplementary

Chap.

203

Item or
Section.

commonwealth pier, at East Boston, improvements of .

five, supervision and operation of .... .

communicable diseases, division of, in department of public health
conciliation and arbitration, board of, in department of labor and

industries ....

conservation, department of

supplementary ....
constabulary, state ....
constitutional convention, deficiency
Coolidge, Henry D., clerk of senate, salary

Sumner, reimbursement .
corporations and taxation, department of

supplementary ....

correction, department of .

supplementary ....

councillors, salaries and expenses
counties, maintenance of, etc., for

county government, recess committee to investigate

Cradock bridge in city of Medford, construction of

cumulative index, acts and resolves

dairying and animal husbandry, division of, in department of agri

culture ....
Danvers state hospital
deaf and blind pupils, education of
debt, direct, payment of interest on

Dedham parkway, construction of

deer, wild, damages by

deficiencies ....

demonstration sheep farms ....'.

dental examiners, board of, in department of civil service and
tration ........

Devitt, Helena, payment to .....

district attorneys .......

deficiency ........

supplementary .......

district police, retired, compensation ....
documents, etc., worthless, commission to destroy

18c, I8d,
19,20
f 18e.

502 { Page 655
[ 19, 19a
28e,
Page 652
203 603

203 697

203 524, 525

50i

203
203
502
502
203
203
502
203
502
203

416, 425
258-296
265, 295
574^
Page 237
5
Page 654
311-324
312-318
475-486
502 4801, 482«
203 85, 87, 89
381 1,2
28e,
Page 652
630d,
Page 656
203 184

502

502'

regis-

203
203
203
203

502

203

203 =

502
203

203
502
203
203

502

203
203

244-246

444, 445

335

215

634c,

Page 656

288

Pages

237-240

Pages

656-658

246

389, 390

Page 654

67-75

Page 237

70,

Page 652

222

172

818

Index.

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

doorkeepers and assistant doorkeepers, general court

supplementary ........

drainage board .........

drugs, food and, inspection of, in department of public health

dry dock at South Boston, money due contractors for construe

tion of .
education, department of .

deficiency

supplementary

elections, contested, counsel fees for, reimbursement of certain
members of house of representatives for
expenses
deficiency .
supplementary
printing matters relating to
supplementary

electricians, state examiners of, in department of civil service and
registration .......

elevator regulations, board of, in department of public safety
embalming, board of registration in, in department of civil service
and registration ......

employees, public, compensation for mjuries sustained by
state, annuities and pensions .....

in military or naval service, compensation
employment, for soldiers and sailors, securing of .
employment offices, free ......

engineering division, in department of public health

supplementary
executive department

supplementary
fairs, reclamation, soil survey and, division of, in department o

agriculture
farm, state

farms, school boys working upon, supervision and care of
Feeble-Minded, Belchertown School for

Massachusetts School for the .
supplementary ....

fees, refunding of certain, by secretary of the commonwealth
films, motion picture, examination and registration of
fire insurance rates, board of appeal on, in department of banking
and insurance .......

fire marshal, state .......

fire prevention district service, in department of public safety
fire warden, state .......

firemen, claims arising from deaths of .

firemen's relief ........

fisheries and game, division of, in department of conservation

Chap.

203

502

203
203

203
203
203
502
502

502
203
502
502
203
502

203
203

203
203
203

203
203
203
203
502
203
502

203
203

203
203
203
502
502
502

203
203
203
203
203
203
203

Item or
Section.

11-13

( ''•
[ Page 654

1701

534, 535

60U

325-377

Page 239

Page 657

325-352

28a

192-195

Page 657

190-1971

192-195

190-1971

404, 405
566, 567

397. 398

224

213, 219-

223

152

139

415, 424

536, 537

537i, 5371

83-91

86,90,911

254-257J

481

257

470-473

455, 456

455

204i

574 J

306
570-572
570-572
265
230
209, 210
273-287

Index.

819

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

Fitchburg normal school ......

food and drugs, inspection of, in department of public health
foreign and domestic commerce, commission on, in department of
labor and industries .....

supplementary .......

forestry, division of, in department of conservation

supplementary .......

forests, state, purchase, development, etc., of
Foxborough state hospital ......

Foye, Ella M., payment to .....

Framingham, normal school .....

town of, sewage disposal contract, reformatory for women
free employment offices ......

game, fisheries and, division of, in department of conservation
Gardner state colony .......

supplementary .......

general court, bulletin of committee hearings

chaplains ........

clerks of senate and house of representatives

assistant ........

committees, expenses ......

supplementary .........

contested elections, counsel fees for, reimbursement of certain

members for .....
contingent expenses ....

supplementary .....
counsel to ..... .

supplementary .....
doorkeepers and assistant doorkeepers

supplementary .....
hearings, advertising ....

bulletin of .
legislative document room, clerks

supplementary .....

manual for ......

members' compensation ....

supplementary .....
messengers ......

supplementary
pages

supplementary
postmaster

Chap.

Item or
Section.

203

364, 364 J

203

534, 535

203

429, 430

502

401

203

260-272

502

265

203

267, 268

203

446-450

502

Page 654

203

365, 365^

203

486

203

415, 424

203

273-287

203

451

502

451a

203

5-8

203

18c. 18d,

19, 20

18e,

502

Page 655

19, 19a

502

28a

203

502

f 27,
[ Page 655

203

18a, 186

502

18b,
Page 654

203

11-13

502'
203

11,

Page 654

203

502

203

1-4

502

2,4

203

11, 13

502'

11,
Page 654

203

11, 14

502

11,
Page 654

203

11,12

820

Index.

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

general court, printing and binding

recess committee .....

sergeant-at-arms, salary, clerical assistance, etc.
sketches, outline, of members .
stationery .....
deficiency .....
travelling expenses ....
supplementary ....
witnesses, summoning of

supplementary ....
General Laws, printing of .
girls' parole, department of public welfare
governor, automobile for, purchase of .

salary and expenses
governor's council, salaries and expenses
Grafton state hospital

graves of soldiers in foreign soil, commission to investigate as to

guard, state, deficiency .....
health, public, department of ... .

deficiency .......

supplementary ......

hearings, committees of general court, advertising of
bulletin of ...... .

highways, division of, in department of public works

deficiency

supplementary ......

homestead commission, in department of public welfare
Hospital Cottages for Children ....

hospital school, Massachusetts ....

supplementary ......

Hyannis normal school .....

hygiene, division of, in department of public health
immigration and Americanization, division of, in de
education ......

income tax di\'ision, in department of corporations and

supplementary ......

index, cumulative, acts and resolves

industrial accidents, department of . . .

industrial school, for boys .....

for girls .......

deficiency .......

industries, labor and, department of .
infirmary, state .......

ink, purchase of ......

inspections, division of, in department of public safety

deficiency .......

partment
taxation

:Jhap.

Item or

Section.

203

502

28e,
, Page 652

203

10-16

203

25,26

502

Page 657

203

2, 4

502

2,4

203

502

170i. 1701

203

510-512

203

102

203

83, 88, 89

203

85. 87, 89

203

453, 454

502'

152f,
Page 655

203

Page 238

203

520-553

203

Page 239

502

Page 657

502

520-553a

203

577-588^

602

Page 652

203

Pages
I 239,240

502

584, 585

203

503, 504

203

434

203

517

502

517§

203

366, 366^

203

522, 523

203

341, 342

203

316-318

502

317, 318

203

184

203

406-410

203

513, 514

203

515

502

Page 657

203

411-430

203

518, 519

203

199

203

560-565

502

Page 658

Index.

821

Chap.

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

institutions, state, improvements, etc., at, studies and estimates
for ...........

insurance, banking and, department of .....

203

deficiency .......... 203

supplementary ......... 502

division of, in department of banking and insurance .

deficiency ..........

savings bank life, division of, in department of banking and in-
surance ..........

supplementary .........

special commission to investigate certain matters of . . .

intelligence bureau, adjutant general's department

deficiency ..........

interest, direct debt and temporary loans .....

journals of house of representatives of Massachusetts Bay, purchase
and distribution of copies of ..... .

judicial department .........

deficiency .........

juvenile training, division of, in department of public welfare .
Kennedy, Fannie R., payment to .....

Kimball, James W., clerk of house of representatives, salary .
labor and industries, department of .... .

laboratories, division of, in department of public health
Lakeville state sanatorium .......

land court .........

Lawless, Joseph T., reimbursement .....

Laws, General, printing of .

Laws, uniformity of state, commission on ... .

legislative, department .......

deficiency . . . . ...

supplementary ........

document room, clerks .......

supplementary ........

libraries, public, division of, in department of education
library, state .........

supplementary ........

lieutenant governor, salary and expenses ....

loan agencies, banks and, division of, in department of banking
insurance ........

deficiency .........

supplementary ........

supervisor of, in department of banking and insurance
loans, temporary, payment of interest on . . . .

"Lotis", police steamer, maintenance .....

Lowe, John, payment to ...... .

Lowell, normal school .......

and

203
203

203
502

502

203
203
203

203
203
203
502
203
502
203
203
203
203
203
502
502
203
203
203
502
502
203
502
203
203
502
203

203
203
502
203
203
203
502
203

Item or
Section.

625

297-310

Pages

238, 239

298, 299,

310

304-306

Page 239

307-310

310

286,

Page 655

95, 99

Page 238

215

182

29-78

Page 237

Page 657

505-516

Page 653

411-430

538, 539

544-546

76-78

Page 653

170i, 170f

156

1-28

Page 237

Page 657

2-28a

343, 344

157-160

160

84, 87

297-303

Page 238

298, 299

300-302

215

558

Page 652

367

822

Index.

APPROPRIATIONS — continued
Lowell, textile school .
lumber, surveying of .
Lyman school for boys

supplementary
Lyons, Catherine, payment to
Mahoney, John W., reimbursement
manual for general court

markets, division of, in department of agriculture
Mashpee, town of, construction and repair of road
Massachusetts, Agricultural College

deficiency ......

archives, reproduction of manuscript collection
hospital school .....

supplementary .....

nautical school .....

deficiency ......

reformatory ......

School for the Feeble-Minded .

supplementary .....

Soldiers' Home .....

supplementary .....

training schools, trustees of . . .

maternity aid, investigation as to, deficiency
Mayo, Julia B., payment to . . .

McDonough, John J., payment to
Medfield state hospital ....

medical examiners' fees ....

medicine, board of registration in, in department of civil service and
registration .........

Chap.

203
203
203
502
502
502
203
203
203
203
203
502
203
203
502
203
203
203
203
502
203
502
203
203
502
502
203
203

203

memorial to Massachusetts soldiers, in France, investigation as to 502

memorials in state house for certain chaplains in world war, estab-
lishment of .... .
mental diseases, department of .

supplementary .....

Merwin, Henry C, retirement allowance
messengers, general court ....

502
203
502
502
203

Item or
Section .

375, 37G

420, 428

516

Page 653

252, 253

226

354-358

Page 239

Page 657

181

517

5171

360-362

Page 239

484

455, 456

455

150, 151

15U

505-516

Page 237

Page 654

Page 653

457

204

385-388

1521,

Page 655

supplementary

metropolitan, district commission
deficiency . . . .

supplementary , , ,

north, sewerage district ....,,.

deficiency . ........

parkway in city of Everett, construction of retaining wall on

502

203
203

1521
431-473
4360-467
213
11, 13
1.1,
Page 654
629-637
Page 240
[6340-636,
502 < Pages

[ 655, 656

203 635§

rno/ 635i

\ Page 656

203 Page 240

\ Page 655

Index.

823

north metropolitan sewerage district

deficiency .....
North Reading state sanatorium

supplementary ....

Northampton state hospital

nurses, board of registration of, in department of civil ser\'ice and

registration .......,,

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

metropolitan, south, sewerage district .

deficiency ......

water system .....

Mexican border service, certificates of honor
military accounts, etc. ....

military aid, cities and towns reimbursed
militia, adjutant general ....

supplementary .....

aero squadron, organization and maintenance
armories ......

deficiency ......

supplementary .....

chief quartermaster ....

deficiency ......

supplementary .....

chief surgeon ......

horses, maintenance of .

property and disbursing officer

superintendent, of armories

of arsenal ......

minimum wage service, department of labor and industries

Monson state hospital

mothers and children, prenatal and postnatal care of, investigation

as to, deficiency
motion picture films, examination and registration of
motor vehicles, registration of, in department of public works

supplementary
Mount Grace state forest
municipal accounts, auditing and installing
Nantasket Beach reservation
nautical school, Massachusetts

deficiency
New Bedford, state pier

textile school .
Newburyport bridge .
Norfolk state hospital
normal art school
normal schools .

deficiency
North Adams normal school

Chap.

203
502
203
203
203
203
203
203
502
502
203

203
502
203
203
502
203
502
203
203
203
203
203

203
502
203
502
203
203
203
203
203
203
203
203
502
203
203
203
203
203

502

203
203
502
203

Item or
Section.

636

Page 240

637

120§

149

92-103

119a

129-131,

133, 1.35

Page 238

133

122-135

Page 238

133

136-138

nsd

120
122

122
417, 426

458

Page 237

574i

584, 585

270

322, 323

631

360-362

Page 239

600

377

583

436a

372

363-372

Page 239

368, 3681

635^

635i

Page 656

Page 240

547, 548

547

459

203 394-396

824

Index.

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

officials' bonds, premiums, reimbursement

deficiency .......

old provincial state house .....

optometry, board of registration in, in department of civil service
and registration .....

supplementary ......

ornithology, division of, in department of agriculture
pages, general court ......

supplementary ......

pamphlet edition, acts .and resolves

deficiency .......

paper, purchase of ..... .

deficiency .......

supplementary ......

pardons, advisory board of, in department of correction
park reservations ......

parkways and boulevards .....

supplementary . . . . . .

parole, board of, in department of correction

boys', department of public welfare .

supplementary . . . . . .

girls', department of public welfare .
Partridge, Mary F., payment to .
Penikese hospital ......

deficiency .......

supplementary ......

pensions, soldiers and others ....

supplementary ......

state aid and, commissioner of ...

state employees ......

teachers .......

pharmacy, board of registration in, in department of civil
registration ......

pier, commonwealth, at East Boston, improvements of

commonwealth, five, supervision and operation of

New Bedford state, operation and maintenance of

one at East Boston, maintenance
plant pest control, division of, in department of agriculture
plumbers, state examiners of, in department of public health

deficiency .......

police, district, retired, compensation .

killed in discharge of duties, allowance to families of

state, di\dsion of, in department of public safety
deficiency ......

supplementary .....

port of Boston, development of, serial bonds
porters, state house .....

postmaster, general court ....

e and

hap.

Item or
Section.

203

228J

203

Page 238

203

171

203

399-401

502

401

203

250, 251

203

11, 14

502 <

11,
Page 654

203

183

203

Page 238

203

• 187

203

Page 238

502

187

203

475

203

630a

203

227, 634

502

227o

203

475

203

507-509

502

509

203

510-512

502

Page 652

203

553

502

Page 657

502

553o

203

225

502

225

203

146-148

203

213, 219-

223

203

352

203

391-393

203

603

203

597

203

600

203

598

203

247-249

203

540

203

Page 239

203

222

203

232

203

556-559

502

Page 658

502

574 i

203

214

203

164

203

11, 12

Index.

825

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

premiums, officials' bonds, reimbursement

deficiency ....
prison, camp and hospital .

instructors, retired, compensation
officers, retired, compensation
state ....
supplementary-
probate and insolvency, courts of
supplementary
registers of .
supplementary
probation, commission on .

supplementary
property and disbursing officer
Province lands, care and maintenance of
public accountants, examination and registration of
public employees, compensation for injuries sustained by
public health, department of .... .

deficiency ........

supplementary .......

public lands, waterways and, division of, in department of public

deficiency ........

supplementary .......

public libraries, division of, in department of education .
public records, supervisor of, in department of .secretary

commonwealth
public safety, department of

deficiency

supplementary
public utilities, department of

supplementary
public welfare, department of

deficiency

supplementary
public works, department of

deficiency

supplementary

pumping station for disposal of sewage for town of Reading

Reading, sewage disposal for town of, pumping station for

Chap.

Item or
Section.

203

228^

203

Page 238

203

483

203

221

203

221

203

482

502

482a

203

46-66

502

46 64

203

49-66

502

49, 53-64

203

79, 80

502

203

120

203

592

203

303

203

224

203

520-553

203

Page 239

• I

502

Page 657

502

520- 553a

cwork

5 203

589-606

203

Page 240

502

607o, 6076

203

343, 344

of the

203

198-200

203

554-574

502

Page 658

502

555-574 i

203

608-624

502

619

203

488-519

502

Page 657

502

497-5171

203

575-606

203

Pages
239,240

502

584-6076

[

203

635

■ 1

502

f 630d,
^ Page 656

[

203

635

• 1

502

630rf,
, Page 656

recess committee, general court .

502

reclamation, soil survey and fairs, division of, in department of agri-
culture 203

records, etc., of commonwealth, obsolete, commission to destroy . 203

28e,
Page 652

254-257^
172

826

Index.

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

reformatory, for women . . . .

Massachusetts . . . . .

registers of probate and insolvency

supplementary . . . . .

registration, civil ser\'ice and, department of

deficiency ......

supplementary . . . . .

registration, division of, in department of ci\'il service and registration 203
supplementary

rehabilitation, vocational, and co-operation with federal government

relief, aid and, di\dsion of, in department of public welfare

supplementary .....

reporter of decisions of supreme judicial court
representatives, house of, members' compensation

supplementary ....

reservations, park ....
retirement, allowances, state employees

board, teachers' ....
supplementary ....

board of .....

supplementary ....

prison officers and instructors .

veterans, certain ....
supplementary ....
Russell, Thomas H., reimbursement
Rutland state sanatorium .
safety, public, department of

deficiency

supplementary
Salem normal school
sanatoria .

supplementary
Santx)rn, Guy C, payment to

Sanger, William H., assistant clerk of senate, salary
savings bank deposits, unclaimed, reimbursement for fun

posited on account of
savings bank life insurance, division of, in department of b.
and insurance

supplementary
school boys working upon farms, supervision and care of
seals, bounties on ..... .

secretary of the commonwealth ....

deficiency .......

supplementary ......

securities, administration of law to control sale of, etc.
senate, members' compensation ....

supplementary ...,,,

Chap.

Item or
Section.

. 203

485

. 203

484

. 203

49-66

. 502

49, 53-64

. 203

378-405

. 203

Page 239

. 502

379, 381,

401

ration 203

383-405

. 502

401

iment 502 <

334o.
Page 655

. 203

490-497

. 502

497

. 203

39,40

. 203

3,4

. 502

. 203

630a

. 203

213,219-

223

. 203

350-353

. 502

352

. 203

211-213

. 502

213

. 203

221

. 203

219, 220

. 502

219

. 502

Page 654

. 203

549

. 203

554-574

. 502

Page 658

. 502

555-5741

. 203

369

. 203

544-552

. 502

547

. 502

Page 653

. 203

Is de-

. 502

232 i

nking

. 203

307-310

. 502

310

. 203

257

. 203

289

. 203

173-204

/ 203

Page 238

1 502

Page 657

. 502

178-204J

. 502

624a

. 203

1,2

. 502

Index.

827

Chap.

, in department of agri

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

sergeant-at-arms, retired women formerly employed by, compensa-
tion ....
salary, clerical assistance, etc. .

supplementary

sewerage district, north metropolitan

deficiency ....
south metropolitan

deficiency ....
sheep farms, demonstration
sight-saving classes for children .
sinking fund requirements .
Slattery, James, payment to
smoke, abatement of .
soil survey, reclamation, and fairs, division of,

culture .....
soldiers, annuities and pensions of certain

supplementary ....

graves of, in foreign soil, commission to investigat^c as to

memorial to, in France, investigation as to

soldiers and sailors, aid for, in finding employment

aid for, state and military, cities and towns reimbursed

state employees as, compensation

state pay to .
Soldiers' Home in Massachusetts

supplementary

south metropolitan sewerage district

deficiency ....

standards, division of, in department of labor and industries
Standlsh monument reservation, maintenance of .
state aid and pensions, commissioner of . . .

state constabulary .......

state employees, annuities and pensions

in military or naval service, compensation
state farm ........

state fire marshal .......

state fire warden .......

state forests, purchase, development, etc., of

state guard, deficiency ......

state house, engineer's department ....

maintenance of ...... .

supplementary .........

memorials in, for certain chaplains in world war, establishment of

203
203

502

203

602'

203
203
502
203
203
203
203
502
203

203
203
502

502

203
203
203
203
203
502
203
502
203
203
203
203
502
203

203
203
203
203
203
203
203
203

502
602

Item or
Section.

223

9-16

11,

Page 654

6351

635i

[ Page 656

Page 240

636

Page 240

246

348

214

Page 653

624

254-257^

225

I 1521.

1 Page 655

I 152f,

{ Page 655

139

149

152

208

150, 151

151*

636

Page 240

419, 427

269

146-148

574 1

213, 219-

223

152

481

570-572

265

267, 268

Page 238

162

165, 167-

170

168, 169

152 J

828

Index.

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

state house, old provincial .....
supplementary ......

porters ........

telephone service ......

watchmen .......

women formerly employed in cleaning, compensation
state infirmary .......

state library .......

supplementary ......

state police, division of, in department of public safety

deficiency .......

supplementary ......

state prison .......

supplementary ......

stationery, general court .....

deficiency .......

statistical service, department of labor and industries
street railway legislation, investigation of alleged irrei

certain, committee on, appropriation
superintendent of buildings

supplementary
superior court .

deficiency

supervisor of administration
supreme judicial court
deficiency .

purchase of reports of

reporter of decisions of
surgeon, chief
Taunton state hospital

supplementary
taxation, corporations and, department of

supplementary ....

teachers, training of, for vocational schools
teachers', institutes, expen.ses of holding

retirement board ....
supplementary ....
telephone and telegraph department, in department of

ties,
telephones, state house
towns, animals, inspection of, reimbursement

English speaking classes for adults, reimbursement
supplementary ......

forest fires, expenses in extinguishing, reimbursement

military aid, reimbursement ....

school expenses, certain, reimbursement

deficiency .......

supplementary ......

Item or

Chap.

Section.

. 203

171

. 602

171a

. 203

164

. 203

167

. 203

163

. 203

223

. 203

518. 519

. 203

157-160

. 502

160

. 203

556-559

. 502

Page 658

. 502

574^

. 203

482

. 502

482a

. 203

25,26

. 502

Page 657

. 203

414

gularities in

. 502

19a

. 203

161-170

. 502

168, 169

. 203

41-45

r 203

Page 237

1 502

Page 657

. 203

140-142

. 203

29-40

. 203

Page 237

. 203

186

. 203

39, 40

. 203

136-138

. 203

460

. 502

460n

. 203

311-324

. 502

312-318

. 203

326

. 203

336

. 203

350-353

. 502

352

public utili-

. 203

612

. 203

167

. 203

296

. 203

338c

. 502

338c

. 203

272

. 203

149

. 203

332-334,

338f, 512

. 203

Page 239

. 502

338c

Index.

829

APPROPRIATIONS — continued.

towns, taxes, reimbursement for loss of certain

teachers' pensions, reimbursement ....
training schools, Massachusetts, trustees of .
treasurer and receiver general .....

deficiency . . . . . . .

supplementary .......

tuberculosis, division of, in department of public health

supplementary .......

university extension courses .....

utilities, public, department of .

supplementary .......

venereal diseases, division of, in department of public health
veterans, retirement of certain .....

supplementary .......

veterinary medicine, board of registration in, in department of civil
service and registration .......

vocational rehabilitation and co-operation with federal government

vocational schools, training of teachers for

wage, boards ........

minimum, service, department of labor and industries
Waltham, rental for sewage disposal, department of mental diseases
war records, civil, publication of .

world's, division of, adjutant general's department
Ward, Minnie, payment to
wars, expenses on account of

supplementary
watchmen, state house
water system, metropolitan
waterways and public lands
works

deficiency

supplementary
welfare, public, department of

deficiency

supplementary
Wellington bridge
Westborough state hospital
Westfield, normal school

state sanatorium
Williams, Captain A. C, estate of, reimbursement

Winthrop parkway, construction of . .

witnesses, general court, summoning of

supplementary
women, reformatory for
Worcester, normal school
deficiency .

Polytechnic Institute

of, in department of

public

Chap.

Item or
Section.

203

324

203

353

203

505-516

203

205-215

203

Page 238

502

208i 213

203

541-543

502

541-553a

203

339, 340

203

608-624

502

619

203

526, 527

203

219, 220

502

219

203

402, 403

502

f 334o,
1 Page 655

203

326

203

418

203

417, 426

203

455i

203

121

203

96, 100

502

Page 653

203

149-152

502

15U-152J

203

163

203

637

203

589-606

203

Page 240

502

607a, 607h

203

488-519

502

Page 657

502

497-517^

203

228, 633

203

461, 462

203

370, 370i

203

550-552

203

628a

227a

502'

634a,

[

Page 655

203

502

203

485

203

371, 37U

203

Page 239

203

229

830

Index.

APPROPRIATIONS — concluded.
Worcester, state hospital
works, public, department of

deficiency

supplementary
Wrentham state school
supplementary

Appropriations, boulevards in metropolitan parks district, common-
wealth's share of expense of maintaining, for, relative to
cities and towns, by, excess of, addition of, to sinking funds, law
providing for, repealed
for memorials for soldiers, sailors, etc.
motor vehicle fees and fines, from, relative to
state highways, construction of, for, relative to
towns, by, for employment of nurses and maintenance of ambulances
Arbitration, conciliation and, board of, in department of labor and

industries (see Boards).
Archives, Massachusetts, appropriation ......

Armories, appropriation .........

deficiency appropriation ........

supplementary appropriation .......

superintendent of, appropriation .......

Armory commission (see Commissions, Commissioners).
Arrests, for violation of laws relating to motor vehicles, relative to

on mesne process or execution in civil actions, indemnification of
officers for .........

Arsenal, superintendent of, appropriation ......

Art commission (see Commissions, Commissioners).
Assessments, cities and towns, by, for construction of sewers, drains or
sidewalks, relative to .......

insurance (see Insurance).
Assessors, assistant, appointment in towns . .

election or appointment in cities ......

Middleborough, appointment of ..... .

New Bedford, additional, pro\'ision for .... .

tax rates, fixing by, relative to ...... .

Assigned claims, venue in suits on .

Assignments, affecting title to personal property, certain, recording of,
made unnecessary ........

of proceeds of life insurance and annuity policies, etc., when re-
tained by life insurance companies .....

Associated Merchants Mutual Insurance Company, charter revived
Associations, vohmtan,', suits by and against certain, provision for

referendum petition as to . . . . . . Page

See also Corporations.
Athletic exercises for pupils in public schools, provision for
Athol, town of (see Towns).

Attachment, indemnification of officers for taking personal property on
of personal property, fees of sheriffs, etc., for keepers

Chap.

203
203

203

502
203
502

112

Item or
Section.

464. 466

575-606
Pages

239. 240
684-6076

467-469
467

1,3

486

112

1-3

112

1.2

371

1.2

203

181

203

129-131.

133. 135

203

Page 238

502

133

203

122

349

425
203

486

122

208

395

1.2

1,2

348

432

233

168
147
368
693

360

425
259

1-4

Index.

831

Attachment, of proceeds of life insurance and annuity policies, etc.,

when retained by life insurance companies . . . .

release of personal property taken on, liability of officers for, relative

Attleboro, city of (see Cities).

Attorney, word, meaning of, provision of law as to, struck out

ATTORNEY- GENERAL:

appropriation .........

claims of persons whose property was damaged by acts of violence
committed on property belonging to Judge Albert F. Hayden
of Boston, hearing of, by . . . . . Resolve

deficiency appropriations ....... -i

investigation by, as to operation of law relative to legal residence of
women voters ....... Resolve

opinions of, additional volume, publication authorized . Resolve
supplementary appropriation .......

Attorneys at law, applicants for admission as, required to be citizens of
United States .........

Auctions, public, hours and places of, relative to ... .

Auditing and installing of municipal accounts, appropriation
AUDITOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH:

advances from state treasury to certain state officers, purposes, sums,
etc., determination by ..... .

appropriation .........

bonds of principals of state normal schools, penal sums of, to be
prescribed by ....... .

examiners of accounts, employment by ....

registers of probate and insolvency, clerical assistance for, copies of

estimates, etc., of expenditures for, filing with
supplementary appropriation ......

Automatic sprinklers (see Sprinklers).
Automobiles (see Motor vehicles).

Avery, Charles F., reimbursement of, for certain taxes paid under mis-
take ........ Resolve

appropriation ..........

Item or
Chap. Section.

168

425 2

486 1

203 233-235

27
203 Page 238
502 Page 657

23
502 234a, 235^

290 1, 2

127

203 322, 323

342

203 216-218

486
380

42
502

218

47
502 Page 654

Bags, paper, used in sale of coke, charcoal and kindling wood, sale of,

relative to .... .

Bail in criminal cases, investigation of subject of . . Resolve

Baird, Charles O., pen.sion ....
Bakery products, sale of, relative to
Balloons, fire, liberating or fljnng of, penalty for
Ballot law commission (see Commissions, Commissioners).
Ballots, printing and distribution of, appropriation ....
Band concerts in metropolitan parks district, appropriation
" Bank " or " trust ", words, and the like, foreign equivalent of, use

by certain persons and corporations, prohibited .

1, 2

1,2

315

1,2

485

502

190, 191

203

6306

1,3

832

Index.

Banking, and insurance, department of (see Departments).

laws relating to, revision of, provision for . . . Resolve

unauthorized, relative to ....... .

BANKS:

Nonotuck Savings, may acquire real estate for transaction of its
business ..........

Worcester County Institution for Savings may acquire additional
real estate .........

Banks, and banking, laws relating to, revision of, provision for Resolve
and loan agencies, division of, in department of banking and insurance

(see Divisions),
commissioner of, in department of banking and insurance (see

Commissions, Commissioners),
co-operative, guaranty fund of, relative to
paid-up shares, issue by, relative to .

loans upon, authorized
right of, to hold real estate for transaction of business
surplus account of, relative to .
deposits by cities in, limited ....

dividends, payment of, when in process of liquidation
joint deposits in, maximum amounts of, increased .
laws relating to, revision of, provision for . . . Resolve

national, shares of stock of, held by fiduciaries, taxation of
savings, investment by, in bond.s of gas, electric and water com-
panies .........

joint deposits in, maximum amounts of, increased
safe deposit vaults, establishment, etc., of, and renting boxes in
by, authorized .......

withdrawal of deposits, notice to, right to require, regulated
savings and insurance, surplus of, relative to . . .

shares of stock of certain, held by fiduciaries, taxation of
See also Trust companies.
Bar, admission to, as attorneys at law, applicants required to be citizens
of United States ........

examiners, board of (see Boards).
Barber shops, minors employed in, educational certificates of, relative

Barcelo, Clavic, pension .........

Barnes, Edwin B., payment to . • . . . ' .

Barnstable, county of (see Counties).

Bartlett, Louise C, guardian of Elizabeth G. Bartlett, payment to

Resolve
appropriation .....

Chap.

payment to ..... .

appropriation .....

Bass, A., Company, charter revived
Bass, black, taking, etc., of, restrictions on
Bay, Hull, eels, taking of, in, relative to

Massachusetts, waterway from Taunton river to
relative to .... .

south, in Boston, harbor lines in, established
Bayside Foundry Company, dissolved .

Resolve

299

177
56

157
242
211
158
157
486
471
153
56
202

229
153

79
292
416
202

290

341

128

502

• . 502

. 149

188, 197

. 58

further surveys
Resolve

Item or
Section.

1.2

1
1.2

2
13

1, 2

1, 2
1. 2

18
137
481

Page 654
Page 653

1-4
1-4

Index.

833

Bedford, town of (see Towns).

Belchertown School for the Feeble-Minded, appropriation
Benefit societies, fraternal (see Fraternal benefit societies).
Benevolent corporations, certain, not deemed life insurance com-
panies . . . .

Berkshire, county of (see Counties).

Street Railway Company, lines of, continued operation assured
Beverages, non-alcoholic, manufacture or bottling of certain, regulated
Beverly, city of (see Cities).
Bicycles, lights on, use required .......

Billiard rooms, minors employed in, educational certificates of, relative

Biologic products manufactured in laboratories of department of public
health, sale of surplus stock of, authorized ....

Bird, William EUery, pension .......

Birds, certificates of registration to hunt, relative to .

harmful, within reservations, hunting, killing, etc., of, relative to
report on, of Massachusetts, preparation of, provision for Resolve
reservations, within, better protection of, relative to .
sick or diseased, release of, prohibited ......

wild, close season for shooting of, in times of drouth, relative to
protection of, relative to .
release of, relative to .
Births, etc., town records of, previous to year 1850, distribution of
copies of ....

Black bass, taking, etc., of, restrictions on

Blind, adult, aid for, appropriation .

instruction of, at homes, appropriation

articles produced by, purchase of certain, by superintendent of

buildings and officers of public institutions ....

deaf and, pupils, education of, appropriation ....

division of, in department of education (see Divisions).

Bliss, Daniel S., payment of annuity to . Resolve

Blue book, printing and binding of, appropriation ....

Chap.
203

167

479
303

377

341

Item or
Section .

470-473

deficiency appropriations .......

" Blue sky law," so-called ........

Board of Missions of the Protestant Episcopal Church for the Diocese
of Western Massachusetts, incorporated . . . .

BOARDS:

advisory, in department of agriculture, appropriation

of education in department of education, to constitute, with com-
missioner of education, the state board for vocational educa-
tion ..........

appeal, from decisions of commissioner of corporations and taxation,
applications to, time for making . . . . .

appropriation .........

on fire insurance rates, in department of banking and insurance,
appropriation .........

bar examiners, appropriation .......

boiler rules, in department of public safety, appropriation

462

1-4

322

212

1. 2

467

1-8

107

1, 2

171

188,

197

203

349

203

347

486

203

335

203

185

203

Page 238

502

Page 657

499

1, 2

454

1-3

203

240

123

203

145

203

306

203

81,82

203

568, 569

203

41G, 425

203

389, 390

365

203

170§

203

404, 405

203

566. 567

834 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

BOARDS — concluded.

city (see Cities).

conciliation and arbitration, in department of labor and industries,
appropriation .........

dental examiners, in department of civil service and registration,
appropriation .........

dental internes, registration by, provision for ....

drainage, appropriation ........

electricians, state examiners of, in department of civil service and
registration, appropriation ......

elevator regulations, in department of public safety, appropriation .
embalming, registration in, in department of civil ser\'ice and regis-
tration, appropriation 203 397, 398

reinstatement by, of embalmers failing to pay for renewal of regis-
tration upon designated date, etc. . . . . .419

industrial accident, appropriation ...... 203 406-410

claim of Francis W. Goodwin, adjustment by, provision for

Resolve 1

See also Departments: Industrial accidents,
medicine, registration in, in department of civil service and regis-
tration, appropriation .......

assistance for conducting examinations, employment by
Briggs, Edna E., registration as chiropodist by, authorized .
examinations by, relative to ...... .

nurses, registration of, in department of civil service and registra-
tion, appropriation ........

optometry, registration in, in department of ci'vil service and regis-
tration, appropriation .......

supplementary appropriation .......

pardons, ad\'isory board of, in department of correction, appro-
priation . . .
parole, in department of correction, appropriation

medical assistance to, provision for ......

pharmacy, registration in, in department of civil service and regis-
tration, appropriation ....... 203 391-393

permits, issuance by, for transaction of retail drug business, relative

to 318

plumbers, state examiners of, in department of public health, ap-
propriation .........

deficiency appropriation ........

registration, division of, in, certificates of registration, suspension
and cancellation of, by .
offices of, to be in state house .......

retirement, in department of treasurer and receiver general, appro-
priation ..........

supplementary appropriation .......

teachers' retirement, in department of education, appropriation
supplementary appropriation .......

town (see Towns).

veterinary medicine, registration in, in department of civil service
and registration, appropriation ......

vocational education, establishment, powers, etc. ....

203

385-388

313

409

1, 2

203

394-396

203

399-401

502

401

203

475

203

475

312

203

540

203

Page 239

478

1,2

426

203

211-213

502

213

203

350-353

502

352

203

402, 403

462

2,6,8

Index.

835

Boiler, inspection service, department of public safety, appropriation .

rules, board of, in department of public safety (see Boards).
Bonds, counties, issued by, interest rate, relative to .

electric companies, of, owning hydro-electric plants, relative to
fireworks, in connection with manufacture, wholesale storage or
public exhibition of, giving of ..... .

fraternal benefit societies, held by, valuation of .
gas, electric and water companies, of, investment by savings banks
in .......... .

officials', premiums, reimbursement, appropriation

deficiency appropriation ........

principals of state normal schools, penal sums of .
serial, appropriation . . . ...

water companies, of, interest rate ......

investment by savings banks in ..... .

See also Securities.
'■ Bonus " for soldiers, sailors and marines, applications for, time for
filing, relative to . .....

special stat« tax to provide funds for .....

student nur.ses of medical department of United States army, entitled

Bootblack establishments, minors employed in, educational certificate

of, relative to .
Boston, and Albany Railroad Company, debenture bonds of Boston
Terminal Company, guarantee by ... .

powers of, as to Boston Terminal Company, exercise of, by New
York Central Railroad Company ....

railroad connections with property of commonwealth in East
Boston, construction of, agreements, etc., as to, with, au-
thorized .........

and Eastern Electric Railroad Company, time for filing a bond and

constructing and operating its railroad, extended
and Gloucester Construction Company, charter revived for certain
purposes ........

and Providence Railroad Corporation, debenture bonds of Boston

Terminal Company, guarantee by .
Baptist Bethel City Mission Society, formed
Baptist Bethel Society, consolidated with Boston Baptist City
Mission Society .......

Baptist City Mission Society, consolidated with Boston Baptist
Bethel Society .......

Chamber of Commerce, authorized property holdings increased
City Hospital, unclaimed property in, disposition of, etc.
city of (see Cities).

Elevated Railway Company, bridges, certain, over Charles river,
construction of, part of cost of, to l)e paid by .
investigation by trustees of, as to advisability of instituting a five-
cent fare on certain lines ..... Resolve

land in Boston, taking of certain interests in, by, authorized
report, annual, of board of trustees of, date changed .
Firemen's Mutual Relief Association, election of officers of, method
of voting, etc. .........

Chap.

Item or
Section.

203

563, 564

269

500

295

229

203

228^

203

Page 238

486

203

214

264

229

326

1,2

399

1-4

354

341

143

363

494

433

1.2

1, 2

143

1-6

133

1-5

497

9
386
108

132

1-5

836 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

Boston, Firemen's Relief Fund, The, meaning of certain terms with

respect to administration of, defined ..... 390

harbor (see Harbors).

municipal court (see Courts).

Overseers of the Poor in the City of. The, name, changed to The

Overseers of the Public Welfare in the City of Boston .
port of, development of, serial bonds, appropriation
protective department, members of, meaning of term, with respect
to administration of The Boston Firemen's Relief Fund, de-
fined ..........

psychopathic hospital, appropriation ......

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women
Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad Company, railroad connections
with property of commonwealth in East Boston, construction
of, as affected by ....... .

state hospital, appropriation .......

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women
Terminal Company, capital stock of, ownership, etc., relative to
debenture bonds, issuance by, authorized .....

powers of New York Central Railroad Company as to
Bottling of certain non-alcoholic beverages regulated ....

Boulevards, metropolitan parks district, in, commonwealth's shares of

expense of maintenance of, appropriations for, relative to
Boulevards and parkways, appropriation .....

supplementary appropriation .......

Bowling alleys, minors employed in, educational certificates of, relative

to 341

Boxes and half boxes for farm produce sold at wholesale, Massachusetts

standard for, established ....... 248 1, 2

Boxing commission, state (see Commissions, Commissioners).
Boys, parole of, department of public welfare, appropriation

supplementary appropriation ......

Bradford Durfee Textile School, appropriation

tests by, certain, authorized ......

Bradford's History of Plymouth Plantation, printing of, appropria-
tion 203 189

Braintree, town of (see Towns).

Bread, labels on loaves of, use of, relative to . . . . .94

BRIDGES:

Aberjona river, over, in Winchester, construction of, etc.
Brightman street, Fall River, appropriation .....

Charles river, over, certain, between Boston and Watertown and J
between Boston and Cambridge, construction of . . 1

Chelsea south, over Mystic river, indebtedness by Boston for con-
structing a draw on, authorized .....

Cradock, over Mystic river in Medford, reconstruction of
Floating, in Lynn, reconstruction of, provision for
Holyoke, over Cabot street in, Farr Alpaca Company may maintain
Millers river, over, in town of Athol, reconstruction of, by Worcester
county ..........

Newburyport, appropriation .......

Plum Island, between town of Newbury and, reconstruction of

146

1.2

203

214

390

203

443

449

494

2.4,5

203

437-442

449

363

143

363

1,2

303

112

1,3

203

227, 634

502

227a

203

507-509

502

509

203

373, 374

385

421

1-8

203

583

497

1-15

501

1.2

345

1-3

398

1-3

237

1-6

331

1-4

391

1-4

203

583

482

1-8

Index. 837

148

1-4

203

228, 633

330

1-4

203

363, 363^

203

583

430

320

1,2

499 1

1, Subs.
1-11

Item or
Chap. Section.

BRIDGES — concluded.

Tyngsborough, alteration, improvement, etc., of, by county of

Middlesex 245 1,2

Union, over North river between towns of Marshfield and Norwell,

repair, etc., of .
Wellington, appropriation ........

Worcester, over Market street in, George L. Brownell may main-
tain ..........

Bridgewater, normal school, appropriation .....

state hospital (see Hospitals).
Bridgman, Frank E., assistant clerk of house of representatives, salary,
appropriation .........

Briggs, Edna E., registration as chiropodist authorized
Brightman street bridge. Fall River, appropriation
Brighton district of city of Boston, municipal court of (see Courts).
Bristol, County Agricultural School, trustees may purchase certain land

and additional equipment for ...... 437 1-3

county of (see Counties).
Brockton, city of (see Cities).

police court, name changed to district court of Brockton
Webbing Company, relative to .

Brokers selling securities, registration of .

Brookline, municipal court of (see Courts).

town of (see Towns).
Brown, E. Gerry, retirement allowance to .... . 477

Brownell, George L., may maintain bridge over Market street in

Worcester . . .

Browning, Robert W., payment of annuity to . . . Resolve

Budget, appropriation acts ....... <^

system extended to expenditures fbr clerical assistance in registries

of probate 42 1-3

Buffing wheels in factories, etc., hoods or hoppers for, construction

and approval of ........ 50

Building inspection service, department of public safety, appropria-
tion 203 561, 562

Buildings, in Boston, construction, alteration and maintenance of, law I r,„„ i_ifi

amended ........ | t_„

exemption of certain, from laws relative to fire protection in sta-
bles for horses and mules ....... 109

minors employed in construction or repair of, educational certificates

of, relative to ........ . 341

renting of (see Landlord and tenant).

superintendent of, appropriation ....... 203 161-170

articles or supplies, purchase of, from division of the blind by . 486 17

scrubwomen in employ of, retirement of . . . . . 487 8

supplementary appropriation ....... 502 168, 169

watchmen and assistant watchmen of, arming of, etc., to protect

state property ......... 256

Bulletin of committee hearings, general court, appropriation . . 203 24

330

1-4

203

1-5

502

. 1-4

838 Index.

Item or

Chap. Section.

Bunker Hill monument and adjacent property, maintenance, etc., ap-
propriation 203 626

Burial, grounds (see Cemeteries).

permits, return of, by cemetery officers . • . , . . 333

Burrage, Henry T., pension ........ 13 1,2

Burrill, Charles L., supersedeas bond as surety for, execution of,

authorized ....... Resolve 37

Bushel weight of fruits, vegetables, etc., investigation relative to

Resolve 8

Business corporations (see Corporations).

Butler, Thomas M., widow of, payment of annuity to . Resolve 35

Bjrrnes, Captain Frank, widow of, payment to ... . 261 1, 2

Cambridge, city of (see Cities).

Camp Devens, land known as, acquisition of, by United States, consent

of commonwealth to, etc. ....... 456 1,2

Candidates (see Elections).

Cann, William H., payment to, appropriation ..... 203 6286

Cans, used in wholesale distribution of milk or cream, marking and

sealing of ......... 45 1-3

Capital stock, co-operative corporations, certain, of, amount of . . 297

sale of, act to control ........ 499 1, 2

shares of, certain, held by fiduciaries, taxation of . . . . 202

unsubscribed for, of gas, electric and water companies, disposition •

of 246

Carriers (see Common carriers).

Cartons used for sale of \ascous or semi-solid commodities, etc., regu-
lated 374

Carver, town of (see Towns).

Cary, Isaac Harris, Educational Fund, incorporated 249 1-3

Cemeteries, return of burial and cemeter5' permits by officers of . . 333

CEMETERIES :

Caswell burial ground, city of Taunton may discontinue part of . 4 1,2

Censorship, moving picture, deputy director of, appointment, etc. . 438 1

Census division, in department of secretary of the commonwealth (see

Divisions).
Chamber of Commerce, Boston, authorized property holdings in-
creased ..........

Chaplains, general court, appropriation ......

memorials in recognition of services of certain, during world war,
establishment of, in state house, appropriation
provision for ........ Resolve

Charcoal, paper bags used in sale of, relative to sale of . . .

Charitable corporations, certain, not deemed life insurance companies
Charles river, basin, maintenance, appropriation ....

bridges over, certain, between Boston and Watertown and between /
Boston and Cambridge, construction of . . \

Charlestown district of Boston, municipal court of (see Courts).
Chase, Anna E., pension .........

Eva, payment to, appropriation .......

133

203

502

1521

1,2

167

203

629

497

1-15

501

1,2

502

Page 653

Index.

839

Chelsea, city of (see Cities).

police court, name changed to district court of Chelsea .
Chicopee, city of (see Cities).

police court of, name changed to district court of Chicopee
Chief quartermaster, appropriation ....

deficiency appropriation ......

supplementary appropriation .....

Chief surgeon, appropriation ......

services rendered to commissioner of state aid and pensions by, com-
pensation, etc. ........

Child guardianship, division of, in department of public welfare (see

Divisions).
Children, physical training for, in public schools, provision for

stipulations in leases providing for raise in rent because of birth or

adoption of, in tenant's family, unenforceable
working hours of, in certain employments . . . . .

See also Minors.
China Relief Expedition, state and military aid to men who .served in
Chiropodist, registration of Edna E. Briggs as, authorized .
Chiropodists, registration of, appropriation

Citations, etc., return of, in police, district and municipal courts
CITIES:

Attleboro, betterment assessments, certain, abatement of
charter changed .....

pension, Packard, Hiram R. .

Parker, Warren .....

school loan authorized ....

Beverly, aldermen, compensation of

high school loan authorized
Boston, appropriations, for finance commission, larger, provision for
for obtaining information on municipal affairs, amount increased
assessor.?, board of, chairman of, salary increased
Barnes, Edwin B., payment to ......

Boston Elevated Railway Company, certain lines of, in, investi-
gation as to advisability of instituting a five-cent fare on

Resolve
taking by, of certain interests in land in, authorized
bridge over Mystic river between Chelsea and, indebtedness for
constructing a draw on, authorized .....

bridges over Charles river between Watertown and Cambridge J
and, construction of, etc. ...... \

Brighton district of, municipal court of (see Courts).

Chap.

430

Item or
Section.

. 430

. 203

122-135

. 203

Page 238

. 502

133

. 203

1.36-138

buildings, construction, alteration
amended

and maintenance of, law

; . I

exemption of certain, from laws relative to fire protection in
stables for horses and mules ......

candidates for office in, women enabled to sign nomination papers
for, and to be .

Charlestown district in, municipal court of (see Courts).

Chelsea south bridge loan authorized .....

City Hospital, unclaimed property in, disposition of, etc.

3,59

360

452
280

222

203

338

176
393

286

285

301

453

283

128

9
386

345
497
501

60
289
476

109

345

1^
387

1,2
1-6
1,2
1,2
1,2
1,2
1,2

1,2
1,2
1.2

1-5

1-3

1-15.

1,2

1-11
1-16

1,2

1-3

1-5

840 Index.

494

1-6

288

340

196

1-3

407

1-3

191

1,2

Item or
Chap. Section.

CITIES — continued.

Boston, CuUen, John F., widow of, payment to . . . .76 1, 2

Dorchester district of, municipal court of (see Courts).

rapid transit system for, investigation as to . . Resolve 22

East Boston, bathing beach, public, establishment of, in, investi-
gation as to . . . . . . Resolve 33

harbor line in Boston harbor on southerly and easterly sides of,

changed . . . . . . .111 1, 2

property of commonwealth in, railroad connections with, author-
ized ..........

election, municipal, date of ...... .

election commissioners, nomination papers, time for issuance by .

electrical appliances, certain, provision for removing or placing
underground .........

Eliot street in, widening of ...... .

exposition, international, in or near, commission to further con-
sider ........ Resolve

Faneuil Hall Market in, street stands in, regulations relative to .

finance commission, appropriation, larger, for, provision for

fire commissioner, wires and electrical appliances, certain, remov-
ing or placing underground, powers and duties as to . • 196 1-3

fire department, members of, meaning of term, with respect to ad-
ministration of The Boston Firemen's Relief Fimd, defined .

Gately, Olive P., payment to ...... •

Goode, Thomas F., payment to ..... .

harbor (see Harbors).

information on municipal aflfairs, expenditures for obtaining,
amount increased ........

McDonough, James E., widow of, payment to .

municipal court (see Courts).

municipal election, date of ...... .

nomination papers for candidates for office in, time for issuance of
women enabled to sign .......

nominations for elective offices in, relative to .

North Margin street in, certain buildings on, exempted from laws

relative to fire protection in stables for horses and mules 109

Overseers of the Poor in the City of. The, name changed to The
Overseers of the Public Welfare in the City of Boston .

pension, Tilton, Laura F. .......

public works, department of, flow or drainage of waters in South
bay, provision for, in case of certain work done, approval by

representation at congresses, etc., held to consider municipal
aflfairs, e.xpenditures for, amount increased ....

Roxbury district of, municipal court of (see Courts).

school offenders in, commitment of .

schoolhouse property, use as war memorial buildings, etc., by

South bay in, harbor lines in, established .....

sprinklers, automatic, installation of, in .

street commissioners, board of, regulations by, relative to street
stands in Faneuil Hall Market ......

Stuart street in, relative to ...... .

tenement houses in, installation of automatic sprinklers in .

390

414

1,2

129

1, 2

1,2

135

1,2

288

340

1,2

288

146

1,2

339

1,2

137

1,2

173

169

1,2

137

1-4

476

191

1,2

407

1-3

476

Index.

841

CITIES — continued.

Boston, transit department, investigation bj', as to rapid transit
system for Dorchester district .... Resolve

truants, habitual, in, commitment of ....

voters in, general register and street lists of, form of .
listing of ........ .

registration of, weight of applicants, etc., declaration of, made
unnecessary ........

voting precincts in, relative to .....

war memorial buildings, etc., use of schoolhouse property as, by
wards, tuition, etc., of, amount of payments for

settlement of accounts for, when to be made
wires and electrical appliances, certain, provision for removing or

placing underground ..:...

women enabled to sign nomination papers for candidates and to
be candidates for office in .
Brockton, biennial municipal elections, provision for
land held for school purposes, sale authorized
pension. Bird, William EUery ......

sewerage loan authorized ......

surface drainage loan authorized .....

Cambridge, biennial municipal elections in, provision for
board of election commissioners established
bridges over Charles river between Boston and, construction of,
etc. . . . ...

Collins, James M., widow of, payment to . . . . .

Middlesex county buildings in, improvements at, authorized
pension, Burrage, Henry T. ...... .

Magoun, Kittle L. ....... .

Mannix, Mary E.

superior court for criminal business in Middlesex county, sittings
at, increased .........

tuberculosis hospital for Middlesex county, expense incurred for,
not to be apportioned to, etc. ......

voters in, listing and registration of .

Chelsea, bridge over Mystic river between Boston and, indebtedness
by Boston for constructing a draw on, authorized
pension, Simpson, Medora J. .

Swan, Etta A. ...... .

Willey, George H. ..... .

voters in, listing and registration of .

Chicopee, Byrnes, Captain Frank, widow of, payment to
sewer loan authorized ......

Everett, metropolitan parkway in, retaining wall on, construction of

reimbursement by, of certain officials for expense of defending a

certain suit, authorized .......

school loan authorized ........

Fall River, clerk of board of police, salary of ....

fire department, Harrington, Daniel H., late member of, payment
to administratrix of estate of, by commonwealth Resolve

/hap.

Item or
Section.

173

1, 2

114

1-8

1, 2

220

169

1.2

272

214

196

327

1-3

1.2

307

1-4

1. 2

212

1.2

182

1. 2

184

1. 2

199

1-8

239

1-11

497

1-15

501

1, 2

309

1-3

1, 2

250

1. 2

1, 2

185

1-3

1, 2, 4, 5

114

6-8

345

1-3

1. 2

1, 2

418

1, 2

2,4, 5

114

6-8

261

1, 2

436

1, 2

378

411

1. 2

329

1.2

126

1,2

842

Index.

Chap.

CITIES — continued.

Fall River, hospital consolidation loan authorized ....

janitors employed by, pensioning of .

school loan authorized ........

Gardner, incorporated ........

Gloucester, Good Harbor Beach in, public reservation at, establish-
ment of ......... .

Western avenue, widening of, and construction of a sea-wall in,
relative to ...... . Resolve

Haverhill, fire department, civil service laws extended to
pensioning of permanent members of .
Merrimack river in, harbor line on northerly side of, established .
Holyoke, bridge over Cabot street in, Farr Alpaca Company may
maintain .........

Fahey, Michael, guardian of children of, payment to .

Ferry, Oscar C, widow of, payment to .... .

Lawrence, fire department, retention in ser\'ice of certain members
of, provision for ........

high school loan authorized .......

Reaction and Benevolence Mutual Benefit Society, Incorporated,
situated in, may hold property ......

Lowell, charter amended ........

election commission, relative to ..... .

Jeanne d'Arc Credit Union of, may hold real estate
Notre Dame de Lourdes Credit Union of, may hold real estate
tuberculosis hospital for Middlesex county, expense incurred for,
not to be apportioned to, etc.
Lynn, appropriations for school purposes, relative to
Floating bridge in, reconstruction of, provision for
licensing board, relative to
pension, Baird, Charles O.
Barcelo, Clavic .
Chase, Anna E. .
Ingalls, Charles H.
Waitt, Charles F.
school loan authorized
Maiden, board of survey, street and water commission
etc. ........

charter amended .......

first district court of eastern Middlesex in, adequate accom
tions for ........

second assistant clerk, office established
sidewalk construction, indebtedness for, authorized
street paving, permanent, indebtedness for, authorized
Medford, biennial municipal elections in, provision for .
chief engineer of fire department placed imder civil service
Cradock bridge over Mystic river in, reconstruction of
primary elections in ... .

schoolhouse building commission established
Melrose, pension. Dragon, John .
Worthen, Carrie M. ,
school loan authorized ....

98
187

66
119

451

be.

mods

Item or
Section .

1, 2

1. 2

1-53

1-3

311

131

134

331

1-4

1, 2

382

1, 2

457

1, 2

154

383

1-57

115

1-4

444

185

1-3

234

1, 2

237

1-6

450

1, 2

324

1,2

1, 2

110

1. 2

373

1-27

151

1.2

287

1, 2

101

1, 2

161

1-5

174

1, 2

398

1-3

140

1-15

405

1-7

1,2

1, 2

362

1,2

Index.

843

299

Chap.
CITIES — continued.

Methuen, act of incorporation repealed ..... 435

(See Towns.)
New Bedford, Acushnet river, dredging of, assessments for, upon

Resolve
assessors, additional assistant, provision for
biennial municipal elections in, provision for
police officers, rank of certain, relative to .
school loan authorized .....

sewer loan authorized .....

water loan authorized .....

Newburyport, bridge between Plum Island and town of Newbury
reconstruction, etc., of, part of cost to be paid by
school loan authorized ......

superior court for Essex county, civil sittings of, at, time changed
Newton, pension, Hall, Herbert W. .....

Northampton, board of public works established ...
Nonotuck Savings Bank in, may acquire real estate for transac
tion of its business .......

Peabody, borrowing of money by, in anticipation of revenue, author
ized .........

Pittsfield, licensing board, relative to .

street grading and paving, loan for, authorized .
Quincy, plans for construction work, procuring of, by, without ad
vertising, authorized ......

superior court for Norfolk county, sittings in, authorized
Revere, biennial municipal elections in, provision for

Broadway construction loan authorized ....

highway in, proposed, investigation as to . . . Resolve

Leverett and Winthrop avenues in, protection of, from damage by
ocean .......

pension, Paine, Elbridge G. . . . .

school loan authorized .....

Winthrop parkway, extension of, part of cost of, to be paid

by . . . .

Salem, board of appeal relative to building construction and main
tenance, established .......

Somerville, tuberculosis hospital for Middlesex county, expense in

curred for, not to be apportioned to, etc.
Springfield, Dwight and Water streets railroad underpass loan
authorized ......

laboratory in vicinity of, necessity of establishing, investigation

as to, by department of public health . . . Resolve

Taylor and Stafford streets extension loan authorized

Taunton, appropriation of money by, for relief of persons injured by

rabid dogs, authorized .......

Caswell burial ground, discontinuance of part of, by, etc.
schoolhouse loan authorized .......

Waltham, rental for sewage disposal, department of mental

diseases, appropriation ....... 203

sewage disposal from Massachusetts School for the Feeble-Minded,

payments for, to, relative to ..... . 254

Item or
Section.

1. 2

1-5

496

1,2

218

1,2

175

1, 2

232

1. 2

482

2-4

1,2

1, 2

1-10

412

1,2

356

100

1,2

353

1. 2

350

1-3

228

1-4

210

1,2

397

1-3

1,2

369

1, 2

397

1-3

139

1-4

185

1-3

231

1, 2

219

1, 2

1. 2

122

1. 2

455 i

844

Index.

CITIES — concluded.

Woburn, conveyance, certain, by, confirmed

school loan authorized .......

water loan authorized .......

Worcester, bridge over Market street in, George L. Brownell may
maintain .... ...

ordinances by, for control or prevention of smoke and cinders
authorized ........

pension, Gleason, Walter F. ..... .

Marley, Hannah .......

water loan authorized . . . . . .

water supply by, for Saint Vincent Hospital buildings in town o
Millbury, authorized ......

Cities, aid to, by military forces, relative to ... .

appropriations, excess of, addition of, to sinking funds, law pro-
viding for, repealed .......

for memorials for soldiers, sailors, etc., relative to
assessments for construction of sewers, drains or sidewalks, relative to
assessors, assistant, election or appointment of . . .

tax rates, fixing by, relative to .....

auctions, public, in, relative to .
clerks, certification by, to state secretary, of number of names of
voters checked on voting lists at elections, relative to .
hunting, trapping and fishing certificates, granting by
corporation taxes and interest thereon, distribution of, to, relative to
deposits of, in banks or trust companies, limited ....

drainage, regulations as to, investigation as to standardizing Resolve
drains, etc., determination to construct certain, recording of state-
ment as to .
employees, vacations of certain ......

explosives, etc., permits for manufacture, sale, etc., of, granting by
designated ofhcers of certain .....

fire departments, motor-propelled apparatus of, special licenses for
operators of, provision for .....

firemen, retirement and pensioning of .
fireworks, manufacture or wholesale storage of, bonds in connection
with, filing with .......

fish traps in tide water, construction of, regulation by aldermen

forest wardens, appointment of .

garbage, ofYal, etc., collectors of, registration by .

Grand Army of the Republic, quarters of posts of, heating and

lighting of, appropriations for, by, authorized

health, boards of, powers and duties as to regulation of manufacture

etc., of certain non-alcoholic beverages ...

registration with, of collectors of garbage, offal, etc. .

highways, expense of laying out, alteration, etc., of, agreements for

apportionment of, authorized .....

state, alterations of locations of, in, relative to .
indebtedness by, for establishing, etc., gas or electric lighting plants
relative to ....... .

payment of, by addition of excess of appropriations, etc., to sink-
ing funds, law providing for, repealed

Chap.

69
67

330

485

Item or
Section.

1. 2
1, 2
1-3

1-4

1.2

470

1. 2

469

1,2

347

1-3

1,2

276

486

208

348

127

209

467

1-10

375

1-3

486

3-5

403

1, 2

337

500

274

358

1,2

303

358

1,2

401

446

486

Chap.

Item or
Section.

484

486

467

1-10

116

1.2

185

1-3

203

149

357

Index. 845

Cities, instruction by, of adults in use of English, reimbursement for
laborers employed by, vacations of .... .

licenses, hunting, trapping and fishing .....

lobsters, catching of ...... .

lodging houses, fee for, authorized .....

See also Permits,
lighting plants, gas and electric, indebtedness for establishing, etc.,

by, relative to 486 11

Middlesex county, in, certain, expense incurred for a tuberculosis

hospital to be apportioned to .
military aid, reimbursement, appropriation . • .
nurses, school, appointment in ..... .

offices, women to hold, proposal for legislative amendment to con-
stitution to enable ...... Pages 688, 698

permits for manufacture or bottling of certain non-alcoholic bever-
ages, granting by ....... . 303

for manufacture, sale, etc., of certain explosives, etc., granting by

designated officers of certain ...... 485 3-5

plumbing and drainage, regulations relative to, investigation as to

advisability of standardizing .... Resolve 40

pound nets, etc., in tide water, construction of, regulation by alder-
men . . . . . . . . .24

private ways, public construction work in certain, by, forbidden . 486 9

public waj's, repair and maintenance of certain, improved with state

funds, relative to ....... . 428

registrars of voters, assistant, in certain, exempted from civil serv-
ice laws ..........

reimbursement of, for certain school salaries, relative to

for loss of taxes, on land used for public institutions, appropriation
relative to ........ .

on land used for stat# forests, relative to ... .

for maintaining certain classes for instruction in use of English .
school teachers and superintendents, dismissal of .
schools, distribution of school funds and other state aid for, relative

expenses, reimbursement for certain, appropriation

supplementary appropriation ......

nurses, appointment in ....... .

physical training for pupils in, provision for ....

teachers, minimum salary for, established .....

sealers of weights and measures, Massachusetts standard for boxes
for farm produce sold at wholesale, law relative to, enforce-
ment by 248 1, 2

sealing and inspection of containers used in wholesale distribution

of milk or cream, duties as to . . . . .45 1

sewers, drains or sidewalks, determination to construct certain, re-
cording of statement as to . . . . . . 486 20

sidewalks, etc., determination to construct certain, recording of

statement as to . . . . . . . . 486 20

sinking funds, addition to, of excess of appropriations, etc., law pro-
viding for, repealed ........ 486 12

420

1-3

203

324

486

282

1,2

484

293

420

1-3

203 334,

338c,

512

502

338c

357

360

420

846

Index.

124

272
214
227
220
24

290

Cities, state and military aid by, relative to .... .

state forests, loss of taxes on land used for, reimbursement of, rela-
tive to ......... .

taxes (see Tax, Taxes).

teachers' pensions, reimbursement, appropriation ....

treasurers, charges and fees collected by collectors of taxes, account to
tuition of state wards and wards of city of Boston, amount of pay-
ments for ........

settlement of accounts for, when to be made
United Spanish War Veterans, quarters for camps of, providing by
voting precincts in, relative to ..... .

weirs, etc., in tide water, construction of, regulation by aldermen
Citizens, United States, applicants for admission as attorneys at law

required to be .

City or municipal governments, establishment of, in towns, pro-
posal for legislative amendment to constitution relative

to Pages 685, 698

note as to invalidity of action of the general court upon, at extra

session in 1920 Page 689

Civil authorities, aid to, by military forces, relative to . . . 276

Civil service, and registration, department of (see Departments).

auditor of commonwealth, employment of examiners of accounts by,

notwithstanding contrary rules of .... . 380

commissioner of (see Commissions, Commissioners).

conservation, department of, certain employees in, exempted from . 238

division of, in department of civil service and registration (see

Divisions) .
Haverhill fire department placed under . . . . .311

Longmeadow, chief of police or commissioner of public safety of,
placed under ........

Medford fire department, chief engineer of, placed under
registrars of voters, assistant, in certain cities, exempted from
Civil war veterans, formerly in state service, compensation, appro
priation .........

supplementary appropriation .....

records of, publication of, appropriation ....

right of certain, to state pensions, established, etc.
Claims, assigned, venue in suits on .

I
payment of certain, appropriation . . . . . i

Clarke, Emma L., pension .......

Clerks, city (see Cities).

court (see Courts).

senate and house of representatives (see General Court).

town (see Towns).
Clinical thermometers, manufacture and sale of, relative to . . 263

Coal, sale of, relative to . . . . . . .95

Coke, paper bags used in sale of, relative to sale of . . . .89

sale of, relative to ......... 95

Cole, Frank W., clerk in charge of legislative document room, salary

established ......... 384

Chap.

Item or
Section .

222

1-4

282

1,2

203

353

1,2

1.2

1,2

. 174

1,2

. 156

. 203

219

. 502

219

. 203

121

. 279

. 432

f 203

230, 232

1 ''-'{

Pages

652-654

. 39

1, 2

1-3

1,2

Index.

847

Chap.
Collectors of taxes (see Tax, Taxes).
COLLEGES:

Amherst, may hold additional property 178

Emmanuel, The Trustees of, incorporated .....

Harvard, members of board of overseers of, method of election of
International, Smyrna, Asia Minor, The Trustees of the, may grant

degrees, etc. ......... 314

Massachusetts Agricultural, appropriation ....

deficiency appropriations ......

Mount Holyoke, The Trustees of, may hold additional real and per
sonal estate ........

Wellesley, may hold additional property ....

Collins, James M., widow of, payment to ... .

Combinations in connection with sale of commodities, penalty for
Commerce, foreign and domestic, commission on, in department

of labor and industries (see Commissions, Commi.ssioners) .
Commissioners, probate court, appointed bj-, unauthorized or ir-
regular acts of, relative to ...... 44

state, advance of money from state treasury to certain, relative to . 342
designation of persons to perform duties of, during absence or dis-
ability . . . 275

Commissions, Commissioners:

agriculture, agreement by, with United States department of agri-
culture for co-operative work in collection and publication
of agricultural statistics, provision for .... 253

investigation by, as to bushel weight of fruits, vegetables, etc.

Resolve S
armory, appropriation ........ 203

art, appropriation ......... 203

ballot law, appropriation ........ 203

banks, credit unions, certain, holding of real estate by, approval by 444, 468
dividends in case of banks in process of liquidation, declaration by 471
safe deposit vaults, establishment, etc., of, by savings banks, per-
mission, etc., by ........ 79

to be member of commission to revise banking laws Resolve 56

withdrawal of savings deposits, savings banks and trust com-
panies requiring notice of, notice by, to, etc. . . . 292

boxing, in department of public safety, appropriation . . 203

civil service, special qualifications of sex stated in requisitions may

be recognized by ....... . 449

conservation, deeds of reconveyance by, of certain lands reforested

by commonwealth, restriction in, relative to . . . 271

Mohawk Trail State Forest, establishment of, powers and duties

as to 344

corporations and taxation, accounts, director of, assistants to, ap-
pointment by ........ . 486

appeal from decisions of, board of (see Boards).

appeals from certain decisions of, time for taking, shortened . 123

corporation tax, extra, powers and duties as to . . . 493

corporation taxes and interest thereon, distribution to cities and

towns, duties as to . . . . . . . , 375

Item or
Section.

281

1-6

204

1,2

314

1-3

203

354-358

203

Page 239

502

Page 657

180

267

1,2

486

1-4

143, 144

153

154, 155

1, 2
573, 574

3
1, 2
1-5

1-13
3

848 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

Commissions, Commissioners — continued.

corporations and taxation, income taxes, appeals upon refusal of

abatement by ........ . 113 1, 2

notice to, by registers of deeds of registering of certain deeds and

declarations of trust ........ 207

public institutions, state lands used for, valuation of, by . . 486 15

reimbur.sements for certain taxes paid under mistake, powers as to

Resolves 47-49
triennial equalization and apportionment of state and county taxes,

reports as to, by, relative to ..... . 379 1, 2

correction, feeble-minded persons, commitment, etc., of certain,

duties as to . . . . . . . . 441 2

medical as.sistance to board of parole, approval by . . .312

to be member of commi.ssion to investigate as to establishing, etc.,

quarters for defective delinquents . .^ . Resolve 43

county (see County Commissioners),
education. International College, Smyrna, As a Minor, The Trustees

of the, to file annual report with ..... 314 3

salary of ......... • 442

referendum petition as to . . . . . . Page 695

vocational education, state board for, to be member of . . 462 2

foreign and domestic commerce, in department of labor and in-
dustries, appropriation ....... 203 429, 430

supplementary appropriation ....... 502 401

graves of American dead in foreign soil, to ascertain most appropriate

methods of caring for, revived and continued . . . 448 1-4

appropriation ^^^ | Page 655

homestead, in department of public welfare, appropriation . . 203 503, 504

insurance, computation by, of reserve liability of foreign life com-
panies, relative to ....... . 213 1, 2

fees, etc., collection of certain, by . . . . . .166

merger or consolidation of insurance companies, powers and duties

as to . . . . . . . . . . 172

securities held by fraternal benefit societies, valuation of, powers

as to . . . . . . . . . . 295

to be member of commission to investigate relative to certain

matters of insurance ..... Resolve 50

labor and industries, assistant, to be a woman and duties defined . 306 1-8

investigation by, as to bushel weight of fruits, vegetables, etc.

Resolve 8
mental diseases, feeble-minded persons, assistance and relief to neg-
lected, dangerous or uncontrolled, powers and duties as to
salary of ..........

referendum petition as to . . . . . . Pag

to be member of commission to investigate relative to quarters
for defective delinquents ..... Resolve

metropolitan district, appropriation ......

boulevard maintenance by, commonwealth's share of expenses of,
appropriations for, relative to ..... .

bridge.new.overAberjonariverin Winchester, plans for, approval by
bridges over Charles river between Boston and Cambridge and

between Boston and Watertown, construction of, powers as to 497 1-5

441

1,2

443

696

203

629-637

112

1,3

421

Index. 849

Item or
Chap. Section.

Commissions, Commissioners — continued.

metropolitan district, Cradock bridge over Mystic river in Medford,

reconstruction by ....... . 398 1-3

deficiency appropriation ........ 203 Page 240

investigation by, as to connections between Lynn woods and

Lynn-Nahant shore drive ..... Resolve 17

as to water supply needs and resources and to use of great
ponds ........ Resolve 42

metropolitan parkway in city of Everett, retaining wall on, con-
struction by ........ . 378

police department of, members of, killed in discharge of duty, an-
nuities to families of .......

retirement of ........ .

supplementary appropriation ......

Winthrop parkway, completion of acquisition of land for, and
construction of, by, authorized ......

appropriation .........

necessaries of life, appointment, powers, duties, etc.

term of service temporarily extended . Resolve

Pilgrim tercentenary, Howland Park in town of Plymouth, estab-
lishment by ...... . Resolve

probation, appropriation ........

supplementary appropriation .......

public health, Penikese island and buildings thereon, sale and con-
veyance by ...... . Resolve

public safety, appointments, additional, to division of state police by

expert assistance, employment of, by, relative to

motion picture films, examination and licensing of, powers and

duties as to . . . . 438 1, 2

retirement of officers, etc., of department of public safety, powers

as to 487 1

tanks, certain, construction, etc., of, permits for, issuance by 104

public welfare, to be member of commission to investigate as to

quarters for defective delinquents . . Resolve 43

soldiers, sailors and marines, returned, for aiding, appropriation 203 139

special, to ascertain most appropriate methods of caring for graves

of American dead in foreign soil, re\aved and continued 448 1-4

f 152-

appropriation ......... 502 { „ ^rV

[ Page 655

to consider further an international exposition in or near Boston,

provision for . . . . . Resolve 46

to investigate as to establishing and procuring quarters for de-
fective delinquents, provision for . . . Resolve 43

to investigate problems relating to organization, work and ex-
penditures of existing administrative departments of com-
monwealth, provision for ..... Resolve 53

487

f634a-636,

502 <

[ Pages

[ 655,656

397

1-3

f 227a

502

I 634a,

[ Page 655

325

1-8

203

79. 80

502

438

461

255

appropriation ......... 502

28d,
Page 652

850 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

Commissions, Commissioners — concluded.

special, to investigate relative to certain matters of insurance, pro-
vision for ....... Resolve 50

appropriation ......... 502

to investigate subject of bail in criminal cases, provision for

Resolve 34

28b,
Page 655

28c,
Page 651

appropriation ......... 50:

to provide for establishment within state house of memorials in
recognition of service of certain chaplains during world war,
provision for ....... Resolve 45

appropriation ......... 502 152 j

to revise laws relating to banks and banking, provision for Resolve 56

f 28/"

appropriation 502 | p^^^ ^^^

state administration and expenditures, establisliment, powers, duties,

etc. ........ Resolve 53

state aid and pensions, appropriation ...... 203 146-148

services rendered to, by chief surgeon, compensation for . . 359 2

taxation, corporations and (see Commissions, Commissioners: cor-
porations and taxation),
uniform state laws, appropriation ...... 203 156

Commitment, of defective delinquents, relative to . . . 270 1, 2

of persons acquitted by reason of insanitj', relative to . . . 262

Committees, general court (see General Court).

political, state, additional women members of, provision for . . 388

Commodities, adulteration and misbranding of food and drugs, laws

relating to, applicability to certain ..... 486 26

bushel weight of certain, investigation relative to . Resolve 8

discriminations or combinations in connection with sale of, penalty
for ...........

sale or distribution of certain trading stamps, etc., in connection

with sale of, law providing penalty for, repealed .
viscous or semi-solid, sale of, in paper or fibre cartons, regulated
Common carriers, comparative cost of service to, of different methods
of transportation, investigation of . . . Resolve

damages for death of passengers by negligence of certain, etc.
Commonwealth, boards of (see Boards).

commissions and commissioners of (see Commissions, Commis-
sioners) .
consent of, to acquisition by United States of land known as Camp

Devens 456 1,2

co-operation between United States department of agriculture and,
in collection and publication of agricultural statistics, pro-
vision for ......... 253

departments of (see Departments).

di-visions in (see Divisions),
employees, annuities and pensions, appropriation .... 203 213, 219-

223
civil war veterans, certain, right of, to state pensions, established,

etc 279

486

374

486

225

278

271

1,2

275

439

1, 2

449

203

603

203

597

494

1-6

Index. 851

' Item or

Chap. Section.

Commonwealth, employees, in department of conservation, certain,

exempted from civil service rules, etc. .... 238

in military or naval service, compensation, appropriation . . 203 152

retirement of (see State retirement association; Retirement),
women to be eligible to all state positions, appointments, etc.,

except, etc. ......... 449 3

fees, payment into state treasury ......

flag of, misuse of, relative to ...... .

lands reforested by, certain, cutting of timber on, relative to .
military forces of (see Militia).

officials of, designation of persons to perform duties of certain, dur-
ing absence or disability .......

membership of, in state retirement association ....

women to be eligible to election or appointment as, except, etc. .
pier, at East Boston, improvements of, appropriation

five, supervision and operation of, appropriation
property of, railroad connections with, in East Boston, authorized .
superintendent of buildings may arm his watchmen, etc., for proper

protection of ........ . 256

public ways, certain, improved with funds of, repair and maintenance

receipts, payment into state treasury ......

road machinery, etc., owned by, acquiring of land and buildings for

storage and repair of, by division of highways
supplies of, excess, disposal of certain, relative to .

purchase of certain, from division of the blind ....

taxation of certain property of, in town of Provincetown, provision for
wards, tuition of, amount of payments for .....

settlement of accounts for, when to be made ....

Communicable diseases, diagnosis of, laboratory for, in vicinity of
Springfield, investigation as to necessity of establishing

Resolve 4
division of, in department of public health (see Divisions).
Commutation tax (see Tax, Taxes).
Companies, insurance (see Insurance companies),
transportation (see Transportation companies),
trust (see Trust companies).
See also Corporations.
Compensation of injured employees (see Workmen's Compensation

Laws) .
Concerts, band, in metropolitan parks district, appropriation . 203 6306

Conciliation and arbitration, board of, in department of labor and

industries (see Boards.)
Conditional vendors, assignments transferring title of, etc., record-
ing of certain, made unnecessary ..... 233

Conservation, commissioner of (see Commissions, Commissioners).

department of (see Departments).
Constables, fees of, for custody of certain personal property while in

charge of keepers ........ 259

indemnification of, for taking personal property on attachment or
execution or arresting the body on mesne process or execution
in civil actions ........ 425 1-4

428

225

260

298

486

389

1.2

272

214

852

Index.

' Item or

Chap. Section.

Constables, officers and insi)ectors of department of public safety to

have powers of, except, etc. ..... 164,461

release of attached personal property by, liability for, relative to . 425 2

tax charges and fees collected by, account of .... 124

Constabulary act, so-called ........ 461

Constitution, proposed amendments to, engrossment of . 486 41

note as to invalidity of action of the general court upon certain, at

extra session in December, 1920 .... Page 687

relative to establishment of municipal or city governments in

towns Pages 685, 698

relative to qualifications of voters for certain state officers Pages 687, 698
relative to roll calls in the general court on adoption of preambles of

emergency laws ...... Pages 683, 698

to enable women to hold any state, county or municipal office

Pages 688, 698
Constitutional convention, deficiency appropriation . . 203 Page 237

Consumption (see Tuberculosis).
Containers, construction, etc., of certain, permits for, issuance of

marking and sealing of, used in wholesale distribution of milk or
cream .........

regulation of, in which viscous or semi-solid commodities, etc., may
be sold .........

Conveyances of registered land, rights of way by necessity not implied
under .........

Coolidge, Henry D., clerk of senate, salary, appropriation .

Sumner, reimbursement, appropriation ....

Co-operative, banks (.see Banks).

corporations, capital stock of certain, amount of .
Copies of papers, etc., on file in office of commissioner of insurance, fees
for ..........

Cord wood, measurement and sale of .... .

CORPORATIONS :

A. Bass Company, charter revived .....

Amherst College, may hold additional property

Annisquam Mutual P'ire Insurance Company, relative to chaitcr of
Annuity Company of Massachusetts, time for organization of, ex-
tended ..........

Associated Merchants Mutual Insurance Company, charter revived
Bayside Foundry Company, di.s.solved ......

Berkshire Street Railway Company, lines of, continued operation
assured . . . . .

Board of Missions of the Protestant Episcopal Church for the Diocese
of Western Massachusetts, incoiporated ....

Boston, and Albany Railroad Company, debenture bonds of Boston

Terminal Company, guarantee by .... . 143

powers of, as to Boston Terminal Company, exercise of, by New
York Central Railroad Company ..... 363

railroad connections with property of commonwealth in East
Boston, construction of, agreements, etc., as to, with, author-
ized 494

and Eastern Electric Railroad Company, time for filing a bond

and constructing and operating its railroad, extended . . 433

104

374

117
203
502

297

1-3

Page 654

166

251

1.2

149

178

142

247

147

481

1-4

479

1-4

454

1-3

1,2

Index.

853

Item or
Chap. Section.

CORPORATIONS — continued.

Boston, and Gloucester Construction Company, charter revived

for certain purposes . . . . . . . .96 1, 2

and Providence Railroad Corporation, debenture bonds of Boston

Terminal Company, guarantee by .... . 143

Baptist Bethel City Mission Society, formed .... 15 1-6

Baptist Bethel Society, consolidated with Boston Baptist City

Mission Society ........ 15 1-6

Baptist City Mission Society, consolidated with Boston Baptist

Bethel Society 15 1-6

Chamber of Commerce, authorized property holdings increased . 133
City Hospital, The, trustees of, disposition by, of certain un-
claimed property ........ 86 1-5

Elevated Railway Company, bridges, certain, over Charles river,

construction of, part of cost of, to be paid by . . . 497 5

investigation by trustees of, as to advisability of instituting a
five-cent fare on certain lines .... Resolve 9

land in Boston, taking of certain interests in, by, authorized . 386 1-6

report, annual, of trustees of, date changed .... 108

Firemen's Mutual Relief Association, election of officers of,

method of voting, etc. ....... 132

Firemen's Relief Fund, The, meaning of certain terms with respect

to administration of, defined ...... 390

Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad Company, railroad connections
with property of commonwealth in East Boston, construction
of, as affected by ....... . 494 2, 4, 5

Terminal Company, capital stock of, ownership, etc., relative to 363 1

debenture bonds, issuance by, authorized .... 143

powers of New York Central Railroad Company as to . . 363 1, 2

Brockton Webbing Company, relative to .... . 320 1, 2

Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company, may take land

for transmission line purposes ...... 223

Emmanuel College, The Trustees of, incorporated . . . 281 1-6

Farr Alpaca Company may maintain bridge over Cabot street in

Holyoke 331 1-4

Hampden Railroad Corporation, The, completion of lines of, time

extended ......... 49

Harvard College, President and Fellows of, rules, etc., by, as to

method of election of board of overseers of said college . 204 1, 2

International College, Smyrna, Asia Minor, The Trustees of the,

may grant degrees, etc. . . . . . . .314 1-3

Isaac Harris Cary Educational Fund, incorporated . . . 249 1-3

Jeanne d'Arc Credit Union, may hold real estate .... 444

Marshfield Laundry, Inc., The, charter revived .... 396 1, 2

• Massachusetts, Historical Society, journals of house of representa-
tives of Massachusetts Bay from 1715 to 1780, copies of,
purchased from, distribution of . . . . . . 170

Medical Society, powers enlarged ...... 181

Medfield Water Company, town of Medfield may acquire prop-
erties, etc., of . . . . . . . . . 205 7

Milton Academy, The Trustees of, powers to hold and convey prop-
erty increased ......... 179

854

Index.

CORPORATIONS — concluded.

Monterey Water Company, organization validated

Mount Holyoke College, The Trustees of, may hold additional real

and personal estate .......

Mutual Securities Company, dissolved ....

Mystic Mica Company, charter revived ....

New York, Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, railroad

connections with property of commonwealth in East Boston

construction of, agreements, etc., as to, with, authorized
Central Railroad Company, powers of, as to Boston Terminal

Company, relative to ..... .

New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, debenture bonds of

Boston Terminal Company, guarantee by .
Nonotuck Savings Bank, may acquire real estate for transaction of

its business ........

Norfolk County Law Library Association, may purchase and deposit

law books in law library of municipal court of Brookline
Notre Dame de Lourdes Credit Union, may hold real estate .
Old Colony Railroad Company, debenture bonds of Boston Terminal

Company, guarantee by .
Overseers of the Poor in the City of Boston, The, name changed to

The Overseers of the Public Welfare in the City of Boston
Reaction and Benevolence Mutual Benefit Society, Incorporated

may hold property .......

Relief Association, appointment as trustee, etc.

Shaw Transportation Company, The, dissolved ...

Southern New England Railroad Corporation, completion of rail

road of, time extended ......

Sun American Publishing Company, charter revived
Universalist Publishing House, niunber of members of, increased
Wellesley College, may hold additional property ...
West End, Credit Union, The, may hold real estate

Street Railway Company, bridges, certain, over Charles river,

construction of, part of cost of, to be paid by
Woburn Grange Building Corporation of Woburn, Massachusetts

certain conveyance to, by city of Woburn, confirmed .
Worcester Tire Fabric Company, bridge over Market street in

Worcester, construction and maintenance of, consent by

etc. .........

Corporations, "bank" or "trust", words, and the like, foreign equiva-
lent of, use by certain, prohibited ....

banks (see Banks).

benevolent, certain, not deemed life insurance companies

business, foreign and domestic, excise tax, minimum, for current

j'ear, imposed upon .......

capital stock, sale of, act to control .....

charitable, certain, not deemed life insurance companies
co-operative, capital stock of certain, amount of .

dissolution of certain ........

educational, certain, not deemed life insurance companies

Chap.

Item or
Section.

1.2

180

481

1-4

473

494

363

1, 2

143

299

105

444

143

146

1,2

154

195

481

1-4

150

1,2

267

1,2

468

497

1,2

330

1,2

167

361

1,2

499

1,2

167

297

243

1-5

320

481

167

'hap.

Item or
Section.

269

229

404

230

268

1,2

246

406

1.2

502

204 i

486

Index. 855

Corporations, electric, bonds and mortgages of, owning hydro-electric
plants, relative to ....... .

bonds of, investment by savings banks in .

capitalization of, inquiry into, by department of public utilities

Resolve
charges by, for use of meters, relative to .
coupon notes, issue by . . . . . . ' .

depreciation, provision for, by, relative to ....

unsubscribed for shares of capital stock of, disposition of
electric railroad, tax, excise or commutation, relief from
fees, refunding of certain, by secretary of the commonwealth, appro-
priation ..........

foreign, meaning of term, as used in certain laws ....

fraternal benefit societies (see Fraternal benefit societies).

gas, bonds of, investment by savings banks in ... . 229

capitalization of, inquiry into, by department of public utilities

Resolve 51
charges by, for use of meters, relative to . . . . . 404

coupon notes, issue by ....... . 230 1

depreciation, provision for, by, relative to .... 268 1, 2

unsubscribed for shares of capital stock of, disposition of . . 246

insurance (see Insurance companies),
liability, maximum, of, to trust companies ..... 194

name of certain, not to contain any foreign equivalent of words

"bank" or "trust" and the like . . . . .78 1, 2

railroad, depreciation, provision for, by, relative to . . . 268 1, 2

religious, certain, not deemed life insurance companies . . . 167

savings banks (see Banks).

securities of, sale of, act to control ...... 499 1, 2

street railway, depreciation, provision for, by, relative to . . 268 1, 2

tax, excise or commutation, relief from ..... 406 1, 2

taxation of (see Tax, Taxes).

telephone and telegraph, coupon notes, issue by . . . . 230 2

depreciation, provision for, by, relative to . . . . . 268 1, 2

trust companies (see Trust companies).

water companies, bonds of, interest rate ..... 264

investment by savings banks in ..... . 229

coupon notes, issue by ....... . 230 1

depreciation, provision for, by, relative to .... 268 1, 2

unsubscribed for shares of capital stock of, disposition of . . 246

Corporations and taxation, commissioner of (see Commissions,
Commissioners) .
department of (see Departments).
Correction, commissioner of (see Commissions, Commissioners).

department of (see Departments).
Councillors, salaries and expenses, appropriation .... 203 85, 87, 89

Counsell, James W., pension ....... 18

COUNTIES:

Barnstable, appropriations for maintenance of, etc. . . . 381 1, 2

registry of deeds, registry of probate and probate court, additional

accommodations for, provision for ..... 408 1-5

tax levy 381 2

856

Index.

COUNTIES — continued.

Berkshire, appropriations for maintenance of, etc.

tax levy ..........

Bristol, appropriations for maintenance of, etc. ....

Bristol County Agricultural School, trustees may purchase certain
land and additional equipment ......

pension, Counsell, James W. .......

tax levy ..........

Dukes, appropriations for maintenance of, etc. ....

closed season on hares and rabbits in .....

probate court, judge, salary established .....

tax le\^ ..........

Essex, appropriations for maintenance of, etc. ....

bridge between Plum Island and town of Newbury, reconstruction

district court, of Peabody, special justices of, compensation of, pay-
ment by .
Essex County Agricultural School, improvements at, by
Floating bridge in Lynn, reconstruction by ... .

Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, establishment of public reserva-
tion at, powers and duties as to
payments by treasurer, to Charles Leigh ton and Horace M. Sar-
gent, authorized ........

pension, Gilbert, T. Henry .......

superior court for, ci\'il sittings at Newburyport, time changed
tax levy ..........

Franklin, appropriations for maintenance of, etc. ....

tax levy ..........

Hampden, appropriations for maintenance of, etc.

courts, clerk of, third assistant, provision for ....

tax levy ..........

Hampshire, annuity to Maurice Fitzgerald, payment by

appropriations for maintenance of, etc. .....

district court of, extra clerical assistance for ....

tax levy ..........

Middlesex, appropriations for maintenance of, etc.

bridge, new, over Aberjona river in Winchester, part of con-
struction of, to be paid by ......

bridges, certain, over Charles river, construction of, part of cost
of, to be paid by ....... .

buildings, county, in, improvements at, authorized

first eastern district court, adequate accommodations for

second assistant clerk, office established ....

land court, northern district, assistant recorder, salary, relative to
register of deeds, northern district, salary, relative to
registry of probate, allowances and expenditures for clerical as-
sistance in, relative to ...... .

clerical employees, certain, membership in state retirement
system, relative to ....... .

superior court, criminal business, sittings increased

tax levy ..........

!hap.

Item or
Section.

381

1,2

381

1,2

437

1-3

381

1,2

152

364

381

1,2

482

421

1-S

472

1.2

302

237

1-6

451

1-3

475

1, 2

445

381

1,2

381

1,2

305

381

193

381

1,2

334

381

1.2

5, 6

497

6, 6

309

1-3

151

1, 2

287

1. 2

422

1.2

422

1,2

327

381

Index. 857

COUNTIES — concluded.

Middlesex, third eastern district court, second assistant clerk, office
established •■••.....

training school for, commitment of school offenders from Boston to

tuberculosis hospital for, apportionment of expense incurred for,

etc. ..........

Tyngsborough bridge, strengthening, alteration, etc., of, by
Nantucket, closed season on hares and rabbits in .

probate court, judge, salary established .....

treasurer, salary established .......

Norfolk, appropriations for maintenance of, etc. ....

bridge, certain, over Charles river, construction of, borrowing of

money for payment of part of cost of, by .
Norfolk County Agricultural School, improvements at
superior court for, sittings in Quincy, authorized
tax levy ..........

Plymouth, appropriations for maintenance of, etc.

tax levy ••-.......

Union bridge over North river between towns of Marshfield and
Norwell, repair, etc., of, by .

Suffolk, jurors, traverse, in, service as, relative to .

Lyons, James J., widow of, payment to . . . Resolve

pension, Foster, William S. ...... .

Holmes, George A. ....... .

Parrish, Flora M.

Sullivan, Timothy R. .
registry of probate, allowances and expenditures for clerical assist-
ance in, relative to ........ 42 3

clerical employees, certain, membership in state retirement

system, relative to ........ 42 1

superior court, civil business additional assistant clerk, provision

for 23G

wild moose, damage caused by, in, payment of, bj' common-
wealth .......... 257 1, 2

Worcester, appropriations for maintenance of, etc. . . . 381 1, 2

bridge over Millers river in town of Athol, reconstruction of, by . 391 1-4

central district court of, clerical assistance for . . . . 465 1

tax levy 381 2

Counties, bonds issued by, interest rate, relative to . . . .22

employees, retirement of (see County retirement system).

who served in world war, payment to, of difference between

their military and their county compensation, authorized . 38 1-3

women to be eligible to all county positions, appointments, etc.,

except, etc. ......... 449 4

finances of, estimates of, relative to ..... . 336

highways, expense of laying out, alteration, etc., of, agreements for

apportionment of, authorized ...... 401

officials of, women to be eligible to election or appointment as,

except, etc. ......... 449 4

offices, women to hold, proposal for legislative amendment to con-
stitution, to enable ...... Pages 688, 698

I!hap.

Item or
Section.

287

1, 2

173

185

1-3

245

1. 2

152

364

300

1, 2

381

1, 2

497

291

1-4

350

1-3

381

1,2

381

148

1-4

455

192

1,2

103

1,2

308

1, 2

858 Index.

Item or

Chap. Section.

Counties, public ways, repair and improvement of, participation in,

by 120 1,2

repair and maintenance of certain, improved with state funds,

participation in, by . . . . . . . . 428

retirement system (see County retirement system).

securities issued by, interest rate, relative to .... 22

state highways, construction of, part of cost of, repajTnent of, to

commonwealth by, relative to . . . . . .112 2

treasurers, duties as to payment by commonwealth of damage

caused by wild moose ....... 257 1, 2

salaries of clerks and assistant clerks of supreme judicial and

superior courts, adjvistment by . . . . . . 486 ' 34

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:

Barnstable, registry of deeds, registry of probate and probate

court, additional accommodations for, by . . . . 408 1-5

Bristol, levy by, as part of county tax, for purchase of certain land,

etc., for Bristol County Agricultural School, authorized . 437 2
Essex, bridge between Plum Island and town of Newbury, recon-
struction by 482 1-8

conference with, by division of waterways and public lands
relative to widening of Western avenue and constiuction of
a sea wall in city of Gloucester, authorized . Resolve 16

Essex County Agricultural School, improvements at, loan for,

Floating bridge in Lynn, rcconstiuction by ... .

Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, establishment of public

reservation at, powers as to .

payments to Charles Leighton and Horace M. Sargent as asso-
ciate commissioners ........

retirement of T. Henry Gilbert by .
Hampden, clerk of courts, third assistant, appointment of, ap-
proval by ........ . 305

police court of Springfield, ^tra clerical assistance for, approval

Hampshire, district court of Hampshire county, extra clerical as-
sistance for, approval by .
Middlesex, bridge, new, over Aberjona river in Winchester, con-
struction of, powers and duties as to .
bridges, certain, over Charles river, construction of, payment of
part of cost of, borrowing of money for, by . . .

county buildings, improvements at, by, authorized
first eastern district court, adequate accommodations for, loans
by, for providing ......••

second assistant clerk, appointment of, approval by
third eastern district court, second assistant clerk, appointment
of, approval by .....-• ■

tuberculosis hospital, expense incurred for, apportionment by, etc.
Tyngsborough bridge, strengthening, alteration, etc., of, by
Norfolk, bridge, certain, over Charles river, construction of, pay-
ment of part of cost of, borrowing of money for, by . . 497 7
Norfolk County Agricultural School, improvements at, loan for,

by, etc 291 1-4

302

1-4

237

1-6

451

1-3

475

1,2

445

334

1. 3

334

2,3

421

1, 3-6, 8

497

309

1-3

151

1,2

287

1,2

287

1,2

185

1-3

245

1,2

120

1.2

381

427

257

1, 2

480

1,2

Index. 859

Item or
Chap. Section.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS — concluded.

Norfolk, superior court for Norfolk county, sittings in Quincy,

provisions for accommodation of, by, authorized . . . 350 2
Plymouth, Union bridge over North river between towns of Marsh-
field and Norwell, repair, etc., of, by 148 1-4

Worcester, bridge over Millers river in town of Athol, reconstruc-
tion of, by 391 1-4

central district court of Worcester, extra clerical assistance,

approval by ..•••••• • 465 1, 3

County commissioners, highways, expense of laying out, alteration,

etc., of, agreements for apportionment of, by, authorized . 401
public ways in small towns, repair and improvement of, contribu-
tions and expenditures for, by .
reserve funds, county, transfers from, to other accounts upon re-
quest of ....•••• ••

state highways, discontinuance of, by division of highways, con-
currence by ....-••• •

wild moose, damages caused by, payment of, by commonwealth,
duties as to .
County retirement system, amount of certain pensions paid under .
County tax (see Tax, Taxes).
Coupon notes (see Notes).
COURTS:

Boston municipal, criminal business, chief court officer, office and
salary established ........

medical service and equipment for .....

pleading and practice in, certain laws relating to, not applicable

to actions of summary process for possession of land
stenographic service for . . . . . . ...

clerks, certificates by, to attaching officers as to filing of bonds to

dissolve attachments, relative to .... ■ 425

district, Middlesex, first eastern, second assistant, office estab-
lished ..........

third eastern, second assistant, office established
Hampden county, third assistant, provnsion for ....

investigation as to mental condition of certain persons held for

trial, duties as to .
municipal, Charlestown, district of Boston, salaries established
superior, salaries, classification and adjustment of . . .

Suffolk, civil business, additional assistant, pro\'ision for .
supreme judicial, salaries, classification and adjustment of .
commitment of persons acquitted by reason of insanity, orders of,

revision or revocation by .
defective delinquents, commitment by, relative to ...

district (see Courts: police, district and municipal).
Hampden county, clerk of courts, third assistant, provision for
jury service, postponement of, relative to .

justices, Boston municipal, medical service and equipment, criminal

business, expenditures for, determination by . . .

stenographic service, employment by .... .

land, pensions for .........

municipal, Charlestown district of Boston, salary established

284

1-3

486

287

1.2

287

1,2

305

415

355

486

236

486

262

270

305

455

1-3

486

3,4

355

860 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

502

Page 654

486

487

455

1-3

472

1,2

486

3,4

486

3,4

203

76-78

486

3.4

422

1,2

•486

284

1-3

321

1,2

COURTS — continued.

justices, police, district and municipal, pensions of . . . 413

probate and insolvency, Dukes, salary established . . . 364

Nantucket, salary established ...... 364

payment of expenses incurred by, in preparation of blanks,

etc., authorized ........ 323

appropriation .........

retirement of ........ ^

service of jurors, postponement by .

special, district court of Peabodj', compensation of .

superior, pensions for ........

supreme judicial, pensions for .......

land, appropriation .........

judges, pensions for ........

Middlesex, northern district, assistant recorder, salary, relative
to

recorders, assistant, salaries of, relative to ....

municipal (see Courts: police, district and municipal),
officers, Boston municipal, criminal business, chief court officer,
office and salary established ......

municipal, Dorchester district of Boston, salary increased .
police, district and municipal, actions commenced by trustee process

in, change of venue of ...... . 417

Boston (see Courts: Boston municipal).

Brighton district of Boston, clerical assistance for . . . 465

Brookline, Norfolk County Law Library Association may pur-
chase and deposit law books in law library of . . . 105

Charlestown district of Boston, justice and clerks, salaries estab-
lished . . . . . . .

Dorchester district of Boston, court officer, salary increased

Hampshire county, extra clerical assistance for ....

justices, pensions of ........

Middlesex, first eastern district, adequate accommodations for
second assistant clerk, office established ....
third eastern district, second assistant clerk, office established .

Peabody, special justices, compensation of ....

"police" courts, name of various, changed to "district" courts .

Roxbury district of Boston, clerical assistance for

Springfield, extra clerical assistance for .....

Worcester, central, clerical assistance for .....

writs, etc., in, return and entry of ..... •

probate, appropriation .....•••

Barnstable, additional accommodations for, provision for

divorce, libels for, certain, transfer from superior court to, pro-
vision for .........

Dukes, judge, salary established ......

feeble-minded persons, assistance and relief to neglected, dan-
gerous or uncontrolled, powers as to . . . . . 441 1, 2

husband and wife living apart, proceedings in cases of, in, relative

to 56

355

1-3

321

1,2

334

413

151

1,2

287

1,2

287

1,2

472

1.2

430

1-4

464

1,2

334

465

338

203

46-66

408

1-5

466

1-4

S64

Index

861

Chap.

COURTS — concluded.

probate, judges, payment of expenses incurred by, in preparation
of blanks, etc., authorized ......

appropriation .......

retirement of

Nantucket, judge, salary established

officers appointed by, certain, unauthorized or irregular acts of,

relative to ..■•■•■■ •

public administrators to administer testate estates, appointed

by, relative to .
sheriffs, deputy, in attendance upon, fees of ... .

special masters, compensation to, awarding by .

supplementary appropriation .......

superior, appeals to, upon refusal of income tax abatements .

appropriation .........

clerks and assistant clerks, salaries, classification and adjustment of

deficiency appropriations ......-]

divorce, libels for, certain, transfer from, to probate court, pro-
vision for .........

equity jurisdiction by, in cases of taking of land for payment of
taxes, law relative to, revived and re-enacted

Essex county, civil sittings at Newburyport, time changed .

justices, pensions for .......

Middlesex, criminal business, sittings increased .

Norfolk, sittings in Quincy, authorized ....

sheriffs, deputy, in attendance upon, fees of . . .

Suffolk, civil business, additional assistant clerk, provision for

tax abatements, income, appeals upon refusal of, to
supreme judicial, appropriation ......

clerks and assistant clerks, salaries, classification and adjustment
of

constitution, proposed amendments to, invalidity of action of the
general court upon certain, at extra session, 1920, opinion
by, Page

deficiency appropriation ........

dividends, pajTnent of, in case of banks in process of liquidation,
authorization, etc., by ...... .

equity jurisdiction by, in cases of taking of land for payment of
taxes, law relative to, revived and re-enacted

justices, pensions for ........

purchase of reports of, appropriation .....

reporter of decisions of, appropriation .....

sheriffs, deputy, in attendance upon, fees of ... .

Cowdrey, Flora, and Frederick Lewis Kuhn, marriage validated and
issue made legitimate ..... Resolve

Cradock bridgre over Mystic river in Medford, reconstruction of .

appropriation ........

323
502

486
487
364

466

486

689
203

471

Item or
Section.

Page 654
3

1-4

423

163

502

46-64

113

1,2

203

41-45

486

203

Page 237

502

Page 657

1-4

. 486

. 35

. 486

3,4

. 327

. 350

1-3

. 423

236

113

1.2

203

29-40

.34

Page 237

486

3,4

203

186

203

39,40

423

398

1-3

502'

630d,
^ Page 656

862

Index.

Chap.
Cream, containers used in wholesale distribution of, marking and

sealing of ......... 45

Credit Union, Jeanne d'Arc, may hold real estate .... 444

Notre Dame de Lourdes, may hold real estate .... 444

West End, The, may hold real estate 468

Creditors, applications by, for payment of di\'idends in case of banks in

process of liquidation ....... 471

Cremations, permits for, return of, by crematory officers . . 333

Criminal cases, bail in, investigation of subject of . . Resolve 34
Cullen, John P., widow of, payment to . . . .76

Cumulative index, acts and resolves, appropriation .... 203

Cycles, motor (see Motor vehicles).
See also Bicycles.

Item or
Section.

1-3

Dairy associations, co-operative, certain, amount of capital stock of .

Dairying and animal husbandry, division of, in department of
agriculture (see Divisions).

Damages for death of passengers by negligence of certain common car-
riers, etc. .........

Danker, Reverend Walton S., late, memorial to, in state house, pro-
vision for ....... Resolve

Dan vers state hospital, appropriation ......

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women

Dartmouth, town of (see Towns).

Davitt, Reverend William F., laie, memorial to, in state house, pro-
vision for ....... Resolve

" Daylight saving ", so-called, period shortened

Deaf and blind pupils, education of, appropriation .

Death of passengers by negligence of certain common carriers, etc.
damages for ........

Deaths, etc., town records of, pre^aous to year 1850, distribution of
copies of . . . . . ■ .

Debentures (see Securities).

Debt, direct, of commonwealth, payment of interest on, appropriation

Deceased persons (see Estates of deceased persons).

Decisions of supreme judicial court, reporter of, appropriation

Declarations of trust, registering of, notice of, to commissioner of
corporations and taxation by registers of deeds .

Dedham, town of (see Towns).

Deeds, registering of certain, notice of, to commissioner of corporations
and taxation .......••

regi-sters of (see Registers),
registries of (see Registries).

Deer, wild, damages by, appropriation ......

Defective delinquents, commitment and care of, relative to

quarters for, establishment, etc., of, investigation as to . Resolve
See also Feeble-minded persons.

Deficiency appropriations \

297

486

45
203
449

45
145
203

486

171

203

207

203

270

203
502

1, 2
184

444, 445
2

335
35

215
39, 40

288
1.2

Pages
237-240

657, 658

Index.

863

Chap.
Degree of Bachelor of Education, granting by department of education,

authorized .......... 92

Degrees, Emmanuel College, The Trustees of, incorporated with power

to grant .......... 281

International College, Smyrna, Asia Minor, The, Trustees of the,

may grant ......... 314

Delinquents, defective (see Defective delinquents).

Demonstration sheep farms, appropriation ..... 203

Demiirrers at law and in equity need not be accompanied by certain

certificates . . • . ■ . . .431

Dennis, town of (see Towns).

Dental, examiners, board of, in department of civil service and regis-
tration (see Boards),
internes, registration of, provision for ...... 365

Dentists, actions against, for malpractice, error or mistake, limitation

of 319

DEPARTMENTS:

agriculture, advisorj- board in (see Boards).

agricultural information, division of, in (see Divisions).

appropriation ......... 203

birds of Massachusetts, report on, preparation by Resolve 5

commissioner of agriculture in (see Commissions, Commissioners),
co-operation by, with United States department of agriculture
in collection and publication of agricultural statistics, pro-
\'ision for ......... 253

dairying and animal husbandry, division of, in (see Divisions).

hares and rabbits, may offer prizes for and conduct exhibits of . 206

markets, division of, in (see Divisions).

ornithology, division of, in (see Divisions).

plant pest control, division of, in (see Divisions).

reclamation, soil survey and fairs, division of, in (see Divisions).

supplementary appropriation .......

attorney-general (see Attorney-General).

banking and insurance, appeal on fire insurance rates, board of, in
(see Boards),
appropriation .........

banks, commissioner of, in (see Commissions, Commissioners),
banks and loan agencies, division of, in (see Divisions).

deficiency appropriation ........ 203

insurance, commissioner of, in (see Commissions, Commissioners).

division of, in (see Divisions),
savings bank life insurance, division of, in (see Divisions),
supplementary appropriation ....... 502

buildings, superintendent of (see Buildings, superintendent oO-

civil service and registration, appropriation ..... 203

civil service, commissioner of, in (see Commissions, Commissioners),
division of, in (see Divisions).

deficiency appropriation ........ 203

dental examiners, board of, in (see Boards).

electricians, state examiners of, in (see Boards).

Item or
Section.

1-6

246

1, 2

1. 2

236-257 i

502 239, 243

203 297-310

Pages
238, 239

298, 299,
310

378-405

Page 239

864 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

DEPARTMENTS — continued.

civil service and registration, embalming, registration in, board of,

in (see Boards).

medicine, registration in, board of, in (see Boards).

nurses, registration of, board of, in (see Boards).

optometry, registration in, board of, in (see Boards).

pharmacy, registration in, board of, in (see Boards).

registration, division of, in (see Divisions).

supplementary appropriation ....... 502 379, 381,

401

veterinary medicine, registration in, board of, in (see Boards).
conservation, animal industry, division of, in (see Divisions).

appropriation 203 258-296

commissioner of conservation in (see Commissions, Commis-
sioners) .

employees, certain, in, exempted from civil service rules, etc. . 238

fisheries and game, division of, in (see Divisions).

forestry, division of, in (see Divisions).

state forester in (see State forester).

supplementary appropriation ....... 502 265, 295

corporations and taxation, accou«ts, director of, in (see Accounts,
director of).

accounts, division of, in (see Divisions).

appropriation . . . . ... . . 203 311-324

commissioner of corporations and taxation in (see Commissions,
Commissioners) .

income tax division in (see Divisions).

supplementary appropriation ....... 502 312-318

correction, appropriation ........ 203 475-486

commissioner of correction in (see Commissions, Commissioners).

pardons, advisory board of, in (see Boards).

parole, board of, in (see Boards).

supplementary appropriation ....... 502 480f , 482a

education, advisory board of education in (see Boards).

appropriation ......... 203 325-377

blind, division of, in (see Divisions).

commissioner of education in (see Commissions, Commissioners).

, „ . . ,. / 203 Page 239

deficiency appropriations 1 502 Page 667

degree of Bachelor of Education, granting by, authorized . 92

Essex County Agricultural School, improvements at, expenditures

for, approval by ....... ■ 302 1

immigration and Americanization, division of, in (see Divisions).

public libraries, division of, in (see Divisions).

school nurses, law requiring appointment of, exemption of certain

towns from, by ........ 357 1

supplementary appropriation ....... 502 325-352

teachers' retirement board in (see Boards),
industrial accidents, annual report of, relative to . . . . 462 7

appropriation 203 406-410

industrial, accident board in (see Boards),
training, division of, in (see Divisions).

Index.

865

Chap.
DEPARTMENTS — continued.

industrial accidents, medical examinations, reports of certain, filing

with 310

vocational rehabilitation, co-operation by commonwealth with

United States in promotion of, plan of, by, etc. . . . 462

industries, labor and (see Departments : labor and industries) .
insurance, banking and (see Departments: banking and insurance),
labor and industries, appropriation ...... 203

assistant commissioner of, to be a woman and duties defined . 306
commissioner of labor and industries in (see Commissions, Com-
missioners) .
conciliation and arbitration, board of, in (see Boards),
emery and buffing wheels in factories, etc., hoods or hoppers for,
approval by ........ .

inspectors, certain, transferred to, retirement of ...

standards, director of, in (see Standards, director of),
mental diseases, appropriation .......

commissioner of mental diseases in (see Commissions, Commis-
sioners) .
feeble-minded persons, commitment of certain, to custody of,
relative to ........ .

institutions under supervision of, support of inmates of, relative to

investigation by, as to mental condition of certain persons held for

trial ..........

land in town of Wrentham, taking by, authorized
officers of, application by, for commitment of defective delinquents
to certain departments .......

removals from Bridgewater state hospital by, relative to
supplementary appropriation .......

metropolitan district commission (see Commissions, Commis-
sioners),
public health, administration, division of, in (see Divisions).

appropriation ......... 203

biologic products manufactured in laboratories of, sale of surplus

stock of, authorized ........ 322

communicable diseases, division of, in (see Divisions).

^ fi • • .• / 203

denciency appropriations ...... ^ ^no

eggs, decayed or decomposed, law relating to sale or use of, en-
forcement by ........ . 486

engineering division in (see Divisions).

food and drugs, analysis of, by, penalty for certain vendors in

connection with ........ 486

inspection of, in, appropriation ...... 203

hygiene, division of, in (see Divisions).

investigation by, as to ad\'isability of standardizing municipal
regulations relative to plumbing and drainage, continuance
of ........ . Resolve 40

as to necessity of establishing a laboratory in vicinity of Spring-
field ........ Resolve 4

as to water supply needs and resources and to use of great ponds

Resolve 42

Item or
Section.

411-430
1-8

487

203

431-473

441

1,2

317

1-3

415

258

270

317

502

436a-467

520-553

Page 239
Page 657

27
534, 535

866

Index.

Chap.

Item or

Section.

DEPARTMENTS — continued.

public health, laboratories, division of, in (see Divisions).

liquor, analysis of, by .

non-alcoholic beverages, manufacture or bottling of certain, regU'
lations as to, by .

Northbridge, sewerage system in, plans for, approval by, etc.

plumbers, state examiners of, in (see Boards).

supplementary appropriation ......

tuberculosis, division of, in (see Divisions).

venereal diseases, division of, in (see Divisions),
public safety, appropriation ......

boiler rules, board of, in (see Boards).

boxing commission in (see Commissions, Commissioners).

commissioner of public safety in (see Commissions, Commis
sioners) .

deficiency appropriation .....

elevator regulations, board of, in (see Boards).

expert assistance in, employment of, relative to .

fire marshal, state, in (see State fire marshal).

fire prevention district service in, appropriation

fireworks, firecrackers, torpedoes, etc., regulations as to, permits
etc., by .

inspections, division of, in (see Divisions).

officers and inspectors of, powers of .

retirement of ..... .

state police, divi.sion of, in (see Divisions).

substances having certain dangerous properties, manufacture,
sale, transportation, etc., of, regulation by .

supplementary appropriation .......

public utilities, appropriation .......

Berkshire Street Railway Company, continued operation of lines
of, powers and duties as to

companies under supervision of, pro^dsion for depreciation by,
relative to ........ .

coupon notes, issue by gas, electric, water, telephone and tele-
graph companies, approval by, etc. . . . . .

electric companies, owning hydro-electric plants, bonds and mort-
gages of, approval, etc., as to, by .... .

gas and electric comijanies, capitalization of, inquiry into, by

Resolve
charges by, for use of meters, approval by ... ■

investigation by, as to comparative safety and cost of service of
different methods of transportation on public highwaj'S

Resolve
as to rapid transit system for Dorchester district of Boston

Resolve

railroad connections with property of commonwealth in East
Boston, construction of, powers as to

rejjort, annual, of, abstract of certain accidents in, dispensed
with ..........

securities, control of sale of, etc., powers and duties as to .

supplementary appropriation .......

495

303
201

502

520-553a

203 554-574

502
255
203
485

164

487

273
502
203

479

268

230

269

404

494

48
499
502

Page 658

570-672
1-5

555-574 i
608-624

2-4

1,2

4,5

1,2

619

Index.

867

Chap.

Item or
Section.

DEPARTMENTS — concluded.

public utilities, unsubscribed for shares of capital stock of gas,
electric and water companies, disposition of, approval by

water companies, bonds of, interest rate, approval by
public welfare, aid and relief, division of, in (see Divisions).

appropriation ........

child guardianship, division of, in (see Divisions).

commissioner of publicwelfarein (seeCommissions, Commissioners)

deficiency appropriation .......

homestead commission in (see Commissions, Commissioners).

state farm, support of state paupers, etc., at, powers as to .

supplementary appropriation ......

public works, appropriation ......

deficiency appropriation .......

highway, proposed, in city of Revere, investigation and survey
as to, by . . . . . . . Resolve

highways, division of, in (see Divisions).

investigation by, as to boundary line in tide water between towns
of Dennis and Yarmouth ..... Resolve

as to proposed highway in city of Revere Resolve

motor vehicles, registration of, in (see Motor vehicles),
railroad connections with property of commonwealth in East
Boston, construction by, authorized .....

registrar of motor vehicles in (see Motor vehicles).

South bay in Boston, flow or drainage of waters in, provision for,

in case of certain work done, approval by .
supplementary appropriation .......

waterway from Taunton river to Massachusetts bay, further sur-
veys relative to, by . Resolve
waterways and public lands, division of, in (see Divisions),
registration, civil service and (see Departments: civil service and

registration) .
state aid and pensions (see Commissions, Commissioners),
taxation, corporations and (see Departments: corporations and

taxation) .
treasurer and receiver general (see Treasurer and Receiver General).
Departments, administrative, problems relating to organization, work
and expenditures of, investigation as to . . Resolve

appropriation .........

heads of, designation of persons to perform duties of, during absence
or disability .........

supplies, excess, in, disposal of certain, relative to .
Deposit vaults, safe, establishment, etc., of, and renting boxes in, by
savings banks, authorized ......

Depositors, applications by, for payment of dividends in case of banks
in process of liquidation .......

Deposits, cities, by, in banks or trust companies, limited

joint, in banks, maximum amounts of, increased ....

savings, withdrawal of, right of savings banks and trust companies
to require notice of, regulated ......

246
264

203 488-519

502 Page 657

486
502
203

203

21
44

494

137
502

28
497-517i

575-606
Pages

239, 240

53
502

275
298

471
486
153

292

1-6

584-6076

28d,
652

1, 2

868

Index.

Deputy sheriffs (see Sheriffs).

Desertion by husband or mfe, probate proceedings in cases of, relative to

De Valles, Reverend Father John B., late, memorial to, in state house,

provision for ....... Resolve

Devens, Camp (see Camp Devens).

Devitt, Helena, payment to . . . . . Resolve

appropriation .........

Director, of accounts (see Accounts, director of).

of standards (see Standards, director of).
Directors in trust companies to be stockholders of record, etc.
Discrimination in sale of commodities, penalty for ....

Diseases, communicable, diagnosis of, laboratory for, in vicinity
of Springfield, investigation as to necessity of establish-
ing ........ Resolve

division of, in department of public health (see Divisions),
mental, department of (see Departments),
venereal, division of, in department of public health (see Divisions).

-^
Dissolution of certain corporations ......

District attorneys, appropriation .......

defective delinquents, commitment of, to certain departments, ap-
plications for, by ....... .

deficiency appropriation . • .

Suffolk district, messenger in office of, salary established

supplementary appropriation .......

District courts (see Courts).

District nurses, employment of, appropriations by towns for, relative to

Districts, notes issued by, form of, relative to .

treasurers, names of purchasers of certain loans, filing with director
of accounts by ........

Dividends, payment of, in case of banks in process of liquidation
DIVISIONS:

accounts, in department of corporations and taxation, appropriation
administration, in department of public health, appropriation

supplementary appropriation .......

agricultural information, in department of agriculture, appropriation
supplementary appropriation .......

aid and relief, in department of public welfare, appropriation

supplementary appropriation .......

animal industry, in department of conservation, appropriation
supplementary appropriation .......

banks and loan agencies, in department of banking and insurance,
appropriation .........

deficiency appropriation ........

supplementary appropriation .......

blind, in department of education, appropriation ....

articles or supplies, purchase of, from, by superintendent of build-
ings and officers of public institutions ....

census. in departmentof secretary of the commonwealth, appropriation
supplementary appropriation .......

Chap.

Item or
Section.

502

Page 654

352

486

243

1-5

320

481

1-4

203

67-75

270

203

Page 237

235

1, 2

502

\ 70,
[ Page 652

371

294

471

203

319-323

203

520, 521

502

520

203

242, 243

502

243

203

490-497

502

497

203

290-296

502

295

203

297-303

203

Page 238

502

298, 299

203

345-349

486

203

202, 203

502

201

Index.

869

Chap.

Item or
Section.

DIVISIONS — continued.

child guardianship, in department of public welfare, appropria-
tion ..........

civil service, in department of civil service and registration, appro-
priation .........

deficiency appropriation ....'...

supplementary appropriation ......

communicable diseases, in department of public health, appropria
tion .........

dairying and animal husbandry, in department of agriculture, ap
propriation ........

engineering, in department of public health, appropriation
supplementary appropriation ......

fisheries and game, in department of conservation, appropriation
birds or animals, harmful, within reservations, hunting, killing
etc., of, authorization by director of .
wild, release of, permission for, by director of
forestry, in department of conservation, appropriation .
supplementary appropriation ......

highways, in department of public works, appropriation

deficiency appropriation ........

highway in Hingham, construction of, expenditures for, by
highways, expense of laying out, alteration, etc., of, agreements
with county commissioners for apportionment of, by, author-
ized ..........

land and buildings for storage and repair of road machinery, etc.,
acquiring by ........ .

public ways, repair and improvement of, payments by counties
for, to ......... .

repair and maintenance of certain, powers and duties as to
state highways, alterations of locations of, by .

discontinuance or abandonment of, by .
supplementary appropriation .......

hygiene, in department of public health, appropriation .
immigration and Americanization, in department of education, ap-
propriation .........

membership of, relative to ...... .

income tax, in department of corporations and taxation, appropria-
tion ..........

supplementary appropriation . . . . . . .

industrial training, in department of industrial accidents, abolished
inspections, in department of public safety, appropriation

deficiency appropriation ........

insurance, in department of banking and insurance, appropria-
tion ..........

deficiency appropriation ........

juvenile training, in department of public welfare, appropriation
laboratories, in department of public health, appropriation

biologic products manufactured by, sale of surplus stock of, author-
ized ..........

203 498-502

203 379-382

203 Page 239

502 379, 381

203 524, 525

203 244-246

203 536, 537

502 537 J, 537 i

203 273-287

55
90
203
602
203
502

203
138

260-272
265

577-5881
Page 652

f Pages

\ 239,240

401

260

120

428

446

427

1.2

502

584, 585

203

522, 523

203

341, 342

449

203

316-318

502

317,318

462

203

560-5^5

502

Page 658

203

304-306

203

Page 239

203

505-516

203

538, 539

325

870

Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

DIVISIONS — concluded.

loan agencies, banks and (see Divisions: banks and loan agencies),
markets, in department of agriculture, appropriation 203 262, 253
director of, investigation by, as to bushel weight of fruits, vege-
tables, etc. ....... Resolve 8

ornithology, in department of agriculture, appropriation . . 203 250, 251
facts as to birds ascertained by director of, to be included in cer-
tain report of department of agriculture . . Resolve 5
plant pest control, in department of agriculture, appropriation 203 247-249
public lands, waterways and (see Divisions: waterways and public

lands) .

public libraries, in department of education, appropriation . 203 343, 344
reclamation, soil survey and fairs, in department of agriculture,

appropriation ......... 203 254-257?

registration, in department of civil service and registration, appro-
priation 203 383-405

boards in, certificates of registration, suspension and cancellation by 478 1, 2

offices of, to be in state house, etc. ..... 426

supplementary appropriation ...... 502 401

savings bank life insurance, in department of banking and insur-
ance, appropriation ........ 203 307-310

supplementary appropriation ....... 502 310

standards, in department of labor and industries, appropriation . 203 419, 427

state police, in department of public safety, additional appoint-/ 438 1

ments in, provision for ...... \ 461

appropriation ......... 203 556-559

deficiency appropriation ........ 502 Page 658

supplementary appropriation ....... 502 574 j

tuberculosis, in department of public health, appropriation . . 203 541-543

supplementary appropriation ....... 502 541-553a

venereal diseases, in department of public health, appropriation . 203 526, 627
waterways and public lands, in department of public works, Acushnet
river, dredging of, between New Bedford and Acushnet,

powers and duties as to . . . . . Resolve 41

appropriation ......... 203 589-606

deficiency appropriation ........ 203 Page 240

Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester, establishment of public reserva-
tion at, powers as to ....... 451 1-3

investigation by, as to boundary line in tide water between towns

of Dennis and Yarmouth ..... Resolve 21

as to establishment of public bathing beach in East Boston

Resolve 33
railroad connections with property of commonwealth in East Bos-

^ ton, construction by, authorized ..... 494 1-6

report by, relative to widening Western avenue and construction

of a seawall in city of Gloucester . . . Resolve 16

supplementary appropriation ....... 502 607o, 6076

survey by, of great ponds of commonwealth . . Resolve 12
Union bridge over North river between towns of Marshfield and

Norwell, repair, etc., of, approval by . . . . . 148 1

Divisions, directors or heads of, designation of persons to perform duties

of, during absence or disability ...... 275

Index. 871

486

107

1.2

318

Item or
Chap. Section.

Divorce, libels for, certain, transfer from superior to probate court, pro-
vision for ......... 466 1-4

Document room, legislative (see Legislative document room).
Documents, commonwealth, of, disposal of duplicate and worthless,

appropriation ......... 203 172

Domestic corporations (see Corporations).

Domestic service, private, children, certain, employed in, employment

certificates for ......... 351 2

Doorkeepers, general court (see General Court).

Dorchester district of city of Boston, municipal court of (see Courts).

rapid transit system for, investigation as to . . . Resolve 22

Dragon, John, pension . .3 1,2

Drainage, and plumbing, municipal regulations relative to, investiga-
tion as to advisability of standardizing, continuance of

Resolve 40
board (see Boards).
Drains, construction of certain, by cities and towns, recording of state-
ment as to .
Drouth, close season for game in times of, relative to
Drug, business, retail, permits for transacting, relative to

products, laboratory for examination of, in vicinity of Springfield,

investigation as to necessity of establishing . Resolve 4

Drugs, adulteration and misbranding of, laws relating to, applicability

to certain commodities ....... 486 26

analy-sis of, by department of public health, penalty for certain

vendors in connection with ...... 486 27

food and, inspection of, department of public health, appropriation 203 534, 535
Dukes, county of (see Counties).
Dwellings, renting of (see Landlord and tenant).

summary process to recover possession of, discretionary stay of pro-
ceedings in actions of, act providing for, duration extended . 490

East Boston, bathing beach, public, establishment of, in, investigation

as to Resolve 33

harbor line in Boston harbor on southerly and easterly sides of,

changed . . .111 1, 2

property of commonwealth in, railroad connections with, authorized 494 1-6

Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company may take land

for transmission line purposes ...... 223

Education, advisory board of, in department of education (see Boards).
Bachelor of, degree of, granting by department of education, author-
ized .......... 92

commissioner of (see Commis.sions, Commissioners).

department of (see Departments).

Engli-sh, in use of, reimbursement of cities and towns for maintaining

certain classes for ........ 484

vocational, state board for, establishment, powers, etc. . . 462 2, 6, 8

Educational, certificates of employed minors, law relative to, extended 341
corporations, certain, not deemed life insurance companies . . 167

requirements of certain minors as afTecting school attendance . 463

872

Index.

Eels, taking of, in Hingham harbor, Weymouth Back river, Hull bay
and adjacent waters, relative to ....

Eggs, decayed or decomposed, sale or use of, relative to
ELECTIONS:

Attleboro, referendum measures, posting copies of
ballot law commission (see Commissions, Commissioners).
Boston, general register and street lists of voters, form of
municipal election, date of ..... .

nomination papers, time for issuance of .
nominations for elective officers in, relative to .
registration of voters, weight of applicants, etc., declaration of
made unnecessary .......

voters in, listing of .

voting precincts in, relative to .....

women enabled to sign nomination papers for candidates and to
be candidate-s for office ......

Brockton, municipal biennial elections in, provision for .
Brookline, precinct voting, limited town meetings, etc., in
Cambridge, biennial municipal elections in, provision for
board of election commissioners in, established .

voters in, listing and registration of .

Chelsea, voters in, listing and registration of . . .

committees, state, of political parties, additional women members of,
provision for ........

contested, counsel fees, reimbursement of certain members of house
of representatives for, appropriation ....

expenses, appropriation .......

deficiency appropriation .......

supplementary appropriation ......

Greenfield, precinct voting, representative town meetings, etc., in
listing of voters, false oath, etc., in connection with, penalty for
Lowell, election commission in, relative to .

provisions of charter relative to, amended

Maiden, provi-sions in charter relative to, amended
Medford, biennial municipal elections in, provision for .
primary elections in .......

Methuen, elections in, certain, ratified and validated

precinct voting, limited town meetings, etc., in .

voting at town meetings in ...... S

New Bedford, biennial municipal elections in, pro\nsion for
nomination papers, time for filing certain .....
political parties, state committees of, additional women members of,

provision for .........

printing matters relating to, appropriation .....

supplementary appropriation .......

registrars of voters, assistant, in certain cities, exempted from civil

service laws .........

Chap.

58
486

393

288
340

288

93
114
220

65
307

36
199
239

84
114

388

502
203
502
502
440
486
115
383

373

161

140

435

241

435

387

388
203
502

156

Item or
Section .

23
5

1, 2
1

1, 2

1-S

1, 2

1-4

1-13

1-8

1-11

1, 2, 4, 5

6-8

1. 2, 4, 5

28a

192-195

Page 657

190-1971

1-12

1-4

7-14,

51-53

3-6, 26

1-5

1-15

2, 3, 5

1-13

1-5

192-195
190-197^

;hap.

Item or
Section.

209

1-7

102

1.2

228

1-4

486

Index. 873

ELECTIONS — concluded.

registrars of voters, returns of, simplified, etc. ....

selectmen acting as, in small towns, relative to .
Revere, biennial municipal elections in, provision for .
voters, listing of, false oath, etc., in connection with, penalty for
qualifications of, for certain state officers, proposal for legislative

amendment to constitution relative to . . Pages 687, 698

note as to invalidity of action of the general court upon, at extra

session in 1920 Page 690

women, included in same voting list with men, etc. . . . 209 1-7

state, county or municipal office, to hold, proposal for legisla-
tive amendment to constitution to enable . . Pages 688, 698
voting, lists, women included with men in same, etc.

precincts, division of cities into, relative to . . .

209

1-7

220

1,2

1,3-5

114

6-8

1-11

Watertown, voters in, listing and registration of .

Weymouth, precinct voting, representative town meetings, etc., in
\Vinthrop, precinct voting, representative town meetings, etc., in,

law amended ......... 5 1-8

women, eligibility of, to election or appointment to certain state and

county offices, etc., established ...... 449 1-4

women voters, legal residence of, law relative to, investigation as to

operation of ...... . Resolve 32

Electric companies, bonds and mortgages of, owning hydro-electric
plants, relative to ....... .

bonds, of, investment by savings banks in .

capitalization of, inquiry into, by department of public utilities

Resolve
charges by, for use of meters, relative to .... .

coupon notes, issue by ....... .

depreciation, provision for, by, relative to .
unsubscribed for shares of capital stock of, disposition of
Electric lighting plants, establishment, etc., of, by cities and towns,
indebtedness for ........

Electric railroad companies, tax, excise or commutation, relief from .
Electricians, journeymen, certificates of, and renewals thereof, fees for
state examiners of, in department of civil service and registration
(see Boards).
Elevator, operators, women and children as, working hours of . . 280

regulations, board of, in department of public safety (see Boards).
Eliot street in Boston, widening of ...... 407 1-3

Embalmers, reinstatement of, failing to pay for renewal of registration

upon designated date, etc. ...... 419

Embalming, board of registration in, in department of civil service

and registration (see Boards).
Emergency laws, roll calls in general court on, proposal for legislative

amendment to constitution as to . . . Pages 683, 698

Emery wheels in factories, etc., hoods or hoppers for, construction and

approval of ......... 50

Eminent domain, taking of land by, by towns .... 486 7

Emmanuel College, The Trustees of, incorporated . . . 281 1-6

Employees, city (see Cities).

269

229

404

230

268

1, 2

2t6

486

408

1, 2

221

1-3

874

Index.

Chap.

Item or
Section .

Employees, commonwealth (see Commonwealth),
county (see Counties).

factories, in, certain, health and safety of, relative to .
food of, in mechanical establishments, facilities for healing of, when
to be provided ........

health and safety of, using emery and bufhng wheels, relative to
injured (see Workmen's Compensation Laws).
insurance, blanket policies of, covering, relative to

group life, of, relative to .
minors, educational certificates of, law relative to extended
employment certificates for certain, relative to .
school attendance of, relative to . . . .

street trades, participation in certain, by, relative to .
working hours of certam, in certain employments
public, compensation for injuries sustained by, appropriation
safety of certain, in factories, etc., relative to
sick or injured, mechanical establishments to provide accommoda-
tions for treatment of ...... .

state (see Commonwealth),
town (see Towns).

transportation companies, of, weekly payment of wages to
women and children, working hours of, in certain employments
Employment, certificates for certain minors, relative to

for soldiers, sailors and marines, aid for, in finding, appropriation
offices, free, appropriation .......

Employments, public, eligibility of women to certain, established

working hours of women and children in certain
Engineering division in department of public health (.see Divisions).
English, classes for instruction of adults in use of, reimbursement of

cities and towns for maintenance of .
Engrossment of proposed amendments to constitution
Episcopal, Protestant, Church for the Diocese of Western Massa

chusetts. Board of Missions of the, incorporated
Equity, demurrers in, need not be accompanied by certain certificate
Erving water district, proceedings, certain, validated
Essex, County Agricultural School, improvements at, authorized .

covin ty of (see Counties).
Estates of deceased persons, periods of limitation in matters relating to
administration of, relative to ..... .

testate, appointment of public administrators to administer, relative

European or gray partridges, unplucked bodies of certain, sale under a
license, permitted ........

Everett, city of (see Cities).

Examiners of accounts, employment by state auditor, relative to
Excise tax (see Tax, Taxes).

Execution, indemnification of officers for taking personal property or
arresting the body on, in civil actions ....

personal property taken on, fees of sheriffs, etc., for keepers
Executive department, appropriation ......

supplementary appropriation .......

Exemptions, tax (see Tax, Taxes).

. 53

. 50

. 136
. 141
. 341
. 351
341, 463
. 410
. 280
. 203
50

1-3

1-4
224

. 51

. 280

. 351

1-3

. 203

139

. 203

415, 424

. 449

1-4

280

484

486

454

1-3

431

1, 2

302

1-4

486

159

380

425
259
203
502 86,

1-4

S.3-91
90, 9U

Index.

875

Exercise, athletic, for pupils in public schools, provision for .
Exhibits of rabbits and hares, prizes for, etc., by department of agri-
culture .......

Expert assistance, employment of, by board of registration
provision for ......

in department of public safety, relative to

Explosives and volatile inflammable fluids, relative to

in medicine,

Exposition, international, in or near Boston, commission to further
consider ........ Resolve

Express companies, minors employed by, educational certificates of,
relative to ........ .

Ch.ip.
360

206

313
255
273

485

46
341

Item or
Section.

1-7

Extra session index

Pages 765-782

Factories, emery and buffing wheels in, hoods or hopp'^-s for, con-
struction and approval of .
employees in, certain, health and safety of, relative to .
Pahey, Michael, guardian of children of, payment to . . .

Fairhaven, town of (.see Towns).
Fairs, reclamation, soil survey and, division of, in department of

agriculture (see Di^dsions).
Fall River, city of (see Cities).
Falmouth, town of (see Towns).

Faneuil Hall Market in Boston, street stands in, regulations relative to
Farm, state (see State Farm).

Farm produce, sold at wholesale, Massachusetts standard for boxes and
half boxes for, established ......

See also Fruits; Vegetables.
Farms, children, certain, employed on, employment certificates for
Farr Alpaca Company may maintain bridge over Cabot street in Holyoke
Federal government (see United States).
Feeble-Minded, Belchertown School for, appropriation
Massachusetts School for the, appropriation
disposal of sewage from, relative to .
supplementary appropriation ......

Feeble-minded persons, assistance and relief to neglected, dangerous
or uncontrolled, provision for .....

Fees, beverages, non-alcoholic, permits for manufacture or bottling of
brokers selling securities, registration of ... .

collectors of taxes, collected by, account of .
commonwealth, of, payment into state treasury
constables, for custody of certain personal property while in charge
of keepers ........

corporation, refunding of certain, by secretary of the commonwealth
appropriation ........

dental internes, registration of, established ....

electricians, journeymen, certificates of, and renewals thereof .
embalmers, renewal of registration of certain ...

explosives, inflammable fluids, etc., permits for manufacture, sale,
etc., of ......... .

50
50
57 1,2

191

248

1, 2

1,2

351

331

1-4

203

470-473

203

455, 456

254

502

455

441

1,2

303

499

1, Subs. 8

124

225

259

2041

502

365

221 1-3

419

485 5

876

Index.

Chap.

Item or

Section .

467

4-6

358

434

467

4-6

166

438

112

1-3

403

499

1, Subs. 8

259

Fees, fishing, certificates of registration for ....

garbage, offal, etc., collectors of, registration of . . .

headlamps for motor vehicles, lenses, etc., of, approval of
hunting, trapping and fishing, certificates of registration for .
insurance, commissioner of, collection by, of certain
lodging houses, licensing of, authorized ....

motion picture films, inspection of .... .

motor vehicle, use of, for constructing state highways and main
taining boulevards, etc., relative to . . . .

operators' licenses to operate motor-propelled fire apparatus, re
newal of, not to be collected .....

salesmen selling securities, registration of ... .

sheriff's, for custody of certain personal property while in charge of
keepers .........

deputy, for custody of certain personal property while in charge
of keepers ........

in attendance upon supreme judicial, superior or probate cour
thermometers, clinical, testing of .....

Ferry, Oscar C, widow of, payment to .

Fiduciaries, probate court, appointed by, unauthorized or irregular
acts of, relative to ...... .

taxation, of certain shares of stock held by .

of incomes received by, from dealings in intangible personal prop
erty .........

Films, motion picture, examination and licensing of

appropriation .........

referendum petition as to . . . . . . . Page 694

Finance commission, Boston (see Cities: Boston).

Finances, county, estimates of, relative to ..... 336

Fines, motor vehicle (see Motor vehicles).

Fire balloons, liberating or flying of, penalty for .... 485

Fire department, Boston, members of, meaning of term, with respect to

administration of The Boston Firemen's Relief Fund, defined 390
Fall River, administratrix of estate of Daniel H. Harrington, late
member of, payment by commonwealth to . . Resolve

Haverhill, civil service laws extended to .... .

pensioning of permanent members of .....

Lawrence, retention in service of certain members of, provision for
Medford, chief engineer of, placed under civil service
Fire departments, motor-propelled apparatus of, special licenses for

operators of, provision for ...... 403

Fire District, Number One in Greenfield, franchise and property of, may
be acquired by town of Greenfield ....

Shelburne Falls, certain acts ratified and confirmed, etc.
Fire districts, notes issued by, relative to ....

Fire insurance (see Insurance).

Fire marshal, state, appropriation 203 570-672

fireworks, manufacture, wholesale storage or public exhibition of,

bonds in connection with, approval by ... . 500

permits, certain, powers as to , . . . . . . 485

Fire prevention district, metropolitan (see Metropolitan fire preven-
tion district).

259

423

263

382

1. 2

1-4

202

376

1,2

438

1.2

502

674 J

311

131

1,2

174

1, 2

1. 2

429

1, 2

125

1-6

294

3-5

Index.

877

390

251

500

485

25
197

467

Fire warden, state, appropriation ......

Firemen, claims arising from deaths of, payment of, appropriation
retirement and pensioning of, relative to ... .

Firemen's, Mutual Relief As.sociation, Boston, election of officers of
method of voting, etc. ......

relief, appropriation ........

Relief Fund, The Boston, meaning of certain terms with respect
to administration of, defined .....

Fires, forest (see Forest).
Firewood, measurement and sale of .

Fireworks, bonds, giving of, in connection with manufacture, wholesale
storage or public exhibition of .
firecrackers, torpedoes, other explosives and volatile inflammable
fluids, relative to ...... .

Firms (see Partnerships).
FISH:

beam trawling in certain waters of Menemsha pond in town of Gay
Head regulated ........

black bass, taking, etc., of, restrictions on . . . - . 188,

certificates of registration to take, relative to ... .

eels, taking of, in Hingham harbor, Weymouth Back river, Hull bay

and adjacent waters, relative to ..... 58

fresh water, taking, etc., of, restrictions on . . . 188, 197, 224

horned pout, yellow perch, wall eyed pike, etc., taking of, restric-
tions on . . . . . . . . . . 188

lobsters, licenses for catching, granting of . . . . .116

pickerel, taking, etc., of, restrictions on ... . 188, 224

pound nets, construction of, in tide water, relative to . . .24

traps, construction of, in tide water, relative to . . . .24

weirs, construction of, in tide water, relative to . . . .24

Fisheries and game, division of, in department of conservation (see

Divisions).
Fishing, certificates of registration for, relative to ... . 467

Fisk, Harry G., payment to . . . . . Resolve 26

Fitchburg, normal school, appropriation ...... 203

police court, name changed to district court of Fitchburg . . 430

Fittz, Austin H., acts as notary public confirmed . Resolve 52

Fitzgerald, Maurice, annuity for ....... 193

Flag, United States or Massachusetts, misuse of, relative to . . 278

Floating bridge in city of Lynn, reconstruction of, provision for . 237

Fluids, volatile inflammable, etc., relative to .... • 485

Food, adulteration and misbranding of, laws relating to, applicability to

certain commodities ....... 486

analysis of, by department of public health, penalty for certain ven-
dors in connection with ....... 486

and drug products, inspection of, department of public health, appro-
priation .......... 203

laboratory for examination of, in vicinity of Springfield, investi-
gation as to necessity of establishing . . . Resolve 4
bakery products, sale of, relative to . . . . . .315

bread, labels on loaves of, use of, relative to .... 94

eggs, decayed or decomposed, sale or use of, relative to . . . 486

Chap.

Item or
Section.

203

265

203

230

337

1. 2

132

203

209, 210

1, 2

1-7

1, 2
1-10

1, 2

1-10

364, 364^
1

1-6

1-7

534. 535

1, 2
23

878 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

Pood, heating of, facilities for, employees of certain mechanical establish-
ments to be provided with ...... 53

proprietary or patent preparations, certain, labels on receptacles

holding, to contain statement, etc. ..... 483 25

unwholesome, exposing for sale, etc., penalty for .... 486 23, 24

Foreign and domestic commerce, commission on, in department

of labor and industries (see Commissions, Commissioners).
Foreign corporations (see Corporations).
Foreign Wars, Veterans of (see Veterans of Foreign "\'\'ars).
Foreigners (see Aliens).

Forest, fire equipment, reimbursement of towns by commonwealth
for cost of ........ .

State, Mohawk Trail, established ......

wardens, appointment of ....... .

forest fire equipment in towns, custody by ....

Forester, state, employees, certain, of, exempted from civ'U service
rules, etc. .........

forest, fire equipment of towns, inspection, etc., by . . .

wardens, appointment by, etc. ......

reimbursement of cities and towns for loss of taxes on land used for

state forests, duties as to .
timber, cutting of certain, on lands reforested by commonwealth,
approval by ........ .

Forestry, division of, in department of conservation (see Divisions).
Forests, state, purchase, development, etc., of, appropriation

reimbursement of cities and towns for loss of taxes on land used for,
jelative to ........ .

Foster, William S., pension ........

Fowl (sec Game).

Foxborough state hospital, appropriation .....

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women
Foye, Ella M., reimbursement of, for certain taxes paid under mistake

Resolve
appropriation .........

Framingham, normal school, appropriation .....

town of (see Towns).
Franchise tax (see Tax, Taxes).
Franklin, county of (see Counties).

Fraternal benefit societies, disability benefits by certain, amount of,
etc. ..........

securities held by, valuation of .

subordinate lodges of certain, disability benefits by, etc.

taxation of certain, relative to ...... •

Fraternal benefit society, Old Colony Mutual Relief Association to
be considered a, etc. .....•■

Free employment offices, appropriation ......

Fruits, etc., bushel weight of, investigation relative to . Resolve

Fuel, administrator, chairman of commission on necessaries of J

life actmg as, relative to . . . . . \ Resoh'e

paper bags used in sale of certain, sale of, relative to .
sale of coal and coke, relative to .

252

344

1-5

274

252

238

252

274

282

1, 2

271

1, 2

203

267, 268

282

1. 2

192

1, 2

203

446-450

449

502

Page 654

203

365, 365i-

155

1, 2

295

155

203

415,424

325

1-8

1,2

Index.

879

Fund, Boston Firemen's Relief, The, meaning of certain terms with
respect to administration of, defined .....
Massachusetts School, distribution of income of, relative to .
school, distribution of, for public schools .....

Chap.

390
420
420

Item or
Section.

3
1-3

GAME:

animals, harmful, within reservations, hunting, killing, etc., of,

relative to .... .

sick or diseased, release of, prohibited

wild, close season for shooting of, in times of drouth, relative

release of, relative to ...... .

birds, harmful, within reservations, hunting, killing, etc., of, rela
tive to ........ .

report on, of Massachusetts, preparation of, provision for Resolve

reservations, within, better protection of, relative to

sick or diseased, release of, prohibited

wild, close season for shooting of, in times of drouth, relative

protection of, relative to . . .

release of, relative to .
close season for, in times of drouth, lelativc io
deer, wild, damages by, appropriation .
fisheries and, division of, in department of conservation (see Divi-
sions) .
hares, closed season on, relative to ..... .

department of agriculture may offer prizes for and conduct ex-
hibits of .
hunting, certificates of registration for, relative to ...

moose, wild, damages caused by, payment of, by commonwealth
muskrats, taking of ........ .

open season on certain, extension of, by governor after suspension
in times of drouth ........

partridges, European or gray, sale under a license of unplucked
bodies of certain, permitted ......

pheasants, partridges, woodcock, quail and squirrels, open season
on, extension of, by governor, after suspension in times
of drouth .....

rabbits, closed season on, relative to

department of agriculture may offer prizes for and conduct ex-
hibits of .
trapping, certificates of registration for, relative to
water or sea fowl, killing, etc., of, relative to
Garbage, collectors of, registration of
Gardner, city of (see Cities),
state colony, appropriation

board of trustees of, at least two membeis to be
supplementary appropriation ...
town of (see Towns).

107
90

107

203

152

206
467
257
121

107

159

107
152

206

467

358

203
449
502

1,2

1.2

288

1-8
1,2

1-8

1,2

451

451a

880

Index.

Gas companies, bonds of, investment by savings banks in

capitalization of, inquiry into, by department of public utilities

Resolve
charges by, for use of meters, relative to .
coupon notes, issue by ....... .

depreciation, provision for, by, relative to .
unsubscribed for shares of capital stock of, disposition of
Gas lighting plants, establishment, etc., of, by cities and towns, in-
debtedness for ........

Gately, Olive P., payment to .
Gay Head, town of (see Towns).
GENERAL COURT:

acts and resolves, number passed by . . . . . Page 697

Chap.

Item or
Section.

229

404

230

268

1,2

246

486

414

1,2

bulletin of committee hearings, appropriation
chaplains, appropriation ......

clerks of senate and house of representatives, appropriation
assistant, appropriation ......

committees, expenses, appropriation ....

203
203
203
203
203

502

supplementary appropriation .....

General Laws, on printing of, corrections by, authorized Resolve 54

ratified ........ Resolve 55

hearings before, advertising of, relative to .... 343

recess, appropriation .....

contested elections, counsel fees for, reimbursement for

members of, appropriation
contingent expenses, appropriation

supplementary appropriation ....

counsel to, appropriation .....

supplementary appropriation ....

doorkeepers and assistant doorkeepers, appropriation
mileage of, compensation for ....

supplementary appropriation ....

hearings, advertising, appropriation

relative to .
bulletin of, appropriation ....

legislative document room, assistants in, appropriation

mileage of, compensation for
clerk in charge of, appropriation

mileage of, compensation for

salary established .....

supplementary appropriation
first assistant clerk in, appropriation

mileage of, compensation for

salary established .....

supplementary appropriation

of certain

502

502
203

502

203

502

203

498

502

203
343
203
203
498
203
498
384
502
203
498
367
602

5, 7, 8

18c, 18d,

19, 20

18e,

Page 655

19, 19a

28e,
Page 652

28n

27,

Page 655

18a, 186

186,

Page 654

11-13

11,

Page 654

1, 2

Index.

881

GENERAL COURT — concluded.

manual for, appropriation ........

Marshall, John C, late member of, payment to widow of Resolve
members, compensation of, appropriation

mileage of, compensation for .

supplementary appropriation .
Merwin, Henry C; pension
messengers, appropriation .

mileage of, compensation for

supplementary appropriation .

pages, appropriation ....
mileage of, compensation for .

supplementary appropriation .

postmaster, appropriation ....
and assistant, mileage of, compensation for
printing and binding, appropriation

recess committee, appropriation .

roll calls in, on preambles to emergency measures, proposal for legis-
lative amendment to constitution, relative to . Pages 683, 698
rules, committees on, approval by, of advertising of legislative

hearings .......... 343

sergeant-at-arms (see Sergeant-at-arms) .
sketches, outline, of members, appropriation
stationery, appropriation

deficiency appropriation .
street railway legislation, investigation of alleged irregularities in,

committee on, appropriation
travelling expenses, appropriation
vetoes of acts passed by . .

witnesses, summoning of, appropriation
supplementary appropriation .
GENERAL LAWS:

committee on printing of, corrections by, authorized
ratified .......

corrections, certain, in:

accountants, town, salary of ...... . 486

accounts, director of, in department of corporations and taxation,

assistants to, appointment, etc. ...... 486

adulteration of food and drugs, laws relating to, applicability to
certain commodities .....

amendments to constitution, proposed, engrossment of
appropriations by cities and towns, excess of, addition of, to sinking
funds, provision for, repealed
for memorials for soldiers, sailors, etc.
assessments by cities and towns for construction of sewers, drains
or sidewalks .......

attorney, meaning of word, provision as to, struck out

auditor of the commonwealth, bonds of principals of state normal

schools, penal sums of, to be prescribed by . . . . 486

Jhap.

Item or
Section.

203

1-4

498

502

2,4

335

203

11, 13

498

502

\ 11,
[ Page 654

203

11, 14

498

502'

11,
, Page 654

203

11, 12

498

203

502'

28«,
, Page 652

. 203

2£

, 26

. 502

Page

657

in.

. 502

19a

. 203

2,4

Page 697

. 203

. 502

)lve 54

)lve 55

486

882 Index.

486

Item or
Chap. Section.

GENERAL LAWS — oontinued.

corrections, certain in — continued.

authorization for, by committee on printing of General Laws

Resolve
banks, deposits by cities in, limited ......

blind, division of, in department of education, purchase of articles

or supplies from, by superintendent of buildings, etc. .
bonds of principals of state normal schools, penal sums of .
Boston municipal court, criminal business, medical service and

equipment for ......... 486 33

pleading and practice in, certain laws relating to, not applicable

to actions of summary process for possession of land . . 486 36

stenographic ser\dce for ....... 486 33

buildings, superintendent of, articles or supplies, purchase of, from

division of the blind by ...... . 486 17

cities, appropriations, excess of, addition of, to sinking funds, pro-
vision for, repealed ....... 486 12

for memorials for soldiers, sailors, etc. .... 486 6

assessments by, for construction of sewers, drains or sidewalks 486 20

deposits of, in banks or trust companies, limited . . . 486 13

laborers employed by, vacations of .... . 4S6 10

lighting plants, indebtedness for establishing, etc., by . . 486 11

private ways, public construction work in certain, by, forbidden 486 9

remibursement of, for loss of taxes on land used for public in-
stitutions ......... 486 15

sewers, drains or sidewalks, determination to construct certain,

recording of statement as to, hy ..... 486 20

sinking funds, addition to, of excess of appropriations, etc., pro-

\asion for, repealed ........ 486 12

combinations in connection with sale of commodities, penalty for 486 21

commodities, applicability to certain, of laws relating to adultera-
tion and misbranding of food and drugs .... 486 25

discriminations or combinations in connection with sale of,

penalty for 486 21

sale or distribution of certain trading stamps, etc., in connection

with sale of, provision for penalty for, repealed . . . 486 22

common carriers, damages for death of passengers by negligence

of certain, etc. ........ 486 35

constitution, proposed amendments to, engrossment of . . 486 41

corporations, foreign, meaning of term, as used in certain laws . 486 31

poles, underground conduits, etc., owned by certain, taxation of 486 16

corporations and taxation, commissioner of, appointment by, of

assistants to director of accounts ..... 486 2

valuation by, of state lands used for public institutions . . 486 15

counties, treasurers of, adjustment by, of salaries of clerks and

assistant clerks of supreme judicial and superior courts . 486 34

damages for death of passengers by negligence of certain common

carriers, etc. ......... 486 35

death of passengers by negligence of certain common carriers, etc.,

damages for ......... 486 35

deceased persons, administration of estates of, periods of limitation

in matters relating to ...... . 486 38

Index. 883

480

486

Item or
Chap. Section.

GENERAL LAWS — continued.

corrections, certain in — continued.

deposits by cities in banks or trust companies, limited . . 486 13

discrimination in sale of commodities, penalty fm- . . . 486 21

drains, construction of certain, by cities and towns, recording of

statement as to . . • • ■ . . . 486 20

drugs, adulteration and misbranding of, laws relating to, applica-
bility to certain commodities ...... 486 26

analysis of, by department of public health, penalty for certain
vendors in connection with ......

eggs, decayed or decomposed, sale or use of ... .

elections, listing of voters, false oath, etc., in connection with,
penalty for .........

eminent domain, taking of land by towns by .

engrossment of proposed amendments to constitution

estates of deceased persons, administration of, periods of limita-
tion in matters relating to ...... 486 38

food, adulter,ation and misbranding of, laws relating to, applica-
bility to certain commodities ......

analysis of, by department of public health, penalty for certain
vendors in connection with ......

receptacles holding certain, labels on, to contain statement,
etc. ..........

unwholesome, exposing for sale, etc., penalty for

gas and electric lighting plants, establishment, etc., of, by cities
and towns, indebtedness for ......

infirmary, state, transfer of certain inmates of, to state farm

institutions, public, articles or supplies for, purchase of, from divi-
sion of the blind ........

state lands used for, valviation of, every five years

insurance companies, foreign, service of trustee writs upon^ .

mutual, policy holders in certain, liability of, to pay assessments

judges, retirement of certain .......

labels on receptacles holding certain medicines or food preparations,
to contain statement, etc. . ■ .

laborers employed by cities and towns, vacations of .

land court, assistant recorders of, salaries of ... .

judges of, pensions for .......

limitation of actions in matters relating to wills or to administra-
tion of estates of decea.sed persons ..... 486 38

medicines, proprietary or patent, certam, receptacles holding, labels
on, to contain statement, etc. ......

monopolies in sale of commodities, penalty in connection with

normal schools, bonds of principals of, penal sums of .

passengers, death of, by negligence of certain common carriers, etc.,
damages for .........

paupers, state, support of, at state farm .....

pensions for certain judges . . . . . . - .

poles, underground conduits, etc., owned by certain corporations,
taxation of ........ .

principals of state normal schools, penal sums of bonds of .

private ways, public construction work in certain, forbidden

486

23, 24

486

3,4

486

3,4

486

884 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

55'

486

GENERAL LAWS — continued.

corrections, certain in — ■ continued.

probate court, judges of, retirement of .... . 486 3

public health, department of, analysis of food and drugs by, penalty

for certain vendors in connection with .... 486 27

enforcement by, of law relative to sale or use of decaj-ed or de-
composed eggs ........ 486 23

public welfare, department of, powers of, as to support of state

paupers, etc., at state farm ...... 486 28

ratification of, made by committee on printing of General Laws

Resolve
retirement of certain judges .......

salaries, of assistant recorders of land court ....

of clerks and . assistant clerks of supreme judicial and superior
courts, classification and adjustment of ... .

of town accountants ........

sales, of certain commodities, discriminations or combinations in
connection with, penalty for . . . . ...

of certain medicines or food preparations ....

of commodities, sale or distribution of certain trading stamps,

etc., in connection with, provision for penalty for, repealed .

of decayed or decomposed eggs ......

schoolhouses, land for, purchase, etc., of, by towns

schools, normal, bonds of principals of, penal sums of

sewers, construction of certain, by cities and towns, recording of

statement as to . ....... 486 20

sidewalks, construction of certain, by cities and towns, recording

of statement as to . . . . . . . . 486 20

sinking funds, addition to, by cities and towns of excess of appro-
priations, etc., provision for, repealed .... 486 12

soldiers, sailors and marines, memorials to, appropriations by cities
and towns for .... ...

state farm, purposes of, provision relative to, repealed
state paupers, support of, at

transfer to, of certain inmates of state infirmary
state infirmary, transfer of certain inmates of, to state farm
state paupers, support of, at state farm ....

street railway companies, certain provision relative to, revived

and re-enacted ........ 486 40

summary process for possession of land, certain laws relating to
pleading and practice in Boston municipal court not applicable
to actions of ........ . 486 36

superior court, clerks and assistant clerks, classification and ad-
justment of salaries of ...... . 486 34

equity jurisdiction by. in cases of taking of land for payment of

taxes, provision relative to, revived and re-enacted . . 486 40

justices of, pensions for ....... 486 3, 4

supplies of commonwealth, purchase of certain, from division of

the blind . 486 17

supreme judicial court, clerks and assistant clerks, classification

and adjustment of salaries of ..... . 486 34

486

Index. 885

Item or
Chap Section.

GENERAL LAWS — concluded.

corrections, certain in — concluded.

supreme judicial court, equity jurisdiction by, in cases of taking
of land for payment of taxes, provision relative to, revived
and re-enacted ........ 486 40

justices of, pensions for ....... 486 3, 4

taxes, on land used for public institutions, loss of, reimbursement

of cities and towns for ....... 486 15

on poles, underground conduits, etc., owned by certain corpora-
tions 486 16

payment of, taking of land for, relief in equity as to, provision
relative to, revived and re-enacted .....

town meetings, quorum at ...... .

towns, accountants of, salary of ..... .

appropriation, excess of, addition of, to sinking funds, provision
for, repealed ........

for memorials for soldiers, sailors, etc. ....

assessments by, for construction of sewers, drains or sidewalks
laborers employed by, vacations of .... .

lighting plants, indebtedness for establishing, etc., by
private ways, public construction work in certain, by, forbidden
reimbursement of, for loss of taxes on land used for public in-
stitutions .........

schoolhouses, purchase, etc., of land for, by .

sewers, drains or sidewalks, determination to construct certain,

recording of statement as to, by . . . . . 486 20

sinking funds, addition to, of excess of appropriations, etc., pro-
vision for, repealed ........

taking or purchase of land by ..... .

trading stamps, sale or distribution of certain, provision for penalty
for, repealed .........

trust companies, deposits by cities in, limited ....

trustee process, service of writs in, upon foreign insurance com-
panies ..........

vacations of laborers employed by cities and towns

vendors, refusal by certain, to furnish samples of drugs or food

for analysis by department of public health, penalty for
voters, listing of, false oath, etc., in connection with, penalty for .
ways, private, public construction work in certain, forbidden
wills, periods of limitation in matters relating to ...

writs, trustee, service of, upon foreign insurance companies
printing of, appropriation ........

committee on, corrections by, authorized . . . Resolve

ratified ........ Resolve

relative to ....... . Resolve

repeal of certain acts and resolves by act making certain corrections

in 486 39

German war (see War measures).

Gilbert, T. Henry, pension ........ 445

Girls, parole of, department of public welfare, appropriation . . 203 510-512
Gleason, Walter F., pension 470 1, 2

486

502 1701,

170f

886

Index.

Chap.

451
129

53
34

325

Gloucester, city of (see Cities).

Good Harbor Beach in city of Gloucester, public reservation p,t, estab-
lishment of ........ .

Goode, Thomas F., payment to ...... .

Goodwin, Francis W., claim of, adjustment by industrial accident
board, provision for ...... Resolve

GOVERNOR:

appointment by, administrative departments of commonwealth, five
members of commission to investigate as to organization, work
and expenditures of . . . . . . Resolve

bail in criminal cases, special commission to investigate subject of

Resolve

banks and banking, three members of commission to revise laws

relating to ...... . Resolve

fuel administrator .........

insurance, certain matters of, two members of commission to in-
vestigate ....... Resolve 50

international exposition in or near Boston, commission to further

consider ........ Resolve 46

memorials in state house, in recognition of services of certain chap-
lains during woild war, two members of commission to estab-
lish ........ Resolve 45

necessaries of life, commission on ..... . 325

automobile for, purchase of, appropriation ..... 203

civil war veterans, certain, entitled to state pensions, date of in-
capacitation of, determination, etc., by ... . 279

close season for game in times of drouth, proclamation by . . 107

officials appointed by, membership of, in state retirement associa-
tion .......... 439

■ open season for certain kinds of game, extension of, by, after sus-
pension in times of drouth ...... 107

salary and expenses, appropriation ...... 203

state police, division of, additional appointments to, authorization by 461
supersedeas bond as surety for Charles L. Burrill, execution bj%

authorized . . . . . . .Resolve 37

vetoes by ........ . Page 697

Governor and council, agreement between commissioner of agriculture
and United States department of agriculture for co-operative
work in collection and publication of agricultural statistics,
approval by ........ . 253

appropriation .......... 203 83-

judges of probate and insolvency, certain expenses incurred by,

payment of, approval by . . . . . . . 323

land and buildings for storage and repair of road machinery, etc.,

acquiring of, by division of highways, approval by . . 260

land in town of Wrentham for Wrentham state school, taking of,

by department of mental diseases, approval by . . . 258

motion picture films, examination and licensing of, rules as to, ap-
proval by ........ . 438

moving picture censorship, deputy director of, appointment of,

approval by ........ . 438

Item or
Section .

1-3
1, 2

1
102

1,2
1,2

83,88

85, 87-
89

Index. 887

' Item or

Chap. Section.

Governor and council, Penikese island and buildings thereon, sale and

conveyance of, approval by ... . Resolve 30

Grace, Thomas F., acts as justice of the paace confirmed . Resolve 2

Grafton state hospital, appropriation ...... 203 453, 454

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women . . 449 2

Grand Army of the Hepublic, Department of Massachusetts, ap-
propriation ......... 502 152 I

in favor of ....... . Resolve 15

quarters of posts of, heating and lighting of, cities may appropriate

money for ......... 80

Gratuity for soldiers, sailors and marines (see Bonus).

Graves of American dead in foreign soil, commission to ascertain most

appropriate methods of caring for, revived and continued . 448 1-4

f 1521
appropriation ......... 502 < ^^ nrr-

\ Page 655

Great ponds, survey of, bj^ division of waterways and public lands, au-
thorized ........ Resolve 12

use of, investigation as to . . . . . . Resolve 42

Greenfield, Fire District Number One in, franchise and property of,

may be acquired by town of Greenfield .... 429 1, 2

town of (see Towns).
Grinding machines, certain, in factories, etc., hoods or hoppers for,

construction and approval of . . . . . .50

Group life insurance, relative to . . . . . . .141

Guard, state, deficiency appropriation ...... 203 Page 238

Guardianship, child, division of, in department of pubUe welfare
(see Divisions).

Habitations (see Dwellings).

Hair dressing establishments, working hours of women and children

in 280

Hall, Herbert W., pension 74 1, 2

Hampden, county of (see Counties).

Railroad Corporation, The, completion of lines of, time extended 49
Hampshire, county of (see Counties).

Handy, Susan W. Attaquin, payment of annuity to . Resolve 28

Harbor lines, Boston harbor, on southerlj- and easterly sides of East

Boston, changed . . . . . . . .111 1,2

Merrimack river, northerly side of, in city of Haverhill, estab-
lished ..........

South bay in Boston, established ......

HARBORS :

Boston, line in, on southerly and easterly sides of East Boston,
changed ..........

Hingham, eels, taking of, in, relative to .... .

Hull bay, eels, taking of, in, relative to .....

Provincetown, taxation of certain property of commonv/ealth in,
provision for .........

South bay in Boston, harbor lines in, established ....

Hares and rabbits (see Game).

134

137

1-4

111

1, 2

389

1, 2

137

1-4

888 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

Harrington, Julia P., administratrix, payment to Resolve 11

Harvard College, members of board of overseers of, method of election

of 204 1, 2

Haverhill, city of (see Cities).

Hayden, Judge Albert F., claims of persons whose property was dam-
aged by acts of violence committed on property belonging to,
hearing of, by attorney-general .... Resolve 27
Headlamps (see Lights).
Health, employees, certain^ of, in factories and workshops, relative

to 50

insurance (see Insurance).

mechanical establishments, certain, to provide accommodations for

treatment of sick or injured employees . . . .53

to provide facilities for heating employees' food ... 53
medical and surgical chests required in mechanical establishments . 53
public, department of (see Departments).
Hearings, committees of general court, advertising of, appropriation 203 20

relative to ......... . 343

bulletin of, appropriation ........ 203 24

High school transportation in small towns and state aid therefor,

relative to 296 1-3

Highway, state, in Hingham, construction of, expenditures for . . 138

Highways, division of, in department of public works (see Divisions),
expense of laying out, alteration, etc., of, agreements for apportion-
ment of, authorized ........ 401

state, abandonment or discontinuance of .... . 427 1, 2

alterations of locations of, relative to ..... 446

construction of, motor vehicle fees and fines, use of, for, relative

to 112 1, 2

repayment to commonwealth by counties of part of cost of,

relative to 112 2

towns may borrow money for construction, etc., of, in anticipation

of state or county reimbursement ..... 366
transportation on, comparative safety and cost of service of dif-
ferent methods of, investigation as to . . Resolve 6
See also Ways.
Hingham, harbor (see Harbors).

town of (see Towns).
Historical Society, Massachusetts (see Massachusetts Historical So-
ciety) .

Holmes, George A., pension 103 1, 2

Holyoke, city of (see Cities).

police court, name changed to district court of Holyoke . . 430 1

Homestead commission in department of public welfare (see Com-
missions, Commissioners) .
Horned pout, taking, etc., of, restrictions on .... . 188

Horton, Joseph I., exempted from certain provisions of teachers' re-
tirement law ........

Hospital, Cottages for Children, appropriation ....

School, Massachusetts, appropriation .....

supplementary appropriation .

346

1. 2

203

434

203

617

502

517J

Index.

889

be women

HOSPITALS:

Boston, City, unclaimed property in, disposition of, etc.
psychopathic, appropriation

board of trustees of, at least two members to
state, appropriation ....

board of trustees of, at least two members to
Bridgewater state, removals from, relative to
Danvers state, appropriation

board of trustees of, at least two members to be
Foxborough state, appropriation ...

board of trustees of, at least two members to be
Gardner state colony, appropriation

board of trustees of, at least two members to be
supplementary appropriation ...
Grafton state, appropriation

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women
Medfield state, appropriation .....

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women
Middlesex county tuberculosis, apportionment of expense incurred
for, etc. ......

Monson state, appropriation

board of trustees of, at least two members to be
Norfolk state, appropriation ...

board of trustees of, membership of .
Northampton stat«, appropriation

board of trustees of, at least two members to be
Penikese, appropriation ....

deficiency appropriation ....

supplementary appropriation .
prison camp and hospital, appropriation
Saint Vincent, buildings of, in town of Millbury,

by city of Worcester
Taunton state, appropriation

board of trustees of, at least two members to be
supplementary appropriation .
Westborough state, appropriation

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women
Worcester state, appropriation .....

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women
Hospitals, actions against, for malpractice, error or mistake, limitation

state, support of inmates of, etc., relative to
Hotels, working hours of women and children in
House of representatives (see General Court).

Massachusetts Bay, journals of, from 1715 to 1780, distribution of
copies of .........

appropriation .........

Houses, renting of (see Landlord and tenant).

Howland, Eliza A., teachers' retirement allowance for . . .

Hull bay, eels, taking of, in, relative to ..... •

Hunting (see Game).

water supply for

Chap.

86
203
449
203
449
317
203
449
203
449
203
449
502
203
449
203
449

185
203
449
.502
449
203
449
203
502
502
203

62
203
449
502
203
449
203
449

319
317
280

170
203

266
58

Item or
Section.

1-5

443

437, 442

444, 445

446-450

451

451a

453, 454

457

1-3

458

436a

459

553

Page 657

553a

483

1, 2

460

460a

461, 462

464, 466

1,2
1-3

182

890 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

Husband and wife, living apart, probate proceedings in cases of,

relative to ......... 56

restraint of personal liberty of, when living apart, prohibition of,

petitions for, relative to . . . . . . .56

Hyannis normal school, appropriation ...... 203 366, 366l

Hydro-electric plants, electric companies owning, bonds and mort-
gages of, relative to . . . . . . . . 269

Hygiene, division of, in department of pviblic health (see Divisions).

Immigration and Americanization, division of, in department of

education (see Divisions).
Improvement districts, notes issued by, form of, relative to . . 294

Income tax (see Tax, Taxes).

division, in department of corporations and taxation (see Divisions).
Index, cumulative, acts and resolves, appropriation .... 203 184

Indictment, persons under, investigation as to mental condition of

certain, provision for ....... 415

Industrial accident board (see Boards).

Industrial accidents, department of (see Departments).

Industrial school, for boys, appropriation . . . .' . 203 513,514

for girls, appropriation ........ 203 515

deficiency appropriation ........ 502 Page 657

Industrial training, division of, in department of industrial accidents

(see Divisions).
Industries, la^bor and, department of (see Departments).
Infirmary, state (see State infirmary).

Inflammable substances, certain, manufactm-e, sale, transportation,
etc., of, regulated ........

Ingalls, Charles H., pension ........

Initiative and Referendum (sec Referendum).

Injured employees (see Workmen's Compensation Laws).

Ink, purchase of, appropriation ....... 203 199

Insane hospitals (see Hospitals).

Insane persons, removal of, from Biidgewater state hospital, relative to 317 2

RTipport of certain, relative to ...... . 317 1-3

Sec also Defective delinquents; Feeble-mindetl persons.
Insanity, commitment of persons acquitted by reason of, relative to . 262
Insolvency, probate and, courts (see Courts, probate).

judges of, payment of expenses incurred by, in preparation of blanks,

etc., authorized ........ 323

registers of (see Registers).
Inspections, division of, in department of public safety (see Divisions).
Inspectors, department of public safety, powers of .

retirement of .
Institutions, public, articles or supplies for, purcha.se of, from division
of the blind .........

state lands used for, valuation of, every five years
savings (see Banks, sa\'ings).
state, improvements, etc., at, studies and estimates for, appropriation 203 625

273

485

1-7

324

1,2

164

487

486

Index.

891

Insurance, accident, policies, general or blanket, relative to

annuity contracts, protection of persons entitled to proceeds of, etc.,

when retained by life insurance companies . . . .

assessments, liability of policy holders in certain mutual companies

to pay .......

automobile, relative to

Chap.
136

1G8

486
198
50

Resolve

372

1^ Resolve
banking and, department of (see Departments),
commissioner of (see Commissions, Commissioners),
companies, assets of, allowance of agents' balances on foreign busi-
ness as ......... •

business, kinds of, by, law amended .....

domestic, disbursements by, vouchers for, relative to .

liabilities, with, consisting of organization expenses, issuance
of policies by . . . . .

prerequisites to be complied with by, before issuing policies

fire, foreign mutual, certain, permitted to continue to issue non

assessable policies .......

mutual, classification by, of kinds of business written for pur
pose of apportioning savings, etc., among policy holders
foreign, trustee writs, service of, upon ....

investments of, laws relative to, investigation of . Resolve

relative to .
life, educational, charitable, etc., corporations, certain, not deemed
foreign, computation of reserve liability of, relative to
protection of persons entitled to proceeds of life insurance and
annuity policies, etc., when retained by
merger or consolidation of . . .

mutual, investigation as to expediency and neces.sity of further
legislation relating to .... . Resolve

organization of, to write insurance in foreign countries, authorized
policy holders in certain, liability of, to pay assessments
reinsurance, incorporation of, relative to .
contracts of reinsurance deemed to be contracts of, etc. .
division of, in department of banking and insurance (see Divisions),
fire, companies, foreign mutual, certain, permitted to continue to
issue non-assessable policies ......

mutual, classification by, of kinds of business written for pur-
pose of apportioning savings, etc., among policy holders
rates, board of appeal on, in department of banking and insurance
(see Boards),
foreign counti'ies, in, organization of corporations to write, authorized
group life, relative to .

health, policies, general or blanket, relative to
inland marine or transportation, relative to .
investigation relative to certain matters of

appropriation .....

liability, investigation as to expediency and necessity of requiring

owners of motor vehicles to carry . . . Resolve 50

372

160

215
141
136

198
50

502

Item or
Section.

165

1,2

198

215

1, 2

277
144

190

160 -

486

215

167

213

1, 2

168

172

215

1-3

436

277

1-5

277

1-3

/ 286,

\ Page 655

892

Index.

Chap.
Insurance, life, companies, educational, charitable, etc., corporations,

certain, not deemed ....... 167

foreign, valuation of policies of, relative to . . . 213

protection of persons entitled to proceeds of life insurance and
annuity policies, etc., when retained by . . . . 168

group, relative to ........ . 141

policies, minimum standard of net valuation on, investigation as to

expediency and necessity of establishing . . Resolve 50

protection of persons entitled to proceeds of, etc., when retained
by life insurance companies . . . .168

valuation of, relative to . . . . .213

savings bank, division of, in department of banking and insurance
(see Divisions),
surplus of banks writing, relative to .... . 416

marine, relative to . . . . . . . .198

motor vehicle, relative to . . . . • i t> i m

[ Resolve 50

policies, accident or health, general or blanket, relative to . 136

cancelled, disbursements on account of return premiums on,

vouchers for, not required . . .144

life, minimum standard of net valuation on, investigation as to

expediency and necessity of establishing . . Resolve ■ 50

valuation of, relative to . . . . .213

life and annuity, protection of persons entitled to'proceeds of, etc.,

when retained by life insurance companies . .168

non-assessable, foreign mutual fire companies, certain, permitted

to continue to issue ........ 372

prerequisites to be complied with by domestic companies be-
fore issuing ......... 190

standard forms of, use of, in reinsurance of risks, relative to . 277

policy holders, liability of, in certain mutual companies, to pay as-
sessments ......... 486

premiums, return, on cancelled policies, disbursements on account

of, vouchers for, not required . . .144

reinsurance companies, incorporation of, relative to . . . 277

savings and, banks, surplus of, relative to .... . 416

savings bank life, banks writing, surplus of, relative to . . . 416

division of, in department of banking and insurance (see Division.s).
workmen's compensation (see Workmen's Compensation Laws).
Insurance Company, Annisquam Mutual Fire, relative to charter of . 142
Associated Merchants Mutual, charter revived .... 147

Intangible property, incomes of fiduciaries from dealings in, taxation of 376
persons engaged in business of dealing in, taxation of . . . 265

taxation of (see Tax, Taxes).
Interest, corporation taxes, distribution of, to cities and towns, relative

to . . . ■ 375

direct debt and temporary loans of commonwealth, appropriation . 203
rate of, on bonds issued by water companies .... 264

on county securities ........ 22

taxes (see Tax, Taxes).
International College, Smjrrna, Asia Minor, The Trustees of the,

may grant degrees, etc. ....... 314

Item or
Section.

1. 2

1, 2

1-5

1, 2
1, 2

1-3
215

1-3

170

203

182

221

1-3

203

29-78

203

Page 237

502

Page 657

455

1-3

Index. 893

Item or
Chap. Section.

International exposition in or near Boston, commission to further

consider ........ Resolve 46

Internes, dental, registration of, provision for ..... 365

Intoxicating liquors, persons operating motor vehicles while under

influence of, arrest of, relative to .... . 349

Investments, insurance companies, by, laws relative to, investigation

of ........ . Resolve 50

savings banks, by, in bonds of gas, electric and water companies . 229

Ipswich, town of (see Towns).

Isaac Harris Gary Educational Fund, incorporated . 249 1-3

Jeanne d'Arc Credit Union may hold real estate .... 444
Journals, house of representatives of Massachusetts Bay from 1715 to
1780, distribution of copies of
appropriation .....

Journeymen electricians, certificates of, and renewals thereof, fees for
Judicial department, appropriation

deficiency appropriations ....

Jury service, postponement of, relative to
Justices (see Courts).

Juvenile training, division of, in department of public welfare (see
Divisions).

Keepers, fees of sheriffs, etc., for custody of certain personal property
while in charge of ....... .

Kennedy, Fannie R., payment to, appropriation ....

Kimball, James W., clerk of house of representatives, salary, appro-
priation ..........

Kindling wood, paper bags used in sale of, relative to sale of

Kuhn, Frederick Lewis, and Flora Cowdrey, marriage validated and

issue made legitimate ..... Resolve 13

Labels, bread, on, use of, relative to ...... 94

medicines or food preparations, certain, receptacles holding, to con-
tain statement, etc. ........ 486 25

LABOR:

emery and buffing wheels in factories, etc., hoods or hoppers for,

construction and approval of . . . . . .50

employment certificates for certain minors, relative to . . . 351 1-3

food, heating of, facilities for, employees of certain mechanical

establishments to be provided with ..... 53

health and safety of certain employees in factories and workshops,

relative to ......... 50

injured employees (see Workmen's Compensation Laws).

259

502

Page 653

203

1,2

894 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

LABOR — concluded.

insurance, blanket policies of, coveiing employees, relative to . 136

group life, of employees, relative to . . . . . . 141

labor union suit act, so-called ....... 368 1-4

referendum petition as to . . . . . . Page 693

laborers employed by cities and towns, vacations of . . . 486 10
medical and surgical chests required in mechanical establishments 53
minors, educational certificates of employed, law relative to, ex-
tended 341

employment certificates for certain, relative to . . . . 351 1-3

school attendance of employed, relative to . . . 341,463

street trades, participation in certain, by, relative to .

working hours of certain, in certain employments

. 410 1-4

J 280

\ 410 1-4

scrubwomen in employ of superintendent of buildings, retirement of 487 8

sick or injured employees, certain mechanical establishments to

provide accommodations for treatment of . . . .53

street trades, participation in certain, by minors, relative to . .410 1-4

transportation companies, employees of, to be paid weekly . . 51

vocational rehabilitation of parsons disabled in industry, etc., ac-
ceptance of act of congress relative to, etc. .... 462 1-9

wages, weekly payment, to employees of transportation companies . 51
women and children, working hours of, in certain employments . 280
Labor and indvistries, department of (see Departments).
Laboratories, division of, in department of public health (see Divi-
sions).
Laboratory, necessity of establishing a, in vicinity of Springfield, in-
vestigation as to, by department of public health Resolve 4
Lakeville state sanatorium, appropriation ..... 203 544-546

Land, court (see Courts).

registered, rights of way by necessity as affecting . . . .117

LANDLORD AND TENANT:

agreements, for payment of rent, unjust, unreasonable and oppics-

sive, act making unenforceable, duration extended . . 488

agreements providing for raise in rent because of increase in tenant's

family, unenforceable ....... 452

quiet enjoyment of leased premises, act penalizing interference with,

duration extended ........ 491

rights, certain, of tenants, act penalizing violation of, duration ex-
tended 491

summary process to recover possession of dwellings, discretionary
stay of proceedings in actions of, act providing for, duration
extended . . - • • • • ■ • 490

tenancies at will, termination of, act relative to, duration extended 489
water, heat, light, power, etc., furnishing of, rights of tenants in con-
nection with, act penalizing violation of, duration extended 491
Laundries, working houis of women and children in . . . • 280

Law Library Association, Norfolk County, may purchase and de-
posit law books in law library of municipal court of Brookline 105
Lawless, Joseph T., reimbursement, appropriation . . . . 502 Page 653

Lawrence, city of (see Cities).

Index.

895

Laws, emergency, roll calls in general court on, proposal for legislative
amendment to constitution as to . . . Pages

general (see General Laws).

table of changes in, for 1921 ..... Pages

uniform state, commissioners on (see Commissions, Commissioners).
Lawyers (see Attorneys at law).

Leases, personal property, assignments transferring title to certain, etc.,
recording of, made unnecessary ......

Lee, police court of, name changed to district court of Lee .

Legacy tax (see Tax, Taxes).

Legion, American (see American Legion).

Legislative, department, appropriation ......

Chap.
683,
785

Item or
Section.

deficiency appropriations

supplementary appropriation .......

document room (see General Court).
Legislature (see General Court).

Leighton, Charles, payment of compensation to, by Es.scx county
Lenses of headlamps on motor vehicles, approval of .
Lessors, and lessees of buildings (see Landlord and tenant).

of personal property, assignments transferring title of certain,
etc., recording of, made unnecessary .....

Lexington, town of (see Towns).
Liability insurance (see Insurance).

Libels for divorce, certain, transfer from .superior to probate court,
provision for .........

Libraries, public, division of, in department of education (see Divi-
sions).
Library, state, appropriation ........

supplementary appropriation .......

Library Association, Norfolk County Law, may purchase and de-
posit law books in law library of municipal court of Brook-
line . . . ...

LICENSES:

fire apparatus, motor-propelled, oiierators of

hunting, trapping and fishing, relative to

lobsters, catching of .

lodging houses, fee for, authorized

motion picture films .....

examination and licensing of, referendum petition as to . Page

motor veliicles, suspension or revocation of, penalty for operating

motor vehicles after, increased ......

partridges, European or gray, sale of unplucked bodies of certain
See also Permits.
Lieutenant governor, salary and expenses, appropriation .
Life insurance (see Insurance).
Lights, on bicycles, use required .......

on motor vehicles, lenses, etc., to be approved by registrar of motor
vehicles ..........

with side-cars, relative to .......

on trucks, trailers and commercial vehicles, relative to .

698

-806

2.33
430

203
203
502
502

475
434

233

466

203
502

105

1-28

Page 237

Page 657

2-28/

1,2

1-4

157-160
169

403

1,2

467

1-10

116

1,2

438

694

304

1.59

203

84,87

377

434

189

483

896 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

Limitation of actions, against physicians, etc., for malpractice, error

or mistake ......... 319 1, 2

in matters relating to wills or to administration of estates of deceased

persons, relative to . . . . . . . . 486 38

Liquidation, banks in process of, payment of dividends in case of . 471

Liquids, mixtures of solids and, sale of, and containers in which they

may be sold, regulated ....... 374

Liquor, analysis of, by department of public health .... 495

intoxicating, persons operating motor veliicles while under influence

of, arrest of, relative to ...... . 349

Loan agencies, banks and, division of, in department of banking and

insurance (see Divisions).
Loans, by co-operative banks upon paid-up shares, authorized . .211

by towns for highway purposes in anticipation of state or coimty

reimbursement, authorized ...... 366

temporary, of commonwealth, pajTnent of interest on, appropria-
tion .......

Lobsters, licenses for catching, granting of

Lodg^ing houses, licensing of, fee for, authorized

Longmeadow, town of (see Towns).

" Lotis ", police steamer, maintenance, appropriation

Lowe, John, payment to, appropriation

Lowell, city of (see Cities).

normal school, appropriation

police court, name changed to district court of Lowell, etc.
textile school, appropriation
tests by, certain, authorized
Lumber, surveying of, appropriation
Lyman school for boys, appropriation

supplementary appropriation
Lynn, city of (see Cities).

woods, connection between Lynn-Nahant shore drive and, investi-
gation as to . . . . . . . Resolve 17

Lynn-Nahant shore drive, connection between Lynn woods and, in-
vestigation as to . . . . . . Resolve 17

Lyons, James J., widow of, payment to . . . . Resolve 20

appropriation ......... 502 Page 653

Machinery, grinding, certain, in factories, etc., hoods or hoppers for,
construction and approval of ..... .

Magoun, Kittie L., pension ........

Mahoney, John W., reimbursement, appropriation ....

Maiden, city of (see Cities).

Manicuring establishments, working hours of women and children in

Mannix, Mary E., pension ........

Manual for general court, appropriation .....

Marblehead, town of (see Towns).

Marine insurance (see Insurance).

Marines (see Soldiers, sailors and marines).

Markets, division of, in department of agriculture (see Divisions).

203

215

116

1.2

203

558

502

Page 652

203

367

430

1-3

203

375, 376

385

203

420, 428

203

516

502

516

250

1,2

502

Page 653

280

1,2

203

Index.

897

Marlboroug^h police court, name changed to district court of Marl-
borough ..........

Marley, Hannah, pension ........

Marriage of Frederick Lewis Kuhn and Flora Cowdrey validated and
issue made legitimate ..... Resolve

Marriages, etc., town records of, previous to year 1850, distribution of
copies of .........

Marshall, John C, widow of, payment to . . . Resolve

Marshfield, Laundry, Inc., The, charter revived ....

town of (see Towns).

Mashpee tribe of Indians, Rhoda F. Sturgis, a descendant of, payment
of annuity to . . . . . . . Resolve

Massachusetts, Agricultural College, appropriation ....

Chap.

430
469

deficiency appropriations

Annuity Company of, time for organization of, extended

archives, appropriation ........

Bay, house of representatives of, from 1715 to 1780, distribution
of copies of ........ .

appropriation .........

bay, waterway from Taunton river to, further surveys relative to

Resolve
department. Veterans of Foreign Wars (see Veterans of Foreign

Wars).
flag of, misuse of, relative to ...... .

Grand Army of the Republic of the Department of, appropriation .
in favor of ....... . Resolve

Historical Society, journals of house of representatives of Massa-
chusetts Bay from 1715 to 1780, copies of, purchased from,
distribution of ......

hospital school, appropriation .....

supplementary appropriation .....

Medical Society, powers enlarged ....

nautical school, appropriation .....

deficiency appropriation ......

reformatory, appropriation .....

School for the Feeble-Minded, appropriation
disposal of sewage from, relative to .
supplementary appropriation .....

School Fund, distribution of income of, relative to
Soldiers' Home in, appropriation ....

supplementary appropriation .....

standard for boxes and half boxes for faim produce sold at whole
sale, established ......

training schools, trustees of, appropriation .
volunteer militia (see Militia).
Masters, special, compensation to, awarding made imiform
Maternity aid and care, investigation as to, deficiency appropriation
Mathews, John C. and Mary, payment to . . . Resolve

Matrons, prison, retiring and pensioning of, relative to . .

Mayo, Julia B., estate of, payment to ... . Resolve

appropriation .........

Item or
Section.

1, 2

171

396

1, 2

203

354-358

203

Pago 239

502

Page 657

247

203

181

170

203

182

278

502

152§

170

203

517

502

517^

181

203

360-362

203

Page 239

203

484

203

455, 456

254

502

455

420

203

150, 151

502

15U

248

1,2

203

505-516

163

203

Page 237

402

502

Page 654

898 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

McCadden, Dennis, payment to .... . Resolve 19

McDonough, James E., widow of, payment to .... 135 1,2

John J., payment to, appropriation ...... 502 Page 653

Measurement of cord wood and firewood, relative to ... 251 1, 2

Measures (see Weights and measures).

Mechanical establishments, accommodations for treatment of sick

or injui-ed employees, providing by ..... 53

food, heating of, facilities for, employees to be provided with, by . 53
medical and surgical chests required in ..... 53

Medfield, state hospital, appropriation ...... 203 457

board of trustees of, at least two members to bo women . . 449 2

town of (see Towns).
Water Company, town of Medfield may acquire properties, etc.,

of 205 7

Medford, city of (see Cities).

Medical, chests required in mechanical establishments . . .53

examinations, reports of, under worlonen's compensation laws, filing

of 310

examiners, fees of, appropriation ...... 203 204

Society, Massachusetts, powers enlarged ..... 181

Medicine, registration in, board of, in department of civil service

and registration (see Boards).
Medicines, proprietary or patent, certain, receptacles holding, labels

on, to contain statement, etc. ...... 486 26

Melrose, city of (see Cities).

Memorial to Massachusetts soldiers in France, commission on, ap- 1 -r.o / 152f,
propriation . . . . . . . . J "^ I Page 655

powers, etc. .......... 448 1-4

Memorials, in recognition of services of certain chaplains during world

war, establishment of, in state house, appropriation . . 502 152j

provision for ........ Resolve 45

Menemsha pond in town of Gay Head, beam trawling regulated in

certain waters of . . . . . . . .25 1, 2

Mental diseases, commissioner of (see Commis.sions, Commissioners),
department of (see Departments),
examination of certain persons held for trial to determine existence

of, provision for . . . . . . . .415

Mercantile associations, co-operative, certain, amount of capital

stock of 297

Merrimack I'iver, filtering waters of, etc., system of, investigation

as to . . . . . . . . Resolve 42

harbor line on northerly side of, in city of Haverhill, established . 134
Tyngsborough bridge over, alteration, improvement, etc., of . . 245 1, 2

Merwin, Henry C, pension ........ 335

Mesne process, indemnification of officers for attaching personal prop-
erty or arresting the body on, in civil actions . . . 425 1-4
Messengers, general court (see General Court).

Meters, charges by gas and electric companies for use of, relative to . 404
Methuen, town of (see Towns).
Metropolitan, district commission (see Commissions, Commissioners).

fire prevention district, applicability of certain laws to, relative to . 485 1

service, appropi'iation ........ 203 570-572

Index.

899

Metropolitan, north, sewerage district, appropriation

deficiency appropriation ........

park police (see Police, metropolitan district).

parks district, boulevards in, commonwealth's share of expense of
maintenance of, appropriations for, relative to .
bridges, certain, over Charles river, construction of, part of coat
of, to be paid by ....... .

parkway, retaining wall on, in city of Everett, construction of

Chap.
203

502^

appropriation

south, sewerage district, appropriation ..... -|

deficiency appropriation ........

water system, appropriation .......

Mexican border service, certificates of honor, appropriation
Middleborough, town of (see Towns).
Middlesex, county of (see Counties).

Mileage of members of general court and of certain legislative employees,
compensation for, established ......

Military, accounts, etc., appropriation ......

aid (see Aid).

and naval service (see Soldiers, sailors and marines),
organizations, draft or riding animals used for certain, payments by
commonwealth for maintenance of, relative to .
Militia, adjutant general (see Adjutant general).

aero squadron, organization and maintenance, appropriation .
aid by, to civil authorities, relative to .

animals, draft or riding, used for certain military organizations,

payments by commonwealth for maintenance of, relative to

armories, appropriation ........

deficiency appropriation .
supplementary appropriation .
chief quartermaster, appropriation
deficiency appropriation .
supplementary appropriation .
chief surgeon, appropriation

services rendered to commissioner of state aid and pensions by
compensation, etc. ....

horses, maintenance of, appropriation .
laws relative to, certain changes in
property and disbursing officer, appropriation
superintendent of armories, appropriation
of arsenal, appropriation
Milk, containers used in wholesale distribution of, marking and scaling of
Millbury, town of (see Towns).

Millers river, bridge over, in town of Athol, reconstruction of, by
Worcester county ........

Milton Academy, The Trustees of, powers to hold, and convey prop-
erty increased .........

Item or
Section.

635^
635i

1 Page 656
203 Page 240

112

1,3

497

2,5

378

/ 6346,

502

, Page 655

203

636

502

636

203

Page 240

203

637

203

120i

498
203

359

502
276

359
203

203
502
203
203
502
203

359
502
359
203
203
203
45

.391
179

1-3

119a

129-131,

133, 135

Page 238

133

122-135

Page 238

133

136-138

115d
1-3
120
122
122
1-3

1-4

900

Index.

Chap.
Mineral waters, manufacture or bottling of, regulated . . 303

Minimum wage service, department of labor and industries, appro-
priation .......... 203

Minors, educational certificates of employed, law relative to, extended 341
employment certificates for, relative to . . . . .351

newspapers, etc., sale or delivery of, by, relative to . . . 410

school attendance of, relative to . . . . . '. 341, 463

street trades, participation in, by, relative to . . . .410

working hours of certain, in certain employments

for

/
• 1
Missions of the Protestant Episcopal Church for the Diocese of

Western Massachusetts, Board of, incorporated
Mohawk Trail State Forest, established
Monopolies in sale of commodities, penalty in connection with
Monson state hospital, appropriation ....

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women
Montague, town of (see Towns).
Monterey Water Company, organization validated .
Monument, Massachusetts battle, in France, plans, site, etc
relative to ..... .

Moose, wild, damages caused by, payment of, by commonwealth
Mortgages of electric companies owning hydro-electric plants, relative

Mothers, prenatal and postnatal aid and care of, investigation as to
deficiency appropriation ......

Motion picture, films, examination and licensing of .

appropriation ........

referendum petition as to . . . . . . . Page

theatres, working hours of women and children in
Motor vehicles, arrests for violation of laws relating to
cycles with side-cars, lights on, relative to
fees and fines, use of, for constructing state highways and maintain-
ing boulevards, etc., relative to .
fire apparatus, motor-propelled, special licenses for operators of
provision for ......

insurance, relative to

\ Resolve

intoxicating liquors, persons under influence of, while operating,
arrest of, relative to .......

liability insurance, carrying of, by owners of, investigation as to
expediency and necessity of requiring . . Resolve

lights, on cycles with side-cars, relative to .

on trucks, trailers and commercial vehicles, relative to
to have approved lenses, etc., designed to prevent glaring rays
operation of, after suspension of revocation of licenses, etc., penalty
increased .........

registrar of, investigators or examiners appointed by, arrests by,
relative to ........ .

lenses or devices designed to prevent glaring rays, approval

by .

registration of, in department of public works, appropriation .

supplementary appropriation .......

280
410

454
344
486
203
449

448
257

269

349

50
189
483
434

304

349

434
203
502

Item or
Section.

417, 426

1-3

1-4

1-3

1-5

458

1,2

2
1,2

203

Page 237

438

1.2

502

5741

694

280

349

189

112

1-3

403

1,2

198

584, 585
584, 585

Index.

901

Motor vehicles, transportation of passengers by, safety and cost of
service of, investigation of ... . Resolve

trucks, trailers and commercial vehicles, lights on, relative to
Mount Grace state forest, appropriation .....

Mount Holyoke College, The Trustees of, may hold additional real
and personal estate ........

Moving picture censorship, deputy director of, appointment, etc.
Municipal, accounts, auditing and installing of, appropriation

courts (see Courts).
Municipalities (see Cities; Towns).

Muskrats, taking of ...

Mutual Securities Company, dissolved ......

Mystic, Mica Company, charter revived ......

river, bridge over, between Boston and Chelsea, indebtedness by
Boston for constructing a draw on, authorized
Cradock bridge over, in Medford, reconstruction of .

"hap.

Item or
Section.

483

203

270

180

438

203

322, 323

121

481

1-4

473

345

1-3

398

1-3

Nahant, Lynn-, shore drive, connection between Lynn woods and, in-
vestigation as to . . . . . . Resolve

Nantasket Beach reservation, appropriation . . . . .

Nantucket, county of (see Counties).

town of (see Towns).
Naphtha, sale of, under name tending to conceal its inflammable char-
acter, penalty for ........

Natick, town of (see Towns).

National banks (see Banks).

Nautical school, Massachusetts, appropriation . . . .

deficiency appropriation ........

Naval service (see Soldiers, sailors and marines).

Necessaries of life, commission on (see Commissions, Commis-
sioners).
Needham, town of (see Towns).

Nets, pound, construction of, in tide water, relative to , . .

New Bedford, city of (see Cities).

state pier, appropriation .......

textile school, appropriation ......

tests by, certain, authorized ......

New York, Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, railroad con
nections with property of commonwealth in East Boston,
construction of, agreements, etc., as to, with, authorized
Central Railroad Company, powers of, as to Boston Terminal Com
pany, relative to ...... .

New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, debenture bonds of
Boston Terminal Company, guarantee by .
Newbury, town of (see Towns).
Newburyport, bridge, appropriation .....

city of (see Cities).

police court, name changed to district court of Newburyport .
Newspapers, sale or delivery of, by minors, relative to

17
203

485

631

203 360-362
203 Page 239

. 203

600

. 203

377

. 385

. 494

. 363

1,2

. 143

. 203

583

. 430

. 410

1-4

902 Index.

Item or

Chap. Section.

Newton, city of (see Cities).

police court, name changed to district court of Newton . . . 430 1

Nomination papers (see Elections).
Non-alcoholic beverages (see Beverages).
Nonotuck Savings Bank in city of Northampton may acquire real

estate, etc 299

Norfolk, County Agricultural School, improvements at, authorized . 291 1 -4

County Law Library Association may purchase and deposit law

books in law library of municipal court of Brookline . . 105

county of (see Counties),
state hospital, appropriation ....... 502 436a

board of trustees of, membership of . . . . . . 449 2

Normal, art school, appropriation ....... 203 372

schools, appropriation ........ 203 363-372

bonds of principals of, penal sums of ..... 486 19

deficiency appropriation ........ 203 Page 239

degree of Bachelor of Education to persons completing course in,

granting of ......... 92

Norris, Alice N., reimbursement of trustee under declaration of trust

for benefit of, for certain taxes illegally exacted . Resolve 49
North Adams normal school, appropriation ..... 203 368, 368*

North Andover, town of (.see Towns).

r 203 635^

North metropolitan sewerage district, appropriation . . < .^,^j 635§,

[ 1 Page 656

deficiency appropriation ........ 203 Page 240

North Reading state sanatorium, appropriation .... 203 547, 548

supplementary appropriation ....... 502 647

North river. Union bridge over, between towns of Marshfield and

Norwell, repair, etc., of ...... . 148 1-4

Northampton, city of (see Cities).

state hospital, appropriation ....... 203 459

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women . . 449 2

Northbridge, town of (see Towns).
Norwell, town of (see Towns).
Norwood, town of (see Towns).

Notss, coupon, issue by gas, electric, water, telephone and telegraph com-
panies, relative to ....... . 230 1, 2

towns and districts, issued by, form of, relative to . . . 294

See also Securities.
Notre Dame de Lourdes Credit Union may hold real estate . . 444

Nurses, emploj-mont of, appropriations by towns for, relative to . . 371 1

registration of, board of, in department of civil service and registra-
tion (see Boards),
school, appointment in public schools ...... 357 1, 2

student, of medical department of United States army entitled to

receive state bonus . . . ... . . ■ 354

Index. 903

Oltem or
Chap. Section.

OSal, etc., collectors of, registration of ..... . 358 1, 2

OFFICERS, OFFICIALS:

cemetery or crematory, return of burial and cemoterj' permits by . 333
county, women, to be eligible to election or appointment as, except,

etc. 449 4

to hold office as, proposed legislative amendment to constitution

to enable Pages 688, 698

court (see Courts).

department of public safety, powers of ..... 164

retirement of . . . . . . . . . . 487 1

indemnification of, for taking personal property on attachment or
execution or arresting the body on mesne process or execu-
tion in civil actions ........ 425 1-4

municipal, women to hold office as, proposed legislative amend-
ment to constitution to enable .... Pages 688, 698

prison, retiring and pensioning of, law relative to, scope of, en-
larged ..........

state, advance of money from state treasury to certain, relative to
bonds of, premiums on, reimbursement, appropriation

deficiency appropriation .......

designation of persons to perfonn duties of certain, during absence
or disability .........

membership of, in state retirement as.sociation ....

voters for certain, qualifications of, proposal for Icgi.slativo amend-
ment to constitution relative to ... Pages 687, 698
note as to invalidity of action of the general court upon, at
extra session in 1920 ...... Page 690

women to be oUgible to election or appointment as, except, etc. 449 3

to hold office as, proposed legislative amendment to constitu-
tion to enable ...... Pages 688, 098

Old Colony, Mutual Relief Association, relative to . . .91

Railroad Company, debenture bonds of Boston Terminal Company,

guarantee by . . . . . . . . . 143

Opinions of attorney-general, additional volume, publication author-
ized ........ Resolve 23

Optometry, registration in, board of, in department of civil service

and registration (see Boards).
Ornithology, division of, in department of agriculture (see Divisions).
O'Rourke, R3verend Simon A., late, memorial to, establishment of,

in state house, provision for .... Resolve 45

Overseers of the Poor in the City of Boston, The, name changed

to The Overseers of the Public Welfare in the City of Boston 146 1, 2

Packard, Hiram R., pension 286 1,2

Pages, general court (see General Court).

Paine, Elbridge G., pension .......

Pamphlet edition, acts and resolves, appropriation .

deficiency appropriation .......

402

342

203

228 i

203

Page 238

275

439

1.2

1, 2

203

1S3

203

Page 238

904

Index.

Paper, purchase of, appropriation
deficiency appropriation .
supplementary appropriation .
Pardons, advisory board of, in department of correction (see Boards)
Park reservations, appropriation ....

Parker, Warren, pension .....

Parkway, metropolitan (see Metropolitan parkway).
Parkways and boulevards, appropriation

supplementary appropriation ....

Parole, board of, in department of correction (see Boards),
boys', department of public welfare, appropriation

supplementary appropriation
girls', department of public welfare, appropriation
Parrish, Flora M., pension .....

Parties, political (see Political parties).

Partnerships, liability, maximum, of, to trust companies

See also Voluntary associations.
Partridge, Mary F., payment to, appropriation
Partridges (see Game).

Passengers, death of, by negligence of certain common carriers, etc.,
damages for .........

Patent medicines and food preparations, labels on receptacles con-
taining certain, to contain statement, etc. . . . .

Paupers, state, support of certain, at state farm . . . .

Peabody, city of (see Cities).

district court of (see Courts).
Penikese, hospital, appropriation .......

deficiency appropriation ........

supplementary appropriation .......

island and buildings thereon, sale and conveyance of, author-
ized ........ Resolve

Pensions, Brown, E. Gerry, former supervisor of loan agencies, provi-
sion for ....

civil war veterans, right of certain, to state, established, etc.
county employees (see County retirement system).
firemen, Haverhill, relative to

relative to .... .

janitors employed by city of Fall River
judges, land court ....

police, district and municipal courts

probate and insolvency courts .

superior court

supreme judicial court
police officers, metropolitan district
prison, matrons, relative to

officers, law relative to, scope of, enlarged
public safety, department of, officers and inspectors of
scrubwomen in employ of superintendent of buildings
soldiers and others, appropriation

supplementary appropriation ....
state aid and, commissioner of (see Commissions, Commissioners).

Chap.

Item or
Section.

. 203

187

. 203

Page 238

. 502

187

see Boards).

. 203

630a

. 285

1,2

. 203

227, 634

. 502

227rt

. 203

507-509

. 502

509

. 203

510-512

1,2

. 194

. 502

Page 652

486

203

553

502

Page 657

502

553a

477

etc.

279
131

337

1,2

187

1,2

486

3,4

413

486

487

486

3,4

486

3,4

487

402

487

203

225

602

226

Index. 905

Item or
Chap. Section.

Pensions, state employees, officers and inspectors in department of

public safety, relative to . . . . . . . 487 1

police officers, metropolitan district, relative to . . . . 487 2

See also State retirement association,
teachers (see Teachers' retirement association),
watchmen, prison, relative to ...... . 402

Perch, yellow, taking, etc., of, restrictions on . . . . . 188

Periodicals, .sale or delivery of, by minors, relative to ... 410 1-4

Permits, burial and cemetery, return of, by cemetery and crematory

officers .......... 333

drug business, retail, for transacting, relative to . . . . 318

explosives, etc., for manufacture, sale, etc., of, relative to . . 485 3-5

non-alcoholic beverages, for manufacture or bottling of certain,

granting of ........ . 303

tanks, certain, for construction, etc., of, issuance by commissioner

of public safety ........ 104

See also Licenses.
Personal property, assignments affecting title to, certain, recording of,
made unnecessary ........

custody of certain, while in charge of keepers, fees of sheriffs, etc., for

indemnification of officers for taking, on attachment or execution

in civil actions ........

intangible, taxation of incomes of fiduciaries from dealings in .

taxation of persons engaged in business of dealing in .
release of attached, liability of officers for, relative to .
taxation of (see Tax, Taxes).
Pest control, plant, division of, in department of agriculture (see

Divisions).
Pharmacy, registration in, board of, in department of civil service

and registration (see Boards).
Pheasants (see Game) .

Philippine Insurrection, state and military aid to men who served in 222 1-4
Physical training for pupils in public schools, provision for . 360
Physicians, actions against, for malpractice, error or mistake, limita-
tion of 319 1,2

. . / 313

registration as, examination of applicants for, relative to . \ -qq j 2

school, employment of, by superintendency districts or unions,

relative to ........ . 357 2

Pickerel, taking, etc., of, restrictions on . . . . . 188, 224

Pictures, motion (see Motion pictures).

Pier, commonwealth, at East Boston, improvements of, appropriation . 203 603

five, supervision and operation of, appropriation . . . 203 597

New Bedford state, appropriation ...... 203 600

one, at East Boston, maintenance, appropriation .... 203 598

Pike, wall eyed, taking, etc., of, restrictions on .... 188

Pilgrim tercentenary, celebration, international exposition in connec-
tion with, commission to further consider . . Resolve 46
commission (see Commissions, Commissioners).
Pittsfield, city of (see Cities).

Plant pest control, division of, in department of agriculture (see
Divisions).

233

259

425

1.4

376

1,2

265

1.2

425

906 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

PLEADING AND PRACTICE:

demurrers at law and in equity need not be accompanied by certain

certificates ......... 431 1, 2

divorce, libels for, transfer of certain, from superior to probate court,

provision for ......... 466 1-4

summary process, discretionary stay of proceedings in certain ac-
tions of, act providing for, duration extended . . . 490
pleading and practice in municipal court of city of Boston, certain

laws relating to, not applicable to certain actions of . . 486 36

venue, in suits commenced by trustee process in district courts . 417
in suits on assigned claims ........ 432

See also Actions; Courts.
Plum Island, bridge between town of Newbury and, reconstruction of 482 1-8

Plumbers, state examiners of, in department of public health (see

Boards).
Plumbing and drainage, municipal regulations relative to, investi-
gation as to ad^^sability of standardizing, continuance of

Resolve 40
Plymouth, county of (see Counties).

town of (see Towns).
Poles, undergn"Ound conduits, etc., owned by certain corporations,

taxation of ........ . 486 16

Police, courts, names of various, changed to "district" courts . . 430 1—4

See also Courts,
district, retired, compensation, appropriation .... 203 222

killed or fatally injured, allowance to families of certain, appropri-
ation 203 232

local (see Cities; Towns).

metropolitan district, killed in discharge of duty, annuities to fam-
ilies of 487 3

retirement of ......... . 487 2

officers and inspectors of department of public safety to have

powers of ........ 164, 461

state, division of, in department of public safety (see Divisions).
Policies of instu^ance (see Insurance).
Political parties, state committees of, additional women members of,

provision for ......... 388

Poll tax (see Tax, Taxes).

Ponds, great, survey of, by division of waterways and public lands,

authorized ....... Resolve 12

use of, investigation as to . . . . . . Resolve 42

Pool rooms, minors employed in, educational certificates of, relative

to 341

Poor, Overseers of the, in the City of Boston, The, name changed . 146 1, 2

Porters, state house (see State House).

Postmaster, general court (see General Court).

Pound nets, construction of, in tide water, relative to . . .24

Pout, horned, taking, etc., of, restrictions on . . . . . 188

Practice (see Pleading and practice).

Preambles, emergency, roll calls on, in general court, proposal for

legislative amendment to constitution as to . Pages 683, 698

Precincts, voting, division of cities into, relative to . . . . 220 1, 2

Index.

907

Premiums, insurance (see Insurance).

officials' bonds, reimbursement, appropriation

deficiency appropriation ....

Preston, James Arthur, mother of, payment to
Primaries (see Elections).

Principals, state normal schools, bonds of, penal sums of
Prison, camp and hospital, appropriation .

instructors, retired, compensation, appropriation .
matrons, retiring and pensioning of, relative to
officers, retired, compensation, appropriation

retiring and pensioning of, law relative to, scope of, enlarged
state, appropriation ......

supplementary appropriation ....

watchmen, retiring and pensioning of, relative to .
Private ways (see Ways).

Prizes, by department of agriculture, for exhibits of rabbits and hares .
Probate, court (see Courts).

registries of (see Registries).
Probate and insolvency, courts of (see Courts, probate).

judges of, Dukes and Nantucket counties, salaries established

payment of expenses incurred by, in preparation of blanks, etc.,
authorized .........

appropriation .........

retirement of .
registers of (see Registers).
Probation, commission on (see Commissions, Commissioners).

officers, defective delinquents, commitment of, to certain depart-
ments, applications for, by ......

Process, mesne (see Mesne process).

trustee (see Trustee process).
Processes, etc., return of, in police, district and municipal courts

service of, upon certain voluntary associations, relative to
Produce, farm, sold at wholesale, Massachusetts standard for boxes and
half boxes for, established ......

See also Fruits; Vegetables.
Property, personal (see Personal Property),
real (see Real estate),
taxation of (see Tax, Taxes).
Protective department, Boston (see Boston protective department).
Province lands, care and maintenance of, appropriation
Provincetown, harbor (see Harbors).

town of (see Towns).
Psychiatry, subject of, to be included in examination of applicants for
registration as physicians .......

Psychopathic hospital, Boston, board of trustees of, at least two
members to be women .......

Public accountants, examination and registration of, appropriation .

Public administrators, appointment to administer testate estates,

relative to ........ ,

Public auctions, hours and places of, relative to ... .

Public employees, compensation for injuries sustained by, appropria-
tion ..........

Chap.

Item or
Section.

. 203

228^

. 203

Page 238

. 458

1,2

. 486

. 203

483

. 203

221

. 402

. 203

221

nlarged . 402

. 203

482

. 502

482a

. 402

206

364

323

502

487

270

338
368

248

203

409

449
203

127

203

654

3,4
1,2

592

1, 2

303

224

908 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

Public health, department of (see Departments).

Public institutions (see Institutions).

Public lands, waterways and, division of, in department of public
works (see Divisions).

Public libraries, division of, in department of education (see Divi-
sions).

Public records, supervisor of, in department of secretary of the com-
monwealth, appropriation ...... 203 198-200

Public safety, commissioner of (see Commissions, Commissioners),
department of (see Departments).

Public schools (sec Schools).

Public utilities, department of (see Departments).

Public ways (see Ways).

Public welfare, commissioner of (see Commissions, Commissioners),
department of (see Departments).

Public Welfare, Overseers of the, in the City of Boston, The, named 14G 1, 2

Public works, department of (see Departments).

Q-

Quail (see Game).

Quartermaster, chief (see Chief quartermaster).

Quincy, city of (see Cities).

Rabbits (see Game).

RAILROAD AND RAILWAY CORPORATIONS:

Berkshire Street Railway Company, lines of, continued operation

assured 479 1-4

Boston and Albany Railroad Company, debenture bonds of Boston

Terminal Company, guarantee by .... . 143

powers of, as to Boston Terminal Company, exercise of, by New

York Central Railroad Company ..... 363 2
railroad connections with property of commonwealth in East
Boston, construction of, agreements, etc., as to, with, author-
ized 494 3

Boston and Eastern Electric Railroad Company, time for filing a

bond and constructing and operating its railroad, extended . 433 1,2

Boston and Providence Railroad Corporation, debenture bonds of

Boston Terminal Company, guarantee by . . . . 143

Boston Elevated Railway Company, bridges, certain, over Charles

river, construction of, part of cost of, to be paid by . . 497 5

investigation by trustees of, as to advisability of instituting a

five-cent fare on certain lines .... Resolve 9

land in Boston, taking of certain interests in, by, authorized . 386 1-5

report, annual, of trustees of, date changed .... 108

Boston, Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad Company, railroad con-
nections with property of commonwealth in East Boston,
construction of, as affected by . . . . . . 494 2, 4, 5

Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company may take land for

transmission line purposes ...... 223

Index. 909

Item or
Chap. Section.

RAILROAD AND RAILWAY CORPORATIONS — concluded.

Hampden Railroad Corporation, The, completion of lines of, time

extended ......... 49

New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, railroad
connections with property of commonwealth in East Boston,
construction of, agreements, etc., as to, with, authorized . 494 3

New York Central Railroad Company, powers of, as to Boston

Terminal Company, relative to . . . . . . 363 1, 2

New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, debenture

bonds of Boston Terminal Company, guarantee by . . 143

Old Colony Railroad Company, debenture bonds of Boston Ter-
minal Company, guarantee by . . . . . . 143

Southern New England Railroad Corporation, completion of rail-
road of, time extended ....... 34

West End Street Railway Company, bridges, certain, over Charles

river, construction of, part of cost of, to be paid by . . 497 6

Railroad corporations, depreciation, provision for, by, relative to . 268 1, 2

Railroads, property of commonwealth in East Boston, connection of,

with, authorized ........ 494 1-6

Rapid transit system for Dorchester district of Boston, investigation

as to . . . . . . . Resolve 22

Reaction and Benevolence Mutual Benefit Society, Incorporated,

may hold property ........ 154

ReadinsT, town of (see Towns).

Real estate, registered land, as affected by rights of way by necessity . 117
Receipts, commonwealth, of, payment into state treasury . . . 225

Receivers, probate court, appointed by, unauthorized or irregular acts

of, relative to . . . .44 1, 3, 4

Reclamation, soil survey and fairs, division of, in department of

agriculture (see Divisions).
Records, commonwealth, of, obsolete and worthless, destruction of,

appropriation ......... 203 172

public (see Public records).
REFERENDUM PETITIONS FILED ON FOLLOWING ACTS:

education, commissioner of, salary of, act relative to . . Page 695

mental diseases, commissioner of, salary of, act relative to . Page 696
motion picture films, etc., examination and licensing of, act relative

to Page 694

voluntary associations, suits by and against certain, act providing

for Page 693

Reformatory, for women, appropriation ...... 203 485

Massachusetts (see Massachusetts reformatory).
Registered land, rights of way by necessity, as affecting .117

Registers, of deeds, Middlesex county, northern district, salary, relative

to 422 1,2

notice by, to commissioner of corporations and taxation of regis-
tering of certain deeds and declarations of trust . . . 207
of probate and insolvency, appropriation ..... 203 49-66

clerical assistance to, expenditures for, budget system extended to 42 1-3

supplementary appropriation ...... 502 49, 53-64

Registrar of motor vehicles (see Motor vehicles).
Registrars of voters (see Elections).

910

Index.

Chap.
Regristration, boards of, state (see Boards).

brokers selling securities, provision for ..... 499

civil service and, department of (see Departments).

dental internes, provision for ....... 365

divi.sion of, in department of civil service and registration (see

Divisions) .

embalmers, relative to . . . . . . . .419

garbage, offal, etc., collectors of, provision for . . • . . 358

hunters, trappers and fishermen, relative to . . . . . 467

,. , • / 313

physicians, examination of applicants, relative to . . . ^ .qq

salesmen selling securities, provision for ....

securities, persons selling, provision for ....

suspension and cancellation of certificates of, by boards of regis
tration .........

Registries, of deeds, Barnstable county, additional accommodations
for, provision for .......

of probate, Barnstable county, additional accommodations for
provision for ........

budget system extended to expenditures for clerical assistance in

clerical employees in, made subject to law relating to classification

of certain state officers and positions ....

Middlesex county, allowances and expenditures for clerical as
sistance in, relative to ..... .

clerical employees, certain, membership in state retirement

system, relative to .

Suffolk county, allowances and expenditures for clerical assistance

in, relative to .

clerical employees, certain, membership in state retirement
system, relative to .
Rehabilitation, vocational, co-operation with federal government
relative to, etc. .......

appropriation ......••

Reinsurance companies, incorporation of, relative to

Relief, aid and, division of, in department of public welfare (see Divi-
sions).

Relief Association, situated in town of Nantucket, appointment as
trustee, etc. .......•■

Relief Fund, Boston Firemen's, The, meaning of certain terms with
respect to administration of, defined . . . . .

Religious corporations, not deemed life insurance companies

Rent (see Landlord and tenant).

Reporter of decisions of supreme judicial court, appropriation .

Representatives, house of (see General Court).

Massachu.setts Bay, journals of, from 1715 to 1780, distribution of
copies of .........

appropriation .........

499
499

478

408

408
42

462
502
277

195

390
167

203

170
203

Item or
Section.

1, Subs.
1-11

1,2

1-10

1,2
1, Subs.

1-11
1, Subs.

1-11

1.2

1-5

1-5
1-3

1-9

334o,

Page 655

1-6

39,40

182

Index.

911

Reservations, birds within, better protection of, relative to

park, appropriation .........

Retirement, allowances, state employees, appropriation

as.sociation, state (see State retirement association).

teachers' (see Teachers' retirement association). '

board of (see Boards).

Brown, E. Gerry, allowance to, by commonwealth
civil war veterans, certain, in state emploj', right to, established, etc.
county, system, amount of certain pensions paid under .
firemen, relative to .

Haverhill, relative to . . .

janitors employed by city of Fall River
judges, land court ....

police, district and municipal courts

Chap.

Item or
Section.

203

630a

203

213,

219-223

probate and insolvency courts

s of

superior court
supreme judicial court
matrons, prison, relative to
police officers, metropolitan district
prison officers, law relative to, scope of, enlarged
public safety, department of, officers and inspector
registries of probate, Middlesex and Suffolk counties, clerical em
ployees, certain, relative to .... .

scrubwomen in employ of superintendent of buildings
state employees, officers and inspectors in department of public
safety, relative to .
police officers, metropolitan district, relative to .
See also State retirement association,
watchmen; prison, relative to ... .

Revere, city of (see Cities).

Rights of way by necessity, as affecting registered land

RIVERS :

Aberjona, bridge over, new, in \\'inchester, construction of, and
apportionment of expense ......

Acushnet, dredging of, between New Bedford and Acushnet, pro-
vision for Resolve

Charles, bridges over, certain, between Boston and Watertown /

and between Boston and Cambridge, construction of . \

Merrimack, filtering waters of, etc., system of, investigation as to

Resolve
harbor line on northerly side of, in city of Haverhill, established
Tyngsborough bridge over, alteration, improvement, etc., of
Millers, bridge over, in town of Athol, reconstruction of, by Worces-
ter county

Mystic, bridge over, between Boston and Chelsea, indebtedness by
Boston for constructing a draw on, authorized
Cradock bridge over, in Medford, reconstruction of
North, Union bridge over, between towns of Marshfield and Norwell,
repair, etc., of .

477
279
480
337
131
187
486
413
486
487
486
486
402
487
402
487

487

487
487

402

117

421

391

345
398

148

1,2
1,2

1,2
3,4

3,4

1-S

497

1-15

501

1,2

134

245

1,2

1-4

1-3
1-3

1-4

912

Index.

Chap
RIVERS' — concluded.

Plum Island, bridge over, in town of Newbury, reconstruction of
Taunton, waterway from, to Massachusetts bay, further surveys
relative to ...... . Resolve

Weymouth Back, eels, taking of, in, relative to .
Road machinery, etc., owned by commonwealth, land and buildings
for storage and repair of, acquiring of, by division of high-
waj's ..........

Robare, Amande, payment to ..... Resolve

Roll calls, in general court, proposal for legislative amendment to
constitution relative to, on adoption of preambles to emergency

laws Pages 683, 698

Roxbury district of city of Boston, municipal court of (see Courts).
Rules, committees on, general court, advertising of legislative hear-
ings, approval by ....... .

Russell, Thomas H., reimbursement of, for certain taxes illegally
exacted ........ Resolve

appropriation ..........

Rutland state sanatorium, appropriation .....

482

200
39

343

49
502
203

Item or
Section.

1-8

Page 654
649

Safe deposit vaults, savings banks may establish, etc., and rent boxes
therein ..........

Safety, public, commissioner of (see Commissions, Commissioners).

department of (see Departments).
Sailors (see Soldiers, sailors and marines).

Saint Vincent Hospital buildings in town of Millbury, water supply
for, by city of Worcester .......

SALARIES :

Cole, Frank W., clerk in charge of legislative document room,
established ........

county treasurer, Nantucket, established ....

courts, Boston municipal, ciiminal business, chief court officer, estab-
lished .........

district, Peabody, justice, relative to ....

land, Middlesex, northern district, assistant recorder, relative to
recorders, assistant, relative to .... .

municipal, Charlestown district of Boston, justice and clerks
established ........

Dorchester district of Boston, court officer, increased
probate, Dukes, judge, established .....

Nantucket, judge, established .....

superior, clerks and assistant clerks, classification and adjustment

supreme judicial, clerks and assistant clerks, cla.ssification and
adjustment of .

district attorney, Suffolk district, messenger in office of, established
education, commissioner of, relative to ....

referendum petition as to . . . . . . Page

legislative document room, clerk in charge of, established
first assistant clerk in, established .....

384
300

284
472
422
486

855
321
364
364

486

1,2

1,2
1,2

1,2

1. 2

1-3
1.2

486

235

1,2

442

695

384

1,2

.367

1,2

Index.

913

combinations in con-

486

486
374

233

SALARIES — concluded.

montai diseases, commissioner of, relative to ....

referendum petition as to . . . . . . Page

registers, of deeds, Middlesex county, northern district, relative to
of probate and insolvency, Dukes county, established

Nantucket county, established ......

registries of probate, clerical employees in, standardization of
teachers, public schools, distribution of school funds, etc., for pur-
pose of increasing, relative to ..... .

minimum established ........

town accountants, relative to ...... .

Sale of Securities Act, so-called .......

Salem, city of (see Cities).

normal school, appropriation .......

Sales, auctions, public, hours and places of, relative to . . .

bags or sacks, paper, used in sale of coke, charcoal and kindling

wood, relative to . . .

bakery products, relative to
coal and coke, relative to .
commodities, penalty for discriminations or
nection with ....

sale or distribution of certain trading stamps, etc., in connection
with, law providing penalty for, repealed ....

viscous or semi-solid, in papsr or fibre cartons, regulated
conditional vendors, assignments transferring title of certain, etc.,
recording of, made unnecessary ......

containers for use in wholesale distribution of milk or cream, relative

eggs, decayed or decomposed, relative to .... .

fish, fresh water, restrictions on . . . . . 188, 19'

food, unwholesome, exposing of, for, etc., penalty for
food preparations, proprietary or patent, certain, relative to .
medicines, proprietary or patent, certain, relative to . . .

mixtures of solids and liquids in paper or fibre cartons, regulated . 374
partridges, European or gray, im plucked bodies of certain, per-
mitted under a license . . . . . . .159

securities relative to . . . . . . . . . 499

substances having certain dangerous properties, regulated . . 273

thermometers, clinical, regulated ...... 263

transient vendors (see Transient vendors),
wood, cord, and firewood, relative to .

Salesmen selling securities, registration of

Sanatoria, actions against, for malpractice, error or mistake, limitation

state, appropriation ....
supplementary appropriation .
Sanatorium, Lakeville state, appropriation
North Reading state, appropriation

supplementary appropriation .
Rutland state, appropriation
Westfield state, appropriation

/hap.

Item or
Section.

443

696

422

1,2

364

420

1-3

420

486

499

1, 2

203

369

127

1,2

315

1,2

1.2

1-3

486

224

486

23,24

486

1,2

1-3

. 251

1, 2

. 499 1

1, Subs.
1-11

. 319

1. 2

. 203

544-552

. 502

547

. 203

544-546

. 203

547, 548

. 502

547

. 203

549

. 203

550-552

914

Index.

Sanborn, Guy C, payment to, appropriation .....

Sanger, William H., assistant clerk of senate, salary, appropriation .
Sargent, Horace M., payment of compensation to, by Essex county .
Savings and insurance banks (sec Banks).

Savings bank life insurance, banks writing, surplus of, relative to .
division of, in department of banking and insurance (see Divisions).
Savings banks (see Banks).

Schell, Emily Mayo, payment to . . . Resolve

School, Fund, Massachusetts, distribution of, relative to .

funds, distribution of, for public schools .....

nurses (see Nurses),
teachers (see Teachers).
Schoolhouses, land for, purchase, etc., of, by towns, relative to .
SCHOOLS:

Bradford Durfee Textile, appropriation .....

tests by, certain, authorized .......

Bristol County Agricultural, trustees may purchase certain land
and additional equipment for ......

Essex County Agricultural, improvements at, authorized

Lowell Textile, appropriation .......

tests by, certain, authorized .......

Massachusetts nautical, appropriation ......

deficiency appropriation ........

New Bedford Textile, appropriation ......

tests by, certain, authorized .......

Norfolk County Agricultural, improvements at, authorized
Wrentham state, appropriation .......

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women
supplementary appropriation .......

Schools, attendance at, of minors, relative to . . . .341

normal (see Normal schools).

public, nurses, school, appointment in .

physical training for pupils in, provision for

physicians, school, employment in .

school funds, distribution of, for .... .

state aid for, relative to .

superintendents, dismissal of .

teachers, dismissal of ...... .

distribution of school funds, etc., for purpose of increasing sal

aries of, relative to .
minimum salary for, established .....

transportation of high school pupils in small towns and state aid
therefor .........

tuition in, of state wards and wards of city of Boston, amount of
payments for ........

settlement of accounts for, when to be made .
Scrubwomen, in employ of superintendent of buildings, retirement of
Sealers of weights and measures (see Weights and measures).
Sealing, of clinical thermometers, relative to .

of containers used in wholesale distribution of milk or cream, pro-
vision for . . ■ .
Seals, bounties on, appropriation .......

Chap.

Item or
Section.

502

Page 663

203

475

1,2

416

420

1-3

486

203

373, 374

385

437

1-3

302

1-4

203

376, 376

385

203

360-362

203

Page 239

203

377

385

291

1-4

203

467-469

449

502

467

463

357

1,2

360

357

420

1-3

420

1-3

293

420

1-3

420

296

272
214
487

263

45
203

1-3

1-3
289

Index.

915

Item or
Chap. Section.

SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH:

appropriation ..........

a.ssessed polls and registered voters, report as to number of, etc., by,

relative to ........ .

births, marriages and deaths, town records of, previous to year 1850,

distribution of copies of, by . . . . . • .

census division in department of (see Divisions).

deficiency appropriations

investigation by, as to operation of law relative to legal residence
of women voters ...... Resolve

journals of house of representatives of Massachusetts Bay from

1715 to 1780, distribution of copies of, by .
public records, supervisor of, in department of (see Public records,

supervisor of),
supplementary appropriation .......

Securities, counties, issued by, interest rate, relative to .
fraternal benefit societies, held by, valuation of .
sale of, act to control, etc. ........

See also Bonds; Notes.
Selectmen (see Towns).
Senate (see General Court).

Separate support, petitions as to, by husband or wife living apart,
relative to ......'.. .

Sergeant-at-arms, retired women formerly employed by, compensa-
tion, appropriation ........

salary, clerical assistance, etc., appropriation ....

supplementary appropriation .......

Service of process, upon certain voluntary associations, relative to

Sewerage district, north metropolitan, appropriation

deficiency appropriation .
south metropolitan, appropriation

deficiency appropriation ......

Sewers, construction of certain by cities and towns, recording of state-
ment as to .
Shares, co-operative bank, paid-up issue of, relative to

loans upon, authorized ......

See also Capital stock.
Sharon, town of (see Towns).
Shaw Transportation Company, The, dissolved ....

Sheep farms, demonstration, appropriation .....

Shelburne Falls Fire District, certain acts ratified and confirmed, etc.
Sheriffs, indemnification of, for taking personal property on attachment
or execution or arresting the body on mesne process or exe-
cution in civil actions .......

deputy, fees of, for custody of certain personal property while in
charge of keepers ........

in attendance upon supremo judicial, superior or probate court

203 173-204

209 7

171

203 Page 238
502 Page 657

170

502 178-2041

22
295
499 1, 2

203
203

502

368
203

502^

203
203
502
203

486
242
211

481
203
125

425

259
423

223

9-16

11,

Page 654

3,4

635i

Page 656

Page 240

636

Page 240

20
1,2

1-4
246
1-6

1-4

916

Index.

Chap.
Sheriffs, fees of, for custody of certain personal property while in

charge of keepers ........ 259

release of attached personal property by, liability for, relative to . 425
tax charges and fees collected by, account of .... 124

Side-cars, motor cycles with, lights on, relative to . . . . 189

Sidewalks, construction of certain, by cities and towns, recording of

statement as to . . . . , . . . 480

Sight-saving classes for children, appropriation .... 203

Simpson, Medora J., pension ....... 12

Sinking fund requirements, appropriation ..... 203

Sinking funds, cities and towns, addition by, to, of, excess of appropria-
tions, etc., law providing for, repealed .... 486

Slattery, James, payment to, appropriation . . . . . 502

Smoke, abatement of, appropriation ...... 203

Soda waters, manufacture or bottling of, regulated .... 303

Soil survey and fairs, reclamation, division of, in department of

agriculture (see Divisions).
Soldiers' Home in Massachusetts, appropriation

supplementary appropriation ......

Soldiers, sailors and marines, aid for, in finding employment, appro
priation .........

state and military, cities and towns reimbursed, appropriation
American Legion (see American Legion),
"bonus" for, applications for, time for filing, relative to

special state tax to provide funds for ....

student nurses of medical department of United States army
entitled to ....... .

chaplains, certain, memorials in recognition of services of, establish-
ment of, in state house, appropriation
provision for ........ Resolve

civil war veterans, formerly in state .service, compensation, appro-
priation ..........

supplementary appropriation ......

records of, publication of, appropriation . ' .
right of certain, to state pensions, established, etc.
county employees who served in world war, payment to, of differ-
ence between their military and their county compensation .
employment for, commission to aid in finding, appropriation .
Grand Army of the Republic (see Grand Army of the Republic),
graves of, in foreign soil, commission to ascertain most appropriate
methods of caring for, revived and continued

appropriation .........

memorial to Massachusetts soldiers in France, commission on,
powers, etc. .........

appropriation .........

memorials to, appropriations by cities and towns for

Boston may utilize schoolhouse property as ... .

organizations of certain, incorporated, exemption of property of,

from taxation ......... 474

Item or
Section.

203
502

203
203

326
399

354

20
348
1,2
214

Page 653

624

150, 151
15U

139
149

1,2
1^

502

1521

203

219

502

219

203

121

279

1-3

203

139

448

1-4

152f,

^^^ \ Page 665

448

1-4

502 1

152 f.

Page 655

480

109

1,2

430

137

1-4

/■

203

636

502

636

203

Page 240

Index. 917

Item or
Chap. Section.

Soldiers, sailors and marines, Philippine Insurrection or China Re-
lief Expedition, in, state and military aid to . . . 222 1-4
poll tax, law relative to exemption from payment of, by, repealed . 226
state employees as, compensation, appropriation .... 203 152

state pay to, appropriation ....... 203 208

United Spanish War Veterans (see United Spanish War Veterans).
Veterans of Foreign Wars (see Veterans of Foreign Wars).

Somerville, city of (see Cities).

police court, name changed to district court of Sonierville

South bay in Boston, harbor lines in, established

South metropolitan sewerage district, appropriation

deficiency appropriation ......

Southern New England Railroad Corporation, completion of rail-
road of, time extended ....... 34

Spanish War Veterans, United, quarters for camps of, cities and

towns may provide ........ 227

Special masters, compensation to, awarding made uniform . . 163

Special session index ....... Pages 765-782

Spring waters, bottling, etc., of, regulated ..... 303

Springfield, city of (see Cities).

police court, extra clerical assistance for ..... 334 1

name changed to district court of Springfield .... 430 1

Sprinklers, automatic, installation of, in Boston .... 476

Squirrels (see Game).

Stamps, trading (see Trading stamps).

Standard, Massachusetts, for boxes and half boxes for farm produce

sold at wholesale, established ...... 248 1, 2

Standard time in Massachusetts, relative to .... . 145

Standards, director of, in department of labor and industries, clinical ther-
mometers, manufacture and sale of, powers and duties as to 263 1, 2
containers used in wholesale distribution of milk or cream, marking

and sealing of, powers and duties as to . . . .45 1

investigation by, as to bushel weight of fruits, vegetables, etc.

Resolve 8
Massachusetts standard for boxes for farm produce sold at whole-
sale, law relative to, enforcement by . . . . . 248 1, 2

viscous or semi-solid commodities, etc., sale of, in cartons, powers

as to . . . . . . . . . . 374

division of, in department of labor and industries (see Divisions).
Standish monument reservation, maintenance of, appropriation . 203 269

State administration and expenditures, commission on (see

Commissions, Commissioners) .
State aid (see Aid).

and pensions, commissioner of (see Commissions, Commissioners).
State boxing commission (see Commissions, Commissioners).
State committees of political parties, additional women members of,

provision for ......... 388

State constabulary act, so-called ....... 461

State departments (see Departments),
divisions in (see Divisions).

918

Index.

state employees (see Commonwealth, employees).

State farm, appropriation ........

purposes of, provision of law relating to, repealed . . . .

state paupers, support of, at .

transfer to, of certain inmates of state infirmary, authorized .
State fire marshal, appropriation .......

fireworks, manufacture, wholesale storage or public exhibition of,
bonds in connection with, approval by ... .

permits, certain, powers as to .
State fire warden, appropriation .......

State flag, misuse of, relative to ...... .

State Forest, Mohawk Trail, established ......

Mount Grace, maintenance of, appropriation ....

State forester, employees, certain, of, exempted from civil service rules,
etc. ..........

forest, fire equipment of towns, inspection, etc., by . . .

wardens, appointment by, etc. ......

reimbursement of cities and towns for loss of taxes on land used for

state forests, duties as to .
timber, cutting of certain, on lands reforested by commonwealth, ap-
proval by .........

State forests, purchase, development, etc., of, appropriation

reimbursement of cities and towns for loss of taxes on land used for,
relative to ........ .

State guard, deficiency appropriation ......

State highways (see Highways).

State hospitals (see Hospitals).

State house, engineer's department, appropriation . . . .

Grand Army of the Republic of the Department of Massachusetts,

headquarters of, in, state aid in defraying expenses of Resolve

maintenance of, appropriation

supplementary appropriation .

memorials in, in recognition of services of certain chaplains during

world war, appropriation .

provision for ........ Resolve

old provincial, appropriation

supplementary appropriation .
porters, appropriation

protection of, arming of watchmen, etc., for .
registration, division of, offices of various boards in, to be in
scrubwomen employed in, retirement of . . .

telephone service, appropriation .....

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Massachusetts department of, quarters

for, in .
watchmen, appropriation

arming of, to protect state property
women formerly employed in cleaning, compensation, appropriation
State infirmary, appropriation

transfer of certain inmates of, to state farm, by department of
public welfare, authorized
State library, appropriation

/hap.

Item or
Section.

203

481

486

203

570-572

500

485

3-5

203

265

278

344

1-5

203

270

238

252

274

282

271
203

282
203

203

502

502
45
203
502
203
256
426
487
203

459
203
256
203
203

486
203

1.2

1.2
267, 268

1,2
Page 238

162

165,
167-170
168, 169

152i

171

171o
164

167

1.2
163

223
518, 519

28
157-160

Index. 919

690

449

203

482

502

482a

487

5.6

487

4,6

487

439

1.2

Item or
Chap. Section.

State library, supplementary appropriation ..... 502 160

State normal schools (see Normal schools).

State officers, advance of money from state treasury to certain, rela-
tive to 342

designation of persons to perform duties of certain, during absence

or disability ......... 275

membership of, in state retirement association .... 439 1, 2

voters for certain, qualifications of, proposal for legislative amend-
ment to constitution relative to . . . . Pages 687, 698

note as to invalidity of action of the general court upon, at extra
session in 1920 ....... Page

women to be eligible to election or appointment as, except, etc.
State paupers (see Paupers).

State police, division of, in department of public safety (see Divisions).
State prison, appropriation ........

supplementary appropriation .......

State retirement association, death of members from injuries in dis-
charge of duty, pensions to widow and children on account of .
permanent incapacitation of members while in performance of

duty, retirement on account of .
registries of probate, Middlesex and Suffolk counties, clerical em-
ployees, certain, membership in, relative to ...
scrubwomen employed by superintendent of buildings, etc., member-
ship in ......... .

state officials, membership in ...... .

State tax (see Tax, Taxes).

State teachers' retirement association (see Teachers' retirement

association).
State treasurer (see Treasurer and Receiver General) .
State wards, tuition, etc., of, amount of payments for .

settlement of accounts for, when to be made ....

Stationery, general court, appropriation . . . . ' .

Statistical service, department of labor and industries, appropriation .
Statistics, agricultural, collection and publication of, co-operation be-
tween United States department of agriculture and com-
monwealth in, provision for ...... 253

Statutes, general, an act consolidating and arranging the, note as

to Page 763

Stock (see Capital stock).

Stockholders, applications by, for paj'ment of dividends in case of
banks in process of liquidation ......

Storage, of substances having certain dangerous properties, regulated -j

Stoughton, town of (see Towns).
Stow, town of (see Towms).

Street railway companies, depreciation, provision for, by relative to .

law, certain, relating to, revived and re-enacted ....

tax, excise or commutation, relief from .....

Street railway legislation, investigation of alleged irregularities in

certain, committee on, appropriation ..... 502 19a

Street railways, Boston Elevated Railway Company, relative to (see
Boston Elevated Railway Company) ,

272

214

203

25,26

203

414

471

273

485

1-6

268

1,2

486

406

1,2

920 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

431

417

432

368

1-4

693

308

1,2

Street railways, Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company, rela-
tive to (see Eastern Massachusetts Street Railwaj' Company),
transportation by, etc., comparative safety and cost of ser\dce of,

investigation of ..... . Resolve 6

Street trades, participation of minors in certain, relative to . , 410 1-4

Streets (see Ways).

Stuart street in Boston, construction of . ... . . 407 1-3

Student nurses (see Nurses).

Sturgis, Rhoda F., paj-ment of annuity to . . . Resolve 29

Succession tax (.see Tax, Taxes).

Suffolk, county of (see Counties).

Suits, equity, demurrers in, relative to ..... .

trustee process, commenced by, in district courts, relative to .
venue in, on assigned claims .......

voluntary associations, certain, by and against, provision for .

referendum petition as to . . . . . . Page

Sullivan, Timothy R., pension .......

Summary process, discretionary stay of proceedings in certain actions

of, act providing for, duration extended .... 490
pleading and practice in municipal court of city of Boston, certain

laws relating to, not applicable to certain actions of . . 486 36

Sun American Publishing Company, charter revived . 150

Superintendent of buildings (see Buildings, superintendent of).

Superintendents, public school, dismissal of . . . . . 293

Superior court (see Courts).

Supervisor of administration (see Administration, supervisor of).

Support, separate, of wife, petitions as to, relative to . . .56

Supreme judicial court (see Courts).

Surgeon, chief (see Chief surgeon).

Surgeons, actions against, for malpractice, error or mistake, limitation

of 319 1,2

Surgical chests required in mechanical establishments . . .5.3

Sutton, Edward O., pajTnent to .... . Resolve 26

Swan, Etta A., pension ......... 11 1,2

Switchboard operators in private exchanges, women and children as,

working hours of ....... . 280

Table of changes in general laws for 1921 . . . Pages 785-806

Tanks, construction, etc., of certain, permits for, issuance by commis-
sioner of public safety . . . . . . .104

Taunton, city of (see Cities).

river, waterway from, to Massachusetts bay, further surveys rela-
tive to ....... . Resolve

state hospital, appropriation .......

board of trustees of, at least two membeis to be women
supplementary appropriation .......

TAX, TAXES:

abatement, income taxes, appeals upon refu.sal of, relative to . .113 1, 2

appeals from certain decisions of commissioner of corporations

and ta.xation, time for taking ...... 123

203

460

449

502

460a

Index.

921

TAX, TAXES — continued.

assessors, assistant, appointment in towns

election or appointment in cities .

Middleborough, appointment of .

New Bedford, additional, provision for

rates, fixing by, relative to

banks, shares of stock of certain, held by fiduciaries

cities, distribution to, of corporation taxes and interest thereon,

relative to ..•■•■•• •

equalization and apportionment, triennial, of state and county

taxes upon, relative to ...... .

rates, fixing of, relative to ...... .

reimbursement for loss of, on land used for public institutions,
appropriation .........

on land used for state forests, relative to ... .

relative to ......••• .

special state tax upon, to provide funds for "war bonus" .
state tax upon .........

collectors, account by, of certain charges and fees ....

commonwealth, certain property of, in town of Provincetown , pro-
vision for .......••

commutation, street railway and electric railroad companies relieved
from ..........

corporations, appeals from decisions of commissioner of corpora-
tions and taxation, relative to, time for taking
business, excise, minimum, for current year ....

extra, imposed upon net incomes of .... .

distribution of, and interest thereon to cities and towns, relative

electric railroad, relieved from commutation or excise

extra, imposed upon net incomes of certain ....

franchises of certain, rate, etc., relative to ....

poles, underground conduits, etc., owned by certain .

shares of stock of certain, held by fiduciaries ....

street railway, relieved from commutation or excise
veterans' organizations, property of, exemption from .
county, granting of, for certain counties .....

triennial equalization and apportionment of, relative to
electric railroad companies, relieved from commutation or excise
excise, foreign and domestic business corporations, minimum, for
current year .........

street railway and electric railroad companies relieved from
exemption from, of property of incorporated organizations of vet-
erans ..........

fiduciaries, certain shares of stock held by .

incomes received by, from dealings in intangible personal property
franchise, upon certain corporations, rate of, etc., relative to .
fraternal benefit societies, certain, relative to ....

income, abatement of, appeal upon refusal of, relative to
corporations, upon, extra, imposition of .

deductions by persons engaged in business of dealing in intangible
personal property ........

Item or

hap.

Section.

208

396

1.2

1,2

348

202

375

379

1,2

348

203

324

282

1,2

486

399

1-4

492

1-4

124

389

1,2

406

1,2

123

361

1,2

493

1-13

375

1-3

406

1,2

493

1-13

394

486

202

406

1,2

474

1,2

381

379

1,2

406

1,2

361

1,2

406

1,2

474

1, 2

202

376

1,2

394

155

113

1, 2

493

1-13

265

1,2

922 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

TAX, TAXES — continued.

income, distribution of, for public schools, relative to . . . 420 1, 2

division, in department of corporations and taxation (see Divi-
sions) .
fiduciaries, from dealings in intangible per.sonal property . . 376 1, 2

persons engaged in business of dealing in intangible personal

property ......... 265 1, 2

reimbursement of certain persons for payment of certain, under

mistake Resolves 47, 48

remedies relative to, certain, provision for . . . .113 1, 2

intangible property, certain, held by fiduciaries .... 202

incomes received by fiduciaries from dealings in ... 376 1, 2

persons engaged in business of dealing in . . . . . 265 1, 2

interest on corporation taxes, distribution of, to cities and towns,

relative to ........ • 375 1-3

legacy, reimbursement of Thomas H. Russell for illegal exaction of

certain ........ Resolve 49

payment of, taking of land for, relief in equity as to, law relative to,
revived and re-enacted .......

polls, underground conduits, etc., owned by certain corporations
poll, law exempting persons in war service from, repealed
Provincetown, town of, certain property of commonwealth in, pro-
vision for .........

public institutions, land used for, on, loss of, reimbursement of cities

and towns for, relative to .
rate, upon corporate franchises of certain corporations, relative

rates of cities and towns, fixing of, relative to ... .

reimbursement of cities and towns for loss of, on land used for pub-
lic institutions, relative to ......

on land used for state forests, relative to .
state, apportioned and assessed .......

special, "bonus" for soldiers, sailors and marines
triennial equalization and apportionment of, relative to
state forests, land used for, on, loss of, reimbursement of cities and
towns for, relative to .......

stock, shares of, certain, held by fiduciaries .....

street railway companies, relieved from commutation or excise
succession, reimbursement of Thomas H. Russell for illegal exaction

of certain Resolve 49

towns, distribution to, of corporation taxes and interest thereon,
relative to .....-•• •

equalization and apportionment, triennial, of state and county
taxes upon, relative to ...... •

rates, fixing of, relative to ...... •

reimbursement for loss of, on land used for public institutions,
appropriation ........

on land used for state forests, relative to ... .

relative to .
special St. ate tax upon, to provide funds for "war bonus" .
state tax upon ... i .... •

486

226

389

1.2

486

394

348

486

282

1,2

492

1-4

399

1-4

379

1,2

282

1,2

202

406

1,2

375

1-3

379

1, 2

348

203

324

282

1.2

486

399

1-4

492

1-4

Index.

923

Chap.

TAX, TAXES — concluded.

trustees, incomes received by, from dealings in intangible personal
property .........

shares of stock, certain, held by ..... .

veterans, property of incorporated organizations of, exemption from
Taxation, corporations and, commissioner of (see Commissions,
Commissioners) .
department of (see Departinents) .
Teachers, public school, dismissal of ......

distribution of school funds, etc., for purpose of increasing sal-
aries of, relative to .
minimum salary for, established .....

training of, for vocational schools, appropriation .
Teachers', institutes, expenses of holding, appropriation

retirement association, benefits, certain, to members of, relative to
Horton, Joseph 1., exempted from certain provisions of law rela
tive to retirement of members of ... .

Rowland, Eliza A., to receive retirement allowance from
retirement board (see Boards).
Telephone and telegraph, companies, coupon notes, issue by .
depreciation, provision for, by, relative to ...

department, in department of public utilities, appropriation .
Telephone switchboard operators in private exchanges, women and

children as, working hours of
Telephones, state house, appropriation
Tenancies at will, termination of, act relative to, duration extended
Tenant (see Landlord and tenant).
Textile School, Bradford Durfee, appropriation ....

tests by, certain, authorized
Lowell, appropriation

tests by, certain, authorized
New Bedford, appropriation
tests by, certain, authorized
Theatres, motion picture, films
censing of
referendum petition as to
working hours of women and children in .... .

Thermometers, clinical, manufacture and sale of, relative to .
Tide water, weirs, pound nets or fish traps in, construction of, relative to
Tilton, Laura F., pension ........

Timber, cutting of, on certain lands reforested by commonwealth, rela-
tive to ......... •

Time, standard, in Massachusetts, relative to .

Torpedoes, firecrackers, etc., relative to .....

Town manager form of government for Stoughton, established

Town meetings (see Towns).

TOWNS:

Acushnet, Acushnet river, dredging of, between New Bedford and,

provision for Resolve

water loan authorized ........

Adams, town meeting in current year validated ....

exhibited in, examination and li-
. Page

376
202
474

293

420
420
203
203
400

346
266

230
268
203

280
203

489

203
385
203
385
203
385

438
694
280
263
24
339

271

145
485
400

Item or

Section.

1,2

1-3

326

336

1,2

2
1,2
612

167

373, 374

375, 376

377

1,2

1-3

1, 2

1,2

1-7
1-30

183

1,2

370

1,2

924

Index.

TOWNS — continued.

Athol, acts of, certain, validated .

bridge over Millers river in, reconstruction of
Bedford, payment to, appropriation

water loan authorized ....

Braintree, school loan authorized

sewerage loan, relative to . . .

Brookline, bridge, certain, over Charles river, construction of, pay
ment of part of cost of, borrowing of money for, by
precinct voting, limited town meetings, etc., in .
Carver, boundary line between Middleborough and, established
Dartmouth, water loan authorized .....

Dedham, sewerage system, relative to .

Dennis, boundary line in tide water Ijetween Yarmouth and, in
vestigation as to . . . . . . Eesolve

Fairhaven, school loan authorized

Falmouth, limitations, certain, as to raising money by taxation for

water works, removed
Framingham, pension, Clarke, Emma L.

sewage disposal contract, reformatory for women, appropriation
Gardner, sewer loan authorized .

(See also Cities.)
Gay Head, beam trawling regulated in certain waters of Menemsha
pond in ......... .

Greenfield, franchi.se and property of Fire District Number One in
Greenfield may be acquired by .
precinct voting, representative town meetings, etc., in
Hingham, state highway in, construction of, expenditures for
Ipswich, Horton, Joseph I., superintendent of schools in, exe:

from certain provisions of teachers' retirement law
Lexington, highway loan authorized ....

Longmeadow, chief of police or commissioner of public safetj-
under civil service ......

school loan authorized ......

Marblehead, school committee, relative to .

Marshfield, Union bridge over North river between Norwel! and

repair, cost of maintenance, etc., of .
Mashpee, roads in, construction and repair of, appropriation
Medfield, water supply for itself and its inhabitants
Methuen, act of incorporation as a city repealed
acts, certain, ratified and validated .

Chap.

Item or
Section .

. 392

1,2

. 391

1-4

. 502

Page 652

. 332

1-3

. 41

1,2

. 29

1.2

. 497

. 36

1-13

. 82

1-3

. 216

1-3

. 52

1-4

e 21

. 83

1.2

. 316

1, 2

. 39

1,2

n 203

486

. 87

1,2

mpted

placed

precinct voting, limited town meetings, etc., in

registrars of voters, acts ratified, etc.

revenue loans, certain, refunding or extension by

school loan authorized ....

town meetings in, calling of . . .

Middleborough, assistant assessors, appointment of
boundary line between Carver and, established .
Millbury, city of Worcester may lay and maintain pipes in, for
furnishing water to Saint Vincent Hospital

429
440
138

346

424

17
217
447

148
203
205
435
435
241
435

240

244

19
395

1,2

1,2
1-12

1,2
1,2

1.2
1.2

1-4

226

1-11

1-7

1-13

1.2

1-3

1,2

1-3

1,2

Index.

925

Chap.

etc.

TOWNS — concluded.

Montague, appropriation by, for band concerts, authorized
Nantucket, Relief .Association, situated in, appointment as trustee,
etc. ........

Natick, highway surveyor, office abolished .
Needham, school loan authorized ....

Newbury, bridge between Plum Island and, reconstruction of
North Andover, sewer betterment assessments increased
Northbridgc, sewerage system, extension by
Norwell, Union bridge over North river between Marshfield and

repair, cost of maintenance, etc., of .
Norwood, school loan authorized ....

water loan authorized ......

Plymouth, Howland Park in, establishment of, provision for

Resolve
public guides in, regulation and licensing of ... .

wharf and public landing in, erection authorized
Provincetown, property of commonwealth in, certain, taxation of,
provision for .........

Reading, board of public works established . . . . .

sewage disposal for, pumping station for, appropriation

voters in, listing and registration of

Sharon, school loan authorized .......

Stoughton, town manager form of government for, established
Stow, election of officers and other proceedings confirmed
Tyngsborough, Tyngsborough bridge in, alteration, improvement,
etc., of, by county of Middlesex .....

Wakefield, Preston, .James Arthur, mother of, payment to
Ware, annuity to Maurice Fitzgerald, contribution toward, by
Watertown, bridge over Charles river between Boston and, con- J
struction of, etc. ....... \

school loan authorized ........

/
• ■ ■ • 1

Wellesley, lands of Wellesley College in, taxation of, relative to
Weymouth, precinct voting, representative town meetings, etc., in .
Winchester, Bacon street bridge in, construction of, etc.

board of appeal in matters of building construction, established

Winthrop, government of, and participation of women therein,

relative to ........ .

Winthrop avenue in, protection of, from damage by ocean .
Winthrop parkway, extension of, part of cost of, to be paid by
Wrentham, land in, for Wrentham state school, taking by depart-
ment of mental disea.ses, authorized .....

Yarmouth, boundary line in tide water between Dennis and, in-
vestigation as to . . . . . . Resolve

Towns, accountants, salary of .......

aid to, by military forces, relative to .

ambulances, maintenance, etc., of, appropriations for, by, author-
ized ..........

animals, inspection of, reimbursement, appropriation

Item or
Section.

1,2

195

1,2

482

1-8

1,2

201

1-3

148

1-4

328

1, 2

186

1,2

162

1-4

389

1, 2

118

1-5

203

635

...J

fi30d.

502 ^ „ '
[ Page 656

1,2

400

1-30

200

1,2

245

1, 2

458

1,2

193

497

1-15

501

1, 2

1,3-5

114

6-8

267

1, 2

1-11

421

1-8

1,2

1-8

397

1-3

397

1-3

258

486

276

371

203

296

'hap.

Item or
Section .

486

371

1,2

486

348

127

171

209

467

1-10

375

1-3

171

371

926 Index.

Towns, appropriations, excess of, addition of, to sinking funds, law pro-
viding for, repealed ........

for employment of nurses and maintenance of ambulances .

for memorials for soldiers, sailors, etc. .....

assessments for construction of sewers, drains or sidewalks, rela-
tive to ......... .

assessors, assistant, appointment of ..... .

tax rates, fixing by, relative to ......

auctions, public, in, relative to . . . . . . .

births, etc., records of, previous to year 1850, distribution of copies of
clerks, certification by, to state secretary, of number of names of
voters checked on voting lists at elections, relative to .
hunting, trapping and fishing certificates, granting by
corporation taxes and interest thereon, distribution of, to, relative to
deaths, etc., records of, previous to year 1850, distribution of copies

district nurses, employment of, appropriations for, by, relative to
drainage, regulations relative to, investigation as to advisability of

standardizing ....... Resolve 40

drains, etc., determination to construct certain, recording of state-
ment as to 486 20

employees, vacations of certain ....... 486 10

explosives, etc., permits for manufacture, sale, etc., of, granting by

designated officers of certain ...... 485 3-5

fire departments, motor-propelled apparatus of, special licenses for

operators of, provision for ...... 403 1, 2

firemen, retirement and pensioning of . . . . . . 337 1

fireworks, manufacture or wholesale storage of, bonds in connection

with, filing with 500

fish traps in tide water, construction of, regulation by selectmen . 24
forest, fire equipment, reimbursement by commonwealth for cost of 252

fires, extinguishment of, reimbursement, appropriation . . 203 272

wardens, appointment of .....

forest fire equipment to be in custody of
garbage, offal, etc., collectors of, registration by
governments, municipal or city, establishment in, proposal for

legislative amendment to constitution, relative to Pages 685, 698
note as to invalidity of action of the general court upon, at extra

session in 1920 Page 689

health, boards of, powers and duties as to regulation of manu-
facture, etc., of certain non-alcoholic beverages . . . 303
registration with, of collectors of garbage, offal, etc. . . . 358 1, 2

high school transportation in small, and state aid therefor . . 296 1-3

highway purposes, borrowing of money for, in anticipation of state or

county reimbursement, authorized ..... 366

highways, expense of laying out, alteration, etc., of, agreements for

apportionment of, authorized ...... 401

state, alterations of locations of, in, relative to . . . . 446

indebtedness by, for establishing, etc., gas or electric lighting plants,

relative to ........ . 486 11

for highway purposes, in anticipation of state or county reim-
bursement, authorized ....... 366

274
252

358 1, 2

Index.

927

130

486

366

Towns, indebtedness by, payment of, by addition of excess of appro
priations, etc., to sinking funds, law providing for, repealed
instruction by, of adults in use of English, reimbursement for
laborers employed by, vacations of . . .

land, taldng or purchase of, by .
licenses, hunting, trapping and fishing .

lobsters, catching of .... .

lodging houses, fee for, authorized
See also Permits,
light, municipal, boards, selectmen acting as ...

lighting plants, gas or electric, indebtedness for establishing, etc

by, relative to .
loans by, for highway purposes in anticipation of state or county
reimbursement, authorized .....

marriages, etc., records of, previous to year 1850, distribution
copies of ........

meetings, quorum at .

Middlesex county, in, expense incurred for a tuberculosis hospital to
be apportioned to ..... .

military aid, reimbursement, appropriation .

municipal light boards, selectmen acting as .

notes issued by, form of, relative to .

nurses, employment of, appropriations for, by, relative to

school, appointment in .
offices, women, to hold, proposed amendment to constitution, to

enable Pages 688, 698

permits, for manufacture or bottling of certain non-alcoholic bever-
ages, granting by ........

for manufacture, sale, etc., of certain explosives, etc., granting by
designated officers of certain ......

plumbing and drainage, regulations relative to, investigation as to
advisability of standardizing .... Resolve

pound nets, etc., in tide water, construction of, regulation by select-
men .........

private ways, public construction work in certain, by, forbidden
public ways, repair and improvement of, in small, participation of
counties in ..... .

repair and maintenance of certain, improved with state funds
relative to ..... .

registrars of voters, selectmen acting as, in small .
reimbursement of, for certain school salaries, relative to

for loss of taxes on land, used for public institutions, appropriation
relative to .

used for state forests, relative to .
for maintaining certain classes for instruction in use of English
small, for high school transportation
schoolhouses, purchase of land for, etc., relative to
schools, distribution of school funds and other state aid for, relative to
expenses, certain, reimbursement, appropriation

deficiency appropriation ....
supplementary appropriation t . .

"hap.

Item or
Section.

486

484

486

467

1-10

116

1.2

303

485

171

486

185

1-3

203

149

130

371

357

1.2

3-5

. 486

. 120

1, 2

. 428

. 102

1,2

. 420

1-3

n 203

324

. 486

. 282

1,2

. 484

. 296

2,3

. 486

0 420

1-3

. 203

332-

334,

338c

,512

. 203

Page

239

. 502

338c

Chap.

Item or
Section .

357

1,2

360

420

293

296

1-3

928 Index.

Towns, schools, nurses, appointment in .... .

physical training for pupils in, provision for
teachers, minimum salary for, established ....

and superintendents, dismissal of .
transportation of high school pupils in small, and state aid therefor
sealers of weights and measures, Massachusetts standard for boxes
for farm produce sold at wholesale, law relative to, enforce-
ment by 248 1,2

sealing and inspection of containers used in wholesale distribution

of milk or cream, duties as to . . . . . .45 1

selectmen, registrars of voters, acting as, in small towns . . 102 1 , 2

water and municipal light commissioners and municipal light

boards, acting as . . • . . . . . . 130

sewers, drains or sidewalks, determination to construct certain,

recording of statement as to . . . . . . 486 20

sidewalks, etc., determination to construct certain, recording of

statement as to . . . . . . . . 486 20

sinking funds, addition to, of excess of appropriations, etc., law

providing for, repealed ....... 486 12

state and military aid by, relative to . . . . . . 222 1-4

state forests, loss of taxes on land used for, reimbursement of, rela-
tive to 282 1,2

taxes (see Tax, Taxes).

teachers' pensions, reimbursement, appropriation .... 203 353

treasurers, charges and fees collected by collectors of taxes, account

to 124

names of purchasers of certain loans, filing with director of ac-
counts by ........ . 294

tuition of state wards and wards of city of Boston, amount of pay-
ments for 272

settlement of accounts for, when to be made .... 214 >

United Spanish War Veterans, quarters for camps of, providing by 227
vital records of, previous to year 1850, distribution of copies of . 171
water and municipal light commissioners, selectmen acting as . 130

weirs, etc., in tide water, construction of, regulation by selectmen . 24
Trading stamps, sale or distribution of certain, law providing penalty

for, repealed . . . . . . . . . 486 22

Trailers (see Motor vehicles).

Training schools, Massachusetts, trustees of, appropriation .

Transient vendors, relative to ...... .

Transitory actions, venue in certain, relative to . . . 417

Transportation, companies, employees of, weekly payment of wages

minors employed by, educational certificates of, relative to
high school, in small towns and state aid therefor, relative to
investigation as to comparative safety and cost of service of dif-
ferent methods of, on public highways . . Resolve
substances, of, having certain dangerous properties, regulated
Trapping (see Game).
Traps, fish, construction of, in tide water ......

taking of muskrats by ........

203

505-516

106

1.2

432

341

296

1-3

273

121

462

225

493

6-10

Index. 929

Item or
Chap. Section.

TREASURER AND RECEIVER GENERAL:

advances to certain state officers by, relative to . . . . 342

appropriation 203 205-215

"bonus" for soldiers, sailors and marines, pajonent by, etc., relative

to 326 1,2

bridges over Charles river, construction of certain, borrowing of/ 497 4

money for, by, etc. ....... \ 501 1, 2

Burrill, Charles L., former, supersedeas bond as surety for, execu-
tion of, authorized ...... Resolve 37

corporation taxes and interest thereon, payment of, to cities and

towns by, relative to ....... 375 2, 3

deficiency appropriation ........ 203 Page 238

fireworks, public exhibition of, bonds in connection with, filing

with 500

funds, certain, allotted to commonwealth by federal government,

to be in custody of .
state receipts, certain, payment to, relative to . . .

tax, extra, upon certain corporations, duties as to .
taxes, certain, paid under mistake, reimbursement for, by Resolves 47-49
Winthrop parkway, part of cost of constructing, to be assessed upon

Revere and Winthrop by . . . . . . . 397 2

Treasurers, city (see Cities),
county (see Counties),
district (see Districts),
town (see Towns).
Trees, cutting of, on certain lands reforested by commonwealth, rela-
tive to 271 1, 2

Trial, persons held for, certain, investigation as to mental condition of,

provision for ......... 416

Trucks, motor (see Motor vehicles).
Trust, declarations of (see Declarations of trust).
Trust companies, borrowers, maximum liability of, to . . .

deposits by cities in, limited .......

directors in, to be stockholders of record, etc. ....

dividends, payment of, when in process of liquidation

joint deposits in, maximum amounts of, increased

liability, maximum, of persons to . . . . . .

savings departments of, withdrawal of deposits, notice to, right
to require, regulated .......

" Trust " or " bank ", words, and the like, foreign equivalent of, use

by certain persons and corporations, prohibited .
Trustee process, actions commenced by, in district courts, change of
venue of .
service of writs in, upon foreign insurance companies
Trustees, deeds in which grantees are, notices of registering of, to com-
missioner of corporations and taxation ....

taxation, of certain shares of stock held by .

of income received by, from dealings in intangible personal
property .........

Trusts, securities of, act to control sale of .

Tuberculosis, division of, in department of public health (see Divisions).

194

486

352

471

153

194

292

1, 2

417

486

207

202

376

1.2

499

1,2

930 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

Tuberculosis, hospital, Middlesex county, apportionment of expense

incurred for, etc. ........ 185 1-3

Tuition of state wards and wards of city of Boston, amount of pay-
ments for ......... 272

settlement of accounts for, when to be made . . . .214

Tyngsborough, bridge, strengthening, alteration, etc., of, by county

of Middlesex 245 1,2

town of (see Towns).

Uniform state laws, commissioners on (see Commissions, Commis-
sioners).
Union bridge over North river between towns of Marshfield and

Norwell, repair, etc., of ...••■ . 148 1-4

Unions, labor (see Labor).
United Spanish War Veterans, quarters for camps of, cities and

towns may provide ........ 227

United States, acquisition by, of land known as Camp Devens, consent

of commonwealth to, etc. ....... 456 1, 2

citizens of, applicants for admission as attorneys at law required to

be 290 1,2

department of agriculture of, co-operation between commonwealth
and, in collection and publication of agricultural statistics,
provision for .......-• 253

flag of, misuse of, relative to ....•• • 278

military and naval service of (see Soldiers, sailors and marines),
vocational rehabilitation, promotion of, co-operation by common-
wealth in relation to, with, etc. ...... 462 1-9

/ 334<i!,
appropriation . • . 502 1 p^^^ g^g

Universalist Publishing House, number of members of, increased .85 1, 2

University extension courses, appropriation ..... 203 339, 340
Utilities, public, department of (see Departments).

Vacations of laborers employed by cities and towns, relative to . . 486 10

Vegetables, etc., bushel weight of, investigation relative to Resolve 8
Vendors, conditional, assignments transferring title of certain, etc., re-
cording of, made unnecessary ...... 233

drugs or articles of food, of, penalty for refusal to furnish samples

for analysis by department of public health
transient, relative to .
Venereal diseases, division of, in department of public health (see

Divisions).
Venue, in suits on assigned claims . . . . . •

of actions commenced by trustee process in district courts, change of
Veterans, of Foreign Wars, Massachusetts department of, quarters in

state house for use of ...... • 459 1, 2

war (see Soldiers, sailors and marines).

486

106

1,2

432

417

Index. 931

Item or
Cliap Section.

Veterinary medicine, registration in, board of, in department of civil

service and registration (see Boards).

Vetoed measures in 1921 ....... Page 697

Vital records of towns, previous to year 1850, distribution of copies of 171

Vocational, education, state board for, establishment, powers, etc. . 462 2, 6, 8

rehabilitation, co-operation with federal government relative to, etc. 462 1-9

,„„ f 334a,
appropriation ^O^jp^g^gg^

schools, training of teachers for, appropriation .... 203 326

Volatile inflammable fluids, etc., relative to .... 485 1-7

Voluntary associations, suits by and against certain, provision for . 368 1-4

referendum petition as to . . . . . . . Page 693

Voters (see Elections).

Votes, returns of, of approval by people of "An Act to regulate the
Manufacture and Sale of Beer, Cider and Light Wines"
(under "The Initiative" amendment (Article XLVIII) of
the constitution) ...... Pages 713-718

Voting precincts, division of cities into, relative to . 220 1, 2

Vouchers for disbursements by domestic insurance companies, relative

to 144

Wage, boards, compensation and expenses, appropriation . . . 203 418

minimum, service, department of labor and industries, appropriation 203 417, 426
Wages (see Labor).

Waitt, Charles F., pension 72 1,2

Wakefield, town of (see Towns).

Waltham, city of (see Cities).

War records, civil, publication of, appropriation .... 203 121

WAR MEASURES:

American Legion (see American Legion).

"bonus" for soldiers, sailors and marines (see Bonus).

Boston, utilization by, of schoolhouse property as war memorial

buildings, etc 169 1, 2

chaplains, memorials for certain, in world war, establishment of, in

state house, appropriation ...... 502 152j

provision for ........ Resolve 45

county employees who served in world war, payment to, of difference
between their military and their county compensation,
authorized ......... 38 1-3

graves of American dead in foreign soil, commission to ascertain ) ^ f 152j,

most appropriate methods of caring for, appropriation J " \ Page 655

revived and continued ....... 448 1-4

memorials in recognition of services of certain chaplains, establish-
ment of, in state house, appropriation .... 502 152$

provision for ...... . Resolve 45

monument, Massachusetts battle, in France, plans, site, etc., for,

relative to 448 2

nurses, student, of medical department of United States army en-
titled to receive state bonus ...... 354

932

Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

WAR MEASURES — concluded.

poll tax, law exempting persons in war service from, repealed . 226

state and military aid to men who served in Philippine Insurrection

or China Relief Expedition ...... 222 1-4

taxation, exemption from, of property of incorporated organizations

of veterans ......... 474 1 , 2

Veterans of Foreign Wars (see Veterans of Foreign Wars).

War veterans (see Soldiers, sailors and marines).

Ward, Minnie, payment to, appropriation ..... 502 Page 653

Wardens, forest (see Forest wardens).

Wards, state and city of Boston, tuition, etc., of, amount of payments

for 272

. 214

. 203 149-152
. 502 15U-152J
public safety to

. 164, 461
. 402

settlement of accounts for, when to be made
Ware, town of (see Towns).
Wars, expenses on account of, appropriation

supplementary appropriation .
Watchmen, officers and inspectors of department of
have powers of ....

prison, retiring and pensioning of, relative to
state house (see State house).
WATER:

and municipal light commissioners in towns, selectmen acting as
companies, bonds of, interest rate ......

investment by savings banks in .
coupon notes, issue by ....... .

depreciation, provision for, by, relative to ....

unsubscribed for shares of capital stock of, disposition of
Company, Medfield, town of Medfield may acquire properties, etc.,

Monterey, organization validated
district, Erving, proceedings, certain, validated
districts, notes issued by, relative to
fowl (see Game).

supply, Acushnet, loan authorized
Bedford, loan authorized
Dartmouth, loan authorized
Falmouth, limitations, certain, as to raising money by taxation for,
removed ......

Medfield, established ....

needs and resources, investigation as to . . . Resolve

New Bedford, loan authorized .
Norwood, loan authorized
Saint Vincent Hospital buildings in town of Millbury, by city of
Worcester .....

Woburn, loan authorized
Worcester, loan authorized
system, metropolitan, appropriation
Waters, soda, mineral or spring, manufacture or bottling of, regulated
Watertown, town of (see Towns).
Waterways and public lands, division of, in department of public

works (see Divisions).
Way, rights of, by necessity, as affecting registered land .

130
264
229
230
268
246

205
40
16

294

183
332
216

316
205

42
232

347

203

303

117

1
1.2

7
1,2
1,2

1,2
1-3
1-3

1,2
1-11

1.2
1.2

1.2
1-3
1-3
637

Index.

933

Ways, private, public construction work in certain, forbidden

public, repair and improvement of, participation of counties in
repair and maintenance of certain, improved with state funds,
relative to ........ .

See also Highwajs.
Weight, bushel, for fruits, vegetables, etc., investigation relative to

Resolve
Weights and measures, sealers of, Massachusetts standard for boxes
for farm produce sold at wholesale, law relative to, enforce-
ment by .
sealing and inspection of containers used in wholesale distribution of
milk or cream, duties as to
Weirs, construction of, in tide water, relative to . . . .

Welfare, public, commissioner of (see Commissions, Commissioners).

department of (see Departments).
Welfare, Public, Overseers of the, in the City of Boston, The,
named .......

Wellesley, College, may hold additional property

town of (see Towns).
Wellington bridge, appropriation ....

West End, Credit Union, The, may hold real estate .

Street Railway Company, bridges, certain, over Charles river, con
struction of, part of cost of, to be paid by .
Westborough state hospital, appropriation

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women
Westfield, normal school, appropriation

state sanatorium, appropriation ....

Weymouth, Back river, eels, taking of, in, relative to

town of (see Towns).
Wife (see Husband and wife).
Wild birds (see Game).

Wild moose, damages caused by, payment of, by commonwealth
Willey, George H., pension ........

Williams, Captain A. C, estate of, reimbursement of, appropriation

Williamstown, police court of, name changed to distiict court of

Williamstown .........

Wills, periods of limitation in matters relating to, relative to

See also Public administrators.
Winchester, town of (see Towns).

Winthrop, parkway, metropolitan district commission authorized to
complete acquisition of land for, and construct

Chap.

Item or
Section.

486

120

1,2

appropriation

town of (see Towns).
Witnesses, general court, summoning of, appropriation

supplementary appropriation .......

Woburn, city of (see Cities).

Grange Building Corporation of Woburn, Massachusetts, certain
conveyance to, by city of Woburn, confirmed
Women, eligibility of, to certain public offices and employments, estab-
lished ..........

428

248

45
24

1,2
1

146

1.2

267

1.2

203

228, 633

468

497

203

461, 462

449

203

370, 370i

203

550-552

257

1,2

418

1.2

203

628a

430

486

397

1-3

227n

502^

634a,

, Page 655

203

502

1.2

449

1-4

934 Index.

Item or
Chap. Section.

Women, reformatory for, appropriation ...... 203 485

state, county or municipal office to hold, proposal for legislative

amendment to constitution to enable . . . Pages 688, 698

voters, legal residence of, law relative to, investigation as to opera-
tion of ....... . Resolve 32

working hours of, in certain employments ..... 280

Wood, cord, measurement and sale of ..... . 261 1, 2

kindling, paper bags used in sale of, relative to sale of , . .89 1, 2

Woodcock (see Game).

Worcester, central district >;ourt of (see Courts).
city of (see Cities).

County Institution for Savings may acquire additional real estate . 177
normal school, appropriation ....... 203 371, 3717

deficiency appropriation ........ 203 Page 239

Polytechnic Institute, appropriation ...... 203 229

state hospital, appropriation ....... 203 464, 466

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women . . 449 2

Tire Fabric Company, bridge over Market street in Worcester, con-
struction and maintenance of, consent by, etc. . . . 330 1-4

WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION LAWS:

medical examination, reports of, under, filing of . . . . 310

Workshops (see Factories).

World war (.see War measures).

Worthen, Carrie M., pension ....... 2 1,2

Wrentham, state school, appropriation . . . . . . 203 467-469

board of trustees of, at least two members to be women . . 449 2

department of mental diseases may take land in town of Wl'entham

for 258

supplementary appropriation ....... 502 467

town of (see Towns).
Writs, return and entry of, in police, district and municipal courts . 338

trustee, service of, upon foreign insurance companies . . . 486 37

Yarmouth, town of (see Towns).

Yellow perch, talcing, etc., of, restrictions on . . . . . 188

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